My guest is Jen Hajj, the Events and Membership Coordinator for the San Diego Audubon who also coordinates the San Diego Bird Festival which will take place February 22nd - 26th, 2023. She tells us about her background in birding, some of her experiences with the Swainson's Hawk, her music and finally more about the upcoming San Diego Bird Festival. Time Stamps00:34 - Jen's background in birding08:34 - Bird of the Episode: Swainson's Hawk17:08 - San Diego Bird FestivalMore About the San Diego Bird Festival https://www.sandiegoaudubon.org/birding/san-diego-bird-festival/For more about Jen Hajj, you can check out her website - www.jenhajj.comIf you'd like to check out her music, here are a few of her songs:Watching Hawks in Borrego Valley - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhvY4tNmt7I&t=250sWe Wish You a Merry Christmas Bird Count - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWAZ31YaIUgThe Raptor Bird Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzLpqzX5ifEIf you happen to be a coordinator of another birding festival, here is a great resource to connect with other coordinators, including Jen - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1827623683997283 As always, if you'd like to see pictures of some of the birds discussed on the podcast, please check out @lookingatbirdspodcast on Instagram.