Episodes 82
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Declining
Since Jun 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

The Birding for Joy podcast show celebrates all the ways birds bring joy into our lives. Join Candi Lynn Fite weekly as she shares her experiences with the wild birds she encounters while out birding in rural south-central Texas and the various places she travels. Listeners can also follow Candi Lynn's birding experiences over at @birdingforjoy on Instagram.

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S5E10 Birding for Joy: Why I Ghosted the Podcast

Jan 23, 2026 9m

The reason I took an abrupt, unannounced break from recording the Birding for Joy Podcast. And a gentle reminder from the Mindful Birding Network about showing myself grace.The Mindful Birding…

S5E7 Birding for Joy with Bridget Butler AKA The Bird Diva

Nov 14, 2025 1h 13m

In this episode, I chat with Bridget Butler, also known as The Bird Diva. Bridget Butler, aka The Bird Diva, has been working in conservation and environmental education for more than 30 years…

S5E6 Birding for Joy with Nic the Birding Chick

Nov 03, 2025 48m

In this episode, I chat with Nic Allison AKA Nic the Birding Chick. Nic is a California Naturalist, birder, and storyteller based in Northern California. A few key takeaways are celebrating the slow,…

S5E5 Birding for Joy with Aaron Haiman, A Birding Naturalist

Oct 14, 2025 37m

In today's episode, I chat with Aaron Haiman, a birder, a scientist, and an author from California. We discuss the joys of birds and birding, his YouTube channel--A Birding Naturalist, and his book…

S5E4 Birding for Joy with Pamela Lowell

Oct 03, 2025 52m

In this episode, I chat with licensed therapist, birder, author, and artist Pamela Lowell. We discuss her birding origin story, how birding brings her joy, and her book, My Summer with Ospreys. You…

S5E3 Birding for Joy with Jennifer Bristol

Sep 18, 2025 59m

In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Bristol. We talk about how she discovered birding through the lense of her camera, her books, and how she's helping implement important conservation policies on…

S5E2 Radical Joy, Tiny Sentries, & a Three-Year-Old Birdsplainer

Sep 04, 2025 11m

In this episode, we chat about the radical joy of Dr. J. Drew Lanham, the Bring Birds Back podcast, garden news, and being schooled by a three-year-old birdsplainer.

S5E1 Season 5 Kick Off! I'm That Birder. What's Your Story?

Aug 14, 2025 9m

A short episode to kick off season 5! Let's swap birding or spark bird stories this season. What kind of birder are you? Do you have a spark bird or would you like to share your birding story? ***The…

S4E16 Celebrating Two Years of Birding for Joy

Jun 30, 2025 21m

Yay! Two years of birding for joy! We're celebrating the 2nd year podiversary and the season wrap-up for season 4! The episode looks back at season 4 and includes a current nemesis bird story as well…

S4E15 Hot Days, Cool Birding, Part Two

Jun 26, 2025 18m

Part two of cool ideas for hot summer birding, including hummingbirds, birding at the beach, and birding at twilight.Helpful Links:How to Create a Hummingbird-friendly Yard⁠⁠Feeding and Attracting…

S4E16 Hot Days, Cool Birding

Jun 17, 2025 15m

Beat the summer heat this summer with some cool birding ideas!***The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite."Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with…

S4E14 How Experiencing Joy & Birding Can Be Acts of Resistance

Jun 02, 2025 25m

In today's episode, we discuss how joy is an antidote to fear and how birding for joy can be a quiet act of resistance in today's troubling times. ***The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced…

S4E13 Birding for Joy: Final Migration Thoughts, Backyard Nestlings, & Yellow-billed Cuckoos

May 15, 2025 18m

A few comings and goings in late spring migration.Backyard nest watch.Yellow-billed Cuckoos are back!***This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn FitePodcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn…

S4E12 When Life Gets You Down, Look to the Birds

May 09, 2025 16m

How birding can be a natural remedy for anything negative going on in our lives. Spring migration comings & goingsSmitten with pigeonsWorld Migratory Bird Day, May 10, 2025eBird's Global Big Day,…

S4E11 Keep Cats Indoors, Reduce Plastic Use, & Why It Has Taken Me 3 Weeks to Release This Episode

May 02, 2025 20m

A wrap-up of the 7 simple actions to living a bird-friendly lifestyle, keeping cats indoors, and reducing plastic use. And I share why it has taken me 3 weeks to release an episode.***This podcast is…

S4E10 Lights Out, Bird-friendly Windows, & a Lunch Date with a European Starling

Apr 11, 2025 20m

It's spring migration! In this episode, we discuss going lights out during peak migration hours and treating windows to keep birds safe and live a bird-friendly lifestyle. The host shares a story…

S4E9 Help Protect Birds by Ditching Pesticides

Mar 31, 2025 22m

This episode discusses how pesticides affect birds and helpful tips and solutions to avoid using pesticides around your home. Plus two spring migration surprises.Keep Harmful Pesticide Language out…

S4E8 Birding for Joy: State of the Birds 2025 Key Findings

Mar 21, 2025 17m

We hit a pause on Birding for Joy's scheduled content to discuss the key findings of the State of the Birds 2025 report. Also mentioned is the controversial proposed Texas bill to eliminate the Texas…

S4E7 Growing Native for the Birds: How to Start a Native Plant Initiative in Your Community

Mar 07, 2025 20m

If you are interested in planting native plants to help birds, and you are curious about starting a bird-friendly, native plant initiative in your community, this episode of Birding for Joy is for…

S4E6 Choose Native Plants to Help Shelter and Nourish Birds, Part 2

Feb 27, 2025 17m

In today's episode, we continue discussing how native plants support birds by providing shelter and sources of food, one of the 7 actions we can take to live bird-friendly.7 Simple Actions to Live…

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