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Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder

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Educator | Bird Nerd | Co-founder BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin | Author of Birds of the Great Lakes | Co-host of the Bird Joy Podcast 🫶🏾

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Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 16h

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A Public Affair @apublicaffair.bsky.social · 18h

Today we were joined by two guests, Dexter Patterson @wiscobirder.bsky.social and Scott Spoolman who discussed the books they will present at the Wisconsin Book Festival: Birds of the Great Lakes, and Wisconsin State Parks.

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Wisconsin Authors Discuss Birds, State Parks, and Wisconsin Ecology - WORT-FM 89.9

Today we were joined by two guests, Dexter Patterson and Scott Spoolman who discussed the books they will present at the Wisconsin Book Festival: Birds of the Great Lakes, and Wisconsin State Parks. ...

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Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 16h

Thanks for having me!

Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 1d

Rookies got 17 of the 27 outs

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Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 1d

Kicked off my Birds of the Great Lakes Book Tour at Call & Response Books in Chicago! 🐦📚 Great convo with Karlos from Chicago BIPOC Birders + awesome crowd. Huge thanks to Courtney for the hospitality. You ready? Let’s GO!!! 💪🏾 #BirdJoy #WiscoBirder 🪶

Dexter smiles outside Call & Response Books wearing a black corduroy jacket and a hat that says “#birdjoy.”

A chalkboard sign reads “Fall in love with a new book!” outside Call & Response Books.

A display table inside the bookstore with Dexter Patterson’s Birds of the Great Lakes featured among other titles.

A wall mural with a Toni Morrison quote: “A writer’s life and work are not a gift to mankind; they are its necessity.”

Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 2d

LET’S GO!!!!!!!!! Bring on the Dodgers 😤

Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 2d

BREWERS WIN!!!!!!

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Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 3d

Get your copy today! 📖🫶🏾🪶

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A joyful collage celebrating Birds of the Great Lakes by Dexter Patterson. The compilation includes photos of readers smiling and holding the green pocket-sized book in various cozy and everyday settings. In the top row, a mother and child pose with their copy while wearing blue caps, a woman reads the book with glasses on, and a photo shows the book beside a whipped-cream-topped iced coffee. The middle rows feature close-up shots of the book’s cover, readers relaxing with it, an open page showing a “Snowy Owl” spread, and a curious basset hound staring at the camera while someone holds the book. The collage also includes images of readers posting about their preorders and sharing excitement online, along with the repeated text “Birds of the Great Lakes” in green lettering. The overall tone is warm, enthusiastic, and community-focused, showing people and pets enjoying the new bird guide across different moments and places.

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Balancing with Birds @balancingwithbirds.bsky.social · 5d

Looking forward to the keynote and more at #birdabilityweek!

Dexter Patterson aka Wisco Birder @wiscobirder.bsky.social · 16d

Excited for @birdability.bsky.social Week! I’m honored to be one of this year’s featured speakers, and I’d love for you to join my FREE virtual keynote. Let’s come together to celebrate accessibility, inclusion, and the joy of birding. 🫶🏾🪶