Birding for Joy

Join the host of Birding for Joy, Candi Lynn Fite, to learn how and why we should befriend our resident birds. We discuss native plants for birds, shelter, and water needs. Part of the Summer Short & Tweet Series. Audubon Native Plant Finder Birds Canada Bird-Friendly Gardening *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this episode is about how birding and wild birds can have a positive impact on our mental well-being. Psychology Today Journal of Environmental Psychology Study Time Magazine Article about Benefits of Birdwatching *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission wit...

Ep: 29 Birder and host, Candi Lynn, shares a few spring migration surprises! Tune in to hear what lifer birds dropped in for a visit and who she caught being sweet on her Birdfy feeder camera. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird for Joy&#39...

Ep: 28 When birding, do you prefer to fly solo or attend group bird walks? Tune in to hear about the experience of Bird for Joy's host, a solitary birder, when she attends her first organized bird walk. American Birding Association's Code of Birding Ethics *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, pe...

Happy birding birthday to me! April marks one full year of birding experiences. Tune in to hear about my spark bird and a few thoughts about becoming a birder over the past year. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird for Joy's Sake spoken...

Bird for Joy honors (a few) unsung heroines of Ornithology to celebrate Women's History Month. Birds Through an Opera-glass by Florence Merriam Bailey The Friendship of Nature by Mabel Osgood Wright *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird f...

We discuss spring bird migration in this episode of the Bird for Joy podcast. Also a reading about observing birds from Birds Through an Opera-Glass by Florence A. Merriam. The book mentioned: Birds Through an Opera-Glass *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premiu...

In this final winter birding episode we soar into the world of virtual birding, live bird cams, YouTube birding, and virtual birding courses. Here's a list of links as promised: WBU Live Owl Cam YouTube: Warbler Ridge Birds Lesley the Bird Nerd Cornell Lab of Ornithology Instagram: Stella Miller's Virtual Bird Courses Alison Konler birding_by_ear Podcasts: Will's Birdbrain The Casual B...

Tune in to hear a few unconventional techniques for winter birding! As promised, here are the links I mentioned in the episode: Darcy Miller's Birdy Printables Birdiful Puzzles at Puzzle Warehouse 25 Birdy Craft Ideas from the Crafty Blog Stalker *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with...

Tune in to hear about another bird species that will bring a smile to your face during the winter birding season! Also, find out what happens when the host sets an intention for a bird outing. Does she spot the bird in mind? *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Pre...

Did you know birding can boost your mood and help chase away those seasonal winter blues? Tune in to hear more, listen to our host, Candi's best Eeyore impression, and find out what migrating species is entertaining and delighting Candi this week! Hint: "Oh, my finch! They're eating me out of house and home!" Birds and Blooms article about the Winter Finch Forecast Full Finch For...

Welcome to season 2! Tune in and hear about the two AI techy tools I'm using to enrich my birding experiences! The Merlin ID App The Birdfy Smart Feeder *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird for Joy's Sake spoken lyrics written and re...

In this episode, we unwrap the rejuvenating benefits of birding and nature walks and how by incorporating them into our busy holiday schedules we can bring a sense of calm, peace, and joy to the season. (Season 1 finale!) *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premiu...

In this episode, I give thanks to the birds and all the joy, inspiration, hope, and peace they've brought into my life, including the birding community, and all the listeners of the Bird for Joy podcast. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "B...

Whoo is waging war on the barred owl? You might be shocked to learn the answer. In this episode, the host of Bird for Joy digs deep into the controversial experimental culling of the barred owl in the Pacific Northwest. USFWS New Draft for Barred Owl Management (Comments open until Jan. 16, 2024) Articles: The Dark Side of Science Saving Endangered Spotted Owls Means Killing Some Barred Owls Owl v...

Barred owls are not the big, bad birds some people are making them out to be. Bird for Joy's host, Candilynn, speaks up on the barred owl's behalf and shares her experience with a young barred owl this past summer. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premi...

Tips for birdwatching from the roadside and keeping the experience safe, rare, unique, and just for yourself. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird for Joy's Sake spoken lyrics written and read by Candilynn Fite Podcast artwork created by...

Tune in to hear what interesting bird behavior I observed during the annular solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird for Joy's Sake spoken lyrics written and read by Candilynn Fite Podcast artwork created...

The host of the show shares how birding taught her how to expect the unexpected, and how sometimes, it turns out to be a very good thing. Plus tune in to hear about a birding detour at Home Depot. Proof that you really can birdwatch anywhere! *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commerci...

Tune in to find out which three bird species were this summer's superstars! The host also chats about how the birds helped her hold out for hope and how "hope" really is the thing with feathers. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "...

Let's chat about fall migration and learn together! What is Lights Out? How can you help? Is that a frog croaking? No, it's a bird... tune in to hear all about that Yellow-billed Cuckoo. Mesmerizing Migration Animated Map The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Pr...

During these dog days of summer, with this unbearable heat, who else has the birding blues? Waiting for cooler days and those migrating birds! Any ideas for the podcast? Let me know. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/birdforjoy/ FB https://www.facebook.com/candilynnfite/ Email: candice.fite@gmail.com *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy&quo...

Birding can be done anywhere. Literally! Tune in to hear host, Candi, stand up for the House Sparrow, European Starling, and Pigeon. She may or may not get up on her birdhouse. -D.C.'s Union Station Snowy Owl -What does it feel like to pet an owl? -How to prepare for a 10-day vacation away from birdfeeders and birdbaths. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite &...

Tune in to learn about a fascinating research project on the joy of birdwatching. This week's All About That Bird segment shines the spotlight on the chickadee. And birding with Bubs, my grandson. Visual Graphic of Species Joy Black-capped & Carolina Chickadee Range map Long-tailed Tit YouTube video *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happ...

This episode kicks off the "All About That Bird" series. First, birdie in the spotlight, that Northern Cardinal. In the second half of the episode, I give an update on Chauncey the Barred Owlet. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird...