Episode
A Yellow Warbler to 10,000 Birds with Christina Baal
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- The Spark Bird Podcast
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- Sep 12, 2025
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- 2356
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Summary
In this week's episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally meet with Christina Baal, a birder and artist whose story began not with a sighting, but with the quest to find a 'dandelion-colored' Yellow Warbler. That golden spark launched a lifetime of birding and the dreams she's been chasing ever since. Inspired by Ken Kaufman's memoir, she set herself the goal of painting 10,000 birds, saying, "Ken Kaufman can do it. So can I." Today, Christina blends art and birding in joyful, unexpected ways. Left: Christina's stunning painting of an Osprey in flight. Right: A snapshot from Christina's bird-inspired wedding, featuring her in-laws dressed as Trogons. Resources & Links from This Episode 🖌️ Visit Christina's Website to learn more about her art and birding adventures. 🎨 Check out Christina's Art to see her whimsical paintings and bird illustrations. 💌 Support Christina on Patreon and gain access to her bird trading cards and exclusive artwork. 📚 Read Kenn Kaufman's Memoir Kingbird Highway : The Biggest Year in the Life of an Extreme Birder , the book that inspired Christina's birding journey. Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski