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Dana Osborn's avatar

Musical words for the American Dipper! Congratulations Sophie on your new book I can't wait to read.

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Thank you for the kind words and sisterly support!

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Bryan McGrath's avatar

Catherine read me this post from your new Substack this morning. I am really drawn to your writing.

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Those kind words coming from you mean more to me than I can express. And I'm not usually at a loss for words. Thank you!

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Diane T's avatar

Yay, Sophie! I'm so excited for the launching of your much anticipated new book, Feather Trails! And what a wonderful blog post of our cheery western songster! "Like a tiny penguin" indeed! More, please! 😊

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Thank you! I thought the tiny penguin would resonate with you! : )

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Susie Adams's avatar

Ooh, I love that you started with dippers—one of my faves, too! I can’t believe you saw one in February! I had no idea.

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Who could resist dippers?! They are so great! I heard one singing away today, too, while running by the same still-partially-frozen creek. Such a delight!

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Jonna W's avatar

Congrats on the new book and blog, Sophie! Happy to be here.

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Thank you! SO glad you are here, Jonna! I've missed you!

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Brandon Breen's avatar

"Like a tiny penguin leaping off an iceberg." Ha! Love it. I really liked how you ended your post with some concrete actions people can do to help. Keep up the good work!

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Thank you! SO glad you enjoyed the post!

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Lisa Koitzsch's avatar

Hooray for Dippers! What a great bird to choose for your first newsletter/blog!! All those days hiking the Bitterroot Valley streams to search out this enchanting denizen of the mountains certainly had an impact on your love of birds and your passion for their conservation! So excited about your new book and to receive more WORDS FOR BIRDS!! Congratulations Sophie!!

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Thank you! Dippers are one of the great joys of living in the Bitterroot. These incredible birds really have had such an impact on my life. Birds do that for so many of us!

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Micki's avatar

What a great bird to choose for your inaugural newsletter! I really enjoy your writing and look forward to the publication of your new book! The suggestions are very helpful--you will help birds with each forthcoming newsletter.

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

I'll be the first to say that an image is worth a thousand words (thanks for yours!), but I'll just have to keep writing more words so I can do my small part to help birds! : )

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Natasha Osborn's avatar

Congratulations on a fabulous debut blog/newsletter! The world is soon to know the power of words in saving and conserving birds! Well done!

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Sophie A. H. Osborn's avatar

Thank you! Let's hope that my words can help! I'm determined to give birds all that I have!

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