Oregon Coast Birdcast

In this episode, Paul talks to Joseph Youren, Forest Policy Director for Audubon Society of Lincoln City about the nitty gritty world of forest policy. Joseph breaks down the conflict between the timber industry and conservationists and teases out the role of Habitat Conservation Plans and why they are necessary for protecting forests and water. They discuss the power imbalance between the timber industry and conservation groups when it comes to funding and influence, as well as how misinformation can compromise efforts to protect species like the Northern Spotted Owl and Marbled Murrelet. Joseph shares that ultimately, the only way to achieve conservation goals is for communities to stand up and speak out in support for habitat protection. In the introduction, Paul provides an overview of what birds you can expect to see this month on the Oregon Coast. At the end of the episode, ASLC Digital Media Coordinator Nissa Parker jumps in to share news about ASLC events and projects.Donate to the Oregon Conservation & Recreation Fund here: https://www.dfw.state.or.us/conservationstrategy/OCRF/Stand up for Oregon's state forests: http://www.standtalloregon.orgASLC Calendar: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/eventsASLC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/audubonlincolncity/Learn more about ASLC: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @oregoncoastbirdcast and email your questions and suggestions to birdcast@lincolncityaudubon.org! 

Paul is joined by Joe Liebezeit and Allison Anholt of Portland Audubon to talk about their work conserving coastal habitats and the birds that rely on them. We learn about Oregon's Marine Reserve Program and three birds that depend on healthy coastal ecosystems: Marbled Murrelets, Western Snowy Plovers, and Black Oystercatchers. Joe and Annie discuss the specific needs and conservation challenges these birds are facing as well as the incredible amount of work it takes to create a conservation success story. The obstacles are often daunting, and it takes a combination of good science, political action, and community engagement to protect wildlife and their habitats. To learn more about Portland Audubon and sign up for their mailing list so that you, too, can take action for birds and wildlife, visit https://audubonportland.org/take-action/.If you want to get involved with Portland Audubon's community science efforts, check out https://audubonportland.org/get-involved/community-science/.In the introduction, Paul provides an overview of what birds you can expect to see this month on the Oregon Coast. At the end of the episode, ASLC Digital Media Coordinator Nissa Parker jumps in to share news about ASLC events and projects.Learn more about Oregon's Marine Reserves: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/marine-reservesLearn more about Rocky Habitat: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/rocky-habitatStand up for Oregon's state forests: http://www.standtalloregon.orgASLC Calendar: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/eventsASLC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/audubonlincolncity/Learn more about ASLC: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @oregoncoastbirdcast and email your questions and suggestions to birdcast@lincolncityaudubon.org! 

Paul talks to Roy Lowe, retired biologist and refuge manager with the US Fish & Wildlife Service's (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge Program. As the first USFWS agent stationed on the Oregon Coast, Roy has accrued decades of experience studying seabirds and their migration habits within the Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex. Paul and Roy discuss the amazing endurance and navigational feats of migratory seabirds, theories on how these birds navigate to find their destinations, and some new technologies being used to understand the movements of migratory birds. Follow @rloweiii on Instagram to see his incredible bird and wildlife photography!In the introduction, Paul provides an overview of what birds you can expect to see this month on the Oregon Coast. At the end of the episode, ASLC Digital Media Coordinator Nissa Parker jumps in to share news about ASLC events and projects.Learn more about Motus Wildlife Tracking System: https://motus.org/About the Reserve Inspiration art exhibit: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/feature-articles/reserve-inspiration-art-exhibit-opens-july-7ASLC Calendar: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/eventsASLC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/audubonlincolncity/Learn more about ASLC: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @oregoncoastbirdcast and email your questions and suggestions to birdcast@lincolncityaudubon.org! 

What do birds do during a wildfire? Dr. Jamie Cornelius, a National Geographic Society Explorer, is on a mission to find out. Professor and researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University, Dr. Cornelius chats with Paul about her research on how birds respond to unpredictable changes in their environment and the Cornelius Lab's new project exploring how birds respond to wildfire. Dr. Cornelius shares how she became interested in this question, the techniques her team uses to collect data, and the challenges they face doing fieldwork in unpredictable and potentially dangerous areas.To learn more about Dr. Cornelius and her lab's work, visit https://www.corneliuslab.org/.In the introduction, Paul provides an overview of what birds you can expect to see this month on the Oregon Coast. At the end of the episode, ASLC Digital Media Coordinator Nissa Parker jumps in to share news about ASLC events and projects.Learn more about SWIFTY: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/swiftyASLC Calendar: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/eventsASLC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/audubonlincolncity/Learn more about ASLC: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @oregoncoastbirdcast and email your questions and suggestions to birdcast@lincolncityaudubon.org! 

Paul interviews Ruth Shelly, Vice President of Audubon Society of Lincoln City (ASLC) about the migratory Osprey population of Lincoln City, Oregon. We get to know Ospreys, their habits and behaviors, and what makes our iconic State Raptor so special. Ruth shares about ASLC's Osprey Awareness Initiative, an education and community science project that aims to educate the public about Ospreys and monitor their nests in the area. In the introduction, Paul provides an overview of what birds you can expect to see this month on the Oregon Coast. At the end of the episode, ASLC Digital Media Coordinator Nissa Parker jumps in to share news about ASLC events and projects.Learn more about Osprey and see the nest map here: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/ospreyHow to testify for the Habitat Conservation Plan on June 7th: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/take-action/action-alert-help-us-keep-state-forest-protections-on-trackRegister for Birding Basics class at Oregon Coast Community College: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/events-calendar/birding-basics-classASLC Calendar: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/eventsASLC Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/audubonlincolncity/Learn more about ASLC: https://www.lincolncityaudubon.org/Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @oregoncoastbirdcast and email your questions and suggestions to birdcast@lincolncityaudubon.org!