The Mindful Birding Podcast
The Mindful Birding Podcast – Cultivating the health benefits and joy of Mindful Birding
Join co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas, along with other voices of the Mindful Birding Network and beyond, as we explore topics surrounding the practice of Mindful Birding.
Episodes will delve into this style of observation, which pairs together elements of mindfulness and birding, amplifying the personal wellness benefits of both. Here, you’ll find episodes featuring insights into Mindful Birding from people around the globe, science segments, author interviews, tips for enhancing your Mindful Birding practice, plus a spotlight on the joy of birdsong.
The Mindful Birding Podcast
Episode 19: Bird Language & Mindful Birding with Dan Gardoqui
Have you ever wondered how you can become even more attuned to the birds around you?
In this episode of the Mindful Birding Podcast, Holly and Holly have a conversation with Dan Gardoqui, a well known specialist in bird language, and nature-based consultant & coach, award winning educator and naturalist.
You’ll get to hear some tips and input on deepening our connections to the natural world, "talking to birds", thinking about our attention and energy, curiosity as a superpower, and practicing gratitude.
We also share a segment from the book What the Robin Knows, by Jon Young, for which Dan served as science and audio editor.
In the Joy of Birdsong segment, you’ll be treated to Dan’s incredible mimicry of some common North American birds.
Learn more about Dan and Lead with Nature at Lead with Nature
Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain
Intro Birdsong & Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark
Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgain
Outro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark
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Produced by Co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas
