Media appearances

Whether we’re discussing disability and birding, access and inclusion, research supporting birding as a therapeutic tool, or nearly anything else, talking to thought-provoking interviewers is something I love doing! Click on the images, below, to listen or read more.

Come along on a trails assessment with Freya McGregor of Access Birding, LLC as she works with staff and disabled stakeholders at Wissahickon Trails to improve trail accessibility along their 21 miles of trails. Published October 11, 2023.

Come along on a trails assessment with Freya McGregor of Access Birding, LLC as she works with staff and disabled stakeholders at Wissahickon Trails to improve trail accessibility along their 21 miles of trails. Published October 11, 2023.

'Seven disability advocates talk about accessibility and ableism in the outdoors' on The Wilderness Society's blog profiles disabled outdoor lovers of different kinds, including Freya McGregor. Published September 18, 2023.

'Seven disability advocates talk about accessibility and ableism in the outdoors' on The Wilderness Society's blog profiles disabled outdoor lovers of different kinds, including Freya McGregor. Published September 18, 2023.

Avian accessibility for all: Meet Freya McGregor, Bird Buddy Tales, August 28, 2023. A personal conversation about growing up, early influences and how Freya found this niche for herself at the intersection of disability and birding.

Avian accessibility for all: Meet Freya McGregor, Bird Buddy Tales, August 28, 2023. A personal conversation about growing up, early influences and how Freya found this niche for herself at the intersection of disability and birding.

Exploring how to make birding accessible for everyone, Assembling Inclusion podcast, episode 50, September 4, 2023. Hosted by special educator Dr Katie Nieves Licwinko, this podcast celebrates inclusion in everyday life.

Exploring how to make birding accessible for everyone, Assembling Inclusion podcast, episode 50, September 4, 2023. Hosted by special educator Dr Katie Nieves Licwinko, this podcast celebrates inclusion in everyday life.

‘Birds are my eyesight’, The New York Times, August 3, 2023. In a thought-provoking article about birding for folks who are blind or have low vision, Freya McGregor is referenced as the person who originated the effort to redefine ‘birding’ to make i

‘Birds are my eyesight’, The New York Times, August 3, 2023. In a thought-provoking article about birding for folks who are blind or have low vision, Freya McGregor is referenced as the person who originated the effort to redefine ‘birding’ to make it more inclusive for people who don’t necessarily birdwatch.

Access Birding with Freya McGregor, The Birdy Bunch Podcast, episode 4.02, July 31, 2023. Freya joins her dear friend and host of The Birdy Bunch, CJ Greco, to celebrate Disability Pride Month, the importance of birding friendships, and Magnolia Warb

Access Birding with Freya McGregor, The Birdy Bunch Podcast, episode 4.02, July 31, 2023. Freya joins her dear friend and host of The Birdy Bunch, CJ Greco, to celebrate Disability Pride Month, the importance of birding friendships, and Magnolia Warblers. Listen to the episode here.

Birding with vision loss, Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts, March 30, 2023. Hadley is a nonprofit organization providing free workshops, learning opportunities and community for adults who are blind or have low vision. In this episode

Birding with vision loss, Hadley Presents: A Conversation with the Experts, March 30, 2023. Hadley is a nonprofit organization providing free workshops, learning opportunities and community for adults who are blind or have low vision. In this episode, leaning on her occupational therapy clinical background in blindness and low vision services, and what she has learned from birding with folks who are blind or have low vision, Freya shares tips and encouragement that you don’t need to see birds to enjoy them.

All Bodies Outside podcast, episode #35, March 30, 2023. Hosted by Dr Brian Peterson, this broad conversation covers topics like what birding is (and isn’t), why birding is such an inherently modifiable activity and so has the potential to be accessi

All Bodies Outside podcast, episode #35, March 30, 2023. Hosted by Dr Brian Peterson, this broad conversation covers topics like what birding is (and isn’t), why birding is such an inherently modifiable activity and so has the potential to be accessible for people with different disabilities, and common barriers to access disabled folks encounter in the outdoors.

Birding for All: How to make enjoying birds more accessible, in the Center for Biological Diversity’s The Revelator magazine. January 5, 2023.

Birding for All: How to make enjoying birds more accessible, in the Center for Biological Diversity’s The Revelator magazine. January 5, 2023.

Talkin’ Birds show #913, December 11, 2022. Freya joins host Ray Brown to launch Access Birding, LLC on Talkin’ Birds, the podcast and radio show about birds and conservation she’s worked for since 2019.

Talkin’ Birds show #913, December 11, 2022. Freya joins host Ray Brown to launch Access Birding, LLC on Talkin’ Birds, the podcast and radio show about birds and conservation she’s worked for since 2019.

Birding as a therapeutic tool for all children with Freya McGregor, Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast, episode 18, December 16 2022. This podcast, hosted by Dr Laura Park Figueroa, is for pediatric occupational therapists, physical therapists and

Birding as a therapeutic tool for all children with Freya McGregor, Therapy in the Great Outdoors podcast, episode 18, December 16 2022. This podcast, hosted by Dr Laura Park Figueroa, is for pediatric occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech and language therapists working to take their therapy sessions outside. Freya discusses easy strategies for incorporating birds and birding into nature-based therapy sessions with kids.

Photo in header: Prothonotary Warbler, Magee Marsh Wildlife Management Area, Ohio. Photo: Freya McGregor.

Last updated September 2023.