Birding for Joy

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***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 FitePodcast 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 BirdingMindful BirdingGroup bird outingsEthics of owlingBridget's WebsiteThe Bird Diva on YouTube@birddiva on InstagramThe Mindful Birding Network***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 FitePodcast 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***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 FitePodcast 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 BlogA Birding Naturalist on YouTubeBirds of the California Delta***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 FitePodcast 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 WebsiteAnd here's a link to our conversation in July 2024:https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DLhXdMIPaXb***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 FitePodcast 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 WebsiteTexas A & M PressJennifer can also be found on Instagram @jbristol242***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 FitePodcast 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? ***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 FitePodcast 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.*****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 FitePodcast 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 Yard⁠⁠Feeding and Attracting Hummingbirds by Birds Canada⁠⁠Feeding Hummingbirds by the International Hummingbird Society⁠⁠All About Feeding Hummers with Nectar Recipe by the Cornell Lab All About Birds⁠Find the Twilight Hours in Your Location**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 FitePodcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

Beat the summer heat this summer with some cool birding ideas!***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 FitePodcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

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. ***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 FitePodcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.

A few comings and goings in late spring migration.Backyard nest watch.Yellow-billed Cuckoos are back!***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market

How birding can be a natural remedy for anything negative going on in our lives. Spring migration comings & goingsSmitten with pigeonsWorld Migratory Bird Day, May 10, 2025eBird's Global Big Day, May 10, 2025Feb. episode about how to do a bird count***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market

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.***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "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 WebsiteWhy Birds Hit Windows & How We Can HelpAmerican Bird ConservancyBird Cast Migration MapsAcopian BirdsaversWindow Gems-Save Birds Beautifully!***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "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 BillHow to Contact Your State RepsArticle about "sub-lethal" effects of pesticides on birds***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "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 ReportArticle about Texas Proposed Bill to Eliminate the TPWD***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "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 ResourcesNational Wildlife Federation-Join the MovementNWF Community Wildlife Habitat ProgramNWF 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 FriendlyAudubon Native Plant FinderNational Wildlife FederationContainer Native Gardening by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower CenterNurture Native Nature Container Gardening***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn FiteMusic: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market