Taking Flight

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Taking Flight brings together bird lovers from novices to fanatics in the hopes of increasing interest in birding and spreading awareness about important issues in the birding community. Specifically, this podcast aims to attract young birders who are looking to expand the role birds play in their lives. Join avid birdwatcher Karinne every week for an episode on a particular birdwatching skill, species group, or a discussion with an exceptional individual in the field. Come be a "bird nerd"! Music, Content, Cover Art, and Narration by Karinne Tennenbaum.

Karinne Tennenbaum


    • Jun 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 17m AVG DURATION
    • 12 EPISODES


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    a quick stopover

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 5:32


    Welcome to the twelfth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss a return to the podcast, birding during the pandemic, and some future "Taking Flight" highlights. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    eagle's eye

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 26:43


    Welcome to the eleventh episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss raptors, the molting process, and my visit to the Black Swamp Bird Observatory. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    take it from the expert

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 19:25


    Welcome to the tenth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I interview Juliet Berger about her work and birding experiences as well as share another birding podcast. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    what goes up

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 17:50


    Welcome to the ninth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the mechanics of bird flight, flying patterns, and share some good news regarding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    songstars

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 15:47


    Welcome to the eighth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss warblers, Cornell's "Wall of Birds", and my trip to Whitefish Point. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    season tickets

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 12:37


    Welcome to the seventh episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss migration, a birding hotspot in Michigan, and an ornithology-centered board game. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    all-nighter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 23:21


    Welcome to the sixth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss some common owls, my experience with owling, and the seven steps of bird conservation. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    going in blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2020 21:45


    Welcome to the fifth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the importance of birding by ear, the various sounds birds make, and some bird policy. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    it's in our nature

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 20:50


    Welcome to the fourth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the role behavior plays in bird identification, birding ethics, and some new resources. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    my humble abode

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 14:01


    Welcome to the third episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the importance of habitat in bird identification, some frequent flyers of several habitats, and recent birding experiences. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    they all look alike

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 12:16


    Welcome to the second episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the first three basics of bird identification, a quarantine anecdote, and some QuizBird descriptions. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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    the sky's the limit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 13:47


    Welcome to the first episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the joy of birding, my personal journey to becoming an ornithologist, and helpful resources. Recordings: www.xeno-canto.org

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