Podcasts about birders

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Birders know about Big Data. We're all familiar with eBird and the Avian Knowledge Network, but the Christmas Bird Count or the Breeding Bird Survey are giant pools of data that inform everything from conservation decisions to where to spend time tomorrow morning. But how can we use that data to encourage new birders or convince policy-makers to care about birds. It's something data artist Jer Thorp likes to think about. He is among other things, the New York Time's first Data Artist in residence, and the creator of Bincoulars and Binomials and the author of the upcoming We Were Out Counting Birds. Also, a new discovery about bird brains could have huge impacts about what we can learn about bird intelligence. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

We had a day off from the Morro Bay Birding Festival, so we decided to see what else the surrounding area has to offer.  It did not disappoint!  Elephant Seals to the north, Monarchs and the Madonna Inn to the south, and a whole bunch of wild landscapes to the east.Main Story Begins at: 6:20 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Spring ChirpPiedras BlancasThe Life of a Female Northern Elephant Seal Carrizo Plain National Monument Pismo Beach Monarchs Madonna Inn eBird Trip ReportBirds/Animals mentioned LeConte's Thrasher  Rock Wren  Intro Bird Call: California Thrasher (Recorded: Morro Bay, California January 2025) Outro Bird Call: Rock Wren (Recorded: California, January 2025)  Support the showConnect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @ErikgoesbirdingFacebook: @HannahandErikGoBirdingEmail us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.comWebsite: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.comVenmo: @hannahanderikgobirdingGet a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB

The Mission Valley is home to abundant wildlife populations, and in the winter, it's known as a hot spot for birds of prey. A group of researchers and birders is counting raptors to ground that reputation in hard data.

Joining a local birding club or meeting other people at birding events can bring you a sense of belonging and teach you things you didn't know. No matter how experienced you are.

Awaken to the wonderful world around you with the Audubon Society! On this episode, we shift from the hustle of academics to the serenity of birdwatching. Join us as we pause and connect with the natural world in a way that's often overshadowed by the hecticness of daily life.

On this airing of The Great Outdoors, Charlie Potter shares the birders’ paradise of the low country of South Carolina, and the new director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has been announced.

We love a good field guide around these parts. The more unique, the better.  Phil Chaon and Iain Campbell have certainly done that with their new book, Habitats of North America; A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists. It's a spin-off of sorts, from their 2021 book Habitats of the World and is a deep and detailed look at some of the place that we love to bird and experience nature. They join us to talk about why birders should pay attention to habitats, but also why birds are the perfect proxy for learning about habitats.  Also, USAID is one of the most effective conservation agencies in the US government, and its loss would be tragic for birders, birders, and biodiversity.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!    

Northern owls are staging an irruption this year, many of them physically stressed. Birders can't help but want to see them. If birders stick together and stay on the road, most owls can handle birders and photographers.

Jim Wilson is an avid birder and member of Nature NB.

A thoughtful list of perfect gifts for birders either for the holiday season, birthday, or any day of celebration. From books to birdbaths, one is sure to find something to fit any birder of every level. Plus a hint to season 4's theme! Episode with Pamela Lowell Interview *** "A Peaceful Winter" by Scott Holmes Music is licensed by CC BY-NC License. Scott Holmes Music "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ "Home for the Holidays" & "Central Park" are licensed under a CCAL on YouTube Creator Studio Music The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

This is a lighthearted episode–because we all can use a break from all the heaviness around us. I'm welcoming Caroline, “The Niche Tea Lady,” to the show. Join us! Show Highlights: Understanding “niche tea” Caroline's favorite story of niche tea: the amazing tale of two birders The biggest plot twist in a niche tea deep dive Memorable niche tea surprise endings Pyramids, video games, and the nuances of content creation Everyone loves an underdog story! “Discords” and weirdo behavior The funniest niche tea in Caroline's experience: a published back-and-forth between two high-level academics The most viral niche tea stories in Caroline's experience: birding and beekeeping Resources and Links: Connect with Caroline: TikTok, X, Instagram, and YouTube Connect with KC: Website, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Get KC's book, How to Keep House While Drowning We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For longer than Las Vegas has been a city, people have fanned out across this country every winter to do one thing: count birds.

Birds seem like a delightful lens through which to view curiosity: Here's a species that lives among us, is literally part of the scenery, but to which many of us are almost entirely blind. But when we choose to be curious about birds, suddenly it's like a whole new universe emerges in our own backyards.  We see things we didn't see before.  We hear things we didn't hear before.  We learn things we didn't know before. You can imagine my delight when I stumbled on María-Elena Montero, president of the DC Bird Alliance. She leapt at the chance to talk about birds--as well as some of the curiosity practices and life lessons to be learned from observing our avian friends. Check out DC Bird Alliance: https://dcbirdalliance.org Theme music by Sean Balick, "Wingspan" by Bayou Birds, via Blue Dot Sessions.

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Catch up with Cezary and Leo as they head for home. This episode is about two friends and who are riding their bikes around Australia to raise money and see as many birds as possible.Leo Norman and Cezary Carmichael are on the road, on two wheels, on a grand adventure. The plan is to spend their gap year riding the country and enjoying birdwatching along the way. They are combining their efforts to document the unique cultural and ecological importance of birds in Australia whilst helping to build two schools in Timor Leste.Links:* How to donate to Spend it Well (mention Weekend Birder) - spenditwell.com/6730-2/* Two Birders Two Bikes on Instagram - @twobirderstwobikes* Cezary and Leo's eBird profile - https://ebird.org/profile/MTA2NzU5NQ/AU* Weekend Birder map of places to visit - weekendbirder.com/places* Noisy Scrubbird recording by Marc Anderson, licenced from wildambience.com* Black Grasswrens recording by Nigel Jackett (XC324921) - xeno-canto.org/species/Amytornis-housei* Princess Parrots recording by Nigel Jackett (XC94034) - xeno-canto.org/species/Polytelis-alexandraeWeekend Birder online:* Website - weekendbirder.com* Instagram - @weekend.birder* Facebook - @weekend.birder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The St. Paul and Minneapolis Audubon chapters have dropped the contentious naturalist's namesake from their titles, rebranding their organizations as the St. Paul Bird Alliance and Land of Lakes Bird Alliance, respectively. It follows an evolving, countrywide trend after the National Audubon Society leadership voted down removing the association with John James Audubon from its name last year. Born in 1785, Audubon was a groundbreaking artist, naturalist and ornithologist whose work is still widely used today, but was funded by the slave trade. He's also accused of plagiarism, academic fraud and other “despicable things,” the society says. “The name might not have been a barrier for the current members, but as an organization that wants to grow and really serve the birds and protect the habitat, we needed to incorporate more people into the organization,” Latina photographer Monica Bryand, who joined the St. Paul Bird Alliance's board about a year ago and identifies as queer, told MPR News. “In Minnesota, with the growing number of BIPOC and LGBTQ folks, we needed something different… [to] grow the organization.”Currently its co-chair, Bryand has served on the alliance's conservation committee for a decade. But it took the National Audubon Society rejecting a name change and a nudge from St. Paul's chapter president for her to accept a spot on the board and to be part of a local solution. President Greg Burnes “knew and understood that it was more than just a name change, that we had to work inside the organization to make it more welcoming and inclusive, and I wanted to be in there. And if I wanted this, I needed to be in it with them,” Bryand said. Black, Native and queer people have long felt like there was no place in such societies or out in nature for them, according to Bryand. A birder now for more than 20 years, she long felt like she didn't see herself reflected in the organization. Six years ago, she decided to change that and create a safe space for people of color and LGBTQ+ people with the Urban Bird Collective. The group helps these communities get out and explore nature while redefining who is considered an expert in birding and conservation. “And what I tell people, what I tell outdoor organizations — and organizations like Audubon — is that while I created this space, BIPOC and LGBT folks shouldn't need to find me. They might not find the Urban Bird Collective, and they shouldn't have to,” Bryand said. Organizations like nature centers and Audubon “have all the resources. And I want BIPOC folks to feel comfortable and welcomed in all of those spaces.” Meanwhile, there's an effort underway by the American Ornithological Society to change the names of bird species associated with people, racism and colonialism. That, too, has gotten pushback similar to that experienced by Audubon. Bryand believes it's a step in the right direction. She also hopes those who didn't support a societal name change understand why some members wanted it and are willing to learn why, thus opening the door for more people of various backgrounds and demographics to be welcomed into organizations like the St. Paul Bird Alliance.

Alain Clavette was on the road this week, doing some birding with beginners in Charlotte County. He took along a recorder.

Historically, birding spaces aren't known to show diverse faces, races and even genders. But for the Chicago BIPOC Birders group, co-founder Daniela Herrera proves that what has always been isn't always right. In this episode, Herrera shares with our host Deja Perkins why spaces for Black and brown birders are important to have for both safety and community-building. The group's dynamic and inclusive approach to birding, as well as their grassroots-based structure is not only impressive but inspiring. To learn more about our guests and their work or to view this episode's transcript and other resources, visit BirdNote.org.Want more Bring Birds Back? Subscribe to our show and follow us on Instagram! For more about BirdNote, sign up for our weekly newsletter. And for ad-free listening and other perks, sign up for BirdNote+ here.BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.Bring Birds Back Season 6 is sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the American Bird Conservancy.

Phil's been there, done that, and has the stories to prove it. This week we chat about his recent oceanic expeditions and upcoming book.Have a taste of western Australia and the Lesser Sundas via Phil's recent eBird trip reportGet notifications for Habitats of North America, coming out this winterOrder Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and EcologistsGet more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast!

Birders and books are inseparable. And so from time to time we like to welcome some auspicious bird book enthusiasts for we call the Birding Book Club. This time around a panel consisting of Birding magazine editor Frank Izaguirre and 10,000 Birds book reviewer Donna Schulman tackle the most bird rich continent, which ironically seems to the most bird book depauperate continent, at least until realtively recently. We cover guides to South America and all the tagential discussions that they inspire.  You can find a list of all the books we discussed at the American Birding Podcast website.  Thanks to our friends at FeatherSnap for sponsoring this episode. Feathersnap is a smart bird feeder with AI bird identification capabilities that send photos of the birds visiting your yard. Capture every moment with FeatherSnap. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it! And don't forget to join the ABA to support this podcast and the many things we do for birds and birders!

Send us a Text Message.Jim Mcginity has worked for decades to contribute to the science in understanding Florida birds and the issues they face. As an educator at Learning Gate Community School and Florida Young Birders club, Jim is shaping the newest generation of environmental stewards. Jim is the founder of Florida Avian Conservation and their banding programs have helped to gain valuable insight to Florida's famed feathered fauna. Visit the links below for more information:Florida Avian Conservation:https://floridaavianconservation.wordpress.com/Learning Gate Community School:https://learninggate.org/Florida Young Birders Club:https://floridayoungbirders.org/For questions, comments, or content suggestions please contact us at info@floridabirdpod.com-Follow us on instagram @floridabirdpod-Join the Florida Bird Pod Facebook group -Follow Captain Wes on instagram @snook_jam_outdoors-Follow Ted @beast.bird.media

Birders around North America look forward to midsummer every year for the publication of the AOS North American Classification Committee's Taxonomic Supplement, the splits and lumps that affect our life lists. And for this conversation we turn, as we have since the very beginning of this podcast, to our own taxonomy guru Dr Nick Block of Stonehill College to talk shearwater splits, gull confusion, and redpoll DNA. Don't forget to donate to the ABA's Nesting Season Appeal, which raises money for our excellent young birder programs. And check out our upcoming community weekends! Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it! And don't forget to join the ABA to support this podcast and the many things we do for birds and birders! Thanks to our friends at Zeiss for sponsoring this episode. For a limited time you can get $200 of all ZEISS Conquest HD binoculars. Visit your local optics dealer or visit ZEISS.com/nature to find a dealer near you. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

Adventure around Australia with two passionate birders on a gap year. This episode is about the highs and lows of riding a pushbike 15,000km around Australia to see as many birds as possible in one year.Leo Norman and Cezary Carmichael are on the road, on two wheels, on a grand adventure. The plan is to spend their gap year riding the country and enjoying birdwatching along the way. They are combining their efforts to document the unique cultural and ecological importance of birds in Australia whilst helping to build a school in Timor Leste.Imagine if every Weekend Birder listener donated $10 to Cezary and Leo's fundraising effort? That's over $50,000!Let's do this - spenditwell.com/6730-2/Other links:* Two Birders Two Bikes on Instagram - @twobirderstwobikes* eBird profile - https://ebird.org/profile/MTA2NzU5NQ/AUWeekend Birder online:* Website - weekendbirder.com* Instagram - @weekend.birder* Facebook - @weekend.birder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Day Boat and Bike Tour of Provence - Carmargue France Today we head to one of the most beautiful and popular regions of France, yet away from the busy crowds in the south of France.   We are heading to Provence and the Camargue region, on an 8 day boat and bike tour where we will visit fortresses and Roman ruins, enjoy local wines and cycle past vineyards, orchards  and one of the most important wetlands in the world - all with just unpacking ONCE, since you'll be transported by boat between stops! Birders will see many of the more tha 400 species that visit this area, including the charming flamingos  with their comical upside down heads in the marsh as they search for brine shrimp.  You'll see the best preserved Roman aqueduct in Europe and explore two of my favorite French towns:  Avignon and Arles.  As we cycle along the quiet paths, we'll encounter wild horses and Carmargue cattle.  We'll explore the landscapes made famous by Van Gogh and Cézanne.  Along the way, we stop for coffee in charming villages and depending on the time of year you go, you can smell and see the amazing display of lavender so commonly grown in this stunning region. Today's adventure is one that anyone reasonably fit can do.   It's a fantastic holiday where you can be active but not have to worry except about whether to indulge in another pastry or glass.  But since you HAVE been active - GO FOR IT:) COMPLETE SHOW NOTES  See important links for planning your adventure, photos, videos and more cool info about today's show. VIEW THIS BOATBIKETOUR.COM TOUR  Use Active Travel Adventures' Exclusive Boat Bike Tours Promo Code ATA50 to save 50 EURO off of ANY BBT.com tour! Get FREE Travel Planners for ATA adventures (and each month you will get an email from Kit with links to all future Travel Planners (no spam promise!).  Get the monthly newsletter here. CONTACT KIT Resources  Promo Codes and Recommended Tour Companies Travel Insurance  Quickly and easily compare rates and policies from different companies - no need to give any identifying information unless you decide to buy!  The best way to find the right policy for your adventures.  Train For Your Adventure  Ask Becki at Trailblazer Wellness to customize an at home, online personal training program for your upcoming adventure using whatever equipment you already have!  You'll get phone consultations, instruction videos and a plan to give you the best chance of success.  Becki offers a FREE initial phone consultation to see if you are a good fit.  AND she offers ATA listeners a 10% discount! Buy Me a Beer Want to support the program?  You can always buy me a coffee or beer - thanks! Amazon Kit's Picks   Please use my Amazon link to access your Amazon account.  Even if you don't purchase any of my recommendations, I get credit for anything you DO purchase - at no additional cost to you, you'll be helping to support the show and keeping it AD FREE:) SUBSCRIBE to the Adventure Travel Show (the “How to's of adventure travel) SUBSCRIBE to Active Travel Adventures (fantastic adventure destinations) Join the Active Travel Adventures Facebook Group Follow ATA on Twitter Follow ATA on Instagram Follow ATA on Pinterest (C) Active Travel Adventures, LLC - All Rights Reserved  

Ornithology is defined as “a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds.” The study, at least in America, is often tied to the amateur “father” of the study, John James Audubon. However, Audubon and many like him appropriated the knowledge of black and indigenous contributions and took the credit for themselves. Ornithology is filled with racist ideologies, with many slave-owners and/or white supremacists being rewarded with birds bearing their namesakes. Black naturalists may have been labeled as “amateur”, but their voices cannot remain silenced. Black Birder's week is a celebration of black nature-lovers and a commitment to the larger cause of breaking the colonial ties to greenspaces where everyone should feel welcome and safe. Ms. Nicole Jackson- founder of N Her Nature LLC, nature enthusiast, park advocate, Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Education & Interpretation, and birder-joins us to relight the fire for what we all know is true; the outdoors are for everyone!    Our Sources: Audubon, John James. The Life of John James Audubon, the Naturalist. Edited by Lucy Green Bakewell Audubon. New York: G. P. Putman's sons, 1875. https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Life_of_John_James_Audubon_the_Natur/TB2gs7v5se0C?hl=en&gbpv=0. Ellison, Aaron M. et al. “Broadening the ecological mindset.” Ecological Applications, Vol. 31, no. 6, (September 2021): 1-3. https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/27092162 Jacobs, Nancy J. “The Intimate Politics of Ornithology in Colonial Africa.” Cambridge University Press, Vol. 48, no. 3 (July 2006): 564-603. https://www.jstor.org/stable/3879437 Mirzoeff, Nicholas. “The Whiteness of Birds.”  liquid blackness, Vol 6, no.1 (April 2022): 120–137. https://read.dukeupress.edu/liquid-blackness/article/6/1/120/299559/The-Whiteness-of-Birds   Mock, Jillian. “‘Black Birders Week' Promotes Diversity and Takes on Racism in the Outdoors.” Audubon Magazine (June 1, 2020) https://www.audubon.org/news/black-birders-week-promotes-diversity-and-takes-racism-outdoors#:~:text=News-,'Black%20Birders%20Week'%20Promotes%20Diversity%20and%20Takes%20on%20Racism%20in,and%20studying%20the%20natural%20world. Nobles, Gregory. “The Myth of John James Audubon.” Audubon Magazine (July 31, 2020) https://www.audubon.org/news/the-myth-john-james-audubon.   Rhodes, Richard. John James Audubon: The Making of an American. New York: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2006. Retrieved from https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=4j2FDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PA1&dq=John+James+Audubon&ots=GTGU7cI5Pk&sig=I0nBHyu6npig6HN8B0skVIF6aBE#v=onepage&q=John%20James%20Audubon&f=false Southern, Keiran. “80 bird species will be renamed ‘to break links with ‘slavery and racism'.” the website for the National African American Reparations Commission. The Times, published on November 02, 2023. accessed on April 11, 2024. https://reparationscomm.org/reparations-news/80-bird-species-will-be-renamed-to-break-links-with-slavery-and-racism/. the National Audubon Society, “Audubon Statement on Incident in Central Park's Ramble,” National Audubon Society, May 2020, https://www.audubon.org/news/audubon-statement-incident-central-parks-ramble the National Audubon Society, “National Audubon Society Announces Decision to Retain Current Name,” National Audubon Society, March 2023, https://www.audubon.org/news/national-audubon-society-announces-decision-retain-current-name   Additional Links: https://people.com/the-true-story-behind-christian-cooper-and-amy-cooper-s-central-park-birdwatching-incident-7510993 https://academic.oup.com/condor/article/125/1/duac047/7026134 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/349479882_Growing_a_Community_The_Inaugural_Blackbotanistsweek_Recap_and_Looking_Forward

KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of May 7, 2024.

Unveiling the Past, Unearthing the Future: The Saga of Science with Ann Parson The Not Old Better Show, Inside Science Interview Series Welcome, discerning listeners, birders, and bird watchers, to a new chapter of the Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. Today, we journey through the pages of history into the heart of America's scientific awakening with our esteemed guest, science writer, Ann B. Parson, author of "The Birds of Dog." This historical fiction novel, a tapestry woven with threads of fact and fiction, delves into the rich and often overlooked narratives of America's earliest scientific minds and their tussle with nature's untouched wonders. Imagine a time when the clatter of the telegraph and the hiss of steam engines were as novel as smartphones are today. A time when new technologies were hurtling humanity forward, yet paradoxically threatening the very splendors they sought to study. In "The Birds of Dog," Parson brings this vibrant era to life through the eyes of Catharine Pickering, a fictional curator's assistant at the Boston Society of Natural History, and her cousin Charles, a true historical figure and a pioneer of the natural sciences, including amazing letters written in the 1830s! That, of course, is our guest today, science writer Ann Parson, reading from her new book, “The Birds of Dog.” In our conversation today with Ann Parson, we'll explore the pivotal choices behind Parson's shift from nonfiction to the world of historical fiction, allowing her to color within and beyond the lines of history's canvas. We'll discuss the interplay of hunting, the advent of wildlife conservation, and the rise of technologies that both propelled science and imperiled its subjects. But what of the characters that dance across these pages? From John James Audubon to Charles Dickens, Henry Thoreau to John Wilkes Booth's father, Parson stitches these historical giants into the fabric of her narrative, breathing life into the past with her meticulous research and vibrant storytelling. So prepare to be whisked away to a time of curiosity cabinets and scientific marvels, where the world was ripe for discovery and every new finding was a treasure. This is "The Birds of Dog," a story of passion, progress, and the perpetual dance between humanity's reach for knowledge and the natural world's enigmatic beauty. Join us for this expedition through time, where science and story meet, right here on the  Not Old Better Show Science Interview Series on radio and podcast. My thanks to  science writer author Ann B. Parson who's written the new book "The Birds of Dog,"   My thanks to you, our wonderful audience here on radio and podcast.  My thanks to Executive Producer, Sam Heninger.  Please be well, be safe, and Let's Talk About Better™. The Not Old Better Show, Art of Living Interview Series  on radio and podcast. Thanks, everybody, and we'll see you next week.

I talk with Graduate Research Assistant Maria Bleitz about how the Covid-19 pandemic got her into birding, some of her research and work in Michigan, California, and Oklahoma, how goofy plovers are, and more!

Birders are full of strong opinions, some serious and some silly. In this new feature, we invite friends on to discuss the spiciest bird takes we can find to determine whether we Take it or Leave it. George Armistead and Amy Davis join host Nate Swick to talk about spark birds, seawatching, records committees, and whether we should shre the locations of owls more frequently.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it! And don't forget to join the ABA to support this podcast and the many things we do for birds and birders! Thanks to our friends at Zeiss for sponsoring this episode. For a limited time you can get $200 of all ZEISS Conquest HD binoculars. Visit your local optics dealer or visit ZEISS.com/nature to find a dealer near you.

A visit with Roger Jasnoch, Director of the Kearney Visitors Bureau about experiencing the crane migration and experiencing Kearney, Nebraska's attractions.

Family Fun in NYC and PA.  Gold beating in Venice.  Isaac Mizrahi in New Hope.  Fantastic Birds and Birders.  Catching Snakes in Queensland.  Who's Happy? Women? Men? Anyone?  The Cabbage moment .  Laurent de Brunhoff, Akira Toriyama, Malachy McCourt, Steve Lawrence.  John Gruden and the Milano Seamen. Credits: Talent:  Tamsen Granger and Dan Abuhoff Special Guests: Sadie Abuhoff, Zeke Abuhoff Engineer:  Ellie Suttmeier Art:  Zeke Abuhoff

On this episode of Death by Birding, we discuss what it takes to ride a bicycle around Australia while looking for birds and why a big breakfast before a pelagic trip maybe isn't the best idea.Featuring 'Two Birders Two Bikes' (Cezary and Leo) as they journey around Australia raising money to build a school in Timor Leste. Use the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at www.nocsprovisions.com.auUse the offer code #DEATHBYBIRDING for 15% off at https://www.nocsprovisions.com.auFollow us on Instagram - https://instagram.com/death_by_birdingSupport on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/DeathbyBirdinghttps://blog.feedspot.com/bird_podcasts/Death by Birding is a bird podcast, hosted by Cesar Puechmarin and based in South East Queensland, Australia.

In some parts of North America, Sandhill Cranes are common as ants at a picnic. In New England, on the other hand, they've been almost as rare as pterodactyls — until relatively recently! Birders began reporting cranes scattered throughout the region. When a Sandhill Crane chick hatched in Maine in 2000, it was evident the New England birds were not just strays. Cranes now breed in several parts of New England, especially Massachusetts.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. 

Birders use eBird to log their own personal lists, and to help find birds they would like to see, but the heart of eBird, the dream even of eBird, was to create a massive public database of bird sightings that can turn into opportunities to monitor bird populations. That is, in fact, what Harry Stevens, the Climate Lab columnist for the Washington Post, has done in a new interactive feature at the Washington Post which takes a look at why bird populations are declining.  Also, Artificial Intelligence helps researchers get a bird's eye view. Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!  

Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death in the U.S. for people under 45, and the odds of survival may depend on what part of the state you’re in. Lauren Caruba of the Dallas Morning News joins us to talk about a new investigation. The Texas Standard’s Sean Saldaña has the latest on what […] The post Rare ‘Cattle Tyrant' spotting dominates birders' attention appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

Would you know what to do if you got lost in the woods while birdwatching or hiking? Today we speak with Cathy Tarr, founder and executive director of the Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping families find loved ones who have gone missing in the wild. Cathy gives some very good advice on how NOT to get lost, along with tips for survival in case you do. For more information, go to the Fowler-O'Sullivan Foundation at: https://fofound.org or call 1-877-467-3363. For more info on the book, Trail Of The Lost by Andrea Lankford go to: https://tinyurl.com/3fzbc27k. For more info on Ambiguous Loss go to: https://tinyurl.com/4z8vz7n. Lost Person Behavior Handbook at https://tinyurl.com/yhyjpatb. Pacific Coast Trail forums: https://www.pcta.org/community/join-the-conversation/ including PCT Class of 2024 -- The Yogi Group -- Planning, Info and ZOOMS Facebook page and the PCT Class of 2024 Facebook page. Garmin Satellite Communicator at: https://tinyurl.com/4vjurwuj. Join Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured birds, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard. Access the BIRD HUGGER Newsletter here: www.birdhuggerpodcast.com. Send your questions about birds and native gardening to birdhuggerpodcast@gmail.com. (PG-13) St. Dymphna Press, LLC.

The gang is back together as everyone's favorite pair of potentially colluding brothers return to the pod. After talking about the investigation and the now infamous Chase trade, we talk about birds, nemesis, their match up of the week, and family dynamics. Some in-game updates are provided from the injury filled Thursday Night game. Tune in next week for the Thanksgiving special! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dad-bod-pod/support

Hello, Birders! Unfortunately, we've run into some technical issues editing our latest episode on raven mythologies with Dr. Eric Mortenson. This mean we'll be releasing it later than we had planned. We think you'll love this content, and we're sorry you can't hear it sooner. For now, happy birding.

Birders are all secretly hoping Lee comes, and that Lee is bringing lots of gifts in the form of rare, storm-blown birds.

Birders love books, and with so many options out there it's nice to have some friends around to make suggestions, talk about what we like a lot, maybe what we don't like quite as much, and celebrate the literary side of the birding lifestyle. That's right, it's time for another meeting of the Birding Book Club. This time, we're setting birds aside and talking about our favorite books about nature other than birds. They're the perfect supplements to your birding library. We're joined once again by regular Birding Book Club member Donna Schulman, reviewer for the website 10,000 Birds, and joining us for the 1st time, out ABA Birding magazine Book and Media Review editor, Rebecca Minardi.  Links to books discussed in this episode can be found at the American Birding Association website.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!  

Chiara Talia's gorgeous photographs, along with her tips on how to improve at both birding and bird photography, make her Instagram account a must for everyone's feed. In this episode, Chiara tells Suzy how a walk in the park, and a chance encounter with a European Robin, led to a passion for bird photography and a pathway to healing at a time when she was struggling with her mental health. We also hear about her experiences using a floating bird hide in Slovenia, and her search for the Southern Cassowary in Australia. Timestamps & Links 00:00:09  Opening The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up 00:01:09  Past Episode Past episode: Mel Shepherd-Wells 00:01:25 Introduction 00:02:40 Interview with Chiara Talia begins 00:05:15 The moment that changed everything 00:07:06 European Robin and Chiara's pathway to healing  00:10:22 Learning about birds is fundamental to bird photography 00:14:02 Chiara's process for managing photo files 00:19:44 Canon Young Talent 2021 and increasing confidence 00:23:10 Floating Hide photography in Slovenia 00:29:35 Promo for The Wildlife Community Podcast The Wildlife Community Podcast 00:30:25 Birding in Australia 00:41:22 How Chiara shares knowledge and joy via Instagram 00:46:02 Find Chiara online Chiara on Instagram Chiara's website 00:47:11 Suzy's Shout-outs 00:51:04 Your birding stories Tell me about your birding 00:54:04 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:54:22 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Long-time birder, Mel Shepherd-Wells, joins Suzy in a delightful chat about his birding adventures, and shares some top tips applicable to all birders.   Links: The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up The UK Wildlife Podcast Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Birders using eBird are making an invaluable contribution to science, conservation, and education. This summer the New York Times is collaborating with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to encourage more birders to use it.

Birders and bird enthusiasts are so fortunate that science writer Jennifer Ackerman so frequently turns her mind to birds. This year, she follows the critically acclaimed The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way with the new What an Owl Knows: The New Science of the World's Most Enigmatic Birds. Owls have amazed and mystified humans for as long as there have been humans, and new research undertaken by passionate individuals has revealed new insights into these alluring, nocturnal birds.   Also, the story of a tagged Ferruginous Hawk in Ontario, Michigan, and beyond has capitvated birders.  Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!

Just a few hours before George Floyd was murdered, Christian Cooper was birdwatching in Central Park when he was the victim of a white woman who attempted to weaponize race and policing against him. The video of the event went viral, and luckily Christian was able to leave the area before police arrived, and is here with us today. His new book, Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World, is now available to order. “Christian Cooper's book is every bit as wondrous and captivating as the birds he so adores—a joyous tour across subcultures and continents, and a masterful account of a life full of song, full of heart, and fully lived.”—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of An Immense World “An uplifting and inspiring read. Christian Cooper is a national treasure.”—Van Jones, New York Times bestselling author and host of The Van Jones Show “Utterly captivating, a marvel of storytelling . . . Christian Cooper's memoir is tender, honest, funny, wise, poignant, piercing, and infused with brilliant observations on the nature of birds, humans, and his own extraordinary personal journey.”—Jennifer Ackerman, New York Times bestselling author of The Genius of Birds “I cannot think of a better guide to teach us all to slow down, look, listen, and grab our binoculars than Cooper, a self-described Black queer nerd, who delivers the best nature bath ever, in lyrical, lush, relatable prose.”—Brittney Cooper, PhD, New York Times bestselling author of Eloquent Rage “Funny, brave, kind, and eagle-eyed, Cooper brings into focus not only the spectacular winged creatures he loves, but also the glorious messiness, prejudice, courage, and passion of our own species—and how birding can show us all how to lead better lives.”—Sy Montgomery, author of How to Be a Good Creature “Read this book if you want to discover the joys, struggles, and magic of birding, but even more because it's a book about the joys, struggles, and magic of life. Christian Cooper is a brilliant storyteller who manages to pack history, science, and sociology—with just the right amount of laugh-out-loud sass—into his powerful memoir. This book soars!”—Juli Berwald, author of Spineless “Christian Cooper writes with passion and honesty—even about that Central Park run-in and media storm, which he handled with aplomb. Birders are fortunate to have Mr. Cooper as a spokesperson for the modern age.”—Noah Strycker, author of Birding Without Borders “In addressing the Central Park incident, [Cooper] elegantly frames it within both his own bird-focused narrative and a broader conversation about racism and police brutality. . . . This rewarding memoir adds heft and heart to the headlines.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) About the Author Christian Cooper is a science and comics writer and editor and the host and consulting producer of Extraordinary Birder on National Geographic. One of Marvel's first openly gay writers and editors, Cooper introduced the first gay male character in Star Trek, in the Starfleet Academy series, which was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award. He also introduced the first openly lesbian character for Marvel and created and authored Queer Nation: The Online Gay Comic. Based in New York City, he is on the board of directors for NYC Audubon. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

You don't need binoculars and a trip to a nature preserve to go birding. If you've ever paused to appreciate a bird, you're already well on your way. Here are some tips to up your game.

Birders have long considered the tyrant flycatchers, in particular the Empidonax species and Pewees to be one of the most difficult identification concerns in North America. Author Cin-Ty Lee and illustrator Andrew Birch seek to calm the fears of frustrated birders across the ABA Area with their new Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and Pewees, out just in time for spring migration. They join host Nate Swick to talk about what birders need to know about this group of birds. Also, join us for an ABA Community Weekend! Our first one is in Toronto, Ontario later this month! Subscribe to the podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts, and please leave a rating or a review if you are so inclined! We appreciate it!    

For Kari Sasportas, who helps lead the Feminist Bird Club of Boston, birding is a way to become absorbed in the sensations of the outside world —  something that can be difficult for them to do elsewhere as an autistic person with an auditory processing disorder. Kari advocates for making the birding world more accessible for neurodivergent people. While they have seen programs designed specifically for autistic children, Kari says it's important to ask autistic adults what they want from birding, too.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.

Super Bowl MVP Von Miller joins to talk about his ACL rehab, Damar Hamlin, Tom Brady's (for real his time) retirement, golfing with Charles, and the Big Game next Sunday. Birders flock to Chuck's Answering Machine to shame him for doubling-down on ornithophobia. Look it up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.