Lili Taylor in conversation with Rosecrans Baldwin at Live Talks Los Angeles
Rosecrans Baldwin discusses her book on birding, exploring how the practice serves as a mindfulness tool that parallels acting skills like listening and investigation.summaryShe highlights the social and ecological importance of birding, from connecting diverse communities at festivals to addressing critical conservation issues like window collisions and habitat loss.summaryBirding acts as a form of active listening and mindfulness; Baldwin notes that 'hearing is the sense, listening is the skill,' and the difference is paying attention, a skill she developed through acting.takeaway
