Finding Birds Through Trees with Georgia Silvera Seamans

Finding Birds Through Trees with Georgia Silvera Seamans

In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Georgia Silvera Seamans, environmental educator, founder of Local Nature Lab, and host of the Your Bird Story podcast. Georgia reflects on the many spark bird moments throughout her life, from growing up in Jamaica, surrounded by birds without realizing their significance, to reconnecting with nature through trees, urban green spaces, and birding as an adult. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌿 Follow Local Nature Lab on Instagram at @localnaturelab [https://www.instagram.com/localnaturelab/] to explore urban nature, neighborhood ecology, and community programming in New York City. 🐦 Follow Georgia Silvera Seamans and the Your Bird Story podcast on Instagram at @yourbirdstory [https://www.instagram.com/yourbirdstory/] for more conversations about birds and personal connections to nature. 🎧 Listen to Your Bird Story, Georgia's podcast, on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4BKZH7STYeCN4T9qYjUyaq?v3=true] or Apple Podcasts [http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-bird-story/id1531388694]. 🌳 Visit the Local Nature Lab [https://www.localnaturelab.org] website to learn more about programs, tours, wildlife surveys, and ways to connect with nearby nature. 📚 Explore the book that inspired Georgia: The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America: Second Edition. [https://www.sibleyguides.com/product/sibley-field-guide-birds-eastern-north-america-second-edition/?v3=true] ✨ Learn more about Georgia Silvera Seamans and her work through her website and blog. [https://www.georgiasilveraseamans.com/] Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

Jeffrey Train and Our Tern: Building Community Through Birds

In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome Jeffrey Train, educator and co-founder of Our Tern in Hoboken, New Jersey. What began as curiosity quickly grew into a passion for birding, teaching, and community stewardship. Links & Resources from This Episode 🌿 Visit Our Tern [https://www.ourtern.com] to learn more about the community-driven effort to support nesting terns and urban ecology in Hoboken. 📸 Follow Jeffrey Train on Instagram @mrtrain_ [https://www.instagram.com/mrtrain_/] 🐦 Follow Our Turn on Instagram @ourternhoboken [https://www.instagram.com/ourternhoboken/?v3=true] 📚 Learn more about To See Every Bird on Earth: A Father, a Son, and a Lifelong Obsession [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/293670/to-see-every-bird-on-earth-by-dan-koeppel/?v3=true] by Dan Koeppel, one of Jeff's favorite birding books and a memoir discussed during the episode. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

Life Lists and Nemesis Birds with Joe Trezza

On this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally sit down with journalist, birder, and author Joe Trezza. Joe shares the unforgettable turkey vulture spectacle that became his spark bird experience, reflects on surpassing 1,000 species on his life list, and discusses his upcoming book about the legendary world birder Peter Kaestner. Links & Resources from This Episode 📸 Follow Joe on Instagram for bird photos and updates about his upcoming book @byjoetrezza [https://www.instagram.com/byjoetrezza/] 📚 Joe's forthcoming book on world birding and legendary birder Peter Kaestner, The Big Life, releases May 4, 2027. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

Bird and Moon with Rosemary Mosco

On this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally welcome celebrated cartoonist, author, and naturalist Rosemary Mosco. Rosemary shares her lifelong connection to birds, from childhood backyard discoveries to building a career that blends science communication, humor and art. Links & Resources from This Episode 🐦 Sign up for Rosemary's "Fight Club" newsletter to follow her work: Fight Club newsletter [https://newsletter.rosemarymosco.com/] 📚 Learn more about Rosemary's books, comics, and projects on her website: Rosemary Mosco's official website [https://rosemarymosco.com/] 🎨 Explore Bird and Moon comics and cartoons: Bird and Moon comics [https://rosemarymosco.com/comics/bird-and-moon] 📸 Follow Rosemary on Instagram for more nature, birds, and humor @rosemarymosco [https://www.instagram.com/rosemarymosco/] Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

Tom Ryan's Journey Into Ornithology

In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Tom Ryan, an ornithologist and former student of Janet's at Canisius High School. Tom shares his journey from a childhood love of ducks to a defining spark bird moment with a chestnut-sided warbler. He shares how birding has become a way to capture memories and moments in his life.