Black Bird Joy: Conversations in Nature

Mason continues his conversation with Dr. Robert "Birding Bob" DeCandido; this time, they're going global! Dr. Bob shares stories and lessons from birding around the world, including Ecuador, where an incredible diversity of birds can sometimes mean seeing dozens of different species around you.Mason and Dr. Bob talk about bird diversity, memorable adventures, and what years of exploring and studying birds have taught him. Come along for Part 2 and discover just how far a love of

Mason sits down with Dr. Robert “Birding Bob” DeCandido, a lifelong birder and scientist who has spent decades studying birds and helping others discover them. Mason first met Dr. Bob on one of his bird walks in Central Park. In Part 1 of their conversation, Dr. Bob shares how he became fascinated with birds, how birding became part of his life, and why discovering a new bird can feel a little like finding treasure.From growing up in New York City to a lifetime of watching, studying, and sharing

Did you know that birds can have personalities? Or that scientists have been studying some birds for decades? In this first full episode of Black Bird Joy, Mason sits down with Dr. Maren Vitousek, an ornithologist and researcher who studies Tree Swallows. Together they talk about: 🐦 How Dr. Maren became interested in birds 🪺 What makes Tree Swallows so special 👀 How scientists recognize individual birds year after year 🌎 The challenges birds face in the ...

Welcome to Black Bird Joy: Conversations in Nature! Hi! I'm Mason, an 8-year-old birder who loves exploring the natural world. Every day, I'm outside looking for birds, asking questions, and learning something new. On this podcast, I'll share my birding adventures and talk with ornithologists, photographers, conservationists, educators, and other people who love birds as much as I do. Whether you're an experienced birder, just getting started, or simply enjoy spending time outside, I'm glad y...