BWD is Back with Jessica Vaughan & Mike Sacopulos
March 10, 2022
The birding world was shocked and more than a little saddened late last year when the venerable magazine Bird Watcher’s Digest announced that it was ceasing operations. Famously founded by Elsa Thompson and Bill Thompson Jr in 1978 it was a real tent pole of the birding community in North America. But the exciting news is that the magazine will be back in 2022, rechristened as BWD and with many of the same people involved. Jessica Vaughan will be the editor and Mike Sacopulos the publisher. They join us to talk about the magazine relaunch and continuing the legacy of Bill Thompson III.
Plus, what being at 99 birds does to you.
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Interesting interview…looks like this new venture is in great shape. Always knew that Mike S. was a lifelong birdwatcher, but never knew for sure how his dear friend Susie D. introduced him to it. Both Jessica and Mike sound very committed to this rebirth of BWD.
Such a sweet tribute to BT3 this was. Your sincerity and passion for our magazine shines through this wonderful interview. Thank you, Nate and ABA, for giving BWD this boost! Feeling all warm and fuzzy listening to this!
hooRAH! So glad to hear that BWD is making a come back!
Today I received my first copy of the reincarnated Bird Watchers Digest – now publishing as BWD. This wonderful magazine fills a niche that no other Bird or Ornithology publication has conquered. I am overwhelmed by the quality of pictures in the new format, and I am wallowing in the world of Sparrows already.