The Bird Joy Podcast
von Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall
Season 4 Recap: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy
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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.
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- Season 4 Recap: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy · 1 Std. 3 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 14Bird Joy Podcast Season 4 Finale: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy In this special Season 4 finale of the Bird Joy Podcast, hosts Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall…
- Cartoons, Comics, and Curiosity: The Joy of Nature with Rosemary Mosco · 55 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 13This week on the Bird Joy Podcast, Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall sit down with science writer, naturalist, and illustrator Rosemary Mosco, the creative mind behind the beloved…
- Birding, Outreach, and Building an Ecological Identity · 52 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 12On this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall sit down with Sharon Dorsey, an urban naturalist, wildlife biologist, educator, and founder of…
- Land, Legacy, and Birds Bringing People Together · 59 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 11This week on the Bird Joy Podcast, Dexter and Jason sit down with Christopher Joe, a farmer, conservationist, birder, and founder of Connecting with Birds and Nature Tours in…
- Science, Style, and Wonder with Divya Anantharaman · 56 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 10What happens when fashion, natural history, conservation, and art collide? In this episode of Bird Joy, we're joined by New York City's premier licensed professional…
- Community, Belonging, and the Wild: A Conversation with Trenton Schulz-Franco · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 9In this episode, we sit down with Trentön Schulz-Franco, founder of the Special Bird Service Society [https://specialbirdservice.wixsite.com/website]in Canada. SBS is an outdoor…
- Sound, Story, and the Wild: A Conversation with Vikas Wildlife · 47 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 8Today we're joined by Vikas Bhatia (Vikas Wildlife [https://www.instagram.com/vikaswildlife/]) — wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and composer whose work blends sound and image…
- Birding as Joy, Protest, and Collective Liberation with Sam DeJarnett · 59 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 7In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, we're joined by Sam DeJarnett, creator and host of the Always Be Birdin' Podcast…
- Art and Birds with Casey Girard · 53 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 6In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, we're joined by Casey Girard [https://www.instagram.com/caseygirard], an autistic artist, illustrator, naturalist, educator, and birder…
- Snakes, Science, and Belonging: Field Biology, Culture, and Curiosity with Liz Lopez · 55 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 5In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, we're joined by Liz Lopez, also known as @browngirlbiologist, for a wide-ranging conversation about field biology, curiosity, and…
- Birding the Windy City: Lake Michigan, Gulls, and the Tarik Big Year · 51 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 4In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, Dexter and Jason are joined by Tarik Shahzad, a Chicago-based birder who made history in 2024 by recording 294 bird species in Cook…
- A Life in Birds, A Life in Joy with Jody Allair · 47 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 3Today on the Bird Joy Podcast, we welcome Jody Allair—an avid birder, naturalist, and communicator who has been living a full-on bird life for decades and still brings curiosity…
- Photography, Nature, and Bird Joy with Angela Ledyard · 52 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 2In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall sit down with photographer Angela Ledyard for a robust conversation about creativity, presence, and…
- Welcome to Season 4 · 47 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 1Season 4 opens with Dexter and Jason celebrating their return to the Bird Joy Podcast and reconnecting with the Bird Nerd community. They reflect on how much they missed…
- Season 3 Finale · 36 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 13Season 3 of the Bird Joy Podcast comes to a powerful close with hosts Dexter and Jason revisiting the highlights, laughter, and love that made this season unforgettable. From…
- Color in the Outdoors: A Heartfelt Conversation with Christopher Kilgour · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 12In this powerful season finale of Bird Joy, Dexter and Jason sit down with their brother and longtime collaborator, Christopher Kilgour, a transformative leader in the outdoor…
- The World is Your Flyway: A Conversation with George Armistead · 60 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 11In this globe-spanning episode, we sit down with legendary birder George Armistead. This man has guided trips on all seven continents and made it his mission to craft wild and…
- Birds, Merlin, and the Future of Conservation with Dr. Miyoko Chu · 57 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 10In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, hosts Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall sit down with Dr. Miyoko Chu, Senior Director of Communications at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology…
- Nature, Cemeteries, and Bird Joy: A Conversation with Danielle Belleny · 51 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 9In this joyful and thought-provoking episode, Dexter and Jason sit down with Danielle Belleny, a wildlife biologist, birder, storyteller, and co-founder of Black Birders Week…
- Nature, Healing, and Finding Joy Through Community and Education with Nicole Jackson · 57 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 8In this episode, Dexter and Jason are joined by Nicole Jackson, environmental educator, urban birder, nature photographer, and co-organizer of Black Birders Week. Nicole shares…







