Nature, Cemeteries, and Bird Joy: A Conversation with Danielle Belleny

27/06/2025 50 min Temporada 3 Episodio 9
Nature, Cemeteries, and Bird Joy: A Conversation with Danielle Belleny

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In this joyful and thought-provoking episode, Dexter and Jason sit down with Danielle Belleny, a wildlife biologist, birder, storyteller, and co-founder of Black Birders Week. Danielle is known for her ability to blend ecology, joy, and cultural reflection, and she encourages us to see nature in often-overlooked places, particularly cemeteries.Her celebrated works include *This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds* and *A Junior Birder’s Handbook*, and she is also behind the growing #CemeteryBirdersClub movement. Danielle’s efforts are expanding how people connect with birds, life, and even death.Episode Resources: This Is a Book for People Who Love Birds A Junior Birder’s Handbook: A Kid’s Guide to BirdwatchingConnect with Danielle:Stay connected with Danielle’s latest projects, writing, and birding adventures:Instagram: @bellzisbirding#CemeteryBirdersClubWebsite: https://dbelleny.carrd.co/The Bird Joy Podcast is hosted by Dexter Patterson and Jason HallConnect with the Pod:Instagram: Bird Joy Podcast Birding Club Websites:BIPOC Birding Club of WisconsinIn Color Birding Club