A Skeptic's Guide to Birdwatching

Unpacked by Afar

Have you ever considered birdwatching? If the answer is a "heck, no"—or even a "not really"—than this episode is for you. Host Aislyn Greene, also a birdwatching skeptic, dives deep into the world of birding to discover how to do it well, the equipment you need, and most importantly why to give this sport (yes, it's a sport!) a shot.

Meet this week’s guests

• Dominik Mosur, animal care specialist at the Randall Museum and birding tour guide
• Kara Cook, rooftop biologist for Audubon Florida
• Aunt Cheryl, Aislyn’s bird-loving aunt

Resources

• Read this episode’s show notes, including a full transcript of the episode.
• Find a bird tour around the world.
• Find a field guide for your region—here’s a California example.
• Download the Merlin app and the eBird app
• Discover your local Audubon chapter.

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