129 Birds Between Laps

About this episode

Olympic swimmer Jenna Forrester shares how birdwatching fits between training sessions, the birds she notices from the pool, and why birds have become a grounding part of life under pressure.

Birds featured: Australia’s five cormorants

Resources

• Jenna on Instagram

• Jenna’s photos on Instagram

• Jenny on TikTok

• Weekend Birder Cormorant ID Guide

• Weekend Birder Japan Birdwatching Guides

• Subscribe to the Monthly Letter

Meet the guest

Hi I’m Jenna Forrester. I am an Australian Olympic Swimmer and 2x World Medalist. I am passionate about finding balance between the stresses of swimming and enjoyment outside of the pool. Recently, I discovered how birds can allow me to take a step back and find beauty in the world around me. Birds allow me to stay present and give me a great perspective when chasing big dreams.

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