Photo: Kristina Lakins
BY KRISTINA LAKINS
Tell us a little about yourself. Family? Where do you live and work?
We recently moved to a 15-acre property in Morgantown and are very excited to see what birds it holds and brings in. I am a CPA and Tax Manager at Blue & Co., LLC, in Bloomington. We have three rescue dogs—Otis, Harper, and Roo.
What got you interested in birds and birding?
My husband, Logan, started birding a few months before I did. I started tagging along on his outings. Once the weather turned warmer and spring migration picked up, I was hooked. I’m also very competitive and love to spot a bird first.
What’s your dream birding destination—and why?
I haven’t birded anywhere outside of the U.S. yet, so my current dream birding destination is Costa Rica. I think it’s the perfect first international birding destination to not get too overwhelmed by the number of new birds, enjoy some eco-lodges and good food, and stop by some bird-friendly coffee farms.
What are you most happy to see in the field of birding?
I am most happy to see a push toward diversity in the field of birding. We still have a long way to go, especially in Indiana, but I am happy to see forward movement.
This Q&A originally ran in the August–September 2023 print edition of The Cardinal.
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