That Quirky Bird Girl

Hi there my quirky bird people --

This is a later in the week podcast episode (thank you for the patience!!) ALL ABOUT building community...An endeavor that I have fallen completely head over heals in love with. I have spent the past 6 months honing in on my community nurturing and I finally feel ready to talk about what the journey behind the scenes has looked like AND how your can replicate it around your interests...even if ...

Hi my chirpsters and quirksters!!

I hope your summer is as sun shiny as you are! This episode is all about exploring birds in the great state of California -- San Francisco! Along the way we chat Common Ravens (and their tails!), Chestnut Backed Chickadees, and House Finches!

Be sure to follow and subscribe (on YouTube!) -- I'm heading to Australia before the end of the year and will be documenting every moment of it. See ya there!

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Hi Chirpsters — it’s your girl, Steph!

In this episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, we’re back with Season 3, Episode 2 and this one is all about community. I’m diving into how birds have helped me build real-life friendships, deepen connections, and find people who get it, people who get me.

We talk about how showing up in bird spaces (awkwardly or not!!!) has helped me grow my network in a way that doesn’t feel scary or transactional ...

Hi chirpsters -- it's your girl, Steph! In this episode of that quirky bird girl, we launch into the THIRD SEASON with a few anecdotes about birds that have quite literally made all of the difference for me.

I chat about the American robins that taught me to stim, Blue jays that released me from obsession with Cinderella's love story, and the curiosity of a Gray Catbird.

As an auDHDer, the odds have often felt stacked again...

Hi everyone!!! It's your favorite bird creator and chirper, Steph! This week, I am joined by the lovely Monica who is the Founder of the Urban Bird Collective. UBC is an organization that is dedicated to centering bipoc and queer folks in their birding experiences and outings.

This Pride month, centering voices -- particularly of color -- has been a primary goal of mine and I am so grateful to Monica for sharing with us just ho...

Welcome to the very first episode of something a little different. In this pilot adventure of Chirpchasing Banter with Steph — yes, you heard that right (!!!!)— I take this podcast out of the studio and into the field, literally, for a walk through nature with author, birder, and all-around brilliant human, Steve Burrows.

Steve and I go chirpchasing together — not just spotting birds, but slowing down, noticing the little things, an...

In this special start-of-the-month episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I’m embracing all of me — my queerness, my autism, and my deep love for birds — and kicking off a month of celebration, softness, and honesty.

This one’s personal. I talk about what it’s taken to get here — to feel safe enough to say out loud that I’m queer, that I’m autistic, and that I deserve to feel whole without tucking parts of myself away. Birds, as always, ...

In this globe-hopping episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I’m back with one of my favorite returning guests — the incredible Steve Burrows! 🐦✈️ Steve is the author of the Birder Murder Mystery series and a passionate traveler whose chirpchasing adventures have taken him far beyond the pages of his novels.

This time, we’re talking all about the birds of Colombia, India, and Canada — three wildly different but equally magical places fo...

In this laugh-filled episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I take a stroll through the iconic Ramble in Central Park with my friend and NYC comedian Steve Cohen. 🎤🐦 We chat about the birds we see (and wish we’d seen), the thrill of exploring New York’s green heart, and Steve’s impressive knowledge of both the park and the punchline.

Steve shares updates on his latest creative projects, including his new TikTok show, and brings the kin...

In this very special follow-up episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I’m joined once again by the brilliant and ever-curious Steve Burrows who is an award-winning author of the Birder Murder Mystery series. This time we dive deep into something that left me wide-eyed: his wild, wonder-filled birding adventures through South America and all the way to Antarctica.

We talk about the thrill of seeing species in their natural habitats, the c...

In this cozy and curious conversation, I sit down with Jamey Stegmaier, co-founder of Stonemaier Games and author of The Crowdfunder's Strategy Guide, to chat about something that means a lot to both of us: community. Jamie shares how his love for creating games is deeply rooted in connection, collaboration, and curiosity.

We dive into his journey and the beauty of bringing people together. And yes, we talk all things Wingspan, ...

In this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by the amazing Cat Fribley—bird lover, survivor, and Executive Director of Birdability. Together, we dive into Cat’s journey of healing, her guiding principles, and the core values that show up in everything she does—from chirpchasing to building inclusive communities.

Cat shares her story with such openness, kindness, and grace that it's impossible not to leave this conversation feeling ins...

In this episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I sit down with the one and only brilliant and inspirational Steve Burrows, author of the acclaimed Birder Murder Mystery series, to delve into his journey from environmental journalism to crafting compelling bird-themed mysteries to traveling the world to see some of the most beautiful birds that you could imagine. We discuss what drew him to the avian world, his writing process, and the i...

In this special episode, I’m joined by the incredibly multi-talented Romaine—a filmmaker, director, editor, writer, and actor—for my very first live bird tour episode! We take a walk through Central Park (yes, there were birds!) and talk about creativity, passion, and the birds that connect our worlds—both here in New York City and in his home country of France.

Romaine shares his story as a creative force, how his journey has evolv...

A neurodivergent love story

Some people have defining moments in life that come full circle. For me? It’s always been birds and language. Every major shift, every heartbreak, every season of growth—birds have been there. And so has my love for words, specifically Spanish and Italian.

In this episode, I get vulnerable about how birds shaped my relationship with language, how they helped me process emotions before I even had the...

In this here episodio (spanish added, because this guest speaks AND teaches Spanish), I’m joined by birder, author, and educator Heather Wolf for a conversation that honestly just feels like two bird gals geeking out—hard. We dive into the wonderful beauty and chaos of urban bird loving right here in Brooklyn, NYC, because yes, birds are literally everywhere if you’re paying attention (and boy, oh boy, are we!!). Heather shares wha...

Welcome back to another episode of Bird Banter—and oh, this one’s for my drama queens and forest baddies. Today we’re talking all about the Blue Jay—nature’s loudest, pettiest, and most persistent bird.

In this episode, I’m diving into Blue Jay lore:

• How these birds mimic hawk calls just for fun (or survival)
• Why they are absolute food hoarders and red-bellied woodpecker’s worst nightmare
• How they’re low-key the Real Housewives of ...

What if I told you that birds didn’t just change the way I see the world—they changed the way I speak? That their colors, movements, and presence helped me understand emotions, translate feelings into words, and even learn new languages?

In this episode, I take you deeper into my journey of experiencing the world through bird colors—this time, through the lens of language. I’ll share how birds became my bridge to understanding emoti...

Have you ever felt a color? Seen an emotion through the wings of a bird? In this episode, I’m inviting you into my world—into the way I experience birds, colors, and emotions.

Through a guided exercise, we’ll close our eyes together as I walk you through the colors and birds that represent different emotions in my mind. I’ll share how birds helped me express emotions and take action. This episode is deeply personal—an exploration of...