# 10-02: A Post-Pandemic Birding Journey with Ed Yong

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Podcast: [The American Birding Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-american-birding-podcast-221392)
Published: 2026-01-15T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Science writer Ed Yong was an invaluable resource for many of us navigating the strange pandemic landscape. His writing about Covid-19 at The Atlantic earned him a Pulitzer Prize, but left him looking for an outlet to recalibrate after that anxiety-ridden period. Inspired by his own writing in his book, An Immense World, he turned to bird-watching despite not expecting to be any good at it. It has turned into a passion, a way to explore both his home and the wider world, and an inspiration for his writing. Also, Nate shares his experience wrangling endemics in Puerto Rico. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

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