Birding for Joy

By Candi Lynn Fite

The Birding for Joy podcast show celebrates all the ways birds bring joy into our lives. Join Candi Lynn Fite weekly as she shares her experiences with the wild birds she encounters while out birding ... more

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How many episodes does Birding for Joy have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

Birding for Joy episodes:

October 03, 2025 Birding for Joy with Pamela Lowell
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.
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53min
September 18, 2025 Birding for Joy with Jennifer Bristol
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.
...more
1h
September 04, 2025 Radical Joy, Tiny Sentries, & a Three-Year-Old Birdsplainer
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.
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12min
August 14, 2025 Season 5 Kick Off! I'm That Birder. What's Your Story?
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.
...more
10min
June 30, 2025 Celebrating Two Years of Birding for Joy
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.
...more
22min
June 26, 2025 Hot Days, Cool Birding, Part Two
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.
...more
19min
June 17, 2025 Hot Days, Cool Birding
Beat the summer heat this summer with some cool birding ideas!
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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.
...more
16min
June 02, 2025 How Experiencing Joy & Birding Can Be Acts of Resistance
In today's episode, we discuss how joy is an antidote to fear and how birding for joy can be a quiet act of resistance in today's troubling times.
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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.
...more
26min
May 15, 2025Birding for Joy: Final Migration Thoughts, Backyard Nestlings, & Yellow-billed Cuckoos
A few comings and goings in late spring migration.
Backyard nest watch.
Yellow-billed Cuckoos are back!
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This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite
Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite
Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market
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19min
May 09, 2025When Life Gets You Down, Look to the Birds
How birding can be a natural remedy for anything negative going on in our lives.
Spring migration comings & goings
Smitten with pigeons
World Migratory Bird Day, May 10, 2025
eBird's Global Big Day, May 10, 2025
Feb. episode about how to do a bird count
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This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite
Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite
Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market
...more
17min

FAQs about Birding for Joy:

How many episodes does Birding for Joy have?

The podcast currently has 78 episodes available.

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