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.
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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.
Nature, Healing, and Representation with Dudley Edmondson
The Bird Joy Podcast
54 minutes
5 months ago
Nature, Healing, and Representation with Dudley Edmondson
In this inspiring episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, hosts Dexter and Jason sit down with renowned photographer, author, filmmaker, and speaker Dudley Edmondson. With a career spanning over 30 years, Dudley has captured nature's wild beauty and redefined who belongs in those wild spaces. From the Arctic Circle to inner-city green spaces, Dudley's work weaves together storytelling, healing, and representation in the outdoors.
He shares insights from his groundbreaking book Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places and his latest project, People the Planet Needs Now, which features 25 BIPOC scientists and activists shaping the future of climate justice. Tune in for a moving conversation on legacy, leadership, and the joy of birds and wild places.
Resources & Mentions:
* đź“š Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places by Dudley Edmondson [https://dudleyedmondson.com/books/]
* đź“– People the Planet Needs Now [https://dudleyedmondson.com/books/]
* 🎥 PBS: America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston [https://www.google.com/gasearch?q=America%20Outdoors%20with%20Baratunde%20Thurston%20Dudley%20edmondson%0A%0A%0A&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:8d709ca2,vid:2qwB8laSlac,st:0]
* 🖼️ Minnesota Marine Art Museum – Northern Waters [https://mmam.org/dudleyedmondson]
Connect with Dudley Edmondson:
* Website: www.dudleyedmondson.com [http://www.dudleyedmondson.com/]
* Instagram: @dudleyedmondson [https://www.instagram.com/dudleyedmondson]
BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin: bipocbirdingclub.org [https://bipocbirdingclub.org/]
In Color Birding Club: incolorbirding.org [https://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.
