The Bird Joy Podcast
Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall
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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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Recent Episodes
S4E14 Season 4 Recap: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird Joy
Bird Joy Podcast Season 4 Finale: Reflecting on Growth, Community, and Bird JoyIn this special Season 4 finale of the Bird Joy Podcast, hosts Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall reflect on a season full…
S4E13 Cartoons, Comics, and Curiosity: The Joy of Nature with Rosemary Mosco
This 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 comic Bird and Moon.…
S4E12 Birding, Outreach, and Building an Ecological Identity
On 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 SharInNature, to discuss…
S4E11 Land, Legacy, and Birds Bringing People Together
This 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 Alabama.Chris is a…
S4E10 Science, Style, and Wonder with Divya Anantharaman
What 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 taxidermist, Divya Anantharaman,…
S4E9 Community, Belonging, and the Wild: A Conversation with Trenton Schulz-Franco
In this episode, we sit down with Trentön Schulz-Franco, founder of the Special Bird Service Society in Canada. SBS is an outdoor community rooted in Victoria and Vancouver that is redefining what…
S4E8 Sound, Story, and the Wild: A Conversation with Vikas Wildlife
Today we’re joined by Vikas Bhatia (Vikas Wildlife) — wildlife filmmaker, photographer, and composer whose work blends sound and image into immersive stories from the Amazon to the Arctic.We talk…
S4E7 Birding as Joy, Protest, and Collective Liberation with Sam DeJarnett
In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, we’re joined by Sam DeJarnett, creator and host of the Always Be Birdin’ Podcast, for a powerful conversation about joy, resistance, and collective liberation…
S4E6 Art and Birds with Casey Girard
In this episode of the Bird Joy Podcast, we’re joined by Casey Girard, an autistic artist, illustrator, naturalist, educator, and birder based in Asheville, North Carolina, whose work lives at the…
S4E5 Snakes, Science, and Belonging: Field Biology, Culture, and Curiosity with Liz Lopez
In 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 belonging in science and…
S4E4 Birding the Windy City: Lake Michigan, Gulls, and the Tarik Big Year
In 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 County, setting a new…
S4E3 A Life in Birds, A Life in Joy with Jody Allair
Today 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, joy, and humanity to…
S4E2 Photography, Nature, and Bird Joy with Angela Ledyard
In 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 belonging in nature.Angela…
S4E1 Welcome to Season 4
Season 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 recording together, hearing…
S3E13 Season 3 Finale
Season 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 deep conversations on…
S3E12 Color in the Outdoors: A Heartfelt Conversation with Christopher Kilgour
In 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 community. Chris is the…
S3E11 The World is Your Flyway: A Conversation with George Armistead
In 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 meaningful birding…
S3E10 Birds, Merlin, and the Future of Conservation with Dr. Miyoko Chu
In 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. Dr. Chu is a…
S3E9 Nature, Cemeteries, and Bird Joy: A Conversation with Danielle Belleny
In 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. Danielle is known for…
S3E8 Nature, Healing, and Finding Joy Through Community and Education with Nicole Jackson
In 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 her journey into…
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The Bird Joy Podcast has published 52 episodes since April 2024, covering topics in Earth Sciences, Education.
The Bird Joy Podcast is currently sporadic with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.
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