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| 6/19/26 | ![]() Finding Birds Through Trees with Georgia Silvera Seamans | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Georgia Silvera Seamans, environmental educator, founder of Local Nature Lab, and host of the Your Bird Story podcast. Georgia reflects on the many spark bird moments throughout her life, from growing up in Jamaica, surrounded by birds without realizing their significance, to reconnecting with nature through trees, urban green spaces, and birding as an adult. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌿 Follow Local Nature Lab on Instagram at @localnaturelab to explore urban nature, neighborhood ecology, and community programming in New York City. 🐦 Follow Georgia Silvera Seamans and the Your Bird Story podcast on Instagram at @yourbirdstory for more conversations about birds and personal connections to nature. 🎧 Listen to Your Bird Story, Georgia's podcast, on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. 🌳 Visit the Local Nature Lab website to learn more about programs, tours, wildlife surveys, and ways to connect with nearby nature. 📚 Explore the book that inspired Georgia: The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition. ✨ Learn more about Georgia Silvera Seamans and her work through her website and blog. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | ![]() Jeffrey Train and Our Tern: Building Community Through Birds | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Jeffrey Train, educator and co-founder of Our Tern in Hoboken, New Jersey. What began as curiosity quickly grew into a passion for birding, teaching, and community stewardship. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌿 Visit Our Tern to learn more about the community-driven effort to support nesting terns and urban ecology in Hoboken. 📸 Follow Jeffrey Train on Instagram @mrtrain_ 🐦 Follow Our Turn on Instagram @ourternhoboken 📚 Learn more about To See Every Bird on Earth: A Father, a Son, and a Lifelong Obsession by Dan Koeppel, one of Jeff's favorite birding books and a memoir discussed during the episode. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Life Lists and Nemesis Birds with Joe Trezza | On this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally sit down with journalist, birder, and author Joe Trezza. Joe shares the unforgettable turkey vulture spectacle that became his spark bird experience, reflects on surpassing 1,000 species on his life list, and discusses his upcoming book about the legendary world birder Peter Kaestner. Links & Resources from This Episode 📸 Follow Joe on Instagram for bird photos and updates about his upcoming book @byjoetrezza 📚 Joe's forthcoming book on world birding and legendary birder Peter Kaestner, The Big Life, releases May 4, 2027. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Bird and Moon with Rosemary Mosco | On this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome celebrated cartoonist, author, and naturalist Rosemary Mosco. Rosemary shares her lifelong connection to birds, from childhood backyard discoveries to building a career that blends science communication, humor and art. Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Sign up for Rosemary's "Fight Club" newsletter to follow her work: Fight Club newsletter 📚 Learn more about Rosemary's books, comics, and projects on her website: Rosemary Mosco's official website 🎨 Explore Bird and Moon comics and cartoons: Bird and Moon comics 📸 Follow Rosemary on Instagram for more nature, birds, and humor @rosemarymosco Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | ![]() Tom Ryan's Journey Into Ornithology | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Tom Ryan, an ornithologist and former student of Janet's at Canisius High School. Tom shares his journey from a childhood love of ducks to a defining spark bird moment with a chestnut-sided warbler. He shares how birding has become a way to capture memories and moments in his life. | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Being Feather Friendly with Paul Groleau | On this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, we welcome Paul Groleau, President of Feather Friendly Technologies Inc., a company dedicated to reducing bird-window collisions around the world. Paul shares his spark bird story of an unforgettable childhood moment when an owl flew directly toward him while cross-country skiing in Ontario. This episode is a reminder that small actions, especially during migration seasons, can have a major impact in protecting the birds we love. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌐 Learn more about Feather Friendly and their mission to reduce bird collisions Feather Friendly. 🎥 Watch their educational videos and see their products in action on the Feather Friendly YouTube Channel. 🐦 Check out Jenn's guest appearance on the first episode of Bird Banter. 🌙 Explore ways to help birds in your own community with Lights Out! Cats In! 📘 Stay updated with Feather Friendly on Facebook 📸 Follow along for updates on Instagram @featherfriendly 💼 Connect with Feather Friendly on LinkedIn Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | ![]() Beading Birdsong: Art and Activism with Nina Hale | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Nina Hale, a Minneapolis-based artist and activist who transforms birdsong into hand-beaded bracelets. Nina shares her art and passion for birding, as well as her experience living in Minneapolis during the recent federal immigration surge, which has brought thousands of ICE agents into the city. As communities mobilized in response, Nina became actively involved by joining neighborhood patrols, supporting local networks, and using her art not only to remember the birds that have been lost but to stand with those fighting for justice now. (Pictured above: The Ivory-billed Woodpecker Birdsong Bracelet Nina shared during the episode.) Links & Resources from This Episode 🧵Discover Nina's handcrafted designs and the birds behind the beads at the Birdsong Bracelets website. 📸 See her latest designs on Instagram @birdsongbracelets. 📱Follow Nina's personal Instagram account @helenahandbskt for more birding content and community updates. 📝The Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization that provides free immigration legal representation in Minnesota and North Dakota. 💜Stand With Minnesota offers a vetted directory of organizations supporting the people and communities directly impacted. If you're unable to donate, consider sharing these efforts, talking with your community, and staying informed. | — | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | ![]() Sharing the Shore with Mel Julien | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally talk with Mel Julien, the Community Engagement Director for the NYC Plover Project. Mel shares how the Piping Plover became her spark bird after rediscovering the beach near her childhood home during the pandemic. What began as a curiosity about shorebird nesting signs soon led her to volunteer with the NYC Plover Project and eventually join the team working to protect these endangered birds on New York City's beaches. Links & Resources from This Episode 📸 Follow Mel's birding and conservation journey on Instagram at @meldjewels and connect with her professional work on LinkedIn. 🏖️ Learn more about the NYC Plover Project, whose mission is to protect endangered Piping Plovers and other beach-nesting birds on New York City's beaches through education, community, and volunteer engagement. 📱 Stay up to date with the NYC Plover Project's work and shorebird updates by following them on social media–Instagram (@nycploverproject), Facebook, X, and Threads. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | ![]() Angela Schumpert on Backyard Birds and Building The Flock | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Angela Schumpert, also known as The Berd Nird! What began as casual backyard birding turned into a moment that sent her reaching for her first field guide. Drawing on her background in the Air Force and law enforcement investigation, Angela shares how attention to detail, patience and observation naturally translate from her career into the art and joy of building The Flock. Links & Resources from This Episode 🦜 Join Angela's online birding community, The Flock, for meetups, contests, and birding trips! 🌿 Learn more about Angela and explore her resources at her website, The Berd Nird. 📸 Follow Angela's birding adventures and humor on Instagram @the_berd_nird. 🎥 Watch more of her content on TikTok at @berdnird4 ▶️ Subscribe to her YouTube channel, @theberdnird. 👍 Connect with Angela on Facebook. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Jamie Cunningham and The Biggest Week in American Birding | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Jamie Cunningham, Education Director at Black Swamp Bird Observatory and birding and photography guide with Saberwing Nature Tours. Jamie shares how an unexpected Eastern Bluebird at a backyard nest box, followed by a life-changing visit to Magee Marsh during spring migration, sparked a deeper fascination with birds that shaped both her personal and professional life. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌎 Learn more about Jamie's birding and photography travel experiences through Saberwing Nature Tours, where she leads birding and photography tours around the world! 🐦 Explore the work of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory the organization behind The Biggest Week in American Birding, the Ohio Young Birders Club, and year-round education and field programs. Stay connected through their Facebook page Black Swamp Bird Observatory for events and community updates, and follow @bsbobird on Instagram. 🎉 Find festival details, schedules, and registration information for The Biggest Week in American Birding wesbite, and follow them on Instagram @biggestweek and Facebook. 🌱 Discover programs and opportunities for young birders through the Ohio Young Birders Club, including field trips, events, and community resources. Follow the Ohio Young Birders community on Instagram @bsbobird for updates and opportunities. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
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| 2/13/26 | ![]() Birds on the Niagara: Corina Newsome on Urban Landscapes and Creating Spaces | In this second special Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival feature, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Corina Newsome, a conservation scientist at the National Wildlife Federation and the festival's keynote speaker. Corina's work is rooted in advancing urban biodiversity conservation with environmental justice. She challenges the idea that conservation only happens in remote places, reminding us that cities are unique landscapes full of wildlife and wonder waiting to be explored and protected. Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Follow Corina on Instagram and explore urban wildlife, birding, and environmental justice through Corina's lens. 💼 Connect with Corina on LinkedIn to learn more about her professional work in conservation science or to ask any questions you may have! 🎤 Attend her keynote address "Loving by Nature" at Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival! To register and find full details, visit the Birds on the Niagara website events page. 🪶 Register at their website and come birding at the 2026 Birds on the Niagara Festival happening February 12th–16th. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | ![]() Birds on the Niagara: Marcus Rosten on Sky Dances and Wildways | In this special Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival feature, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Marcus Rosten, a birder and conservationist whose journey into birding began with one unforgettable encounter. This episode celebrates birds as a gateway to conservation, community, and understanding our place within a larger global ecosystem. Highlighting why events like the Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival matter now more than ever. In this photo, Marcus is holding the American Woodcock from his Spark Bird story he shared with us! Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Want to visit Buffalo and experience the Birds on the Niagara International Birding Festival? Learn more about the festival, events, birding along the Niagara region and come bird with us February 12th-16th! 🌿 To learn more about the Western New York Wildway, explore the conservation work Marcus discusses and how land protection keeps habitats connected, visit the Western New York Land Conservancy website. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | ![]() Inked Warblers and Belonging with Eva Matthews Lark | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally sit down with environmental educator Eva Matthews Lark to talk about how winter warblers became her spark birds during a difficult period in her life. Now memorialized in her bird-inspired tattoo, those birds helped her find comfort and a deeper connection to birding. Eva also discusses their work in environmental education, the importance of meeting people where they are through technology, and how inclusive, intentional birding spaces enable people to show up as their authentic selves, finding belonging both in nature and in community. Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Check out Eva's quarterly mini-episode "Tail Feathers" on the Voices of Open Space podcast for more birding stories and tips from the field. 🌿 If you want to visit Hog Island Audubon Camp, she'll be leading the Let's Go Birding Together session! 🏞️ Birding in Boulder County? They have insider knowledge from working with Boulder County Parks & Open Space and are welcome to give tips for the best local birding adventures. 📸 Follow her adventures and connect on Instagram at @flyingmullet. | — | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | ![]() Finding Wonder in the Dark with Leigh Ann Henion | In this episode of the Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally talk with author and naturalist Leigh Ann Henion about what it means to really pay attention to the world around us, especially after dark. Leigh Ann shares her early love of birds, names the Great Blue Heron as her spark bird, and reflects on how certain species have shaped her curiosity and connection to nature. They discuss her book Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, where she challenges the idea that darkness is something to fear or avoid, and instead, invites readers to take another look as a living habitat full of possibility. Resources & Links from This Episode 🌿 Visit Leigh Ann Henion's website to learn more about her writing and work. 📘 Connect with Leigh Ann on Facebook. 📸 Follow Leigh Ann on Instagram @leighannhenion. 📚 Learn more about Leigh Ann's books here, including Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, and Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer's Search for Wonder in the Natural World 🌙 Explore Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark and order the book here. 💡 Learn more about the Lights Out Program, an initiative to reduce light pollution and protect birds. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | ![]() From Banana Bird to Birder Brain with Kelly-Sue O'Connor | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Kelly Sue O'Connor, creator of the mental-health and birding project Birder Brain. After recently returning home to Nova Scotia from Ontario, Kelly Sue shares the unexpected spark that ignited her birding journey by rescuing a domestic canary, lovingly nicknamed Banana Bird, on a Toronto street. From that moment, birding became not just a hobby but a grounding practice. Links & Resources from This Episode ⭐ Explore Kelly Sue's work on her website: 👉 https://www.birderbrain.org/ 📸 Follow Kelly Sue's personal birding journey on Instagram @birder_ks 🌿 Connect with the Birder Brain community on Instagram @birderbrain Birding reminds us we're never truly alone. Just as birds flock together, we can reach out for connection when things feel heavy. Whether through birding, community, or conversation, reaching out is a sign of strength. 💬 If you ever feel isolated, know there's always someone to listen. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available anytime. For more information and resources, visit the 988 Lifeline website. 🍁 For listeners in Canada, compassionate support is available. You're part of a larger community that cares. For Canadian suicide prevention support and resources, visit the Government of Canada. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 12/5/25 | ![]() From Oil Spill to Advocacy with Isabelle Groc | In this episode of the Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally sit down with Isabelle Groc, a photojournalist, author, and documentary filmmaker based in Vancouver, British Columbia. Isabelle specializes in wildlife, marine ecosystems, and the relationships between people and the natural world. Isabelle shares how her lifelong passion for conservation began with a moment of devastation. Growing up in France, she learned about the massive Amoco Cadiz oil spill and saw the heartbreaking images of seabirds coated in oil. A spark that ignited her desire to tell stories, protect species, and shine a light on environmental crises. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌊 Learn more about Sandpipers' Last Supper on the film's website. 🎥 Watch the full documentary on CBC's Nature of Things YouTube channel. 📷 Explore Isabelle's photography and projects on her website. 📚 Browse her books, including A Hummingbird on My Balcony here. 🛒 Order A Hummingbird on My Balcony directly from Orca Book Publishers. 📸 Follow Isabelle on Instagram. 💼 Connect with her on LinkedIn. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 11/21/25 | ![]() Ivan Phillipsen's Flight Path to Wonder | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Ivan Phillipsen, creator and host of The Science of Birds podcast and co-owner of Wild Latitudes worldwide nature tours. Ivan shares how a seemingly ordinary moment with his friend led him to his spark bird, the California Towhee. Ivan also shares his journey shifting from academia to science communication, the joy of returning to a more holistic view of the natural world, and the importance of scientific literacy in an age of misinformation. Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Explore more of Ivan's work and listen to his podcast on The Science of Birds website. 🌍 Discover global birding adventures by visiting Wild Latitudes, the tour company Ivan co-owns. 🎧 Revisit the episode "How to Find Birds" from The Science of Birds, which they discussed in this week's episode. 🔍 Build your field ID skills with Ivan's episode, "How to Identify Birds in the Field." 📸 Follow Ivan on Instagram for bird science, naturalist insights, and behind-the-scenes snapshots on his work. ▶️ Watch more from The Science of Birds on Ivan's YouTube channel. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 11/7/25 | ![]() A Bird in Hand with Seunguk Shin | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Seunguk Shin, Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri's School of Natural Resources. Seunguk shares how a Northern Cardinal became his spark bird. A moment of connection that still fuels his research, teaching, and creativity today. From developing bird and insect education projects for children to exploring how time in nature restores our attention. Links & Resources from This Episode 📘 Read the article discussed in this episode here to learn more about Seunguk's collaborative research on birding and environmental education. 🌍 Visit the Human-Bird Interactions Project website at human-bird-interactions.nres.illinois.edu to explore videos and ongoing research related to the study. 🎧 Check out The Field Guides Podcast episode, "Put a Ring on It: All About Bird Banding", mentioned in this week's conversation. 🎬 Watch the "Bird in the Hand" video on YouTube to see the mist-netting project at Nature Day Camp 2022, a collaboration between the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Urbana Park District. 🧠 Learn more about Dr. Seunguk Shin's research and background on his University of Missouri faculty page. 💼 Connect with Seunguk on LinkedIn to follow his latest projects and publications. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 10/24/25 | ![]() Hog Island's Legacy with Rosy Tucker | This week on The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Rosy Tucker, Program Manager at Hog Island Audubon Camp. Rosy shares how a Red Knot first ignited her love for birds and how that moment eventually led to a career as a teacher and environmental educator. From memorable classroom moments to the Atlantic Puffin Restoration Project, she reminds us that nature isn't far away, it's right in our own backyards. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌐 Learn more about Hog Island and explore upcoming programs at hogisland.audubon.org/programs/camp. 📸 Follow Hog Island on Instagram @hogislandaudubon for stunning bird photos, updates, and camp highlights. 🪶 Discover the island's history, volunteer opportunities, and ways to get involved at hogisland.audubon.org. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 10/10/25 | ![]() Birding with Benefits: Sarah T. Dubb's Spark to Screen | In this week's episode, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Sarah T. Dubb, a novelist whose love for birding inspired her debut book, BIRDING WITH BENEFITS. Sarah shares her journey from growing up in Tucson, Arizona, to becoming a passionate birder and writer. She discusses her process of writing and publishing her debut novel, and its adaptation into a Hallmark Plus movie, Adventures in Love & Birding. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌐 Visit Sarah's website at www.sarahtdubb.com to learn more about her work and updates on her next novel, Honey Bee Mine, coming February 2026. 📸 Follow Sarah on Instagram @sarahtdubbwrites for updates on her work and creative inspiration. 🎬 Watch Adventures in Love & Birding now streaming on Hallmark+, or gain with the Hallmark+ BingePass! Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 9/26/25 | ![]() Pedro Hoffmeister and the Osprey's Catch | In this week's episode, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome writer, educator, and professional rock climber Pedro Hoffmeister. What began as a remembrance trip for a friend's grandfather turned into an unexpected spark bird story. Despite setbacks, Pedro embraced the adventure! He shares how spending time in nature, along with meditation and cognitive therapy, helped him slow down, observe more birds, and heal after a traumatic brain injury. Resources & Links from This Episode 📸 You can follow Pedro to catch snapshots of him rock climbing, his daily life, and writing updates on Instagram at @pedro_hoffmeister. 🎬 He also shares videos and creative work on TikTok at @pedro_hoffmeister. 📖 To connect with him on Facebook, visit Pedro Casapardo Hoffmeister. 🌐 Learn more about Pedro and explore his books and projects on his website, pedrohoffmeister.com. 🎙️ Pedro's newest project, the American Afterlife Podcast, launches this October! Find it and follow for new episodes this Fall on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeart. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 | ![]() A Yellow Warbler to 10,000 Birds with Christina Baal | In this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally meet with Christina Baal, a birder and artist whose story began not with a sighting, but with the quest to find a 'dandelion-colored' Yellow Warbler. That golden spark launched a lifetime of birding and the dreams she's been chasing ever since. Inspired by Ken Kaufman's memoir, she set herself the goal of painting 10,000 birds, saying, "Ken Kaufman can do it. So can I." Today, Christina blends art and birding in joyful, unexpected ways. Left: Christina's stunning painting of an Osprey in flight. Right: A snapshot from Christina's bird-inspired wedding, featuring her in-laws dressed as Trogons. Resources & Links from This Episode 🖌️ Visit Christina's Website to learn more about her art and birding adventures. 🎨 Check out Christina's Art to see her whimsical paintings and bird illustrations. 💌 Support Christina on Patreon and gain access to her bird trading cards and exclusive artwork. 📚 Read Kenn Kaufman's Memoir Kingbird Highway: The Biggest Year in the Life of an Extreme Birder, the book that inspired Christina's birding journey. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 8/29/25 | ![]() Mike Sacopulos and the Passion Behind BWD | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Mike Sacopulos, an attorney and publisher of Bird Watcher's Digest (BWD) Magazine. Mike shares how birding brought him comfort during a challenging period of his childhood, carrying him through big life transitions and eventually leading him to BWD. They also discuss the magazine's global artwork, the letters that remind Mike of its lasting impact, and how birding with BWD creates connections across generations of readers and birders alike. Resources & Links from This Episode 🌿 Learn more about Bird Watcher's Digest and subscribe at the BWD website. 📘 Connect with the BWD birding community on the BWD Facebook page. 🎁 Give the gift of birding! Surprise someone with a BWD subscription here. 🦆 Explore conservation efforts with Ducks Unlimited. ℹ️ Read more about their mission on the Ducks Unlimited About page. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 8/15/25 | ![]() How Books Take Flight with Kenn Kaufmann | On this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally meet with celebrated naturalist and author Kenn Kaufman, whose fascination with birds began in early childhood and never faded. Inspired by richly illustrated wildlife books, Kenn developed a passion for the natural world that took him hitchhiking across North America as a teenager. He shares stories from the road, his work writing and illustrating about nature, and why community is such a vital part of birding. Resources & Links from This Episode 🌎 Check out the Kaufman Field Guides website for more resources and inspiration to fuel your next outdoor adventure. 📖 Get to know Kenn Kaufman and the journey that's made him one of the most beloved voices in the birding world. 🚗 Take a ride through Kenn's teenage adventures in his memoir Kingbird Highway, a must-read for any nature enthusiast. 📚 Explore the Kaufman Field Guides series to sharpen your skills and see the world through fresh eyes. 🎨 Follow Kenn on Instagram for stunning art and a closer look at his creative process. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
| 8/1/25 | ![]() The Birds We Return To with Laura Marris | In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally talk with Laura Marris, Visiting Assistant Professor in the English department at the University at Buffalo. Laura shares how birding with her dad as a child shaped the way she sees the world. And we discuss her book The Age of Loneliness, reflecting on the decline in bird abundance, the role of community science, and what it means to truly notice the living world around us. This conversation is about more than birdwatching; it's about presence, memory, and the quiet ways nature holds us through change. *During the episode, Jenn mentioned a word she couldn't recall at the time, it's the Romanian word "dor," which captures a deep sense of longing or missing something you love.* Resources & Links from This Episode 📖 Learn more about Laura's upcoming book The Age of Loneliness from Graywolf Press. 📚 Order your copy on Bookshop or listen to the audiobook on Libro.fm. 🌐 Visit lauramarris.com or follow @lauramarris for more of Laura's work. 🦉 Watch Norman Smith's The Snowy Owls of Logan Airport. 🌱 Learn about the Silo City remediation project. 🕊️ Get involved with Cornell Lab's Community Science projects. 🌳 Explore the work of the WNY Land Conservancy 🔬 Read the Science article on the loss of bird abundance. 📖 Check out the children's classic Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski | — | ||||||
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