Season 2 Recap

What this episode covers

Season 2 of the Bird Joy Podcast was an unforgettable journey! This season, we celebrated diverse voices and explored themes like birding, mentorship, science communication, healing, community, and breaking barriers in STEAM fields. From pioneers like Emmy-award winner and best-selling author Christian Cooper to next-generation leaders like Isaiah Scott, our guests inspired us with their passion and wisdom. Dexter reflects on the personal growth and healing sparked by powerful conversations with guests like Tammah Watts and Melissa Hafting. At the same time, Jason hilariously compares a male Northern Cardinal to Adele (yes, that happened!). As we gear up for Season 3, we invite YOU, our listeners, to join the show by sharing your Bird Joy stories. Plus, get a sneak peek at exciting future guests and how we're working to grow the podcast, reach more people, and fairly compensate our amazing guests. Connect With Us and Our Guests Follow us on Instagram @thebirdjoypod and check out our incredible Season 2 guests: * Christian Cooper – @christiancooperbirder [https://www.instagram.com/christiancooperbirder/] * Isaiah Scott – @ikesbirdinghikes [https://www.instagram.com/ikesbirdinghikes/] * Jordan Rowley – @brighteyedbirding [https://www.instagram.com/brighteyedbirding/] * Mariah Hryniewich – @mariaheve13 [https://www.instagram.com/mariaheve13/] * Luis Eduardo Gles – @phonescoper [https://www.instagram.com/phonescoper/] * Amar Ayyash [https://press.princeton.edu/our-authors/ayyash-amar]  * Lauren Pharr – @ldpharr [https://www.instagram.com/ldpharr/] * Dr. Murry Burges – @murryloub [https://www.instagram.com/murryloub/] * Field Inclusive – @fieldinclusive [https://www.instagram.com/fieldinclusive/] * Indigo Goodson-Fields – @indigoindaflow [https://www.instagram.com/indigoindaflow/] * Tammah Watts – @tammahwatts [https://www.instagram.com/tammahwatts/] * Calvin Feagans – @biotainframe [https://www.instagram.com/biotainframe/] * Alex Troutman – @n8ture_al [https://www.instagram.com/n8ture_al/] * Melissa Hafting – @bcbirdergirl [https://www.instagram.com/bcbirdergirl/] Looking Ahead to Season 3 * Audience Involvement: We want to hear from you! Record a short voice memo sharing your favorite birding moments, reflections on the podcast, or what Bird Joy means to you. Please email us at [email protected] Shoutouts:  * A big shoutout to Field Inclusive (it's Field Inclusive Week!) [https://www.fieldinclusive.org/] * Jasmine Banks of Operation Fresh Start [https://www.operationfreshstart.org/], Christopher Kilgour of Color in the Outdoors [https://www.colorintheoutdoors.com/], Outdoor Auntie [https://www.instagram.com/outdoorauntie/]. * Support the Podcast: Help us grow by subscribing, sharing, and leaving a review. Interested in partnering with us? Reach out to support or sponsor the podcast and help us scale while fairly compensating our guests. Closing Note We're so proud to showcase the diversity and beauty of the birding community. To all our Bird Nerd homies, thank you for making Season 2 unforgettable. We'll see you in Season 3—we outside all 2025!