Cat Hartwell

Cat Hartwell is a climate change and public health researcher based in Seattle, WA. A recent transplant from Brooklyn, Cat developed a passion for birdwatching during the pandemic lockdown. Her journey into birding led her to take online courses through Cornell University, allowing her to dive deep into the subculture of urban birdwatchers. Now settled in Seattle, she continues to explore the local avian life, engaging in community activities like owl identification classes.