Episode 21: Gratitude for Birds II

[email protected] In this episode, we honor gratitude for wild birds, by playing voices of gratitude from around the world, which some of our listeners and network members have offered.  We thank all that have contributed and those of you who listen! You will hear the voices of:Arax, United KingdomDon Boyd, New MexicoPamela Lowell, MassachusettsPam Kolber-Zicca, New YorkMary, ColoradoHolly Thomas, New MexicoDave Edson, MassachusettsJo, CaliforniaLaurel, Michigan Holly Merker, PennsylvaniaJulie, MarylandSusan Preston, New Mexico Jack Bruce, Georgia Amanda Booher, South DakotaLindsay McNamara, New Jersey Anne, Pennsylvania Poem by Mary Oliver:  “With Thanks to the Field Sparrow”In the Mindful Birding Nerding segment: Holly Thomas explores the science of gratitude and joySpending Money on Others Promotes Happiness https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.1150952A neural link between generosity and happinesshttps://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms15964 In the Joy of Birdsong segment, Chris Benesh is back with the song of a Horned Lark recorded in Oaxaca, Mexico 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