Melissa Hafting
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Melissa Hafting is an accomplished author and birding enthusiast, noted for her work 'Dare to Bird' and her role as a convener of the BC Rare Bird Alert. She emphasizes the resilience of birds and the thrill of chasing rare sightings, inspiring fellow birdwatchers to cherish the ephemeral beauty of nature and the joy that comes from such pursuits.
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Melissa Hafting is a Vancouver-based author and founder of the BC Young Birders Program who advocates for ethical owling.
Dear birdwatchers, it’s ‘leave the owls alone’ seasonThe Globe and Mail·
Canada· 2026-01-19
Canada· 2026-01-19
Melissa Hafting, author of Dare to Bird and convener of the BC Rare Bird Alert, says: 'For me, [chasing] is just another way of marvelling at their resilience.'
To my surprise, I learned that birding can be an adrenaline-fuelled extreme sportThe Globe and Mail·Canada· 2025-08-18
Canada· 2025-08-18
