# Mike Sacopulos and the Passion Behind BWD

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Podcast: [The Spark Bird Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-spark-bird-podcast-7244275)
Published: 2025-08-29T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Spark Bird Podcast, our hosts Jenn Lodi-Smith and Janet McNally are joined by Mike Sacopulos, an attorney and publisher of Bird Watcher's Digest (BWD) Magazine. Mike shares how birding brought him comfort during a challenging period of his childhood, carrying him through big life transitions and eventually leading him to BWD. They also discuss the magazine's global artwork, the letters that remind Mike of its lasting impact, and how birding with BWD creates connections across generations of readers and birders alike. Resources & Links from This Episode 🌿 Learn more about Bird Watcher's Digest and subscribe at the BWD website . 📘 Connect with the BWD birding community on the BWD Facebook page . 🎁 Give the gift of birding! Surprise someone with a BWD subscription here . 🦆 Explore conservation efforts with Ducks Unlimited . ℹ️ Read more about their mission on the Ducks Unlimited About page . Show Notes by Kayla Gajewski

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