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 as 10 ways birding can bring you joy.** *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite. "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat. Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork create...
Jun 30, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 Yard Feeding and Attracting Hummingbirds by Birds Canada Feeding Hummingbirds by the International Hummingbird Society All About Feeding Hummers with Nectar Recipe by the Cornell Lab All About Birds Find the Twilight Hours in Your Location ** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite. "Hope Hop"...
Jun 26, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 15
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 commercial license via Premium Beat. Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.
Jun 17, 2025•16 min•Season 4Ep. 16
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 by Candi Lynn Fite. "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat. Written lyrics "Bird for Joy's Sake" written by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite.
Jun 02, 2025•25 min•Season 4Ep. 14
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 Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market
May 15, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 13
How birding can be a natural remedy for anything negative going on in our lives. Spring migration comings & goings Smitten with pigeons World Migratory Bird Day, May 10, 2025 eBird's Global Big Day, May 10, 2025 Feb. episode about how to do a bird count *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market...
May 09, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 12
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 created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market
May 02, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 11
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 about her lunch date with a European Starling. Dark Sky.org Website Why Birds Hit Windows & How We Can Help American Bird Conservancy Bird Cast Migration Maps Acopian Birdsavers Window Gems-Save Birds Beautifully! *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created...
Apr 11, 2025•20 min•Season 4Ep. 10
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 of Next Farm Bill How to Contact Your State Reps Article about "sub-lethal" effects of pesticides on birds *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market...
Mar 31, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 9
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 Parks and Wildlife Department. State of the Birds 2025 Latest Tipping Point Species Report Article about Texas Proposed Bill to Eliminate the TPWD *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Mus...
Mar 21, 2025•17 min•Season 4Ep. 8
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 you. Homegrown National Park HNP Resources National Wildlife Federation-Join the Movement NWF Community Wildlife Habitat Program NWF Tips, Tools, & Videos...
Mar 07, 2025•21 min•Season 4Ep. 7
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 Bird Friendly Audubon Native Plant Finder National Wildlife Federation Container Native Gardening by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Nurture Native Nature Container Gardening *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beaut...
Feb 27, 2025•18 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this episode, we discuss why and how native plants support birds. Highlights mentioned: the importance of native plants, bird-friendly habitats, Doug Tallamy, 7 Simple Actions to Live Bird-Friendly, and Audubon's Native Plant Database. 3 Billion Birds Gone Audubon Native Plant Finder 7 Simple Actions to Live Bird Friendly Nature's Best Hope by Doug Tallamy *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Vi...
Feb 20, 2025•23 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Tune in and listen to the whys and hows of participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count community science event and how it contributes to wild bird conservation. Submitting your bird counts to eBird is a simple action to living a bird-friendly life. The Great Backyard Bird Count How to Participate in the GBBC Bird Counting 101 Bird Counting 201 Additional Info on the GBBC Growing Healthy Kids: A kid-friendly guide to bird counts Raaka Double Dark Hot Chocolate *** This podcast is created and r...
Feb 14, 2025•19 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Did you know that cocoa agriculture greatly impacts wild birds, especially migrating birds? In this episode, Birding for Joy interviews Bryony Angell about bird-friendly chocolate, cocoa, and maple syrup. Tune in and hear about the sweeter side of bird conservation. Bryony Angell's Website Bryony Angell on LinkedIn Zorzal Bird Preserve and Cocoa Production Fruition Chocolate Works Bird-friendly Bar Rakka Chocolate Bird-friendly Selection Dandelion Chocolate Bird-friendly Bar Smithsonian's Bird F...
Feb 06, 2025•30 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Did you know that coffee agriculture has a huge impact on birds? It’s true. In this episode, we hear from Kirstin Hill, the Program Manager at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, Migratory Bird Center, and migrate into the fascinating world of Bird Friendly coffee. If listeners are interested in local coffee shops, nature centers, or stores carrying bird-friendly certified coffee, use the postcard link below. Smithsonian Bird Friendly Smithsonian Bird Friendly on X @sm...
Jan 30, 2025•31 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Are you ready to help the birds and live a bird-friendly lifestyle? If so, tune in to this episode when we discuss simple, everyday actions we can take to help the birds, nature, and the environment. Smithsonian's Live Bird-Friendly *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Beautiful Rainbow" by Victor Music, Music Standard License with Envato Market...
Jan 23, 2025•11 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Season four of the Birding for Joy podcast focuses on doing more for the birds, the environment, and ourselves. The trailer hits a few highlights of the season. Bird-friendly lifestyle, Smithsonian's Zoo Migratory Bird Center, and much more. Season 4 begins on Jan. 23, 2025. *** This podcast is created and recorded by Candi Lynn Fite Podcast artwork is created by Candi Lynn Fite Music: "Second Nature" by Jason Shaw, Creative Commons Creative Commons Music by Jason Shaw on Audionautix.com " targe...
Jan 10, 2025•4 min
A thoughtful list of perfect gifts for birders either for the holiday season, birthday, or any day of celebration. From books to birdbaths, one is sure to find something to fit any birder of every level. Plus a hint to season 4's theme! Episode with Pamela Lowell Interview *** "A Peaceful Winter" by Scott Holmes Music is licensed by CC BY-NC License. Scott Holmes Music "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativec...
Dec 19, 2024•15 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Owls are fascinating creatures, but they're elusive and difficult to spot, even for the most seasoned birder. This episode offers a few tips about finding owls out in the wild and ways we can be ethical and responsible birders when owling. Is Flash Photography Safe for Owls? *** Owl calls: Merlin Bird ID The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Podcast artwork created by...
Dec 10, 2024•24 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week, as you gather with family and friends for thanks and giving, remember that November is National Native American Heritage Month. Gratitude and appreciation for feathered friends. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite
Nov 26, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 17
What do you do if you encounter an injured, sick, or orphaned bird? When do you call a wildlife rehabilitation center? Find out in today's episode! U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Texas Parks and Wildlife Audubon New York The Raptor Trust BBC Article about Vultures Disappearing In India FLAP Canada American Bird Conservancy *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Pod...
Nov 18, 2024•21 min•Season 3Ep. 16
It's no surprise that Election Day can cause stress and anxiety. But being out in nature and birding can help alleviate both. The hose also addresses and offers suggestions for those who are undecided and / or not planning on voting. Your vote matters! And ask yourself, who would the birds vote for?
Nov 04, 2024•6 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this Spooky Season episode on Birding for Joy, we take a deep dive into 5 real-life horrors surrounding Alfred Hitchcock's movie The Birds. This Halloween special episode feels slightly like true crime and not my usual joyful vibe. Horrific True Story Behind the Making of The Birds Article Hello Magazine Article Interview with Rod Taylor Tippi Hedren in Conversation about Alfred Hitchcock Popular Science Article about the real story behind The Birds *** This episode contains a music clip cour...
Oct 26, 2024•14 min•Season 3Ep. 14
It's Spooky Season here at Birding for Joy! Hop on your broomstick and let's explore a few urban legends featuring bird-like creatures, La Lechuza, Mothman, and Owlman. *** This episode contains sound effects and music clips courtesy of YouTube Audio Library: Sound effect: Hallow Wind and Owl Hoot Music: Sinister by Anno Domini Beats and Tragic Story by Myuu. The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commer...
Oct 19, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 14
October is ADHD Awareness Month, let's celebrate neurodiversity in the birding community! 5 Tips for birding with ADHD. ADDA and Birdability. Attention Deficit Disorder Association Birdability
Oct 12, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 13
When birding if you expect the unexpected you might discover the unplanned experience might surprise you. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite
Sep 26, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Tune in to find out how to help the birds by not fussing over fall garden chores. Keep this thought in mind, less work for us means more benefits for wildlife, and plenty of time to enjoy the birds. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite
Sep 20, 2024•8 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Birding for Joy's host discusses how to help birds during migration, an exciting time for birders but also a difficult time for wild birds. Window Gems How to Be an Effective Advocate in Less Than 5 Minutes How to Make Your Yard Bird-friendly Ideas to Make Your Windows Safe for Birds Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman FLAP Canada Existing Lights Out Programs *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commer...
Sep 13, 2024•19 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Part One: Yay, it's fall bird migration time! So, lights out, y'all. We also discuss Birdcast and the real-time migration map. Birdcast Real-Time Migration Map Lights Out Program
Sep 07, 2024•13 min•Season 3Ep. 9
