Authors of Influence Radio

Authors of Influence Radio


Looking Up with Woody Wheeler

February 04, 2015

Bird watching has become one of the top ten forms of recreation world wide. Why is that? Jennifer Swanson chats with nature educator and tour guide Woody Wheeler to find out why bird watching has become a mainstream activity; what's more they discuss their experiences "tuning into nature" and the marvelous effects of simply noticing your surroundings. Just like his recently published book, Looking Up!, Woody puts a fresh spin on how we consider birds, with plenty of humour as well. Ever heard of e-birding? Any guesses on which bird is the smartest? Or the most adaptable?  The answers may surprise you...