Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens:
Immerse yourself in the world of birds with your camera, or without should you choose! Bridgerland Audubon board member Meg Kast will enthrall us with her bird photos and how they came about. Meg is an outstanding young photographer and recently attended a “Mindful Birding” workshop in Colorado where her camera was a hit! If you have some photos you wish to share, please bring them on a thumb drive, as we will have some time following Meg’s presentation.

Light refreshments will be served.

Co-sponsored by Bridgerland Audubon Society and the Logan Library

February 19, 7 pm
Logan Library
285 N Main Street
Logan, UT 84321

Definitions:

Audubon Defines “Mindful Birding”:
Mindful birding combines mindfulness practices with the joy of observing birds. This practice is gaining popularity due to the health benefits of slowing down and immersing yourself in nature. Mindful birding can be done almost anywhere and requires little experience and equipment for participants, making it a great way to introduce new people to the joys of being outdoors with birds!

Birdability Defines “Mindful Birding”:
Mindful birding, also known as ‘slow birding’ or ‘casual birding’, is birding quietly, intentionally and gently, with the aim of deeply engaging with and enjoying the birds and nature around you. For many folks with accessibility challenges, this is the best way for them to go birding (rather than rushing around and checking off lists). Please remember, though, that there is no wrong way to go birding! https://www.birdability.org/mindful-birding

Background:

Meg Kast:
https://www.instagram.com/megs.wildlife.photography/reel/DEwPbNrOxv-/
https://www.instagram.com/megs.wildlife.photography/
http://facebook.com/megs.wildlife.photography1

Adams, Jill U, Birding With Benefits: How Nature Improves Our Mental Mindsets, Audubon Magazine, Winter 2019, https://www.audubon.org/magazine/winter-2019/birding-benefits-how-nature-improves-our-mental

Yuhas, Daisy, Five Ways to Connect With Nature and Boost Your Mood No Matter Your Schedule, Audubon Magazine, Fall 2024, https://www.audubon.org/magazine/five-ways-connect-nature-and-boost-your-mood-no-matter-your-schedule

Greene, Jack, Mindful Birding, Wild About Utah, November 18, 2024, https://wildaboututah.org/mindful-birding/
on UPR: https://www.upr.org/show/wild-about-utah/2024-11-18/wild-about-utah-mindful-birding
Mindful Birding Through a Camera Lens
Mindful Birding, The Morrissey Family Foundation, https://www.mindfulbirding.org/