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
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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 Fite
Podcast 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.
A Birding Naturalist on YouTube
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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 Fite
Podcast 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:
And here's a link to our conversation in July 2024:
https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/DLhXdMIPaXb
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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 Fite
Podcast 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 can also be found on Instagram @jbristol242
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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 Fite
Podcast 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?
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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 Fite
Podcast 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.**
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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 Fite
Podcast 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 Yard
Feeding and Attracting Hummingbirds by Birds Canada
Feeding Hummingbirds by the International Hummingbird Society
All About Feeding Hummers with Nectar Recipe by the Cornell Lab All About Birds
Find the Twilight Hours in Your Location
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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 Fite
Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.
Beat the summer heat this summer with some cool birding ideas!
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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 Fite
Podcast 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.
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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 Fite
Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.
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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
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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
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.
Why Birds Hit Windows & How We Can Help
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.
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.
National Wildlife Federation-Join the Movement
NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Program
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
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.
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.
How to Participate in 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