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Screenshot of Heather Physioc’s Mongabay feature titled “Indigenous-led protections spark Bali starling’s recovery in the wild,” showing a Bali starling with white plumage and vivid blue facial skin perched among green leaves, alongside a companion image of two Bali starlings on a slender tree branch in a lush Indonesian forest, illustrating the species’ recovery in Nusa Penida.

Inside the fight to save the Bali starling: new feature in Mongabay News

By Heather | October 4, 2025

I have been reporting on this story since December, and I am so pleased to share it has been published by international conservation magazine, Mongabay....

A close-up photograph of an Eastern Collared Lizard resting on a reddish rock. The lizard’s scaly skin shows intricate textures in shades of green, yellow, and tan, with a bold black collar marking on its neck. Its head is raised slightly, the eye sharply in focus, with the background softly blurred in warm tones of beige and green.

Eastern Collared Lizard – My Wildlife Wonders No. 3

By Heather | August 29, 2025

Species: Eastern Collared Lizard Also Known As: Common collared lizard, Mountain Boomer The Eastern Collared Lizard, colloquially called the "mountain boomer," is named for its...

Graphic announcing Heather Physioc’s achievement of winning 6 honors in the OWAA 2025 Excellence in Craft Contest. The design features bold white text on a dark blue background, framed by a gold laurel wreath. On the right, a black-and-white portrait of Heather Physioc is shown, with short hair, a calm expression, and a tattooed arm visible.

Heather Physioc Wins Six Honors in OWAA’s 2025 Excellence in Craft Contest

By Heather | August 21, 2025

Kansas City–based conservation photojournalist and writer Heather Physioc has earned six awards in the Outdoor Writers Association of America’s (OWAA) 2025 Excellence in Craft Contest,...

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 and inform, and most importantly, inspire to care.

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