76: The Feather Thief Part 1 - Alfred Russel Wallace, also the horrific crime that occurred at the museum

In this special mini-series, we’re diving into The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson, a gripping blend of true crime and cultural exploration. This fascinating story explores the themes of obsession, beauty, and the extreme lengths people will go to in pursuit of something they can’t have. In 2009, a daring thief broke into the British Museum of Natural History and stole hundreds of rare bird skins, all to fuel his obsession with the niche hobby of fly-tying for fly-fishing—a subculture that even has a secret society on the dark web.This mini-series is perfect for bird enthusiasts, nature lovers, museum buffs, and true crime fans alike. We’ll break down key sections of The Feather Thief and delve deep into the bizarre, true story behind the theft. Plus, stay tuned for a special conversation with the author, Kirk Wallace Johnson, to wrap up the series. Don’t miss out on this wild, unthinkable tale that you won’t believe is real!Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart for Birds of a Feather Talk Together. Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to [email protected] sure to follow us on Instagram, Blue Sky Social, YouTube and tik tok as well!!Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky