E14 Christian Cooper – Warblers, Wonder & An Unexpected Spotlight!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Naturally Scott, host Scott Harris welcomes Christian Cooper—birder, writer, Emmy Award–winning TV host, and New York Times bestselling author.Chris shares the thrill of finally spotting his long-sought great gray owl in Wyoming, the joy of spring migration in Central Park, and the myth he wrote to explain the fiery beauty of the Blackburnian warbler. He recalls the red-winged blackbird that first sparked his love of birding, childhood road trips across America, and the role comics and mythmaking have played in his storytelling.The conversation also explores the Central Park incident of May 2020, how it unexpectedly thrust him into the global spotlight, and how he used that platform to champion equality, conservation, and “birds for all people.” From Extraordinary Birder on Nat Geo to his bestselling memoir and the launch of Black Birders Week, Chris reflects on turning challenge into opportunity and joy.This is a story of resilience, passion, and the power of nature to inspire wonder.👉 Subscribe for updates and extra content: https://naturallyscott.kit.com/5fd12c6752