Episode
Tom Ryan's Journey Into Ornithology
- Podcast
- The Spark Bird Podcast
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- Apr 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2609
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Summary
In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Tom Ryan, an ornithologist and former student of Janet's at Canisius High School. Tom shares his journey from a childhood love of ducks to a defining spark bird moment with a chestnut-sided warbler. He shares how birding has become a way to capture memories and moments in his life.