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Leap Day 2024: counting birds, birthdays

By Paul Gatling,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani, Jack Travis, Lia Uribe, Leigh Wood

Published February 29, 2024 at 12:54 PM CST

On today's show, a group of hobbyists turned scientists help count birds in northwest Arkansas. Also, the oddities of celebrating an annual event every four years. Plus, a farewell from the chief.

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Paul Gatling

Paul Gatling is the editor of the <i>Northwest Arkansas Business Journal</i>.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a KUAF producer and reporter.

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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Lia Uribe

Lia Uribe is the host of Sound Perimeter.

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Leigh Wood

Leigh Wood was the General Manager of KUAF from August 2019 to February 2024. She also produced several KUAF podcasts including Resilient Black Women, The R Word and RefleXions.

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