E57 — Women in Birding: A Conversation with Sy Montgomery, Debi Shearwater & Lynn Scarlett 🐦

Send us Fan MailThis episode is a first for Naturally Scott — a panel conversation.Scott Harris brings together three remarkable voices — Sy Montgomery, Debi Shearwater, and Lynn Scarlett — for an honest, thoughtful discussion about the history of women in birding, how the experience has evolved, and where things stand today.Each brings a different perspective: science and storytelling, business and field leadership, and public policy and conservation. Together, they reflect on what it was like entering male-dominated spaces decades ago, the challenges they faced, the progress that’s been made, and the work still left to do.🐦 What birding and science looked like for women decades ago ⚖️ Moments of exclusion, resistance, and unexpected opportunity 🌎 How perspectives in science and conservation have evolved 🤝 The importance of mentorship, inclusion, and community ✨ Why diverse voices make both birding — and conservation — strongerThis is a conversation about more than birding — it’s about access, perspective, and the people who help shape how we see the natural world.This episode is also dedicated to Scott’s mother — an incredible mind, an extraordinary woman, and a quiet force who shattered glass ceilings long before it was expected. Her influence lives on in conversations like this.📬 Stay curious & get bonus content: https://naturallyscott.kit.com/5fd12c6752