In this episode of the Spark Bird Podcast, hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally talk with author and naturalist Leigh Ann Henion about what it means to really pay attention to the world around us, especially after dark.

Leigh Ann shares her early love of birds, names the Great Blue Heron as her spark bird, and reflects on how certain species have shaped her curiosity and connection to nature. They discuss her book Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, where she challenges the idea that darkness is something to fear or avoid, and instead, invites readers to take another look as a living habitat full of possibility.

Resources & Links from This Episode

🌿 Visit Leigh Ann Henion's website to learn more about her writing and work.

📘 Connect with Leigh Ann on Facebook.

📸 Follow Leigh Ann on Instagram @leighannhenion.

📚 Learn more about Leigh Ann's books here, including Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark, and Phenomenal: A Hesitant Adventurer's Search for Wonder in the Natural World

🌙 Explore Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark and order the book here.

💡 Learn more about the Lights Out Program, an initiative to reduce light pollution and protect birds.

Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski