Podcasts about bald eagles

I've been doing soundwalks for three years now, but it feels like longer. Crane Lake Soundwalk is officially #64.I remember the day my dad told me he listened to The Beatles' “When I'm Sixty-Four” on the morning of his 64th birthday. He expressed a certain disbelief that he caught up to the song he first encountered as a twenty-year-old. He didn't feel sixty-four, he said. I even remember the day he repurchased the Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album as a CD in his forties. He picked me up at Dudley's Records in downtown Portland, Oregon, and on a whim did some used CD shopping. In addition to the aforementioned Beatles, he picked up Cat Stevens' Tea for the Tillerman and James Taylor's Greatest Hits Vol. 1. Quite the haul, and ultimately not lost on me, even though I was in the thrall of New Wave. I spent my money on New Order and The Smiths. Anyway, I suppose that's just to say, time has a way of sneaking up on all of us. And it leads me to ask, as one does occasionally, how did I get here? Luckily I'd been doing some thinking on it recently and. Here is why I'm still making soundwalks: * These soundwalk environmental recordings—rendered while moving through the landscape at the human scale—possess an intimacy that a fixed position soundscape does not have. In the same way that a human photographed in front of a redwood tree helps communicate the grandeur of the tree, footsteps, and the passing of sounds in and out of the audible horizon lend dimensionality and scale. * It's so much easier to get “good tape”, when you just roll all the time.* It gets me outside. * There's room to grow. I'm getting better.Crane Lake Soundwalk is an interesting addition to the catalog. It's stimulating. There's a lot of wildlife to hear. And if you have the time to spare, you can compare this soundwalk to my debut Listening Spot release, Crane Lake Suite, made on the same day, in the same place, but from a fixed position. It does illustrate differences in the approach.It's just not every day you find yourself next to a shallow body of water roiling with carp.Now, if you just tuned in to the soundwalk without reading this, and didn't know about the carp, you might think it was me sloshing through the water, before realizing the splashes had a fishiness to them. I can imagine it being a little puzzling to the uninitiated.To get to Crane Lake you walk down a grassy lane on a seldom visited quarter of Sauvie Island, just north of Portland, Oregon.Soon enough you come to the lake. There are no official trails. Just slightly trampled lanes in the grass. Here we hear Cedar Waxwing, Black-headed Grosbeak, Tree Swallow, Song Sparrow, Western Wood Pewee, Yellow Warbler, Swainson's Thrush… We also hear the swish of grass underfoot and the cottonwoods quaking in the breeze.At the lake Great Blue Herons stand statuesque. They occasionally erupt from the grass thickets with Cretaceous croaks, ranging around for a new fishing spot. This is like a fast food drive thru for Bald Eagles. Easy pickings in the shallow lake.Juveniles have dark head feathers. They remain silent for the duration of my visit. You will, however, hear a Stellar's Jay mimic a Red-tailed hawk call (28:20). The Red-tailed Hawk call has long been a stand-in for an eagle call in Hollywood movie sound design. Fine sheets of rain fall in waves. The drops sound like little pin pricks, falling on the brim of my recording hat. I walk along the western perimeter of the lake on a little lane. Gentle sounds abound. I walk slowly. This is not the oldest composition I'm sharing this year, but it was tracked a year ago. It's a little surprising to me that I've stuck with a lot of these instrument voices since then. My general drift, I would say, is toward a more electrified palette. But finding the electric sounds that are expressive is time consuming, so I guess it makes sense that when I find a few, I'm going to use them for a while. That's about all I have to say about this one. I hope it adds a little something to your corner of the world. Thanks for listening and reading!Crane Lake Soundwalk is available on all music streaming services today, June 6. Have a listen, and if you enjoy what you hear, please consider telling just one person about it. Thank you! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit chadcrouch.substack.com/subscribe

Tina Morris, author of Return to the Sky, joined Hannah for a mash-up episode of Women Birders (Happy Hour) and Bird Nerd Book Club to highlight her work in field biology and to restore Bald Eagles.Learn more about Bald Eagles.Bald EagleIngredients2 oz Anejo tequila½ oz grapefruit juice½ oz Cranberry Juice¼ oz lime juice¼ oz lemon juice¼ oz agave syrupSaltIceInstructions1.    Pour all ingredients in a shaker2.    Shake Shake Shake3.    Strain into a chilled martini glassSupport the showConnect with me at... IG: @HannahgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail me at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

 Kevin Pollak joins us to talk about being cast in "Tulsa King" season 3 as Special Agent Musso, an FBI agent with vendetta. He joins the series led by Sylvester Stallone. The character's role is described as an FBI agent with "an axe to grind," suggesting he will be a source of conflict for the main character, Dwight "The General" Schrader // NEWS WHIP: Alaska Airlines flight to Rome. Now illegal to Throw coins in the Trevi fountain. The Pickle Burger. Sidney's Bathwater Bliss. Oreo cookies makers suing Aldi // NEWS WHIP: Pickle Burger. Sidney's Bathwater Bliss. Oreo cookies makers suing Aldi // Plumbing issues check out One Day Rooter & Plumber L.A. & O.C. Sunny is back home! The eaglets are back home with her sister Gizmo! Bald Eagles. Wasting Your Money on things that are supposed to be “money Savers”  #BaldEagles #EagletUpdate #MoneySavers 

A Disney short with western grebes is an early memory of Naturalist Stan Tekeila... we talk about them and a bit about bald eagles. Always fascinating to have Stan on the radio! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gabe Cyrus joins me as a criminal defense attorney speaking to his client who has shot another bald eagle.Check out my other artistic ventures at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠melvinmakesmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#improv #comedy #improvcomedy #improvpodcast #comedypodcast #longformimprov #nashvillecomedy #humor

In this reflective solocast, Dr. Ni-Cheng invites you to join her on a journey into the lives of two very special Bald Eagles—Jackie and Shadow—and their eaglets, high above Big Bear Lake, California.  She shares both the magic of nature and powerful life lessons that resonate far beyond the treetops. This episode is for anyone who: Loves wildlife or is fascinated by eagles Enjoys learning from real stories in nature Wants to reconnect with their authentic self Could use a gentle, heartfelt reminder to slow down and pay attention You'll hear: Fascinating backstory about the Bald Eagle's conservation comeback The unique behavior of Jackie, a rare eagle who stayed close to home Observations from this year's nesting season, including the joys and heartbreaks of raising eaglets in the wild The whimsical antics of nocturnal visitors, Fiona and Fast Freddie (San Bernardino Flying Squirrels) Life lessons inspired by the patience, strength, and partnership of these majestic birds Pearls of Wisdom Nature has much to teach—if we pause and pay attention. Parenting, even for eagles, involves trust, mistakes, love, and resilience. Slowing down, observing, and honoring natural rhythms can bring us wisdom and peace. Humor and whimsy are everywhere in the wild—yes, even squirrels in an eagle's nest! You can invite more nature into your life intentionally, in both big and small ways. Reflection Questions What aspects of nature most captivate you? How can you bring more of the natural world into your daily environment? What lessons might nature be offering you right now? Resources Mentioned: Eagle Nest Cam: www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4-L2nfGcuE www.friendsofbigbearvalley.org Tune in for stories, insight, and a little eagle-inspired magic. Nature is always nearby—you simply have to notice.   Move beyond consuming this amazing podcast. True change happens when you work with us - virtually and/or in-person. Coach with Jessie - 1:1, in topic-focused small groups, or at a retreat. www.jessiemahoneymd.com Work with both of us in person at The Mindful Healers Annual Retreat www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats Hire one or both of us to speak or lead a workshop on any topic covered in the Mindful Healers Podcast. We also create team retreats, teach yoga, and offer experiential mindfulness for teams, groups, grand rounds, institutions, and conferences. www.jessiemahoneymd.com/mindful-healers-podcast www.awakenbreath.org  www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking *Nothing shared in the Mindful Healers Podcast is medical advice.    

(Episode 332) The Blueberry Chicks Shelly Hartmann, Treat Hartmann, Hillary Fisher and Courtney Tobolt come to the studio to talk about the frost warnings, food shows and the success of the TV show. Mason Dixon and Amanda Jones come to the studio to welcome Laura Rusin to the show as a special guest. Laura hangs out for the whole show to discuss the County Road 689 TV Show. On Racin' Masons Dixons Front Porch Stomp, Mason invites Tim Buwick, Director of Business Development for the Racquet Sports Professional Association. He comes in to talk about the situation that is happening all over the country between Tennis and Pickle Ball. He also talks about the growth of racquet sports and some alternatives to alleviate the pressure between the two. Scott T calls in for a Road Report from East Prospect, Pennsylvania to air some grievances about people road habits. Rob tells a story about Bald Eagles and Coyotes in the field by his home. It's all here, right now and so much more on The Moondog Show. 

A man entered alligator-infested waters to save a bald eagle. Doug Hay noticed the eagle in a Florida lake and immediately made the decision to become a hero. #AMERICA story: https://www.wdjx.com/guy-rescues-bald-eagle-from-alligator-infested-water/

During the Phenology Report for the week of April 22, 2025, John details his busy spring phenology routine and rejoices in the arrival of Bald Eagle chicks.

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The week of April 8, 2025 features 6 reports of emerging leaves, calling frogs, and more. KAXE staff John Latimer, Heidi Holtan, and Charlie Mitchell respond.

Summary: Can Screamers get any stranger? You bet! Join Kiersten as she discusses some skeletal anomalies that Screamers possess.   For my hearing impaired followers, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean   Show Notes: “Functional significance of the uncinate processes in birds”, by Pete G. Tickle, A. Roland Ennos, Laua E. Lennox, Steven F. Perry, and Jonathan R. Codd. The Journal of Experimental Biology 210, 3955-3961. 2007 doi:10.1242/jeb.008953 “Uncinate processes in birds: Morphology, physiology and function,” by Jonathan R. Codd. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular and Integrative Physiology, Vol 156, Issue 3, July 2010, 303-308. Britannica: Screamers, https://www.britannica.com Music written and performed by Katherine Camp   Transcript (Piano music plays) Kiersten - This is Ten Things I Like About…a ten minute, ten episode podcast about unknown or misunderstood wildlife. (Piano music stops) Welcome to Ten Things I Like About… I'm Kiersten, your host, and this is a podcast about misunderstood or unknown creatures in nature. Some we'll find right out side our doors and some are continents away but all are fascinating.  This podcast will focus ten, ten minute episodes on different animals and their amazing characteristics. Please join me on this extraordinary journey, you won't regret it. Episode six of Screamers is going to take us on an interesting journey into  Screamer anatomy because the sixth thing I like about screamers is their weird anatomical quirks. Last episode we talked about one of their special anatomical accessories, the spurs. In this episode we will look at two more of the Screamer's anatomical anomalies that also pertain to the skeleton. Many of you have probably heard somewhere that birds have hollow bones. This is a simplified statement about bird bone anatomy. We will need to understand this a bit before we talk about screamer bones, so, those of you that already know this, bear with me, for those of you who are hearing this for the first time, hold on to your hat, I'm about to blow you mind. Vertebrate skeletons are made up of hard, calcium rich bones. It's what give our bodies their shape and ability to move. Birds are vertebrates so they rely on their skeleton to give their body shape and act as the anchor for muscles to allow them movement, just like mammals. Avian bones are special because they have adapted to the bird's need to fly. If you have too much weight defying gravity can be difficult. Flighted birds adapted to this challenge by evolving less solid bones than mammals.  Using the word hollow, makes you think of a tube, such as a straw or toilet paper tube that is completely open inside with no internal structure. You can look through one end and see clearly out the other end with no obstacles. Bird bones are not hollow in this manner. Their bones have an internal structure throughout the tube. If we were to look inside a bird's bone we would see more of a honeycomb design. It's essentially bones with air pockets. These are called pneumatic bones.  The bones have lessened weight by getting rid of dense material but have increased strength by adding structure throughout the middle of the bone. This is how flighted birds can get off the ground and fly. They have bones that contain more air that provide structure for the body and muscles without being so solid that flying is a struggle.  Now having said this, if we look at an average flighted bird, say a Bald Eagle or a Northern Cardinal, not all of their bones have this honeycomb structure. Typically, the larger bones will have this structure and smaller bones will not. The smaller bones will be more solid. This is where the Screamer skeletal oddity applies. All the bones in a screamer have this open honeycomb structure. All of them, including the smallest toe bone. Screamers have the most pneumatic skeleton of any living bird. And we have no idea why.  Screamers are good flyers. Once they get up into the air, they soar like vultures, riding the thermals. They can soar for hours at a time, but as we know they spend most of their time on the ground in or around water. They are a larger bird, so maybe this has to do with their interesting bone structure. On the other hand, geese and swans are the same size, are great flyers and spend most of their time on or near the water, but they do not have this skeletal anomaly.  This is not the only abnormality about the Screamer skeleton. Another oddity sets Screamers apart from almost all other birds. This interesting tidbit involves the uncinate processes. As before, we need to do a short anatomy lesson to fully understand the anatomical oddity of the Screamer.  The uncinate process is a bony projection that is attached to vertebral ribs in avian skeletons. These projections are important in avian respiration. Birds do not have a muscular diaphragm like mammals to help them inflate and deflate the lungs. Birds rely on the movement of their sternum to breathe. That's why it's so important to hold birds properly when restraining them for veterinary care or scientific measurements. If you put too much pressure on the sternum, you can suffocate them.  Studies have shown that the uncinate processes are integral in avian respiration acting as attachment site for muscles used in the mechanics of breathing. The presence of an uncinate process on the ribs of a bird increased the respiration function by 2 to 4 compared to a bird without an uncinate process. These processes allow the bird to more easily rotate the dorsal ribs forward, pushing the sternum down and inflating the lungs. Seems pretty important to me! The length of the uncinate process varies by species and seems to be impacted by what physical activities the bird partakes in most often, for example walkers versus divers versus non-specialist birds. Further studies have shown that the uncinate process is actually important in both inhalation and exhalation in birds. I don't think I need to tell you this, but this little bone extension seems like a mighty useful tool and one that all birds should have, but the title of the episode isn't Screamers: Skeletal Normalities but Screamers: Skeletal Anomalies.  So, here it is folks. Screamers do not have uncinate processes. That's right, they do not have these little bones that are so helpful for breathing. And once again, we don't know why. None of the three species of Screamers have uncinate processes. They can breath, clearly they are living creatures that process oxygen just like the rest of us, but unlike most species of birds they do not utilize uncinate processes to do it. Every episode I write about these incredible birds makes me like them more and more. I hope you think so too because my sixth favorite thing about Screamers is their skeletal anomalies. If you're enjoying this podcast please recommend me to friends and family and take a moment to give me a rating on whatever platform your listening. It will help me reach more listeners and give the animals I talk about an even better chance at change.  Join me next week for another exciting episode about Screamers.        (Piano Music plays)  This has been an episode of Ten Things I like About with Kiersten and Company. Original music written and performed by Katherine Camp, piano extraordinaire.

In this week's episode, Hal talks with Sandy Steers, the executive director of Friends of Big Bear Valley, about the fascination with the Big Bear eagles and how they raise their young.

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Alex punched himself in the face, Hinch's wife saved their dog from an eagle, everyone drinks non-alcoholic beers for some reason, and we break down the latest in racing in F1, IndyCar, and Sebring.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

Influencer under fire for picking up wild baby wombat // Real I.D. Deadline is 2 months away - all you need to know // Bald Eagles, Jackie and Shadow Update *Cough* Cough* // Police Activity on Claremont College Campus / Los Angeles restaurants have been added to Michelin Guide / U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. 

Mid-March is here! In this week's Phenology Report, John Latimer shares the antics of his neighboring Bald Eagles, a sighting of an Eastern Meadowlark, and a preview of early emerging spring butterflies. This is the week of March 11, 2025.

The perfect week continues! Aaron Imholte is a simple man who takes pleasure in the simple wins in life! Listen as a man tells you the story about a dryer and it's newfangled capabilities! Patrick can't get enough of the Bald Eagle cam and tries to watch for tips on how to get more viewers from one of nature's most majestic birds! Chad Zumock pulls down another show because he cant take one guy making fun of him. We learn about the land of Titeria and find out a little bit about a thing called Karma. Thank you OJ! ...

Sue is still watching the Bald Eagle couple (Jackie and Shadow) but it seems that she isn't alone.

49ers are suffering buyer’s remorse so what’s the solution? Jags clean house and Christian Kirk lands in Houston. Plus an update on ringworm, bald eagles and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodpeckers are busy establishing breeding territories by drumming on resonant surfaces, while Bald Eagles and squirrels work on their nests in advance of baby season. Staff phenologist John Latimer reports for the week of March 4, 2025.

Chelsea Handler addressed those rumors that she and Ralph Fiennes are “Friends with Benefits.” and Kevin Hart upset his friend thanks to a couple of real-life bald eagles and bad cell phone reception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bald Eagles, Pancake Races and Scorpions in Airports all discussed.

Today I'm sharing lessons I learned while observing a bald eagle in my parent's horse pasture yesterday. I watched little birds antagonize the eagle as it was minding its own business and it hit me that we need to be the eagle. We don't need to give attention to the people in our life that aren't there to support us and cheer us on.  At the same time, we can't be the little birds that are hurting others as they're living their lives. None of us should aspire to be the little birds. The key lesson is that If we mind our own business and keep moving in the direction of our goals without paying attention to the negative, we'll succeed.  Resources & Links: Join The Directory Of The West Get our FREE resource for Writing a Strong Job Description Get our FREE resource for Making the Most of Your Internship Email us at hello@ofthewest.co Join the Of The West Email List List your jobs on Of The West Connect with Jessie: Follow on Instagram @ofthewest.co and @mrsjjarv Follow on Facebook @jobsofthewest Check out the Of The West website Be sure to subscribe/follow the show so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Bear bald eagles Jackie and Shadow are proud parents again! Amy talks with Sandy Steers from Friends of Big Bear Valley and Big Bear Eagle Nest Cam about the newly hatched eaglets. WATCH LIVE: Big Bear Bald Eagle Live Nest - Cam 

After discovering that Bald Eagles mate for life... we decided to look into other animals that mate for life.

Two bald eagles on Big Bear Lake in California have a global social media following... and that includes Sue Tabb. She's obsessed with watching Jackie and Shadow (the Bald Eagle couple) as their three eggs are about to hatch!

A roundup of the Oscars: It was a night of first, but ultimately the night belonged to the film "Anora". Big news for Big Bear's famous bald eagle nest -- we have a pip! Another winter storm is on it's way. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Support the show: https://laist.com

Bald Eagles, Moose and the importance of community science.  Find out what I've been up to the last couple weeks on this episode!

Send us a textSeason 6!!! - We catch up a little - then we talk a little sports - then we perform a sex change operation giving a gurl a deek - then we talk with our new cohost Judgey the Judge and the world comes to an end.  See ya! @Bombtastic.podcast @Bacon_Wrapped_HotDogs2.0 @Wyckedfew @BigMikeVanwyck @POTUS and @JustinPTreadeau @SportsInteraction -  Superbowl picks - Shakey takes the Bald Eagles and Jakey takes the native Americans leaderConfused yet?If you like to judge us just by listening - you should really go over to the Tick Tock and watch us make a fool of our selves. @getjudgedpodcast on all platforms. Dust off those gavels and get judging. Comment, subscribe, DM, wave, poke, like, send nudes - whatever you want to do - just do something you lazy POSYour problems aren't big cause they ain't ours.Your problems aren't big cause they ain't ours.

People flocked to the Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin in mid-January for the annual Bald Eagle Watching Days. As Christina Lieffring tells us, it was just one opportunity for people to see our national bird in the wild, one that was once dangerously close to extinction.

We have Goldens in Golden this weekend, you can go bird watching for Bald Eagles as well! The Broncos are getting a little cheaper with their season ticket prices. Crypto is getting more regulated. What do you watch the Super Bowl for? The fun continues on our social media pages! Jeremy, Katy & Josh Facebook: CLICK HERE Jeremy, Katy & Josh Instagram: CLICK HERE

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports American bald eagles,which are America's national bird, are having a moment, ecologically and culturally.

Newt talks with Jessica Hall, Executive Director of the American Eagle Foundation (AEF), located in Kodak, Tennessee. AEF is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the conservation, education, and protection of bald eagles and other birds of prey. Founded in the 1980s by passionate conservationists, AEF has played a significant role in the resurgence of the bald eagle population in the United States. The foundation operates the nation's largest bald eagle sanctuary near Dollywood Theme Park and is currently raising funds to build a state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital. AEF also engages in educational outreach, including field trips and digital classrooms, to inspire the next generation of conservationists. The foundation's efforts have been supported by various events, including flying eagles at football games and veterans' events, which help raise awareness and foster a connection between the public and these majestic birds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lloyd Bald Eagle, a 62 year-old Lakota man and military veteran, went missing from Rapid City, South Dakota, in November 2022. Nearly two years later, his remains were identified in October 2024, but questions still linger as his cause of death remains unclear. In this episode, we share Lloyd's story, honor his life, and discuss the ongoing challenges faced by families impacted by the MMIP crisis.Sources:https://www.newscenter1.tv/lifestyle/who-was-lloyd-bald-eaglehttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/lloyd-bald-eagle-obituary?id=56553632https://www.kotatv.com/2024/10/17/police-identify-body-found-north-rapid-culvert/?outputType=amphttps://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/07/31/missing-murdered-filmmaker-producer-disappears/?outputType=ampSupport the show

We're BACK and starting off with an absolute banger! Sit back and enjoy the messy escapades of a bunch of horned up teenagers trapped in adult bodies: 23&Me Founder Anne Wojcicki, Google co-founder Sergey Brin, and A Bald Eagle's worst nightmare, Elon Musk. With cameos from RFK Jr (POST Brain Worm) and the corporate scandal Forrest Gump, Diane von Furstenberg, this episode is the WHOSE WHO of Silicon Valley hanky panky. We also update our listeners on the state of the podcast, including exciting changes around 1:11:00 Catch bonus episodes on Patreon View pictures on our Substack Support the pod by buying us a coffee Check out Mike's new studio!  Links:  The Doyenne of DNA Says: Just Chillax With Your Ex O.K., Glass: Make Google Eyes As 23andMe Struggles, Concerns Surface About Its Genetic Data

Scott Isringhausen, the Urban Fishing Coordinator for the State of Illinois joins to talk about Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park. Then we speak with IL Rep. David Friess about modifying red flag laws. Plus a conversation with Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America on abolishing the ATF.

Sydnie Wells, Jack Orlandi, and Luke Corniea from Barstool Outdoors join host Matt Harrison to share their exciting waterfowl hunts on the Great Salt Lake. From airboat rides to coffin blinds and black silhouettes, they dive into the unique experience of this incredible region. Midway through the episode, biologist Coryna Hebert and Dr. Mike Brasher provide expert conservation insights, including discussions about declining water levels of the Great Salt Lake and how DU is mobilizing millions of dollars to ensure the future health of this landscape for waterfowl, hunters, and other people.Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcastSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

Lead is a concern not just for people, but for animals. At the World Bird Sanctuary, two Bald Eagles were recently treated after being found with high lead levels. Both eventually died. The sanctuary is now trying to raise more awareness about the danger of lead. Winter is one of the highest risk times for birds to either be shot by hunters or ingest food that's been contaminated with lead, according to World Bird Sanctuary Rehabilitation Director Kira Klebee. Klebee discusses the recent cases of lead-poisoned bald eagles, how hunting and scavenging behaviors are involved in this problem, and what people can do if they see a bird in distress. Klebee also shares her experience at the sanctuary preparing for and treating birds with avian flu.

In Episode 478 of District of Conservation, Gabriella preview the 119th Congress's upcoming work on energy and conservation issues, the bald eagle becoming America's official bird, and bracing for Winter Storm Blair. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Biden Makes Bald Eagle America's National Bird Guthrie Elected as Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee Q&A: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, incoming EPW chair Vice Chair LaMalfa Elected as Western Caucus Chairman Mike Lee to lead Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee next year Republicans gear up for lightning-speed reconciliation bill

Dawn's got a fun story about 'It's a Wonderful Life.' Tea Time is full of Bald Eagle chat. Food Porn Friday gets really gummy and One-Star reviews has plenty to hate on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dawn's got a fun story about 'It's a Wonderful Life.' Tea Time is full of Bald Eagle chat. Food Porn Friday gets really gummy and One-Star reviews has plenty to hate on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Finnish police have boarded a ship which they believe was operating as part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet. The Lithuanian defence minister, Dovilė Šakalienė, tells Newshour she wants to see additional US sanctions on Russia. Also on the programme: the new authorities in Syria have carried out an offensive against militias loyal to the deposed president Bashar al-Assad; and the Bald Eagle has been officially named as America's national bird - we speak to a man who campaigned for the recognition. (Photo: European Union flags fly outside the EU Commission headquarters in Brussels. Credit: REUTERS/Yves Herman)

A stiff December breeze blowing down the Columbia River delivers an exhilarating chill. A stretch of river near Bridgeport, in north-central Washington, is held tightly by a series of dams, creating massive lakes. High on an overlook, a Bald Eagle watches a flock of birds – coots, ducks, and more – on the water below.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible. 

On our latest show (#/1,017 Dec. 22): Birding as therapy in combating disease, with author Robert Bell; a vegetarian alternative to beef suet, with Mike O'Connor; and new status for the Bald Eagle, courtesy of the U.S. Congress. 

If anyone has ever been a coach in their life, you call them Coach forever. Congrats on the Bald Eagle becoming our national bird? Josh somehow finds a way to compare The Buffalo Bills to... cake? Plus so much more on a Thursdee!

Despite centuries on the national seal and widespread assumption, the bald eagle has never officially been designated as the national bird. John Yang reports on the effort to change that and why it matters. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Red-tailed Hawks typically have a nesting territory of about a half-mile to a full square mile, depending on how much food there is. Bald Eagles' nesting territories range from 2½ square miles to as much as 15 square miles, for the same reason. But the Gyrfalcons in Finland and Scandinavia really need their space!More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.