Welcome to the Bird Joy Podcast – where birding meets community, curiosity, and connection! Hosted by Dexter "The Wisco Birder" Patterson and Jason "The Birding Beardsman" Hall, this is your go-to show for all things birds, nature, and the joy they bring.
Whether you're a beginner birder, a backyard birdwatcher, or a seasoned avian enthusiast, Bird Joy is your destination to explore the beauty of birds, the importance of conservation, and the power of inclusive outdoor spaces.
What to Expect:
* Birding tips for beginners and pros alike
* Inspiring stories from birders, naturalists, and STEM professionals
* Deep dives into urban birding, green spaces, and conservation efforts
* Honest conversations about equity, access, and inclusivity in nature
* Updates on birding trends, tech, and tools
Each episode celebrates how birds connect us to nature, to science, and one another. With expert guests, heartfelt stories, and a shared love for our feathered friends, Bird Joy is more than a podcast—it's a movement.
Discover the magic of birding. Build community. Find your flock.
Subscribe to the Bird Joy Podcast today—because everyone deserves a little more joy, and a few more birds, in their life.
All content for The Bird Joy Podcast is the property of Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall and is served directly from their servers
with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
Welcome to the Bird Joy Podcast – where birding meets community, curiosity, and connection! Hosted by Dexter "The Wisco Birder" Patterson and Jason "The Birding Beardsman" Hall, this is your go-to show for all things birds, nature, and the joy they bring.
Whether you're a beginner birder, a backyard birdwatcher, or a seasoned avian enthusiast, Bird Joy is your destination to explore the beauty of birds, the importance of conservation, and the power of inclusive outdoor spaces.
What to Expect:
* Birding tips for beginners and pros alike
* Inspiring stories from birders, naturalists, and STEM professionals
* Deep dives into urban birding, green spaces, and conservation efforts
* Honest conversations about equity, access, and inclusivity in nature
* Updates on birding trends, tech, and tools
Each episode celebrates how birds connect us to nature, to science, and one another. With expert guests, heartfelt stories, and a shared love for our feathered friends, Bird Joy is more than a podcast—it's a movement.
Discover the magic of birding. Build community. Find your flock.
Subscribe to the Bird Joy Podcast today—because everyone deserves a little more joy, and a few more birds, in their life.
In the final guest appearance of Season 2, Dexter and Jason sit down with British Columbia's own Melissa Hafting [https://www.instagram.com/bcbirdergirl/?hl=en] to explore how birding can provide profound healing and hope. Melissa reflects on her experiences as a Black woman birding in British Columbia and discusses her remarkable new book, Dare to Bird: Exploring the Joy and Healing Power of Birds [https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Bird-Melissa-Hafting/dp/1771606541]. She shares how her parents nurtured her love for birds early on and how that foundational support motivates her to mentor the next generation of birders in her community and beyond through the BC Young Birders Program she founded in 2014.
Melissa is a trailblazer in the birding community, breaking barriers, championing diversity, and leading with grace and determination.
The conversation also touches on Melissa's favorite birding spots in BC, including the Reifel Migratory Bird Sanctuary and Boundary Bay. She talks about her role as an eBird reviewer and showcases her breathtaking bird photography.
Melissa Hafting is a shining example of how Black women significantly contribute to birding and beyond.
Connect with Melissa:
📸 Follow Melissa: @bcbirdergirl [https://www.instagram.com/bcbirdergirl/?hl=en]
🌐 Visit her website: Dare to Bird [https://daretobird.blogspot.com/]
We also want to thank the Special Bird Service [https://www.specialbirdservice.com/], another Canadian organization dedicated to making nature more accessible. Through birding, they aim to remove barriers and challenge stereotypes about the outdoors.
Connect with Us:
🐦 Dexter: @WiscoBirder [https://www.instagram.com/wiscobirder/?hl=en]
🐦 Jason: @TheBirdingBeardsman [https://www.instagram.com/thebirdingbeardsman/]
🌐 More episodes & resources: Bird Joy Podcast [https://zencastr.com/The-Bird-Joy-Podcast]
🎙️ Are you ready for some Bird Joy? Let's Go!
The Bird Joy Podcast
Welcome to the Bird Joy Podcast – where birding meets community, curiosity, and connection! Hosted by Dexter "The Wisco Birder" Patterson and Jason "The Birding Beardsman" Hall, this is your go-to show for all things birds, nature, and the joy they bring.
Whether you're a beginner birder, a backyard birdwatcher, or a seasoned avian enthusiast, Bird Joy is your destination to explore the beauty of birds, the importance of conservation, and the power of inclusive outdoor spaces.
What to Expect:
* Birding tips for beginners and pros alike
* Inspiring stories from birders, naturalists, and STEM professionals
* Deep dives into urban birding, green spaces, and conservation efforts
* Honest conversations about equity, access, and inclusivity in nature
* Updates on birding trends, tech, and tools
Each episode celebrates how birds connect us to nature, to science, and one another. With expert guests, heartfelt stories, and a shared love for our feathered friends, Bird Joy is more than a podcast—it's a movement.
Discover the magic of birding. Build community. Find your flock.
Subscribe to the Bird Joy Podcast today—because everyone deserves a little more joy, and a few more birds, in their life.
