Priyanka Kumar

Priyanka Kumar is an award-winning naturalist and writer, known for her essays and books like Conversations with Birds. In this discussion, she shares her journey from the Himalayan foothills to rediscovering nature in America through birdwatching. Kumar emphasizes the power of immersive observation over checklist birding, revealing how specific birds reconnect her with seasons and inner life. She also discusses advocacy for wildlife, critiques of habitat politics, and the importance of preserving micro-wilds in our local communities.