The positive impacts of bird feeding with Ashley Dayer

Ashely Dayer chast about her work at the intersection of birds and humans, including a new project that explores the positive impact bird feeding has on human well being and general tips for the hobby. Dayer is an associate professor of Human Dimensions in the Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation and is an affiliated faculty member of the Global Change Center. She also leads the Dayer Human Dimensions Lab, which is home to the National Bird Conservation Social Science Coordinator. Chapters 03:02 – Research on Birds and People 07:26 – Project Feederwatch and investigating the positive impacts of bird feeding on humans 09:09 – Bird feeding habits and winter survival 12:15 – Tips for bird feeding