The Spark Bird Project is an ongoing community science initiative designed to gather, share, and study the stories of people's passion for birds. Research findings go directly back to community partners to inform their efforts towards inclusively sparking and sustaining birders. Learn more and share your story at www.spark-bird.org!
The Spark Bird Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally
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40 episodes
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The Spark Bird Project is an ongoing community science initiative designed to gather, share, and study the stories of people's passion for birds. Research findings go directly back to community partners to inform their efforts towards inclusively sparking and sustaining birders. Learn more and share your story at www.spark-bird.org!
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May 22, 2026
Life Lists and Nemesis Birds with Joe Trezza
<p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>Links & Resources from This Episode</p> <p>📸 Follow Joe on Instagram for bird photos and updates about his upcoming book <a href="https://www.instagram.com/byjoetrezza/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@byjoetrezza</a></p> <p>📚 Joe's forthcoming book on world birding and legendary birder Peter Kaestner, The Big Life, releases May 4, 2027.</p> <p> </p> <p>Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski</p>
May 8, 2026
Bird and Moon with Rosemary Mosco
<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Links & Resources from This Episode</p> <p dir="ltr">🐦 Sign up for Rosemary's "Fight Club" newsletter to follow her work: <a href="https://newsletter.rosemarymosco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Fight Club newsletter</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📚 Learn more about Rosemary's books, comics, and projects on her website: <a href="https://rosemarymosco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rosemary Mosco's official website</a></p> <p dir="ltr">🎨 Explore Bird and Moon comics and cartoons: <a href= "https://rosemarymosco.com/comics/bird-and-moon" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bird and Moon comics</a></p> <p dir="ltr">📸 Follow Rosemary on Instagram for more nature, birds, and humor <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rosemarymosco/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@rosemarymosco</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski</p>
April 24, 2026
Tom Ryan's Journey Into Ornithology
<p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p>
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