Episode 14: Mindful Birding - Your Questions Answered Part I

[email protected] In this episode of the Mindful Birding Podcast, Holly & Holly answer some of the questions received surrounding Mindful Birding. This episode is part one of our discussion, and we hope you enjoy. If you have questions or comments, please contact us at [email protected]  or through the Mindful Birding NetworkHolly Merker shares a segment from Dr. Alexander Skutch's writing on companionship and connections of the birds we encounter from the book The Life of the Hummingbird In this segment, we hear an audio recording of Skutch's beloved Bicolored Antbird created by birder and naturalist Jonathan IronsIn the Mindful Birding Nerding segment, Holly Thomas explores two studies surrounding the impact of nature on healing, including Dr. Roger Ulrich's landmark study looking at how a view through a window impacts recovery for hospitalized patients recovering from surgery, and the psycho-evolutionary theory, which demonstrates how the natural world impacts our feelings of wellbeing. For the Joy of Birdsong segment, we Hollys share some audio postcards from our recent travels around the US.Here you will hear songs and sounds from the following birds:Pacific Wren, Cassin's Sparrow,  Black-capped Vireo,  and Golden-cheeked Warbler. Locations of recordings  include: Birch Bay State Park,  South Llano River State Park,  Pedernales Falls State ParkIntro 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