The Spark Bird Podcast
The Spark Bird Podcast
Podcast Description
The Spark Bird Project is an ongoing community science initiative designed to gather, share, and study the stories of people’s passion for birds. Research findings go directly back to community partners to inform their efforts towards inclusively sparking and sustaining birders. Learn more and share your story at www.spark-bird.org!
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Content Themes
The podcast explores various themes related to birding, conservation, and community engagement. Key topics include the role of nature journaling in connecting with the environment, bird conservation efforts, and inclusive practices in birding. Example episodes cover John Muir Laws discussing the emotional benefits of nature journaling, Scott Weidensaul sharing advancements in bird migration research, and Cat Fribley emphasizing accessibility in birding for individuals with disabilities.
The Spark Bird Project is an ongoing community science initiative designed to gather, share, and study the stories of people’s passion for birds. Research findings go directly back to community partners to inform their efforts towards inclusively sparking and sustaining birders. Learn more and share your story at www.spark-bird.org!
In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Angela Schumpert, also known as The Berd Nird! What began as casual backyard birding turned into a moment that sent her reaching for her first field guide.
Drawing on her background in the Air Force and law enforcement investigation, Angela shares how attention to detail, patience and observation naturally translate from her career into the art and joy of building The Flock.
Links & Resources from This Episode
🦜 Join Angela’s online birding community, The Flock, for meetups, contests, and birding trips!
🌿 Learn more about Angela and explore her resources at her website, The Berd Nird.
📸 Follow Angela’s birding adventures and humor on Instagram @the_berd_nird.
🎥 Watch more of her content on TikTok at @berdnird4
▶️ Subscribe to her YouTube channel, @theberdnird.
👍 Connect with Angela on Facebook.
Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski
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