The reason I took an abrupt, unannounced break from recording the Birding for Joy Podcast. And a gentle reminder from the Mindful Birding Network about showing myself grace.

The Mindful Birding Network Website

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

In this episode, I chat with Bridget Butler, also known as The Bird Diva.

Bridget Butler, aka The Bird Diva, has been working in conservation and environmental education for more than 30 years throughout New England. Through her business Bird Diva Consulting, she delivers presentations, leads bird outings, and brings her signature program Slow Birding to a broader audience. Bridget has worked for the Audubon Society in Vermont, Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts and helped create Audubon Vermont's Forest Bird Initiative. Bridget has been a guest on a number of podcasts talking about Slow Birding, including the American Birding Podcast, Talkin' Birds with Ray Brown, and the South African podcast This Birding Life. Bridget lives in the Cold Hollow Mountains in northern Vermont with her husband and three teens.

Some key points in the episode include:

• Slow Birding
• Mindful Birding
• Group bird outings
• Ethics of owling

Bridget's Website

The Bird Diva on YouTube

@birddiva on Instagram

The Mindful Birding Network

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

In this episode, I chat with Nic Allison AKA Nic the Birding Chick. Nic is a California Naturalist, birder, and storyteller based in Northern California. A few key takeaways are celebrating the slow, safety when birding as a woman, nature journaling and creating zines, birding with ADHD, and appreciating the living world.

Check out Nic on her socials:

Nic the Birding Chick on InstagramCelebrate the Slow on Instagram

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

In today's episode, I chat with Aaron Haiman, a birder, a scientist, and an author from California. We discuss the joys of birds and birding, his YouTube channel--A Birding Naturalist, and his book Birds of the California Delta.

Aaron's Blog

A Birding Naturalist on YouTube

Birds of the California Delta

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

In this episode, I chat with licensed therapist, birder, author, and artist Pamela Lowell. We discuss her birding origin story, how birding brings her joy, and her book, My Summer with Ospreys. You can find out more about Pamela, her art, and her book below:

Pamela's Website

And here's a link to our conversation in July 2024:

https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DLhXdMIPaXb

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Bristol. We talk about how she discovered birding through the lense of her camera, her books, and how she's helping implement important conservation policies on a local level.

Jennifer's Website

Texas A & M Press

Jennifer can also be found on Instagram @jbristol242

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

In this episode, we chat about the radical joy of Dr. J. Drew Lanham, the Bring Birds Back podcast, garden news, and being schooled by a three-year-old birdsplainer.

A short episode to kick off season 5! Let's swap birding or spark bird stories this season. What kind of birder are you? Do you have a spark bird or would you like to share your birding story?

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

Yay! Two years of birding for joy! We're celebrating the 2nd year podiversary and the season wrap-up for season 4! The episode looks back at season 4 and includes a current nemesis bird story as well as 10 ways birding can bring you joy.**

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

Part two of cool ideas for hot summer birding, including hummingbirds, birding at the beach, and birding at twilight.

Helpful Links:

How to Create a Hummingbird-friendly Yard⁠

⁠Feeding and Attracting Hummingbirds by Birds Canada⁠

⁠Feeding Hummingbirds by the International Hummingbird Society⁠

⁠All About Feeding Hummers with Nectar Recipe by the Cornell Lab All About Birds

⁠Find the Twilight Hours in Your Location

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The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite.

"Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat.

Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite

Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.