<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2148646/open_sms">mindfulbirdingnetwork@gmail.com </a>Can Mindful Birding pair with bird photography? In this episode of the Mindful Birding Podcast, we interview photographer, designer, award-winning author, and mindfulness meditation practitioner, <a href='https://bosquewinterwings.com/about-susan/'>Susan Preston</a>, addressing what might be a controversial topic: Is it possible to practice mindfulness through the camera lens? We learn more about Susan's inspiration by the birds as they translate through her lens, as she shares about some of the language surrounding bird photography and frustrations encountered. She also reads from her award-winning book <a href='https://bosquewinterwings.com/'>Bosque Winter Wings</a>The <a href='https://friendsofbosquedelapache.org/'>Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge</a> in San Antonio offers the backdrop to much of our conversation as well Susan's book and the soundscape to the Joy of Birdsong segment. 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 Can Mindful Birding pair with bird photography? In this episode of the Mindful Birding Podcast, we interview photographer, designer, award-winning author, and mindfulness meditation practitioner, Susan Preston, addressing what might be a controversial topic: Is it possible to practice mindfulness through the camera lens? We learn more about Susan's inspiration by the birds as they translate through her lens, as she shares about some of the language surrounding bird photography and frustrations encountered. She also reads from her award-winning book Bosque Winter Wings The Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in San Antonio offers the backdrop to much of our conversation as well Susan's book and the soundscape to the Joy of Birdsong segment. 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>Can Mindful Birding pair with bird photography? In this episode of the Mindful Birding Podcast, we interview photographer, designer, award-winning author, and mindfulness meditation practitioner, <a href="https://bosquewinterwings.com/about-susan/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Susan Preston</a>, addressing what might be a controversial topic: Is it possible to practice mindfulness through the camera lens?&nbsp;We learn more about Susan's inspiration by the birds as they translate through her lens, as she shares about some of the language surrounding bird photography and frustrations encountered. She also reads from her award-winning book <a href="https://bosquewinterwings.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bosque Winter Wings</a>The <a href="https://friendsofbosquedelapache.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge</a> in San Antonio offers the backdrop to much of our conversation as well Susan's book and the soundscape to the Joy of Birdsong segment.&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 25: Mindful Birding Through the Lens with Photographer Susan Preston

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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