In the inaugural episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally, share personal narratives about how they developed their passion for birds.
The podcast is a part of the Spark Bird Project, a community science initiative that collects and disseminates stories of people's enthusiasm for birds while gaining ecological insights into birders themselves.
Recorded at Canisius University and developed with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, the episode highlights the importance of storytelling, the connection between humans and the natural world, and the project's inspiration to make birding accessible to a broader audience.
Institutions like the Roger Tory Peterson Institute and personalities such as Dr. Sarah Morris, President of the American Ornithological Society, play vital roles in making this initiative possible.
Time Stamps
00:00 Welcome to the Spark Bird Podcast
01:39 Meet Your Hosts: Jenn and Janet
03:17 Janet's Spark Bird Story
08:04 Jenn's Spark Bird Story
14:29 Understanding the Spark Bird Project
19:13 The Importance of Sharing Stories
27:23 Closing Thoughts and Call to Action
