The biologist’s husband’s teasing nickname for her, “ghost bird,” further illustrates that she prioritized solitude and isolated herself from him, as ghost birds are known for being difficult to spot. The biologist is attuned with and consumed by nature (like the tidal pools), more than she’s interested in normal, everyday experiences (like hanging out in a bar with her husband). But even as the isolation made the biologist feel more fulfilled, it hampered her relationship with her husband.