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 week’s episode, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Michael Lombardo, the creator of the McGolrick Bird Club in North Brooklyn. Michael shares his journey from a career in the tech industry to becoming a passionate birder and community leader. Michael discusses the creation and growth of the McGoldrick Bird Club, highlighting the importance of weekly bird walks, community engagement, and the power of noticing the natural world around us.
Explore more from Michael Lombardo and the McGolrick Bird Club
📸 Follow @mcgolrickbirdclub on Instagram for bird walk updates and moments of wonder from North Brooklyn.
🌐 Visit birding.website for resources, events, and reflections from the McGolrick Bird Club community.
📝 Subscribe to the McGolrick Bird Club Substack for thoughtful essays on birding, awareness, and slowing down in a fast-moving world.
Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

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