The Bird Joy Podcast

Welcome to Season 2 of the Bird Joy Podcast

The Bird Joy Podcast

Show Notes

We are back!!! It's been too long homies. We have missed you!

On this episode, Jason and Dexter get back in the saddle and catch up on what's been going on in the bird world. This includes visiting the International Crane Foundation [https://savingcranes.org/] with the homies to see birds like the endangered Whooping Crane [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Whooping_Crane/overview] and the incredibly beautiful Blue Crane [https://savingcranes.org/learn/species-field-guide/blue-crane/]. It also included doing some conservation work with Bird Safe Philly and advocating for bird safe windows/glass. Most notably however is the discussion on how homies in Philly and Madison got to witness this seasons SWIFTNADO [https://www.instagram.com/greenphilly.news/reel/DAHllh3JOtm/] action! So much joy and wonder watching Chimney Swifts [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Chimney_Swift/overview] go "nite-nite" for the evening while preparing to migrate south for the winter.

Dexter and Jason wrap up by discussing some upcoming trips with their bird clubs and the migrants they are still looking forward to this fall including Golden Eagles [https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden_Eagle/id] and sparrows. They discuss their excitement on the number of guests for next season including a special guest for Episode 2!

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BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin [https://www.bipocbirdingclub.org/]

In Color Birding Club [https://www.incolorbirding.org/]

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