<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2148646/open_sms">mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com </a>In this episode we talk with <a href='https://www.freyamcgregor.com/about'>Freya McGregor</a>, owner of <a href='https://accessbirding.com/'>Access Birding LLC </a>, about what it means to create accessible and inclusive experiences for everyone, and why Mindful Birding offers an inclusive and therapeutic experience for all people. We'll hear  about the Access Birding <a href='https://accessbirding.com/certified-access-birding-outing-leader-course'>certification course</a>, and other opportunities on innovative approaches to accessibility and inclusivity in birding overall. In our joy of birdsong segment, <a href='https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/seth-benz/'>Seth Benz</a> of the <a href='https://schoodicinstitute.org/'>Schoodic Institute</a> , a nonprofit org supporting Acadia National Park in Maine, shares a segment of a soundscape recording by <a href='https://www.nps.gov/acad/blogs/laura-sebastianelli-listening-for-the-song-of-the-winter-wren-in-june.htm'>Laura Sebastianelli</a> . You can listen to the full recording of the soundscape here: <a href='https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/456772271'>https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/456772271</a> Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Intro Birdsong & Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark <a href='https://www.themindfulbirdingnetwork.com/'>Mindful Birding Network Website</a> Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbirdingnetwork/'>@mindfulbirdingnetwork</a> Produced by Co-hosts <a href='https://ornitherapy.com/hollymerker'>Holly Merker </a>and Holly Thomas

mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com In this episode we talk with Freya McGregor, owner of Access Birding LLC , about what it means to create accessible and inclusive experiences for everyone, and why Mindful Birding offers an inclusive and therapeutic experience for all people. We'll hear about the Access Birding certification course, and other opportunities on innovative approaches to accessibility and inclusivity in birding overall. In our joy of birdsong segment, Seth Benz of the Schoodic Institute , a nonprofit org supporting Acadia National Park in Maine, shares a segment of a soundscape recording by Laura Sebastianelli . You can listen to the full recording of the soundscape here: https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/456772271 Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Intro Birdsong & Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark Mindful Birding Network Website Instagram: @mindfulbirdingnetwork Produced by Co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas

<a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2148646/open_sms" rel="noopener noreferrer">mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com </a>In this episode we talk with <a href="https://www.freyamcgregor.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer">Freya McGregor</a>, owner of <a href="https://accessbirding.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Access Birding LLC </a>, about what it means to create accessible and inclusive experiences for everyone, and why Mindful Birding offers an inclusive and therapeutic experience for all people. We'll hear&nbsp; about the Access Birding&nbsp;<a href="https://accessbirding.com/certified-access-birding-outing-leader-course" rel="noopener noreferrer">certification course</a>, and other opportunities on innovative approaches to accessibility and inclusivity in birding overall.&nbsp;In our joy of birdsong segment, <a href="https://schoodicinstitute.org/team/seth-benz/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Seth Benz</a> of the <a href="https://schoodicinstitute.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schoodic Institute</a> , a nonprofit org supporting Acadia National Park in Maine, shares a segment of a soundscape recording by <a href="https://www.nps.gov/acad/blogs/laura-sebastianelli-listening-for-the-song-of-the-winter-wren-in-june.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer">Laura Sebastianelli</a> . You can listen to the full recording of the soundscape here: <a href="https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/456772271" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://macaulaylibrary.org/asset/456772271</a>&nbsp;Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Intro Birdsong &amp; Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark <a href="https://www.themindfulbirdingnetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mindful Birding Network Website</a> Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mindfulbirdingnetwork/" rel="noopener noreferrer">@mindfulbirdingnetwork</a> Produced by Co-hosts <a href="https://ornitherapy.com/hollymerker" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holly Merker </a>and Holly Thomas

Episode 23: Accessible Mindful Birding with Freya McGregor

The Mindful Birding Podcast – Cultivating the health benefits and joy of Mindful Birding&nbsp;Join co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas, along with other voices of the Mindful Birding Network and beyond, as we explore topics surrounding the practice of Mindful Birding.&nbsp; Episodes will delve into this style of observation, which pairs together elements of mindfulness and birding, amplifying the personal wellness benefits of both. Here, you’ll find episodes featuring insights into Mindful Birding from people around the globe, science segments, author interviews, tips for enhancing your Mindful Birding practice, plus a spotlight on the joy of birdsong.&nbsp;

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The Mindful Birding Podcast – Cultivating the health benefits and joy of Mindful Birding   Join co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas, along with other voices of the Mindful Birding Network and beyond, as we explore topics surrounding the practice of Mindful Birding.  Episodes will delve into this style of observation, which pairs together elements of mindfulness and birding, amplifying the personal wellness benefits of both. Here, you’ll find episodes featuring insights into Mindful Birding from people around the globe, science segments, author interviews, tips for enhancing your Mindful Birding practice, plus a spotlight on the joy of birdsong. 

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