Julie Heath, Boise State Raptor Research Center interim director and alum (Master of Science in Raptor Biology, ’96), recently appeared on a local podcast with host Callie Zamzow. The episode, “The Role of Raptors,” covers backyard ecology, environmental challenges facing local raptors in the Treasure Valley and worldwide, various types and methods of raptor research, public engagement in raptor research and the work of the Raptor Research Center.
During the podcast, Heath describes the inspirational nature of raptors and says that the Treasure Valley “really is kind of the Mecca for studying raptor biology.” She also explains the roles of renowned raptor biologist Tom Cade (the first Raptor Research Center director) and then-Governor Cecil Andrus in developing the Raptor Research Center at Boise State to support the academic development of local raptor research in association with Boise-based Peregrine Fund.