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Joy, Justice & Birding with Corina Newsome
Season 3 Episode 5
We’re celebrating Black Birders Week with a very special guest: Corina Newsome — wildlife biologist, conservation scientist, and one of the original co-organizers of the first Black Birders Week in 2…
Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Joy of Vultures with Kojo Baidoo
Season 3 Episode 4
In this episode, Dexter and Jason sit down with Kojo Baidoo — a 23-year-old birder, Princeton graduate, and self-proclaimed vulture enthusiast — to explore how one young conservationist is flipping t…
Published on 7 months ago
The Art of Nature with Shane Alden
Season 3 Episode 3
In this inspiring episode of The Bird Joy Podcast, Jason and Dexter sit down with Shane Alden Edwards, better known online as The Wild Dryad. A self-taught illustrator and botanist, Shane has capture…
Published on 7 months, 1 week ago
Riding on the Wings of Joy with Dr. J. Drew Lanham
Season 3 Episode 2
The second episode of The Bird Joy Podcast features hosts Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall in conversation with their "dream guest," Dr. J. Drew Lanham, a distinguished wildlife ecologist, professor, …
Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Welcome Back!
Season 3 Episode 1
We're back! In the Season 3 premiere of Bird Joy, your favorite birding buddies reunite to catch up, share what’s new, and get pumped for the peak of spring migration. From exciting bird sightings to…
Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago
Season 2 Recap
Season 2 Episode 13
Season 2 of the Bird Joy Podcast was an unforgettable journey! This season, we celebrated diverse voices and explored themes like birding, mentorship, science communication, healing, community, and b…
Published on 11 months, 1 week ago
Birding, Grief, and Legacy with Melissa Hafting
Season 2 Episode 12
In the final guest appearance of Season 2, Dexter and Jason sit down with British Columbia's own Melissa Hafting to explore how birding can provide profound healing and hope. Melissa reflects on her …
Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago
Finding Joy Outdoors with Alex Troutman
Season 2 Episode 11
In this uplifting episode, Dexter and Jason are joined by Alex Troutman, known as the “Best Smile in Birding,” to explore the many ways to find joy in the great outdoors. Whether it’s birding, fishin…
Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago
Mapping Nature's Stories with Calvin Feagans
Season 2 Episode 10
Dexter and Jason welcome Calvin Feagans, an environmental scientist, educator, and talented nature photographer, to the Bird Joy Podcast this week! Calvin shares how his passion for urban ecology and…
Published on 11 months, 4 weeks ago
Finding Healing Through Birding with Tammah Watts
Season 2 Episode 9
Get comfortable. Take a seat. Gather around friends for a warm and meaningful conversation with the famed author, mindful birder, licensed marriage and family therapist, California Audubon board memb…
Published on 1 year ago