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Conservation Glossary of Terms
When language is vague, conversations break down. When definitions are unclear, accountability disappears. In my time reporting on conservation issues, I have learned that language...
Bald Eagle – My Wildlife Wonders No. 6
Once pushed to the brink by habitat loss, persecution, and the pesticide DDT, the bald eagle was down to just a few hundred nesting pairs...
7 Books I Read This Year That Reshaped My Conservation Philosophy
These seven books redefine conservation as a commitment to relationship, attention, humility, and conscious choice. The books span decades and genres, but reading (or re-reading)...
Northern Lights in Kansas City: How to See & Photograph the Aurora Borealis
The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a rare and special treat for Kansas City. Sitting at Latitude ~39°N, KC is much further south than the...
Elk – My Wildlife Wonders No. 5
The sight and sound of a bugling bull elk, especially during the autumn rut, is one of the most celebrated and recognizable wildlife experiences in...
Alaska’s Bold New Wildlife Crossing Project: My Latest Story for Sierra Magazine
My latest story – and first for Sierra – is a news feature about brand new wildlife crossings being built into a major infrastructure project on the...
Hi. I'm Heather Physioc.
I’m an independent outdoor, nature, wildlife & conservation photojournalist based in Kansas City. I use my lens, my words, and my platform to foster a genuine connection between viewers and conservation issues. I aim to illustrate, inform, and inspire to care.
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