# Birds on the Niagara: Marcus Rosten on Sky Dances and Wildways

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Podcast: [The Spark Bird Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spark-bird-podcast-7244275)
Published: 2026-01-30T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this special Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival feature, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Marcus Rosten, a birder and conservationist whose journey into birding began with one unforgettable encounter. This episode celebrates birds as a gateway to conservation, community, and understanding our place within a larger global ecosystem. Highlighting why events like the Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival matter now more than ever. In this photo, Marcus is holding the American Woodcock from his Spark Bird story he shared with us! Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Want to visit Buffalo and experience the Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival ? Learn more about the festival , events, birding along the Niagara region and come bird with us February 12th-16th! 🌿 To learn more about the Western New York Wildway, explore the conservation work Marcus discusses and how land protection keeps habitats connected, visit the Western New York Land Conservancy website. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

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