Sometimes…the best birding happens when we stay in one place and let the birds reveal themselves. Join Bird Diva Bridget Butler for an introduction to Slow Birding through a guided sit spot session the first Friday of every month. We’ll explore practices for expanding our awareness, using mindfulness, and deepening our connection with the bird wherever we may be. Participants should choose a spot outdoors or near a window; find a spot where you feel safe and comfortable to spend some quiet time with birds. You may want to have: a beverage, a field journal, something to write with, binoculars (although these are not required), a comfortable chair.
“Thanks so much for these sessions — I attended the first one today, and thought it was wonderful. You project warmth through the Zoom screen so that I felt very connected and engaged in the session! And, you gave me some new ways to experience birds that I’ll be trying out. I’m looking forward to the next session. ”
These monthly sessions on Zoom are free of charge and can be attended singly or as many times as you like. Each session will be 30-45 minutes in length, have fresh components in addition to a familiar opening exercise. This online experience is open to beginner and experienced birders alike. Birders with limited mobility will find that Slow Birding™ is a practice that focuses on nature connection without the need to travel or cover long distances. Closed captions will be provided.
Registration is required. Once registered you’ll receive a confirmation email with the details for how to connect each month to the Zoom session. Dates for the sessions for the first half of the year are: Fridays, January 7th, February 4th, March 4th, April 1st, May 6th, June 3rd, and July 1st.
The program is free, but if you can afford to contribute I would appreciate your support. This will allow me to provide free and low-cost programs to individuals and organizations. If not, please pass it on by engaging in a random act of kindness in your community!
Suggested donation: $15
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