Nature, Cemeteries, and Bird Joy: A Conversation with Danielle Belleny
Episode description
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 her ability to blend ecology, joy, and cultural reflection, and she encourages us to see nature in often-overlooked places, particularly cemeteries.
Her celebrated works include *This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds* and *A Junior Birder’s Handbook*, and she is also behind the growing #CemeteryBirdersClub movement. Danielle’s efforts are expanding how people connect with birds, life, and even death.
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Instagram: @bellzisbirding
#CemeteryBirdersClub
Website: https://dbelleny.carrd.co/
The Bird Joy Podcast is hosted by Dexter Patterson and Jason Hall
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Birding Club Websites:
BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin