Episode 171 - Roy Latham: A Life in Nature with John Holzapfel

06/10/2025 53 min Temporada 2 Episodio 171

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In this episode, I speak with John Holzapfel, historian and honorary trustee at the Oysterponds Historical Society, about Roy Latham, an important figure in the natural history of Long Island. John shares insights from Latham’s unpublished journals, chronicling decades of observations of the East End’s wildlife and landscapes. We explore Latham’s enduring legacy and why his meticulous records remain a vital window into the region’s past and its natural world.

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