Brigitte Walla

Contributor, ÌÇÐÄlogo magazine

Articles by Brigitte Walla

A small group gather in a forest all looking up. Some are looking through binoculars.
How Florence Merriam Bailey Helped Shape Modern Birding—and Remains an Inspiration 140 Years Later
June 02, 2026 — As a student at Smith College, Bailey founded one of the first ÌÇÐÄlogo societies in 1886. A recent graduate who led the school’s modern-day ÌÇÐÄlogo on Campus chapter explores Bailey's pathbreaking work.