Angus Pitulla, Naturalist

Hi, I’m Angus! I’m an interpretive naturalist, park ranger, and tree/spider/bird enthusiast! Currently, I am studying Environmental & Outdoor Education here in town at the University of Minnesota Duluth. When I’m not at UMD or Hawk Ridge, my free time is filled with exploration of this incredible natural world that surrounds us. Whether it’s traveling, hiking, swimming, skiing, or climbing- I am always outside. This past summer, I spent the season working as an interpretive park ranger at Badlands National Park- and let me tell you, the birds out there were amazing. From the Burrowing Owls to the Mountain Bluebirds to the Violet-Green Swallows, it’s incredible how much of a shift in diversity there can be just a few hundred miles away. Did I mention I really like birds? As a kid, my mom took me banding on weekends, and I still remember that feeling I got the first time I held a Pileated Woodpecker. To this day, my eyes and ears are always to the skies in search of new lifers. If you run into me at Hawk Ridge or anywhere else, come say hey, and feel free to ask me about my favorite spiders, trees, or birds (and where you can find them!)