Episode 13: Benefits of Bringing Birds in Closer with Brian & John from Nature Centered Podcast

[email protected] In this episode,  Holly & Holly gather with their friends Brian Cunningham and John Shaust of the Nature Centered Podcast, a podcast from Wild Birds Unlimited.  Brian and John share some perspectives on why bringing birds in closer benefits us, experiences and connections with birds from their own backyards, and why birds can be companions wherever we go.  We touch on why the interest in bird feeding took off during the pandemic, how bird feed & supply stores act as "wellness centers" in their communities. Holly Thomas reads an excerpt on Woodcocks from Aldo Leopold's A Sand County Almanac,  and throughout the podcast we hear the voices of several of the birds who are talked about, including: Carolina Chickadee,  Canada Warbler,  White-throated Sparrow,  Hermit Thrush,  and Wood Thrush (sound recordings in this episode by Holly Merker). Intro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgainIntro Birdsong & Clips throughout : Western Meadowlark Outro music: “Inspired by Nature” by PlayAgainOutro Birdsong: Eastern Meadowlark Mindful Birding Network WebsiteInstagram: @mindfulbirdingnetworkProduced by Co-hosts Holly Merker and Holly Thomas