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.
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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.
Field Inclusive Superheroes with Lauren D. Pharr and Dr. Murry Burgess
The Bird Joy Podcast
51 minutes
11 months ago
Field Inclusive Superheroes with Lauren D. Pharr and Dr. Murry Burgess
We have some excellence for ya'll on this episode! Our two guests today are Dr. Murry Burgess [https://www.mlburgess.org/]and Lauren D. Pharr [https://lpharr.com/], the founders of Field Inclusive Inc. [https://www.fieldinclusive.org/] In this episode, we get into the need for an organization like Field Inclusive when it comes to helping marginalized field researchers, including those who are out in our forests, swamps, ponds, oceans, and deserts studying birds! This covers everything from field training to safety training and even equitable financial compensation. You can learn more about this in the upcoming Field Inclusive Week 2025 [https://www.fieldinclusive.org/field-inclusive-week-2025/].
Additionally, we cover some of the research that has impacted birds across the spectrum. From the key research by Lauren on the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, [https://lpharr.com/rcws/]which was recently delisted [https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-10/downlisting-red-cockaded-woodpecker-endangered-threatened] from endangered to threatened by USFWS to the key research by Dr. Burgess on light pollution on the lives of songbirds [https://www.proquest.com/openview/ac7a428d92e5eb8b882980242fbbcceb/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y]. We do not forget to discuss the colorful and magical book Sparrow Loves Birds [https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/murry-burgess/sparrow-loves-birds/9780316307222/], authored by Dr. Burgess and illustrated by Tamisha Anthony. We discuss the impetus for the books and why it's such a comprehensive onramp for kids to explore their communities.
Join us this week for incredible joy and inspiration with these two heroes of ornithology.
Be sure to follow our podcast on Instagram at @thebirdjoypod [https://www.instagram.com/THEBIRDJOYPOD] and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Please share this with a friend and help us spread a little Bird Joy.
BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin [https://www.bipocbirdingclub.org/]
In Color Birding Club [https://www.incolorbirding.org/]
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.
