Bonus: Blind Birding, pt. 2
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To wrap up our 10th season, we’re delighted to share the second part of Qudsiya’s conversation with Blind Birder extraordinaire, Jerry Berrier. In the second half of their chat, Jerry introduced Qudsiya to the vast diversity of birdsong, including particular birds he enjoys listening to in his local area in Massachusetts, plus lots of fun facts about birds and their behavior.
He also shared several resources that you can use to enjoy and learn more about the birds in your community, including Merlin Bird ID, Larkwire, All About Birds, and Jerry’s website, birdblind.org. Listen to part one here.
Transcript available here
Jerry Berrier
About the guest:
After 18 years in human resources, Jerry Berrier worked in the field of assistive technology for over 20 years. He spent six years as assistant manager at the Verizon center for customers with disabilities, followed by seven years as an assistive technology consultant specializing in work with Deafblind consumers. Most recently, he ended a nine-year stint at the Perkins School for the Blind in the field of assistive technology. He retired from full-time employment in June of 2021.
His interests include audio production, accessible web design, and birding by ear. He has consulted on numerous accessibility projects with the Massachusetts Audubon Society, including fifteen all-persons trails projects. He has conducted birding by ear workshops and nature walks, both for blind and sighted audiences of all ages.
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