A wrap-up of the 7 simple actions to living a bird-friendly lifestyle, keeping cats indoors, and reducing plastic use. And I share why it has taken me 3 weeks to release an episode.

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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

It's spring migration! In this episode, we discuss going lights out during peak migration hours and treating windows to keep birds safe and live a bird-friendly lifestyle. The host shares a story about her lunch date with a European Starling.

Dark Sky.org Website

Why Birds Hit Windows & How We Can Help

American Bird Conservancy

Bird Cast Migration Maps

Acopian Birdsavers

Window Gems-Save Birds Beautifully!

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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

This episode discusses how pesticides affect birds and helpful tips and solutions to avoid using pesticides around your home. Plus two spring migration surprises.

Keep Harmful Pesticide Language out of Next Farm Bill

How to Contact Your State Reps

Article about "sub-lethal" effects of pesticides on birds

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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

We hit a pause on Birding for Joy's scheduled content to discuss the key findings of the State of the Birds 2025 report. Also mentioned is the controversial proposed Texas bill to eliminate the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

State of the Birds 2025

Latest Tipping Point Species Report

Article about Texas Proposed Bill to Eliminate the TPWD

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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

If you are interested in planting native plants to help birds, and you are curious about starting a bird-friendly, native plant initiative in your community, this episode of Birding for Joy is for you.

Homegrown National Park

HNP Resources

National Wildlife Federation-Join the Movement

NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Program

NWF Tips, Tools, & Videos

In today's episode, we continue discussing how native plants support birds by providing shelter and sources of food, one of the 7 actions we can take to live bird-friendly.

7 Simple Actions to Live Bird Friendly

Audubon Native Plant Finder

National Wildlife Federation

Container Native Gardening by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Nurture Native Nature Container Gardening

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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

In this episode, we discuss why and how native plants support birds. Highlights mentioned: the importance of native plants, bird-friendly habitats, Doug Tallamy, 7 Simple Actions to Live Bird-Friendly, and Audubon's Native Plant Database.

3 Billion Birds Gone

Audubon Native Plant Finder

7 Simple Actions to Live Bird Friendly

Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy

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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

Tune in and listen to the whys and hows of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count community science event and how it contributes to wild bird conservation. Submitting your bird counts to eBird is a simple action to living a bird-friendly life.

The Great Backyard Bird Count

How to Participate in the GBBC

Bird Counting 101

Bird Counting 201

Additional Info on the GBBC

Growing Healthy Kids: A kid-friendly guide to bird counts

Raaka Double Dark Hot Chocolate

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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

Did you know that cocoa agriculture greatly impacts wild birds, especially migrating birds? In this episode, Birding for Joy interviews Bryony Angell about bird-friendly chocolate, cocoa, and maple syrup. Tune in and hear about the sweeter side of bird conservation.

Bryony Angell's Website

Bryony Angell on LinkedIn

Zorzal Bird Preserve and Cocoa Production

Fruition Chocolate Works Bird-friendly Bar

Rakka Chocolate Bird-friendly Selection

Dandelion Chocolate Bird-friendly Bar

Smithsonian's Bird Friendly Cocoa Information

Vermont Audubon's Bird-friendly Habitats Program

Couching Lion Maple Sugar Farm (Maple Syrup)

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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

Did you know that coffee agriculture has a huge impact on birds? It’s true. In this episode, we hear from Kirstin Hill, the Program Manager at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Migratory Bird Center, and migrate into the fascinating world of Bird Friendly coffee.

If listeners are interested in local coffee shops, nature centers, or stores carrying bird-friendly certified coffee, use the postcard link below.

Smithsonian Bird Friendly

Smithsonian Bird Friendly on X @smbc

Smithsonian Bird Friendly on Facebook

Postcard & QR Code for Coffee Shops, ETC

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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