Podcasts about Ornithology

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're taking a closer look at one of North America's most energetic and recognizable backyard birds: the Carolina Wren.This episode was inspired by listener Rebekah, who wrote to us asking if we could convince her to appreciate Carolina Wrens a little more. Like many birders, she noticed just how loud these tiny birds can be around your house—and wondered what makes them so special. Challenge accepted!Field Museum ornithologists and Curators of Birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to explore everything that makes the Carolina Wren such a remarkable species. We discuss Carolina Wren behavior, bird songs and calls, habitat, nesting, bird identification, migration, and the fascinating adaptations that have helped these charismatic songbirds thrive across much of the eastern United States.Along the way, we explain why Carolina Wrens seem so much louder than their size would suggest, what makes their personalities so memorable, and why they've become favorites among backyard birdwatchers. We also touch on the recent surge of interest in wrens, as these tiny birds continue to capture the attention of birders and nature lovers alike.Whether you're a lifelong birder, just getting started with birdwatching, or simply curious about the birds visiting your backyard, this episode is packed with fascinating bird science, ornithology, bird behavior, and fun facts that may just change the way you think about Carolina Wrens.If you love birding, birdwatching, backyard birds, songbirds, bird identification, bird behavior, ornithology, wildlife science, and nature podcasts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Live from the World Science Festival Brisbane What the Duck?! is playing a game and you get to decide: duck, marry, avoid, or friendzone.You'll hear about the natural world's romance, reproduction, and relationshipsOnce you've listened you can email whattheduck@abc.net.au to vote for how you would categorise snakes, birds, insects and mammals.Featuring:Dr Chstina Zdanek, Australian Reptile AcademyDr Cesar Puechmarin, wildlife veterinarian and podcasterDr Bryan Lessard, entomologistJacinta Bowler, ABC Science journalistProduction:Ann Jones, Presenter / ProducerRebecca McLaren, ProducerHamish Camilleri, Sound EngineerRecorded by Steve Fieldhouse and Daniel ShaplandWith thanks to the World Science Festival Brisbane This episode of What the Duck?! was recorded on the land of the Turrbal and Jagera people and produced on the lands of the Kulin Nation.Find more episodes of the ABC podcast, What the Duck?! with the always curious Dr Ann Jones exploring the mysteries of nature on ABC Listen (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. You'll learn more about the weird and unusual aspects of our natural world in a quirky, fun way with easy to understand science.

In the last 50 years, Britain has lost an astonishing 73 million wild birds from its landscape, according to the British Trust for Ornithology. Habitat loss, pesticides, disease, cats and the climate crisis mean there are fewer birds than ever before. For children and young people it can be difficult to appreciate the scale of the loss due to a psychological phenomenon called ‘shifting baseline syndrome', where each generation inherits a degraded version of the environment, and therefore doesn't notice the overall decline. But Gen Z are bucking the trend. Thanks to social media and the Merlin Bird ID app, birding has become cool. To find out what we're missing from the dawn chorus, and why young people are embracing birdwatching, Madeleine Finlay hears from the writer Robert Macfarlane and from Jess Painter, a member of the RSPB's youth council. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we explore one of North America's most secretive and fascinating birds: the Black-billed Cuckoo.Often heard more than seen, Black-billed Cuckoos are mysterious forest birds known for their elusive behavior, unique adaptations, and surprising diet. In this episode, we dive into what makes this species so unusual, from its preference for hairy caterpillars that many other birds avoid to its remarkable migration and nesting behaviors.Field Museum ornithologists and Curators of Birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Black-billed Cuckoo behavior, bird identification, migration, habitat, evolution, bird vocalizations, and why these birds remain one of North America's most intriguing songbirds.We also explore the fascinating role Black-billed Cuckoos play in forest ecosystems, how they compare to other cuckoo species around the world, and why even experienced birders consider spotting one a special experience.Whether you're a lifelong birder, just getting into birdwatching, or simply curious about the hidden lives of birds, this episode is packed with fascinating bird science, ornithology, wildlife conservation, and unforgettable bird facts.If you love birding, birdwatching, cuckoos, bird behavior, bird migration, songbirds, ornithology, wildlife science, and nature podcasts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Tagsblack billed cuckoo, black-billed cuckoo, cuckoo bird, birding, birdwatching, bird behavior, bird migration, bird identification, north american birds, songbirds, ornithology, wildlife podcast, bird podcast, bird facts, migration birds, forest birds, nature podcast, wildlife science, bird vocalizations, backyard birdingHere are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

ALERT: NEW FAVORITE BIRD DROPPED. In this episode of The Best Biome, Rachel lets us live vicariously through bobolinks, the "lackadaisical migrants", whose home is wherever they are and whose destination is wherever they're going. With habitat use that spans grasslands across the western hemisphere and a lengthy migration unlike any other, the bobolink is an unpredictable traveler. But that's exactly what makes them so special! In this episode's Conservation Spotlight, Allan discusses the battle brewing between the federal government and buffalo on public lands. We cover the American Prairie Reserve's canceled leases, the concerns of tribal organizations, and vendetta-driven grazing policies that ignore science. Most importantly, we talk about what you can do to get involved. Actions Items: Provide a public comment on the Bureau of Land Management's proposed changes to grazing permits here. Learn more about the Indian Buffalo Management Act and contact your representatives! Primary Sources: Renfrew, R., A. M. Strong, N. G. Perlut, S. G. Martin, and T. A. Gavin (2020). Bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (P. G. Rodewald, Editor). Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. [https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.boboli.01 ]( This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're joined by zoologist and science communicator Christian Flores (better known as @crikeyitschristian) for a deep dive into one of the greatest conservation success stories in modern history: the California Condor.Once soaring alongside mammoths, saber-toothed cats, giant ground sloths, and other Ice Age megafauna, California Condors have survived for tens of thousands of years—only to come perilously close to extinction in the 1980s. In this episode, we explore how one of North America's most iconic birds was saved through one of the most ambitious wildlife recovery programs ever attempted.Field Museum ornithologists and Curators of Birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole alongside Christian to discuss California Condor biology, evolution, scavenger ecology, conservation science, captive breeding, reintroduction programs, lead poisoning, and why these magnificent birds remain one of the greatest symbols of wildlife recovery.We also dive into the Condor's incredible evolutionary history, what North America looked like when they shared the landscape with mammoths and saber-toothed cats, and how scientists and conservationists are working to ensure their future.Whether you're a birder, wildlife enthusiast, conservation supporter, or simply fascinated by incredible animal comeback stories, this episode is packed with bird science, natural history, evolution, and inspiring conservation success.If you love birding, birdwatching, endangered species, wildlife conservation, evolution, ornithology, paleontology, rewilding, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Follow our guest Christian Flores for more wildlife content and science communication:Instagram: @crikeyitschristianHere are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Surveys show that Americans don't really know about or appreciate our grasslands.  Grasslands are some of our most overlooked, but they need our help and attention.  Wenfei Tong from Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Maggie Hanna with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies tell us all about grasslands and birds.Adventure begins at: 7:00Show notesNaturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Tufted Puffin Walks Rio Grande Valley Bird FestivalBirding The BorderAmerica's Grasslands CoalitionCornell - Grasslands Ecosystem Guide Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative Intro Bird Call: Western Meadowlark (Recorded Oregon, May 2019) Outro Bird Call: Vesper Sparrow (Recorded Washington, June 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

Fluent Fiction - French: Storms and Rainbows: Protecting the Camargue Flamingos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-06-24-22-34-01-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Sous le soleil ardent de l'été, la Camargue s'étendait à perte de vue.En: Under the blazing summer sun, the Camargue stretched as far as the eye could see.Fr: Des lagunes scintillantes reflétaient le ciel bleu tandis que des flamants roses sillonnaient l'air, leurs ailes teintées de rose et de blanc.En: Shimmering lagoons reflected the blue sky while flamingos glided through the air, their wings tinted with pink and white.Fr: Élodie, une ornithologue passionnée, avançait prudemment sur les terrains marécageux, ses bottes crissant sur le sol salé.En: Élodie, a passionate ornithologist, cautiously advanced over the marshy grounds, her boots crunching on the salty soil.Fr: À ses côtés, Mathieu, toujours sourire aux lèvres, notait dans un carnet.En: Beside her, Mathieu, always smiling, wrote in a notebook.Fr: "Regarde, Élodie!En: "Look, Élodie!Fr: Ces flamants semblent plus nombreux cette année!"En: There seem to be more flamingos this year!"Fr: s'exclama-t-il avec enthousiasme.En: he exclaimed enthusiastically.Fr: Élodie hocha la tête, un sourire discret perçant sur son visage concentré.En: Élodie nodded, a subtle smile breaking through her concentrated face.Fr: Son rêve était de protéger ces oiseaux magnifiques, mais elle savait que le chemin était semé d'embûches.En: Her dream was to protect these magnificent birds, but she knew the path was fraught with obstacles.Fr: Clément, le guide local, les rejoignit.En: Clément, the local guide, joined them.Fr: Pragmatique, les bras croisés, il observa le ciel.En: Pragmatic, with arms crossed, he observed the sky.Fr: "On dirait qu'un orage approche.En: "It looks like a storm is approaching.Fr: Vous devriez replier vos affaires," avertit-il.En: You should pack up your things," he warned.Fr: Mais Élodie n'était pas prête à abandonner.En: But Élodie wasn't ready to give up.Fr: "Nous devons saisir cette opportunité," insista-t-elle, déterminée.En: "We must seize this opportunity," she insisted, determined.Fr: Le vent commençait à souffler fort, agitant les roseaux.En: The wind began to blow forcefully, stirring the reeds.Fr: Élodie savait qu'ils devaient agir vite.En: Élodie knew they had to act quickly.Fr: "Clément, tu connais cette région mieux que quiconque.En: "Clément, you know this area better than anyone.Fr: Aide-nous à protéger notre équipement et nos données.En: Help us protect our equipment and our data.Fr: S'il te plaît," supplia-t-elle.En: Please," she pleaded.Fr: Malgré ses doutes, Clément acquiesça.En: Despite his doubts, Clément agreed.Fr: Ensemble, ils sécurisèrent soigneusement leurs instruments, les abritant du vent.En: Together, they carefully secured their instruments, sheltering them from the wind.Fr: Le ciel s'assombrit, et une pluie battante s'abattit sur eux, les obligeant à chercher refuge sous une cabane de pêcheur abandonnée.En: The sky darkened, and a pounding rain poured down on them, forcing them to seek refuge under an abandoned fisherman's hut.Fr: Le tonnerre grondait au loin, mais l'équipe, unie, resta sérieuse et concentrée.En: Thunder rumbled in the distance, but the team, united, remained serious and focused.Fr: Le matin suivant, la tempête s'était apaisée.En: The following morning, the storm had calmed.Fr: Élodie émergea de son abri pour découvrir un spectacle magnifique: un double arc-en-ciel trônait dans le ciel, et en dessous, une troupe de flamants roses dansait gracieusement, semblant célébrer la fin de l'orage.En: Élodie emerged from her shelter to discover a magnificent sight: a double rainbow crowned the sky, and below, a group of flamingos danced gracefully, seemingly celebrating the end of the storm.Fr: Clément, observant ce tableau magique, hocha la tête avec un nouveau respect pour Élodie.En: Clément, observing this magical scene, nodded with newfound respect for Élodie.Fr: "Peut-être que tu avais raison," admit-il.En: "Perhaps you were right," he admitted.Fr: "Il y a quelque chose de spécial ici."En: "There is something special here."Fr: Élodie sourit, touchée par la reconnaissance de Clément.En: Élodie smiled, touched by Clément's acknowledgment.Fr: Elle avait toujours cru que la science et la sagesse locale pouvaient coexister paisiblement.En: She had always believed that science and local wisdom could coexist peacefully.Fr: Ensemble, ils décident de publier leurs découvertes, espérant inspirer d'autres à protéger ce joyau naturel.En: Together, they decided to publish their findings, hoping to inspire others to protect this natural jewel.Fr: Élodie réalisa que chaque perspective avait de la valeur, et Clément découvrit une nouvelle admiration pour la compréhension scientifique du monde naturel qui l'entourait.En: Élodie realized that every perspective had value, and Clément discovered a newfound admiration for the scientific understanding of the natural world around him.Fr: Alors que la fête de la Saint-Jean approchait, la Camargue brillait de couleurs plus vives que jamais, les flamants roses étant les gardiens silencieux de cet équilibre délicat.En: As the Saint-Jean festival approached, the Camargue shone with more vivid colors than ever, the flamingos being the silent guardians of this delicate balance.Fr: Et dans ce paysage enchanté, un nouveau chapitre de coopération et de respect commençait pour Élodie, Mathieu et Clément.En: And in this enchanted landscape, a new chapter of cooperation and respect began for Élodie, Mathieu, and Clément. Vocabulary Words:the lagoon: la lagunethe ornithologist: l'ornithologuethe marshy ground: les terrains marécageuxthe storm: l'oragethe opportunity: l'opportunitéthe reed: les roseauxthe instrument: l'instrumentthe refuge: le refugethe hut: la cabanethe thunder: le tonnerrethe rainbow: l'arc-en-cielthe perspective: la perspectivethe natural jewel: le joyau naturelthe guardian: le gardienthe balance: l'équilibrethe cooperation: la coopérationthe respect: le respectthe discovery: la découvertethe understanding: la compréhensionthe landscape: le paysagethe admiration: l'admirationthe wisdom: la sagessethe path: le cheminthe obstacle: l'embûchethe soil: le solthe data: les donnéesthe perspective: la perspectivethe guide: le guidethe respect: le respectthe opportunity: l'opportunité

Organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and by Birds Canada, volunteers for Project NestWatch observe local nesting birds and track whether they're successful in raising their young. Because the nest-watching volunteers monitor birds over a huge area, they cover way more ground than a small team of scientists ever could. Data from Project NestWatch helped scientists reveal that cold snaps and heat waves make many bird parents less successful in raising their young. 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.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Shakespearian inspiration, cuddy ducks and saints, and the beautiful sound of sedge warblers. Plus some top tips for the garden from Tom P.Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on X via: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can also tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're revisiting one of the most extraordinary birds we've ever covered—and the official winner of our 2026 Bird of the Year tournament: the Club-winged Manakin.While we're getting ready to return with brand-new episodes next week, we couldn't resist taking another look at the bird that captured the hearts of our listeners and earned the title of 2026 Bird of the Year. Native to the cloud forests of South America, the Club-winged Manakin is famous for producing one of the strangest sounds in the bird world—not with its voice, but with its wings.Through an incredible evolutionary adaptation, male Club-winged Manakins create a high-pitched mechanical sound during courtship displays by rubbing specialized wing feathers together at astonishing speeds. The result sounds more like an insect, a machine, or a science-fiction sound effect than a bird, making it one of the most unique bird behaviors ever discovered.In this episode, Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Club-winged Manakin behavior, bird evolution, courtship displays, bird sounds, animal communication, and the remarkable adaptations that helped this species earn the title of Bird of the Year.The journey to the championship was a fun one. Students from LSU joined in voting throughout our Bird of the Year tournament, with results revealed across multiple episodes. In the end, the Club-winged Manakin emerged as the champion, defeating a field of incredible birds to claim the crown.If you love birding, birdwatching, weird birds, bird behavior, bird evolution, tropical birds, ornithology, wildlife science, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss!Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Leaving food out for the birds seems like a harmless and even generous idea, but research by the British Trust for Ornithology is showing that bird feeders might be doing more harm than good. Between 2008 and 2018, chaffinch numbers dropped by 29 per cent in the UK, while 67 per cent of the country's greenfinches were lost, the study reveals. How do bird feeders spread this disease? How can I keep using my bird feeder safely? Are there other ways to support birdlife in your garden? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠Why will we be using liquefied natural gas to heat our homes this winter?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠How can I improve my concentration at work?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠What is Ramsay-Hunt syndrome, the disorder affecting Justin Bieber⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 11/10/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're revisiting one of our favorite interviews with legendary birder Peter Kaestner—the first person in history to see more than 10,000 bird species in the wild.While John continues his birding adventures in New Zealand and Australia, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit this incredible conversation. Peter recently came up on the podcast when Shannon recognized one of his recordings of a Rwenzori Turaco, reminding us just how remarkable his birding journey has been.Peter is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished birders in the world. Over decades of global travel, he has observed more bird species than anyone else in history, visiting remote corners of the planet in pursuit of rare birds, endemic species, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to talk with Peter about world birding, bird identification, rare birds, international birding travel, conservation, and the adventures that come with a lifetime spent exploring the natural world.From incredible sightings and close calls to lessons learned from thousands of birding expeditions, Peter shares fascinating stories, hard-earned wisdom, and a passion for birds that is impossible not to appreciate.If you love birding, birdwatching, rare birds, wildlife travel, ornithology, bird conservation, bird identification, and extraordinary birding stories from around the world, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes about the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher—one of North America's smallest, busiest, and most beloved songbirds.While John is off birding in New Zealand and Australia, we're taking a look back at this conversation about a bird that perfectly captures what makes birdwatching so rewarding. Blue-gray Gnatcatchers may be tiny, but their energetic behavior, buzzy calls, and constant movement make them unforgettable once you start noticing them.When we originally recorded this episode, we talked about how special it would be to spend a day surrounded by Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and how important it is not to take those moments in nature for granted. Recently, that exact experience happened again, serving as a reminder of one of the best lessons birding can teach us: slow down, pay attention, and appreciate the birds around you.In this episode, Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Blue-gray Gnatcatcher behavior, bird identification, migration, habitat, nesting, bird songs and calls, and why these tiny birds are such favorites among birders.We also answer a listener mailbag question about vultures and condors, exploring the fascinating world of scavenging birds and their important role in ecosystems.If you love birding, birdwatching, songbirds, backyard birds, bird behavior, bird identification, vultures, condors, ornithology, wildlife science, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Elephants call each other by name. They grieve. They remember. They communicate across distances in frequencies we are only beginning to hear. What does it mean to truly listen to another species — one with memory, language, and a social world as intricate as our own?In this Listening Field conversation, we enter the world of elephant communication with two of its most devoted witnesses.  Dr. Mickey Pardo led the landmark discovery that elephants address one another with name-like calls — a finding that traveled around the world and cracked open new questions about animal cognition and communication. Moderated by Katie Surma of Inside Climate News, whose reporting sits at the intersection of science, rights of Nature, and environmental justice, this conversation asks not only what elephants are saying, but what it means for us to finally listen.Dr. Mickey Pardo is a behavioral ecologist and bioacoustician interested in the intersection of animal communication, cognition, conservation, and welfare. He earned his PhD in behavioral ecology from Cornell University, where he studied vocal communication and social cognition in both Asian elephants and Acorn Woodpeckers. He completed a National Science Foundation postdoctoral fellowship at Colorado State University on vocal communication in African elephants, working in collaboration with Save The Elephants in Kenya, where he led the discovery that elephants address each other with name-like calls. This work was featured by over 3,000 media outlets in more than 90 countries, including the New York Times, NPR: Morning Edition, and BBC World, and helped contribute to the recent surge of interest in using machine learning to understand animal communication. During a second postdoc in the Yang Center for Conservation Bioacoustics at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Dr. Pardo expanded his skillset into applied wildlife conservation, using passive acoustic monitoring, AI, and computer simulations to assess the status of bird populations. He is currently a Senior Scientist at the non-profit research organization ElephantVoices, where he is once again studying vocal communication in African elephants. Dr. Pardo has authored over a dozen scholarly publications, including in top scientific journals such as Nature Ecology and Evolution and Current Biology. In addition to his scientific work, he is an outspoken advocate for the rights of nonhuman animals and for food system reform to end our reliance on animal agriculture and commercial fishing.To learn more about Mickey's work, visit ElephantVoices' website here:  https://elephantvoices.org/Katie Surma is a reporter at Inside Climate News covering the rights of nature movement and international environmental justice. Her work has a strong focus on the intersection of human rights and the environment. Before joining ICN, she practiced law, specializing in commercial litigation. Her journalism work has been recognized by the Overseas Press Club, the Society of Environmental Journalists, the Society of American Business Editors and Writers and others. Katie has a master's degree in investigative journalism from Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism, an LLM in international rule of law and security from ASU's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, a J.D. from Duquesne University, and was a History of Art and Architecture major at the University of Pittsburgh. Learn more about Katie's work at https://insideclimatenews.org/Support the show

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This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we explore one of the most spectacular birds in Africa: the Rwenzori Turaco.Chosen by Shannon, this stunning bird is famous for its brilliant colors, striking crest, and almost unbelievable appearance. If you've never seen a Rwenzori Turaco before, you may want to look up a photo right now—its vibrant plumage makes it one of the most beautiful birds in the world and a favorite among birders, wildlife photographers, and ornithologists alike.John also shares stories from his birding adventures in Africa, including what it was like to see Rwenzori Turacos in the wild. The conversation expands into African birding, tropical forests, wildlife encounters, and the incredible diversity of birds found across the continent.Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Rwenzori Turaco behavior, habitat, bird identification, evolution, and what makes turacos such unique birds within the avian world.Whether you're fascinated by exotic birds, dreaming of birding in Africa, or simply love learning about beautiful and unusual species, this episode is packed with bird facts, ornithology, wildlife science, and unforgettable birding stories.If you love birding, birdwatching, African birds, tropical birds, bird behavior, ornithology, wildlife travel, conservation, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Meredith Bates, a JUNO Award-winning violinist and composer based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.Meredith's recent double album, The Observer Effect, spans roughly 140 minutes of electroacoustic music built from violin, viola, field recordings, and electronics, composed and recorded live in the studio, with very few edits. It's grounded in the physics principle that observation changes what's being observed, an idea she takes personally, musically, and politically.Meredith talks about how the record came together, what it means to make music that witnesses and is witnessed, and what drew her to the wisdom of witches.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Meredith Bates' The Observer Effect)—Dig Deeper• Artist and Album:Visit Meredith Bates at meredithbates.com and follow her on Instagram and FacebookPurchase Meredith Bates' album The Observer Effect from Phonometrograph, Bandcamp, or Qobuz, and listen on your streaming platform of choiceTesseract (Phonometrograph, 2023): BandcampIf Not Now (Phonometrograph, 2020): Bandcamp• Collaborators:loscil — Scott Morgan, Vancouver-based ambient and electronic composerPhonometrograph — Chris Gestrin's boutique label, co-producer of The Observer EffectCurtis Andrews — Vancouver percussionist, composer, and educatorNadah El Shazly — Egyptian-born, Montreal-based vocalist, producer, and composer; her 2025 album Laini Tani is referenced by Bates as a percussion inspiration• Organizations and Festivals:Vancouver Improvised Arts Society (VIAS) — founded by Bates; supports improvised art by womxn, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2+ artistsListen, Listen Festival — VIAS's annual multidisciplinary improvised arts festivalWest Coast String Summit — VIAS's annual string-focused festival and residencyNOW Society — Vancouver improvisers collective• Musical References and Influences:John Zorn — Masada — the Jewish-music-rooted improvising ensemble central to Bates's developmentJohn Zorn — Book of Angels — the Tzadik series of Masada compositions interpreted by different ensemblesJohn Zorn — Cobra — Zorn's 1984 game piece for group improvisers, referenced as a workshop toolMarc Ribot — guitarist; Bates's entry point into Zorn's broader aesthetic• Field Recording and Birding:Merlin Bird ID — free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology; both Bates and host Lawrence Peryer discuss its recording archive and identification features• Concepts:The Observer Effect — the quantum mechanics principle that observation alters the system being observed; the conceptual and titular foundation of the albumAcoustic Ecology — the study of sound environments and their effects on living things; an ongoing influence in Bates's compositional approach—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're putting The Tonearm's needle on Meredith Bates, a JUNO Award-winning violinist and composer based on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia.Meredith's recent double album, The Observer Effect, spans roughly 140 minutes of electroacoustic music built from violin, viola, field recordings, and electronics, composed and recorded live in the studio, with very few edits. It's grounded in the physics principle that observation changes what's being observed, an idea she takes personally, musically, and politically.Meredith talks about how the record came together, what it means to make music that witnesses and is witnessed, and what drew her to the wisdom of witches.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Meredith Bates' The Observer Effect)—Dig Deeper• Artist and Album:Visit Meredith Bates at meredithbates.com and follow her on Instagram and FacebookPurchase Meredith Bates' album The Observer Effect from Phonometrograph, Bandcamp, or Qobuz, and listen on your streaming platform of choiceTesseract (Phonometrograph, 2023): BandcampIf Not Now (Phonometrograph, 2020): Bandcamp• Collaborators:loscil — Scott Morgan, Vancouver-based ambient and electronic composerPhonometrograph — Chris Gestrin's boutique label, co-producer of The Observer EffectCurtis Andrews — Vancouver percussionist, composer, and educatorNadah El Shazly — Egyptian-born, Montreal-based vocalist, producer, and composer; her 2025 album Laini Tani is referenced by Bates as a percussion inspiration• Organizations and Festivals:Vancouver Improvised Arts Society (VIAS) — founded by Bates; supports improvised art by womxn, BIPOC, and LGBTQ2+ artistsListen, Listen Festival — VIAS's annual multidisciplinary improvised arts festivalWest Coast String Summit — VIAS's annual string-focused festival and residencyNOW Society — Vancouver improvisers collective• Musical References and Influences:John Zorn — Masada — the Jewish-music-rooted improvising ensemble central to Bates's developmentJohn Zorn — Book of Angels — the Tzadik series of Masada compositions interpreted by different ensemblesJohn Zorn — Cobra — Zorn's 1984 game piece for group improvisers, referenced as a workshop toolMarc Ribot — guitarist; Bates's entry point into Zorn's broader aesthetic• Field Recording and Birding:Merlin Bird ID — free app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology; both Bates and host Lawrence Peryer discuss its recording archive and identification features• Concepts:The Observer Effect — the quantum mechanics principle that observation alters the system being observed; the conceptual and titular foundation of the albumAcoustic Ecology — the study of sound environments and their effects on living things; an ongoing influence in Bates's compositional approach—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. • Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice. • Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn. • Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, sunshine and frost, and Herbidacious highlights in the garden beds and pots. Tom Pattinson's spending time in the herb garden in search of parley, sage, rosemary and thyme. We're off to the sunshine with Tom Cadwallander who's looking at Corsican finches and nuthatches. Steve Lowe's chatting to an awesome organisation that's bringing the wonders of wildlife to us all…And some gardening Jobs for the Week with Tom P.Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on X via: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can also tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

With today's mobile apps and sound libraries, it's never been easier to listen to birds on demand. But that wasn't always the case – not until the 1920s when ornithologist Arthur Allen teamed up with an ambitious film production crew to record the dawn performance of a Song Sparrow. That first recording, featured in this episode, is now one of millions in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library. 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.     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we explore the fascinating world of the Black-and-white Warbler—one of the most unique and behaviorally unusual warblers in North America.Unlike most warblers that hop through leaves and branches, Black-and-white Warblers climb tree trunks and branches much like nuthatches or woodpeckers, making them instantly recognizable to birders once you know what to look for. Their bold black-and-white striped plumage, energetic movements, and distinctive behavior make them one of the most charming songbirds in the forest.This episode was inspired by listener Kelsey, who asked us to do a full deep dive into these amazing birds—and we had a blast discussing them.Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Black-and-white Warbler behavior, migration, bird identification, foraging strategies, habitat, bird songs and calls, and why this species stands out among North American warblers.If you love birding, birdwatching, warblers, songbirds, bird behavior, ornithology, migration, wildlife science, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Tony Leone has toured and recorded with bands like Ollabelle and Chris Robinson Brotherhood. He has also worked with a variety of musicians including Levon Helm, Phil Lesh, Anders Osborne, Lou Donaldson and others. In September 2020 he joined the legendary band Little Feat. Tony is active on the New York City jazz scene where you can catch his quintet at famous clubs like Ornithology and Smalls Jazz Club In this episode, Tony talks about:     Adapting to different musical scenarios     Being honest about styles of music you want to play     Playing with Little Feat and learning the catalogue     The realities of self doubt     Spending time & double drumming with Levon Helm     Following in his father's footsteps     The duality of jazz and classic rock that shaped him     Studying with Art Taylor     Fronting his own jazz group in NY ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Patreon⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Youtube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Here's our Homepage

Morning chaos hits hard as Dave Garner and Billy D unleash hot takes on the Atlanta Braves' hot start, Bobby Cox's legacy, NBA/NHL playoffs, and PGA Championship drama. Packed with local sports buzz, a fiery "Keeping it Real" rant on overzealous sports parents, restaurant inspection scores, and backyard birdwatching stories—this Rally Towel Tuesday episode delivers laughs and unfiltered sports talk. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:23 Backyard Oasis, Birds & Ornithology 06:51 High School Baseball Playoffs 09:07 NBA & NHL Playoffs Update 13:17 Commercials & Station Promos 15:12 Bobby Cox & Ted Turner Tributes 17:28 Braves Season Outlook & Spencer Strider 22:12 Defense & Roster Moves 24:31 PGA Championship & LIV Golf 29:01 Chiropractic Moment with Dr. Keith Rigi 31:14 Keeping it Real with Billy D: Sports Parents 38:15 Restaurant Inspection Scores 42:52 NCAA Expansion & College Football Talk 55:49 NBA Championship Picks & Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning chaos hits hard as Dave Garner and Billy D unleash hot takes on the Atlanta Braves' hot start, Bobby Cox's legacy, NBA/NHL playoffs, and PGA Championship drama. Packed with local sports buzz, a fiery "Keeping it Real" rant on overzealous sports parents, restaurant inspection scores, and backyard birdwatching stories—this Rally Towel Tuesday episode delivers laughs and unfiltered sports talk. Dave’s X Account: https://x.com/DaveGarner777 Big John Davis X’s Account: https://x.com/JohnDavis_65 Will’s X Account: https://x.com/wil24cooper www.sportspigradio.com Facebook Android App ios App Instagram YouTube Advertise With UsWant to reach loyal, engaged listeners who support local businesses? Advertise on our shows and put your brand in front of the right audience. Click below and an account executive will contact you. Advertise with Us Chapters00:00 Introduction and Banter 02:23 Backyard Oasis, Birds & Ornithology 06:51 High School Baseball Playoffs 09:07 NBA & NHL Playoffs Update 13:17 Commercials & Station Promos 15:12 Bobby Cox & Ted Turner Tributes 17:28 Braves Season Outlook & Spencer Strider 22:12 Defense & Roster Moves 24:31 PGA Championship & LIV Golf 29:01 Chiropractic Moment with Dr. Keith Rigi 31:14 Keeping it Real with Billy D: Sports Parents 38:15 Restaurant Inspection Scores 42:52 NCAA Expansion & College Football Talk 55:49 NBA Championship Picks & Final ThoughtsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailMost birds are harmless.This one is poisonous.In this minisode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole dive into one of the strangest birds on Earth: the pitohui, a brightly colored songbird from New Guinea that carries powerful neurotoxins in its skin and feathers.  The toxin is chemically similar to the same compounds found in some poison dart frogs, making the pitohui one of the very few known poisonous birds in the world. But how does a bird become poisonous in the first place?

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're talking about one of the most beautiful doves in the world: the Pink-headed Fruit Dove.Native to the mountain forests of Indonesia, the Pink-headed Fruit Dove is known for its stunning pink head and chest, vibrant green body, and striking necklace-like markings. Because these birds live in remote high-elevation habitats, they haven't been studied as extensively as many other bird species, which makes them even more fascinating to explore.Shannon picked this week's bird—unsurprisingly, because she loves the color pink—and the conversation quickly turned into an appreciation of just how incredible and unusual this species really is. We discuss the dove's appearance, habitat, behavior, and why tropical birds like this capture so much imagination among birders and ornithologists alike.We also answer a listener mailbag question from Kelsey about the Black-and-white Warbler, including bird behavior and identification tips related to this unique species.As always, it's married ornithologists and curators of birds at the Field Museum John Bates and Shannon Hackett, alongside RJ and Amanda Pole learning right along with you.If you love birding, birdwatching, tropical birds, rare birds, bird behavior, ornithology, wildlife, and fascinating bird facts, this is a really fun episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

Today, The Tonearm's needle lands on composer and avid birdwatcher Maria Schneider.Few composers working today have Maria Schneider's range. She holds seven Grammy Awards, was named an NEA Jazz Master, and this year took home the Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts, one of the most prestigious honors in the field.Maria Schneider joins the podcast to talk about American Crow, her recent EP that uses jazz to make a case for something we've mostly lost, the ability to actually listen to each other. The music moves from distressed Americana into something quiet and more human, a sound Schneider connects to her Midwestern childhood, when disagreement didn't have to mean war.Maria's here to talk about the record, what jazz improvisation has to teach a fractured society, and more.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Maria Schneider's American Crow)—Dig DeeperArtist and EPVisit Maria Schneider at mariaschneider.com and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePurchase Maria Schneider's American Crow EP from ArtistShareWatch American Crow: A Narrative in Notes and Frames — the full longform music video, free on YouTubeSelected DiscographyData Lords (ArtistShare, 2020) — Pulitzer Prize Finalist; two Grammy Awards; the double album that precedes and informs American CrowSky Blue (ArtistShare, 2007) — includes "Sky Blue," discussed at length in this episodeEvanescence (Enja, 1994) — Schneider's debut; features "Wyrgly" and "Dance You Monster to My Soft Song," both favored by David BowieEnsemble Members and CollaboratorsDonny McCaslin — tenor saxophonist; featured throughout the conversation; also Bowie's Blackstar bandleaderDonny McCaslin on The TonearmBen Monder — guitarist; featured soloist on Data LordsMike Rodriguez — trumpeter; featured soloist on American CrowJeff Miles — guitarist; featured on "A World Lost" on the American Crow EPGary Versace — pianist; longtime Schneider Orchestra member; on faculty at Eastman School of MusicBob Brookmeyer (1929–2011) — valve trombonist and arranger; Schneider's mentor; his critique of "Green Piece" is discussed in this episodeFrank Kimbrough (1956–2021) — pianist; longtime Schneider Orchestra member; referenced in the discussion of "Thompson Fields"Books ReferencedThe Art Spirit by Robert Henri — the key artistic text Schneider returns to when discussing how music transmits lived experience to an audienceFootprints: The Life and Work of Wayne Shorter by Michelle Mercer — Mercer reviewed a live performance of "American Crow" in Call and Response, quoted in this episode and in the press releaseBirdingMerlin Bird ID app — the free sound- and photo-identification app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, enthusiastically endorsed by both Schneider and LawrenceCornell Lab of Ornithology — the institution behind Merlin and one of the world's leading centers for ornithological research and citizen scienceThe David Bowie ConnectionBlackstar (Columbia, 2016) — Bowie's final studio album, featuring McCaslin's band and Schneider's arrangement of "Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)," which won a GrammyDonny McCaslin on the Blackstar collaboration — background on McCaslin's role in Bowie's final project—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, The Tonearm's needle lands on composer and avid birdwatcher Maria Schneider.Few composers working today have Maria Schneider's range. She holds seven Grammy Awards, was named an NEA Jazz Master, and this year took home the Rolf Schock Prize in Musical Arts, one of the most prestigious honors in the field.Maria Schneider joins the podcast to talk about American Crow, her recent EP that uses jazz to make a case for something we've mostly lost, the ability to actually listen to each other. The music moves from distressed Americana into something quiet and more human, a sound Schneider connects to her Midwestern childhood, when disagreement didn't have to mean war.Maria's here to talk about the record, what jazz improvisation has to teach a fractured society, and more.(The musical excerpts heard in the interview are from Maria Schneider's American Crow)—Dig DeeperArtist and EPVisit Maria Schneider at mariaschneider.com and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePurchase Maria Schneider's American Crow EP from ArtistShareWatch American Crow: A Narrative in Notes and Frames — the full longform music video, free on YouTubeSelected DiscographyData Lords (ArtistShare, 2020) — Pulitzer Prize Finalist; two Grammy Awards; the double album that precedes and informs American CrowSky Blue (ArtistShare, 2007) — includes "Sky Blue," discussed at length in this episodeEvanescence (Enja, 1994) — Schneider's debut; features "Wyrgly" and "Dance You Monster to My Soft Song," both favored by David BowieEnsemble Members and CollaboratorsDonny McCaslin — tenor saxophonist; featured throughout the conversation; also Bowie's Blackstar bandleaderDonny McCaslin on The TonearmBen Monder — guitarist; featured soloist on Data LordsMike Rodriguez — trumpeter; featured soloist on American CrowJeff Miles — guitarist; featured on "A World Lost" on the American Crow EPGary Versace — pianist; longtime Schneider Orchestra member; on faculty at Eastman School of MusicBob Brookmeyer (1929–2011) — valve trombonist and arranger; Schneider's mentor; his critique of "Green Piece" is discussed in this episodeFrank Kimbrough (1956–2021) — pianist; longtime Schneider Orchestra member; referenced in the discussion of "Thompson Fields"Books ReferencedThe Art Spirit by Robert Henri — the key artistic text Schneider returns to when discussing how music transmits lived experience to an audienceFootprints: The Life and Work of Wayne Shorter by Michelle Mercer — Mercer reviewed a live performance of "American Crow" in Call and Response, quoted in this episode and in the press releaseBirdingMerlin Bird ID app — the free sound- and photo-identification app from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, enthusiastically endorsed by both Schneider and LawrenceCornell Lab of Ornithology — the institution behind Merlin and one of the world's leading centers for ornithological research and citizen scienceThe David Bowie ConnectionBlackstar (Columbia, 2016) — Bowie's final studio album, featuring McCaslin's band and Schneider's arrangement of "Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)," which won a GrammyDonny McCaslin on the Blackstar collaboration — background on McCaslin's role in Bowie's final project—Dig into this episode's complete show notes at podcast.thetonearm.com—• Did you enjoy this episode? Please share it with a friend! You can also rate The Tonearm ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts.• Subscribe! Be the first to check out each new episode of The Tonearm in your podcast app of choice.• Looking for more? Visit podcast.thetonearm.com for bonus content, web-only interviews + features, and the Talk Of The Tonearm email newsletter. You can also follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, YouTube, and LinkedIn.• Be sure to bookmark our online magazine, The Tonearm! → thetonearm.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Shark Tank" star Kevin O'Leary wants to build a huge data center north of the Great Salt Lake in Utah. The project was greenlit, but still needs to obtain water usage rights as lake water supply is nearing a new low. KUER reporter Macy Lipkin shares more.Then, New Orleans may have crossed a “point of no return,” according to new analysis. Report co-author Jesse Keenan explains how rising seas, sinking land and stronger storms could point to a catastrophic environmental future.And, ahead of the year's biggest day for birders, host Robin Young visits the Cornell Lab of Ornithology to learn how the lab is helping birds as they face new challenges.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Backyard Gardening for Birds with guest Laura Erickson, Award-Winning Author, 100 Plants to Feed the Birds Native birds require native habitat, and the Spring season arrives with many opportunities to shop locally for native plant species that will support birds, pollinators and other important insect life... but how does one decide where to look and what to plant? Birding expert Laura Erickson combines indepth research with her own unique manner of storytelling to answer these questions. Erickson has received many national, state, local, and organization awards for her conservation and education work, as well as for her writing. She has written thirteen books about birds and was a columnist and contributing editor for BirdWatching magazine. She is the recipient of the American Horticultural Society's Book Award (in 2023) for 100 Plants to Feed the Birds. Since 1986 Erickson has been producing the long-running “For the Birds” radio program, played on many public and community radio stations. Her website provides access to her books, articles, photos and podcasts, as well as her bird search app. She has been a scientist, teacher, writer, licensed wildlife rehabilitator, blogger, public speaker, photographer, Science Editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and contributor to the popular Journey North educational website. This podcast will inspire both birders and gardeners. INFORMATION RESOURCES Read Wendy's Substack Article, Counting Robins - https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/p/counting-robins-and-eco-art-materials Explore 110 Ways to Help Birds - https://www.lauraerickson.com/ways-to-help/ Order 100 Plants to Feed the Birds - https://www.lauraerickson.com/book/100-plants-feed-birds/ Find Laura Erickson's Books and Articles - https://www.lauraerickson.com/writing/ Listen to the “For the Birds” Podcasts - https://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/ Subscribe to Laura Erickson's blog on Substack - https://lauraerickson.substack.com/ Search for Birds - https://www.lauraerickson.com/birds/ Learn more about the Story Walking Radio Hour at https://storywalking.com Reach Out to Wendy with Comments and Queries - email storywalkerwendy@gmail.com or text 401 529-6830. Subscribe to Story Walking - https://storywalking.com/the-listening-grove/ Follow Story Walking on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/StoryWalkingRadioHour/ or instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storywalkerwendy/   RELATED EPISODES Bird Building Collision Monitoring: Migratory Bird Conservation - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/bird-building-collision-monitoring/ Nature as Teacher: Stories and Reflections from Nature Journaling - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/nature-as-teacher/ Nature-Inspired Creative Expression - https://dreamvisions7radio.com/nature-inspired-creative-expression/ Subscribe to Wendy's substack to receive notifications of new podcast and product releases -https://storywalkerwendy.substack.com/ Purchase Wendy's book, The Angel Heart - https://www.amazon.com/Angel-Heart-Wendy-Nadherny-Fachon/dp/1967270279/ref=sr_1_1 Read about DIPG: Eternal Hope Versus Terminal Corruption by Dean Fachon begin to uncover the truth about cancer - https://dipgbook.com/ Learn more at https://netwalkri.com email storywalkerwendy@gmail.com or call 401 529-6830. Connect with Wendy to order copies of Fiddlesticks, The Angel Heart or Storywalker Wild Plant Magic Cards. Subscribe to Wendy's blog Writing with Wendy at www.wendyfachon.blog. Join Wendy on facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/StoryWalkingRadio

Mixing trees and farming in agro-forestry: why the key to resilient farming could be trees. We're looking at this all this week and today we hear from a British pioneer. A week today millions of people will head to the polls to vote in a number of local council and mayoral elections in England, while voters in Scotland and Wales will elect representatives to their national parliaments.  Farming policy is largely devolved to the governments in Edinburgh and Cardiff, and having heard the latest from the campaign trail in Scotland yesterday, today we turn to Wales.This Sunday is International Dawn Chorus day. The RSPB is using the occasion to celebrate a rise in the number of young people bird watching, though the British Trust for Ornithology warns that there are fewer birds for them to see and hear. Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

In this episode, we're following the vast, invisible highways that birds carve across our skies each spring, and the extraordinary journeys that bring them back to us.We'll learn how birds navigate thousands of miles using scent, memory and instinct—and what these epic journeys reveal about survival in a rapidly changing world.Along the way, Sean is joined by actor and RSPB ambassador Samuel West, broadcaster Johnny Vaughan on the thrill of a fleeting kingfisher sighting, and Chris Hewson from the British Trust for Ornithology tracking cuckoos across continents.Plus, Dr Mya-Rose Craig answers your birding questions and Zoologist Megan McCubbin shares important new advice on feeding birds safely as seasons change.Beyond the birds themselves, conservationist Nadia Shaikh and birding instructor George Joseph dig into the deeper story—how our relationship with land shapes who gets to experience nature, and why reclaiming that connection could be key to protecting it.Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. Executive Producer is Jane Gerber.This is a Get Birding Production. BTO Cuckoo Tracking Projecthttps://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/cuckoo-trackingRight to Roam https://www.righttoroam.org.uk/Decolonising Birdinghttps://goldengatebirdalliance.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/goldengatebirdalliance/event.jsp?event=14193The podcast is made in collaboration with Forest Holidays, which encourages birdwatching as part of their guests' stays, with nature sensitive cabins available in 13 incredible locations across the UK. Use the code GETBIRDING26 when booking, for £40 off a 3-night break or £60 off a 4 or 7 night break. The code expires on 30 June 2026 and is for breaks bookable until 1 October 2026.To find out more, visit www.forestholidays.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, spring colours and sounds galore... Tom Pattinson's revelling in the spring bulbs and shrubs, and the exciting signs of new shoots in the flower borders and veg beds. Tom Cadwallander's taking a look at auks and the early return of puffins and he's celebrating the chirpy, chiff-chaff.Steve Lowe is at one of our finest museums in search of an answer to the question ‘Who is Eric?'  Plus gardening Jobs for the Week with Tom P. Support the showYou can follow Tom Pattinson, Steve and Tom Cadwallender and our wonderful guests and featured flowers, birds and projects on X via: @gardenersradio @TheNatureGarden and on Facebook: The Nature Garden. And you can also tune in to our monthly live radio show on Saturdays at 11am on www.lionheartradio.com Or email us: gardenersradio@outlook.comThank you for your support!Music link: Gaia by Carl Cape Band on Amazon Music - Amazon.co.uk

A graduate of the New England Conservatory and The Juilliard School, Adewumi became the first jazz trumpeter to receive the prestigious Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship in 2017. He went on to win 1st place at the 2019 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Competition, the 2024 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award and Gregory Morris Composing Fellowship, and in 2025 received the NYSCA/NYFA Artist Fellowship. Adewumi has been voted a “Rising Star” in the DownBeat Critics Poll. The Flame Beneath The Silence is Adewumi's debut as a leader, after work with Moran, Halvorson, Dave Douglas, Frank Carlberg and others. It finds the trumpeter, born in New Hampshire to Nigerian immigrants, with three of the most important voices in modern jazz: vibraphonist Joel Ross, bassist Linda May Han Oh and drummer Marcus Gilmore. The album was recorded live at Brooklyn's Ornithology, an intimate and engaging showcase for Adewumi's skills as a composer, collaborator and conceptualist. Support the show

Bird nests literally come in all shapes and sizes: burrowed into a sand bank, tucked into grass, underground, high up, stretchy, sturdy, flimsy. Even the chicks are radically different, with some leaping out of trees at a day old, and others clinging to the nest for weeks. Each species has their own unique nesting strategy - Mark Peck helps us explore how and why they work. He also shares tips on how to observe the breeding birds around us! Join Project NestWatch here.Grab a cup of Birds and Beans - Bird Friendly coffee that donates to this podcast when you order at: birdsandbeans.ca/warblersFrom Madagascar to the Philippines, and even tours closer to home - Birding Ecotours has a dream trip for you! Explore their tours at birdingecotours.comMark Peck was the Collections Specialist in Ornithology at the Royal Ontario Museum for 41 years until his retirement in 2024. He is the author of Bird Eggs: A Young Naturalist's Guide, is Vice-President of the Ontario Field Ornithologists,  who awarded him the Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2024, and is a longtime member of the Toronto Ornithological Club. Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. Support the show

Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate, with some species teetering on the verge of extinction, barely clinging to their endangered habitats. Birders, not to mention scientists, are sounding the alarm. But true as these words are today, they also describe the 19th century, and the valiant—and occasionally violent—efforts to protect birds from the utter devastation of human activity. This is the subject of James H. McCommons's new book, The Feather Wars. Birds were threatened by aggressive logging, farming, hunting, sport, and the desire to put a feather in a woman's cap. But they were also imperiled by the very people who claimed to love them—ornithologists, and their kindred oologists, whose hobby consisted of killing thousands upon thousands of birds and collecting their eggs to fluff out their collections. McCommons takes us behind the battle lines of the first American effort to save the birds, in the hopes that some lessons might apply to our current circumstances.Go beyond the episode:James H. McCommons's The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America's BirdsGet to know the birds in your back yard with eBird from the Cornell Lab of OrnithologyLearn how to garden for wildlifeRead this viral essay about keeping your cat indoors: “The Domestic Cat: Bird Killer, Mouser and Destroyer of Wild Life; Means of Utilizing and Controlling It” (1916)Tune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • PandoraHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send a textWhy do birds have the names they do?In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss kicks off a new mini-series called “Bird Name Game”, exploring the fascinating origins behind bird names. Each episode looks at two birds, their natural history, and the surprising linguistic stories behind what we call them.This episode dives into two iconic seabirds: the albatross and the gull.The albatross, one of the largest flying birds on Earth, can glide across the ocean for thousands of miles with barely a wingbeat. But its name didn't start in English. It traveled through Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, and Latin, changing spelling and even switching which bird it referred to before becoming the name we know today.Gulls, on the other hand, have a much simpler origin. Their name likely comes from ancient Celtic and Norse roots that imitate the bird's loud, wailing call—the same cry that echoes across beaches, harbors, and parking lots everywhere.Along the way, we explore:How albatrosses travel thousands of miles using ocean windsWhy many albatross species form lifelong partnershipsThe surprising linguistic journey from “alcatraz” to “albatross”Why gulls were named after the sound they makeHow bird names reflect human language, culture, and first impressionsIf you love birding, natural history, ornithology, or wildlife science, this mini-series reveals how the names of birds tell stories about exploration, language, and the people who first encountered them.Subscribe for more episodes of Wildly Curious, where science, nature, and curiosity collide. Support the show

Explore Edinburgh Zoo like never before. Adam chats with Morris, a Discovery Ranger, to uncover what makes this iconic, hilltop zoo such a special place. From giant African land snails and sassy baby hippos to rare armadillos and a mischievous monkey with a taste for Yorkshire puddings, discover the stories behind some of the zoo’s most incredible residents and learn how conservation is at the heart of everything they do. Plus, join Jon Carter from the British Trust for Ornithology for a journey into the great outdoors as they reveal the wonders of the great spotted woodpecker. Hear how these brilliant birds communicate, why their tongues are so extraordinary, and how you can attract them to your garden.Join Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ellen falls in love with the Mandarin duck. We discuss why waterfowl's webbed feet don't freeze in the winter, the evolutionary arms race between male and female ducks, New York City's local celebrity Hot Duck, your new favorite coffee order, and more. Works Cited: "Countercurrent Exchange" - Dr. Roger Lederer, ornithology.org “Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl” - Patricia L. R. Brennan et al., PLOS One, May 2007 "Ducks, Geese, and Swans" - Ivan Phillipsen, scienceofbirds.com, December 2020 “Conspecific Brood Parasitism and Nesting Biology of Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata) in Northeastern China” - Qiu-Ziang Deng et al., The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, September 2011 "Molecular Evidence for Interspecific Brood Parasitism and Successful Hatching by Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) on the Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus)" - Shu Liu et al., BMC Zoology (under review Feb 2026) "Will You Still Love the Hot Duck When He Looks Like This?" - Andy McGlashen, Audubon Magazine, February 2019 Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!

Ellen falls in love with the Mandarin duck. We discuss why waterfowl's webbed feet don't freeze in the winter, the evolutionary arms race between male and female ducks, New York City's local celebrity Hot Duck, your new favorite coffee order, and more. Works Cited: "Countercurrent Exchange" - Dr. Roger Lederer, ornithology.org “Coevolution of Male and Female Genital Morphology in Waterfowl” - Patricia L. R. Brennan et al., PLOS One, May 2007 "Ducks, Geese, and Swans" - Ivan Phillipsen, scienceofbirds.com, December 2020 “Conspecific Brood Parasitism and Nesting Biology of Mandarin Ducks (Aix galericulata) in Northeastern China” - Qiu-Ziang Deng et al., The Wilson Journal of Ornithology, September 2011 "Molecular Evidence for Interspecific Brood Parasitism and Successful Hatching by Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata) on the Scaly-sided Merganser (Mergus squamatus)" - Shu Liu et al., BMC Zoology (under review Feb 2026) "Will You Still Love the Hot Duck When He Looks Like This?" - Andy McGlashen, Audubon Magazine, February 2019 Links: For more information about us & our podcast, head over to our website! Follow Just the Zoo of Us on BlueSky, Facebook, Instagram & Discord! Follow Ellen on Instagram or BlueSky!

How old were you when you learned that many birds migrate at night? There's an extraordinary place where you can see thousands of birds resting and feeding during the Spring and Fall migrations near Choteau, Montana, and this episode will leave you itching to take a trip there for the Wild Wings Festival. This three-day event is so much fun for all ages, and Brent Lonner and Maggie Carr are here to tell us all about it. LINKS FROM EPISODE 133:2026 Stargazing Guide (FREE download): https://nightskytourist.com/guide/ Wild Wings Festival: https://www.wildwingschoteau.org/ 2026 Festival Schedule: https://www.wildwingschoteau.org/schedule Brent & Maggie's photos at Freezeout Lake: https://nightskytourist.com/133Episode 74 with Andrew Farnsworth of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://nightskytourist.com/74/ International Dark Sky Discovery Center: https://darkskycenter.org/ VISIT OUR WEBSITEVisit the Night Sky Tourist website to book private stargazing experiences, read inspiring articles, and find resources to take your stargazing to the next level. You can find us at: https://nightskytourist.com/ FOLLOW & SUPPORTRate us: Leave a 5-star review on Spotify and Apple PodcastsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightskytourist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightSkyTouristNewsletter: Sign up at NightSkyTourist.com for exclusive content and updatesQuestions? Email Hello@NightSkyTourist.com

eBird, a project of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, lets you log the bird species you observe on a smartphone app or on the web. Whether you're going on a birding trip or enjoying birds near home, you can list the species you found on eBird. Millions of people all over the world help eBird create a detailed picture of bird populations. Data from eBird has helped guide many conservation efforts, from planning new wind farms away from where eagles fly to guiding habitat protection for declining species.This episode was produced as part of BirdNote's “From Love to Action” campaign, an effort to inspire people to take action to help birds. To learn more and to tell us how you're helping birds, visit this link.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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Organized by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Project NestWatch is made up of volunteers around the world who monitor bird nests, reporting whether the birds successfully raise their young. Joining the project involves a bit of online training, finding a nearby bird nest, and briefly checking on it every 3-4 days without disturbing the birds.This episode is brought to you by Wild Delight Bird Food, which aims to support wild bird populations with clean, nutritious ingredients in every blend. Available at Chewy.com.  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome back to Birds of a Feather Talk Together—and welcome to our first new episode of 2026! After wrapping up our deep dive into ducks, we're kicking off the new year by doing something a little different: each of us brings a favorite science story from 2025 to the table, along with a look ahead at what we're most excited about in 2026.Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Pole for a wide-ranging conversation. We talk about juncos, robots in science, and how new research is shaping the way we study birds and understand the natural world.This episode also features a meaningful and candid update from Shannon on her cochlear implant surgery—how hearing restoration technology has impacted her daily life, her work as a scientist, and the way she experiences sound in her every day life. If you're a cochlear implant recipient, hearing-aid user, audiology professional, or someone interested in accessibility in science, this conversation offers a personal and insightful perspective you won't want to miss.As always, there's plenty of bird talk, thoughtful science discussion, and a sense of curiosity about where the next year will take us—both personally and professionally.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

There’s more to sloths than slowness. They’re great at saving energy, hanging upside down, and swimming! In this episode, Sloth Appreciation Society founder Lucy Cooke stops by to tell us all about these amazing animals. We also get into a sloth mystery: The Case of the Perilous Poop Journey. Luckily, there’s a sloth sleuth on the case. And sloths aren’t the only animals who aren’t in a hurry — a few others show off their slowest skills. There’s also a Mystery Sound for you to guess. Stay sloooooooooow! Guests Lucy Cooke, zoologist and founder of the Sloth Appreciation Society Jonathan Pauli, UW-Madison Forest and Wildlife Ecology Dr. Sushma Reddy, Breckenridge Chair of Ornithology, Bell Museum Want to support Brains On and all of the shows in the Brains On Universe? Sign up for Smarty Pass. You'll get ad-free episodes of all our shows, bonus content, virtual hangouts, discounts on merch and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wall of Birds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a towering mural showing nearly 250 life-sized birds across a map of the world. To complete the impressive artwork, artist and scientific illustrator Jane Kim spent 17 months painting day in and day out. Though the experience was often solitary, Jane stayed connected to the outside world through the sounds of wildlife in the nature preserve that surround Cornell Lab.Read more about Jane Kim and the Wall of Birds in Field Notes!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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At the visitor center of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, artist and scientific illustrator Jane Kim painted the Wall of Birds to celebrate the evolution and diversity of birds. Completed in December 2015, the massive mural depicts nearly 250 birds — and several of their ancient predecessors — on a map of the world where each lives. Jane worked closely with scientific advisors to ensure that each portrait accurately represents the bird's features and behaviors, including many species — like the Three-wattled Bellbird — that appear to sing from their place on the wall.Read more about Jane Kim in Field Notes!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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Isaiah Scott was in middle school when his family took him to visit the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. He remembers seeing a huge mural showing hundreds of colorful birds spread across a map of the world. That painting, called the Wall of Birds by Jane Kim, got Isaiah curious about how many of those species he might see for himself. In this episode, Isaiah shares how the artwork sparked his love of birding.There's more to our conversation with Isaiah Scott in season 4 of Bring Birds Back!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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Walk into the visitor center at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and you'll be greeted by a massive mural called the Wall of Birds. About the size of a tennis court, the mural shows a map of the world covered in 270 life-sized portraits of birds and their relatives — ranging in size from the 30-foot-long, feathered dinosaur Yutyrranus hauli to the tiny Marvelous Spatuletail hummingbird. Artist and scientific illustrator Jane Kim partnered with the Cornell Lab to create this epic celebration of the evolution and diversity of birds, which was completed in December 2015.Read more about Jane in Field Notes!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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.