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Luke Seitz is a 14-year-old birder with a lot on his mind- life lists, nemesis birds, and how to balance his secret passion with the confusing world of high school.
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Luke Seitz is a 14-year-old birder with a lot on his mind- life lists, nemesis birds, and how to balance his secret passion with the confusing world of high school.
Broadcast History
Maine Things Considered, MPBN on 5/14/2008
Timing and Cues
Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in America.
While the average American birder is 49 years old, Luke Seitz is only 14. Still in high shool, he's already one of the top birders in Maine.
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