Podcasts about puffins

Terwijl Delilah haar toekomst opbouwt in de vuurtoren op Puffin Island, dreigt één ontdekking alles te verwoesten – ook haar tweede kans op liefde. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Sandra Jonkman

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Skellig Michael rises straight out of the Atlantic, jagged and dramatic, and according to archaeologist Neil Jackman, it's every bit as challenging as it looks. Visiting this remote Kerry island can be an extraordinary experience – but only if travelers understand what's involved before they try. Visiting Skellig Michael: What Travelers Need to Know Clochans on Skellig MichaelImage provided by Tuatha; used with permission This article is based on podcast episode 325 featuring archaeologist Neil Jackman, director of Abarta Heritage and Tuatha. Neil is a returning guest – listen to his episode about Ireland's Ancient East.Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. Where the Skellig Islands Are and Why They're So Unforgettable The Skellig Islands sit about 12 kilometers (8 miles) off the coast of County Kerry, beyond the Skellig Ring. Skellig Michael is the larger of the two, shaped like a steep stone pyramid rising from the ocean. From viewpoints along the Ring of Kerry, it's striking – but being out on the water brings its scale and isolation into sharp focus. Neil describes it as a place that doesn't quite belong to the modern world, and that sense of otherworldliness is part of what makes the islands so compelling. The Monastery at the Edge of the Atlantic Skellig Michael's fame isn't just about scenery. The island is home to an early medieval monastery, likely founded in the 7th century by monks seeking complete isolation for spiritual devotion. With no deserts in Ireland, remote Atlantic islands became places of withdrawal and focus. The monastery complex includes: Dry-stone beehive huts (clocháns) Oratories and outdoor altars A burial area and stone crosses Ingenious rainwater collection systems All of it was built without mortar, relying entirely on carefully balanced stone. The site later endured Viking raids, was rededicated to St. Michael the Archangel, and eventually abandoned as a permanent settlement—though it never lost its importance as a place of pilgrimage. Little Skellig: The Island You Can't Visit Beside Skellig Michael is Little Skellig, dramatically steeper and even more inhospitable. Today it's a protected bird sanctuary, home to tens of thousands of gannets, and landing is not permitted. While archaeologists believe it would be surprising if Little Skellig was completely unused in the past, modern visitors experience it only from the water – where its scale and wildlife are still jaw-dropping. When Skellig Michael Can Be Visited Access to Skellig Michael is extremely limited. The landing season generally runs from late April or early May through September, and even then, weather plays the deciding role. Roughly one-third of scheduled trips are canceled each year. Calm conditions on shore don't guarantee a landing; the swell at the island's pier must be minimal, and conditions can change quickly. Neil stresses that flexibility is essential. Neil Jackman at the monastery of Skellig Michaelimage provide by Neil; used with permission Booking Tips From Someone Who's Been There Demand for Skellig Michael has increased dramatically, and visitor numbers are tightly controlled for safety and preservation. What travelers should know: Landing permits sell out quickly Staying near Portmagee or Valentia Island improves your chances of last-minute openings Planning multiple days in the area gives you flexibility if weather cancels your trip There's no foolproof strategy – just patience, preparation, and backup plans. What a Landing Trip Is Really Like A landing trip typically includes a 45–55 minute boat ride each way, often rough even on decent days. Once ashore, visitors have several hours on the island – but the physical challenge comes fast. The climb to the monastery involves 618 steep stone steps, with no handrails and narrow sections where people pass in both directions. Neil's practical advice: Skip walking sticks; you need free hands for balance Anyone uncomfortable with heights should think carefully before starting the climb You don't need to be an athlete, but a reasonable level of fitness matters Take breaks – there are natural resting points along the way There is now a single toilet facility near the landing area, but queues form quickly. Puffins, Gannets, and Wildlife Encounters From April through early July, Skellig Michael is home to thousands of puffins, nesting right beside the steps. They're remarkably unfazed by visitors and are a highlight for many travelers. Gannets dominate the skies year-round, and crossings sometimes include sightings of dolphins or whales. Later in the season, the puffins are gone, but the atmosphere of the island remains just as powerful. Eco Tours: A Worthwhile Alternative For those who can't land – or choose not to – eco tours circle Skellig Michael and Little Skellig without docking. These trips focus on: Wildlife viewing Sea cliffs and island scale Close views of both Skelligs from the water Eco tours are a strong option for families with younger children or travelers uneasy with heights. Just remember that you remain on the boat for the entire trip, which can be challenging for anyone prone to seasickness. Archaeologist Neil Jackmanimage used with permission Neil Jackman of Abarta Heritage and Tuatha Neil Jackman is an archaeologist and the director of Abarta Heritage, a company focused on connecting people with Ireland's past through public archaeology projects, storytelling, and site interpretation. His work helps communities protect historic places while making them more meaningful and accessible to visitors. Neil is also behind Tuatha, a membership-based resource for travelers and Ireland enthusiasts. Tuatha offers heritage-focused itineraries, in-depth articles, expert-led online talks, and courses covering Irish archaeology, history, and genealogy. Many resources are designed to help travelers turn canceled plans – like a missed Skellig landing – into deeply rewarding days on the mainland. Tuatha on Facebook & Instagram Sign up for the free Monument Monday newsletter Three Places to Visit Along the Ring of Kerry (Beyond the Skelligs) When asked to narrow down must-see spots along the Ring of Kerry, Neil admits it's nearly impossible—but a few places consistently stand out. Valentia Island Tetrapod Trackway On Valentia Island, visitors can see 380-million-year-old fossilized footprints left by some of the earliest vertebrates to walk on land. There's no visitor center or flashy display – just a simple sign and one of the most important prehistoric sites in the world. Loher Stone Fort Loher is one of the best-preserved stone ring forts in Kerry. Massive stone walls, a dramatic setting, and a strong sense of place make it a standout stop for travelers interested in early settlement and defense. Ballinskelligs Priory and St. Michael's Holy Well Closely connected to Skellig Michael's story, Ballinskelligs Priory on the mainland was founded by monks who left the island. Nearby, St. Michael's Holy Well (Tobar Mhichíl) is a small, atmospheric site that ties the island monastery back into the surrounding landscape. Add in beaches, coastal walks, and a stop along the Skellig Ring, and it's easy to see why this part of Kerry rewards travelers who give it time. From Tuatha: a downloadable Skellig & South Kerry planning guide The post Skellig Michael: An Archaeologist Explains What It's Really Like to Visit Ireland's Most Extreme Island appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Each year, over 11 million metric tons of plastic end up in the ocean, which is like dumping a garbage truck full of plastic every minute. For years, we've known that marine animals eat this debris, but no one had measured exactly how much plastic it takes to kill them. Dr. Erin Murphy, who leads ocean plastics research at the Ocean Conservancy, is the principal author of a major study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Her team analyzed more than 10,000 necropsies from 95 species of seabirds, sea turtles, and marine mammals worldwide. Earth911's summary describes this critical study, which found lethal plastic thresholds that could change how we view the plastic crisis.The study measured how deadly different types of plastic are to sea life, which makes the results especially useful for policymakers. Each finding suggests a clear policy action, such as banning balloon releases like Florida has done, banning plastic bags as in California's SB 54, or improving how fishing gear is marked and recovered. Still, Erin points out that focusing only on certain plastics is not enough. Her team found that even small amounts of any plastic can be dangerous. As she says, "At the end of the day, there is too much plastic in the ocean," and we need big changes at every stage of the plastics life cycle, from production to disposal.There's encouraging evidence that interventions work. Communities in Hawaii conducted large-scale beach cleanups and saw the Hawaiian monk seal population rebound. A study published in Science confirmed that bag bans reduce plastic on beaches by 25 to 47%. And Ocean Conservancy's International Coastal Cleanup, now in its 40th year, removed more than a million plastic bags from beaches last year. These actions address a parallel crisis in human health that is building from the same pollution source. Most of the microplastics now found in humans and around the world began as the same macroplastics that are killing puffins and turtles. As Erin puts it, "I do view this all as part of the same crisis."You can read the full study at pnas.org and learn more about Ocean Conservancy's work at oceanconservancy.org.

Greenland fever has faded for now but it will return. The world's polar region, you see, is pretty damn important. As the planet heats and the ice melts, what was once an impassible warren of ice and snow has become a geopolitical opportunity.On today's Angry Planet, we host journalist Kenneth R. Rosen who just published the book Polar War. He's spent the past few years among the ice and snow, embedding with troops, yearning for snus, and smoking cigarettes with morticians in the long dark.Rosen knows what makes the Arctic so important and can see the truths that undergird the obsession with Greenland.Getting bombastic and angry about Greenland“We already have Greenland”How is Turkey “near Arctic?”The Greenland obsession as proof of climate changeWhat makes a good Arctic forceAccession to NATOServicing subs in the ArcticTrying to embed on a nuclear submarineMispronouncing place namesThe most powerful navy in the world doesn't have an icebreakerSpies in the polar regions“It should have been an article.”Smoking under a tree in the darkSnus vs ZynThe death drive of the penguinBuy Polar War: Submarines, Spies, and the Struggle for Power in a Melting ArcticUS Army Poorly Prepared for Arctic Operations: Finnish Troops Forced Them to Surrender During Exercises in NorwayCan we just appreciate the fact State secrets were just leaked on this sub?Life Aboard a Nuclear Submarine as the US Responds to Threats Around the GlobeSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/warcollege. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Lost Puffins: A Tale of Winter Adventure and Serendipity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-no Story Transcript:No: Den klare blå himmelen kastet en fredfull glød over det snødekte landskapet i den lille bygda; en perle blant Norges fjellidyll.En: The clear blue sky cast a peaceful glow over the snow-covered landscape of the small village; a pearl among Norge's mountain idylls.No: Hver eneste grantrær var kledd i hvitt, og hyttene langs stien var som små, lune reder.En: Every single spruce was dressed in white, and the cabins along the trail were like small, cozy nests.No: Det var en perfekt dag for Signe og Helge å snøre på seg trugen og utforske vidda.En: It was a perfect day for Signe and Helge to strap on their snowshoes and explore the plateau.No: Signe hadde forberedt seg godt.En: Signe had prepared well.No: Vinteren var hennes element, og hun kunne ikke vente med å vise Helge hvordan man navigerte gjennom snøen som en ekspert.En: Winter was her element, and she couldn't wait to show Helge how to navigate through the snow like an expert.No: Helge, på sin side, var fascinert av Sigues entusiasme.En: Helge, on his part, was fascinated by Signe's enthusiasm.No: Han tok på seg trugen mer forsiktig, men med et smil.En: He put on his snowshoes more cautiously, but with a smile.No: Signe lo fornøyd når Helge prøvde å kopiere henne.En: Signe laughed contentedly as Helge tried to copy her.No: Da de kom forbi en åpen slette, oppdaget de noe uventet.En: As they came across an open plain, they discovered something unexpected.No: En flokk med lundefugler, som vanligvis ikke var her på denne tiden av året, satt i en forvirret klynge på bakken.En: A flock of puffins, which usually weren't here at this time of year, sat in a confused cluster on the ground.No: De flakset og kvitret nervøst.En: They flapped and chirped nervously.No: "De har forvillet seg!" utbrøt Signe.En: "They've lost their way!" exclaimed Signe.No: Hjertet hennes slo raskere; dette kunne være hennes sjanse til å vise Helge hva hun var god for.En: Her heart beat faster; this could be her chance to show Helge what she was capable of.No: Helge satte seg på huk og betraktet fuglene med et vennlig blikk.En: Helge crouched down and observed the birds with a friendly gaze.No: "Hva gjør vi?" spurte han.En: "What do we do?" he asked.No: Signe tenkte seg om, så grep hun tak i lomma etter en sjokoladeplate.En: Signe thought for a moment, then reached into her pocket for a chocolate bar.No: "Vi kan bruke dette," sa hun ivrig og brøt av en bit for å strø den foran fuglene.En: "We can use this," she said eagerly and broke off a piece to scatter it in front of the birds.No: Signe begynte å gi fra seg improviserte fuglelyder, og med et glimt av håp begynte noen av lundefuglene å røre på seg.En: Signe began to make improvised bird sounds, and with a glimmer of hope, some of the puffins started to move.No: Men snøen var dyp, og terrenget var vanskelig.En: But the snow was deep, and the terrain was difficult.No: Da de kom til kanten av en liten snøskavl, skled Signe og forsvant under et lag av snø, fulgt av en klynge av lundefugler som fattet mot til å følge etter.En: When they reached the edge of a small snowdrift, Signe slipped and disappeared under a layer of snow, followed by a cluster of puffins who gathered the courage to follow.No: Helge brast ut i latter og måtte klatre etter dem for å redde situasjonen.En: Helge burst out laughing and had to climb after them to rescue the situation.No: Mens de prøvde å løsne lundefuglene fra Sigones snøfylte genser, lo Helge fortsatt.En: As they tried to free the puffins from Signe's snow-filled sweater, Helge was still laughing.No: "Det er ikke alltid man kan tvinge naturen til å høre etter," sa han med et smil.En: "You can't always force nature to listen," he said with a smile.No: Sammen rotet de seg ned fra snøskavlen, og etter noen forsøk, syntes lundefuglene å finne sin retning igjen.En: Together they scrambled down from the snowdrift, and after a few tries, the puffins seemed to find their direction again.No: Signe sto der, dekket av snø, hvesende lett.En: Signe stood there, covered in snow, breathing lightly.No: Hun gløttet mot Helge med et beskjedent smil.En: She glanced at Helge with a modest smile.No: Hun forsto nå at hun ikke trengte å vise seg frem; den ekte gleden kom fra å være akkurat der, sammen med Helge.En: She realized now that she didn't need to show off; the real joy came from just being there, with Helge.No: Mens de gikk nedover stien, mot den lille hytta i dalen, følte Helge seg takknemlig for å ha lært fra Signe og hennes eventyrlyst.En: As they walked down the trail, towards the small cabin in the valley, Helge felt grateful for having learned from Signe and her sense of adventure.No: Snart forsvant flokken av lundefugler mot horisonten, og de to vennene pakket sammen dagen med et vennlig nikk og visshet om en uforglemmelig vinterdag.En: Soon, the flock of puffins disappeared toward the horizon, and the two friends wrapped up the day with a friendly nod and the knowledge of an unforgettable winter day.No: Det var en enkel påminnelse om at naturen, akkurat som mennesker, har sine egne planer, og det å feile noen ganger bare er en del av eventyret.En: It was a simple reminder that nature, just like people, has its own plans, and that failing sometimes is just a part of the adventure. Vocabulary Words:plateau: viddaprepared: forberedtenthusiasm: entusiasmefascinated: fascinertplain: sletteflock: flokkpuffins: lundefuglerconfused: forvirretcluster: klyngechirped: kvitretchance: sjansecrouched: satte seg på hukimprovised: improviserteterrain: terrengetsnowdrift: snøskavlslipped: skledrescued: reddescrambled: rotetmodest: beskjedentgrateful: takknemligunforgettable: uforglemmeligreminder: påminnelseelement: elementnavigate: navigerteunexpected: uventetscatter: strøobserved: betraktetreached: greipendeavor: eventyrhorizon: horisonten

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The hosts of Nature Now - Jackie Canterbury, Nan Evans, and Debaran Kelso - start the year by sharing their favorite books about natural history. The conversation roams from bees to wolves, research to poetry, and beautiful photographs to whimsical illustrations. Laugh with them, listen to the awe and amazement they share, and find a new favorite book to read. Happy New Year, listeners! (KPTZ airdate: January 7, 2026) Books discussed:The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests by Lynda MapesApprentice To The Wild by Kurt HoeltingIs A River Alive? by Robert MacfarlaneI Was a Middle-Aged Wolfman: Chasing Wolves in Idaho's Backcountry by Jim HolyanSeabirds As Sentinels: Auklets, Puffins, Shearwaters, and the View from Destruction Island by Eric WagnerSeabirds: The New Identification Guide by Peter HarrisonThe Mind Of A Bee by Lars ChittkaAround The Salish Sea: Plants and Art by Alice DerryIn Praise of Mystery by Ada LimonDog Songs by Mary OliverExplore the Salish Sea: A Nature Guide for Kids by Joseph GaydosFrom BAM! to BURP! A Carbon Atom's Never-Ending Journey through Space and Time and YOU by Melissa Stewart Find more to read in the Jefferson Land Trust Natural History Society Book Club reading list. Music by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!

“And today we're talking about a tiny creature that looks like a penguin but isn't. More on that later.” A bird with a funny name sits upon a dock post of a frigid Atlantic wharf, waiting for friends to arrive for the busy mating season. With a beak the color of sunset, these seabirds squawk […]

Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrillified to dip their toes into the world of Ruth Plumly Thompson and the continuation of the Oz books. James Huntington "Jay from the UK" joins to help break down her backstory, three of her novels, and so much more!Show Notes:Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com Puffin in BloomA Brief Guide To OZ: 75 Years Going Over The Rainbow (Brief Histories) by Paul Simpson A Day in Oz: A Report on the Dedication Ceremony for Ruth Plumly Thompson's Historical MarkerInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Life, loss, and puffins: a novel DB125028 Author: Hyde, Catherine Ryan Reading Time: 7 hours, 40 minutes Read by: Mare Trevathan Subjects: Family, Friendship Fiction “Freakishly smart. That’s the unwelcome box Ru Evans is put into for life. After all, she taught herself euclidean geometry at age seven, has an eidetic memory, and is about to enter college at thirteen years old. Boarding at a house near campus 150 miles from home, Ru meets seventeen-year-old Gabriel, an outsider himself who, like Ru, has trouble making friends–until they form a fast sibling-like bond. Finding a relatable someone in the world to talk to is a first for both of them. But when Ru’s mother dies and the threat of living with her miserable aunt looms, Ru hatches an escape. It’s an impulsive road trip that takes Ru and Gabriel from California to Canada, where Ru can fulfill her ultimate dream: to see Atlantic puffins in the glorious wild. Mile by mile, Ru discovers the joy of friendship, found family, dark night skies, and the aurora borealis, and she basks in going from being a smart person to just a person. Though she knows they’ll be in trouble when they’re caught, for the short time they are navigating twist by twist of an unknown road, the freedom is liberating, and she is living for what feels like the first time.” — Provided by publisher. Some strong language. Seattle : Lake Union Publishing, [2024] Bookshare This title is not available on Bookshare.

We go to the Westman Islands off the southern coast of Iceland and meet the heroes who save young birds that have wandered from their nests every summer.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Atlantic puffin is a real crowd-pleaser. While people know them as a nesting bird of rocky Maine Islands in summer, small numbers winter in deep Massachusetts waters.

Every summer, puffins — like this Horned Puffin — grow blazingly colorful layers over the bases of their huge beaks. But in the winter, puffins lead very different lives, and they shed their bright ornamentation. Puffins in winter are largely solitary — and silent. They spend about seven months alone at sea, before returning once again to their colonies to breed.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.

Thanks to the stalwart efforts of Ulster Wildlife, the Northern Irish conservation charity, Puffins have returned to nest on the Isle of Muck off the coast of Co. Antrim for the first time in 25 years. This was made possible in part by the systematic eradication of non-native Brown Rats from the tiny island...

Verity dacht dat de verhalen van haar oma verzonnen waren… tot een oude ansichtkaart haar naar het echte Puffin Island voert – en naar het hart van een verborgen familiegeschiedenis. Uitgegeven door Luitingh Sijthoff Spreker: Sandra Jonkman

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Something amazing happens in Iceland's Westman Islands each summer. Baby puffins — or pufflings…

Something amazing happens in Iceland's Westman Islands each summer. Baby puffins — or pufflings — are thrown from cliffs to save their lives. The Iceland population of Atlantic puffins is...

My guest Karim Bouzidi Idrissi joins me to share about how he goes out every day for bird photography and is enjoying local fall migration currently. We also get into his incredible trip to Middleton Island, Alaska where he spent 3 months living and studying the birds as well as photographing them. We wrap up the show talking about how he is working on creating a book of these images. Follow Karim at: Instagram: @southshore_raptors Website: www.karimbouzidi.ca Show Mentions: Kittiwake and urinals - https://www.instagram.com/p/DKuelN3Rv2I/?img_index=1 Kittiwake hung by line - https://www.instagram.com/p/DN5pjW7DU2A/?img_index=1 Puffin out of a door - https://www.instagram.com/p/DMDds1yRNUf/ Favorite images from Middleton Island - https://karimbouzidi.ca/my-best-shots/middletonisland

To hear all of Nine to Midnight V go to: https://ninetomidnight.com/King Otter: How should one soothe the slippery beast? Content Warnings: Supernatural threat, betrayal, thalassaphobia, Mentions/ Discussion of: The occult, harm to animals/localised extinction, religion, cults. SFX: Monstrous shrieks, waves, various animal and seabird noises. Credits: Lou Sutcliffe as Emselves, Daisy McNamara as Himself and Richie Tuck Cunningham as The Man in the Shop. Writing, editing, sound design and composing by Lou Sutcliffe. Thanks to Daisy McNamara and Motzie Dapul for editing feedback. Songs: “Rolling down to old Maui” Trad. “The Fair Flower of Northumberland” Trad. “Suo Gân” (Lullaby) Trad. SFX: Waves: https://freesound.org/people/amholma/sounds/376805/ Seagulls: https://freesound.org/people/juskiddink/sounds/98479/ Puffin call: https://freesound.org/people/shengjung425/sounds/736425/ Ringtone: https://freesound.org/people/shift560/sounds/166012/ Hanging up: https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/567720/ Beep: https://freesound.org/people/vestibule-door/sounds/668985/ Paddling: https://freesound.org/people/brunoboselli/sounds/249707/ Rowboat: https://freesound.org/people/Fenodyrie/sounds/588307/ ? Kayaking: https://freesound.org/people/AugustSandberg/sounds/509323/ Duck: https://freesound.org/people/WavJunction.com/sounds/456770/ Door slam: https://freesound.org/people/SoundsForHim/sounds/395653/ Lock click: https://freesound.org/people/Plutoniumisotop/sounds/371190/ Shop bell: https://freesound.org/people/bigspamtonfan69/sounds/726253/ Packet rustling: https://freesound.org/people/sophiehall3535/sounds/248039/ Shutters: https://freesound.org/people/ross_sinc/sounds/444799/ Chalk: https://freesound.org/people/deleted_user_7020630/sounds/378400/ Sand pour: https://freesound.org/people/nicoproson/sounds/627070/ Screamy mink: https://freesound.org/people/stackpool/sounds/23142/ Door bang: https://freesound.org/people/iamslenderman/sounds/315935/ Door bang: https://freesound.org/people/iamslenderman/sounds/315935/ Several door thumps: https://freesound.org/people/eardeer/sounds/401198/ Door thumps: https://freesound.org/people/egomassive/sounds/536789/ Cat twitting: https://freesound.org/people/steffcaffrey/sounds/262306/ Cat purring: https://freesound.org/people/dreamstobecome/sounds/424357/ Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yqjDwFmFaCY3NeZpHNjVeDmuYb-Pu5PBhPRp3vpl-sY/edit?usp=drive_link/Ecdysis: Did I tell you I'm thinking about giving up fishing?Content Warnings: Drowning, death of relatives, implied child death.Credits: Written, edited and performed by Daisy McNamara. Sound design by Lou Sutcliffe. With script editing by Brynn Mckenna and Lou Sutcliffe.Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D5S0RCUJaj2oLWwF4RhkycpgotZ9nDrYYHlDQ3tzM2M/edit?usp=drive_linkSFX: Scuba: https://freesound.org/people/sbvitug/sounds/634225/ Clicking: https://freesound.org/people/stuniverso/sounds/761559/ Ringtone: https://freesound.org/people/shift560/sounds/166012/ Waves: https://freesound.org/people/Ali_6868/sounds/384359/ Waves: https://freesound.org/people/dan.pugsley/sounds/457956/ Kayaking: https://freesound.org/people/AugustSandberg/sounds/509323/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ready to get cozy? Join Geoffrey by the fireside as we view the world through the eyes of a young Puffin – a Puffling, to be precise – who finds herself on a rather big adventure. This cozy nature story will have you falling asleep in minutes! Love Night Falls?

All the weirdest ways in which humans rescue animals! From throwing babies off cliffs, to saving hitchhikers, sometimes you gotta act a little freaky for the sake of the animals. Discover this and more as we answer the age old question: why is there a man in a dirty panda suit? I'm joined by Robert Brockway and Seanbaby of 1-900 Hotdog! FootnotesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#183 - Jamie Edwards returns to Journey with Jake with tales from the top of the world, having ventured to the Arctic with her 21-year-old daughter and 82-year-old stepfather. Their expedition through the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard reveals a landscape where polar bears roam distant shores and massive glaciers calve with thunderous crashes that signal our changing climate.Jamie vividly describes the unique challenges and thrills of Arctic exploration aboard the purpose-built Ultramarine ship. Unlike Antarctica (which Jamie visited previously), the Arctic's main attraction—and danger—is the magnificent polar bear. These apex predators can smell prey from up to 20 miles away and swim for days without stopping, facts that add a layer of respectful caution to every shore excursion. The expedition team constantly scans shorelines through powerful scopes before allowing passengers to disembark, ensuring both human safety and wildlife protection.What makes this journey particularly special is the three-generation dynamic. For Jamie's environmentally-conscious daughter, seeing climate change impacts firsthand provided powerful context to her studies. For her adventurous 82-year-old stepfather, it was an opportunity he'd never have experienced otherwise. And for Jamie—someone who typically dislikes cold weather but couldn't resist the Arctic's allure—the expedition became another transformative travel experience, even culminating in the traditional "polar plunge" into frigid waters.Beyond her Arctic adventures, Jamie shares updates on her expanding writing career, including contributions to National Geographic's upcoming "Traveler's Atlas" and her travel coaching services. Her website IamLostandFound.com continues to serve as both personal travel journal and professional portfolio, connecting her with opportunities to share her passion for thoughtful, transformative travel experiences.Whether you're planning your own polar expedition or simply enjoy armchair adventures, this conversation offers both practical insights and philosophical reflections on how travel changes us—"you go into it one way, you come out of it another."Be sure and check out Jamie's work on her website www.iamlostandfound.com. Want to be a guest on Journey with Jake? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out. Visit geneticinsights.co and use the code "DISCOVER25" to enjoy a sweet 25% off your first purchase.

Today, we’re bringing you the best from our KUOW Newsroom… Sometimes a species becomes so rare that you may not know it still exists - like puffins in the northwest. Catch up with the researchers trying to help them bounce back. And colleagues remember Dr. Quintard Taylor, a pioneering historian and former UW Professor Emeritus. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting habitat for these seabirds and a place for them to thrive. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien traveled to the colony for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Atlantic puffins face an increasingly precarious foothold due in part to a loss of habitat and to troubles tied to warming ocean waters and climate change. But an effort off the coast of Maine continues to provide a crucial nesting habitat for these seabirds and a place for them to thrive. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien traveled to the colony for our series, Tipping Point. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Have you ever seen a puffin? With their bright beaks, orange feet and black and white coloring, these birds are very cool to look at. And we've gotten a lot of questions about them! In this episode, we talk with Don Lyons, an educator and avian ecologist with the Seabird Institute in Maine. What are puffins? Why are puffin beaks so colorful? Why do puffins dig burrows? How do puffins learn to fly? How can you tell if a puffin is male or female? How long can puffins hold their breath? Why do they have red feet?Download our learning guides: PDF | Google Slide | Transcript

Author and wild swimmer Freya Bromley returns to tell Lale why the restorative power of nature still holds true for her, the joy and community she has found at a women's swimming retreat in Cornwall, and her favorite—and little known—island for escaping to each summer. Plus, she extolls the virtues of puffin sightings. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Our August episode has been delayed, so here's a bonus episode in which Ben talks about some of the books on his Pratchett shelf that won't get their own episode! You can find all the books mentioned in this episode in the Books index on our website. Some brief notes on this episode: A “shelfie” is a photo of one's shelf of books or board games, usually shared online. The tie-in books Ben mentions are Where's My Cow (see #Pratchat62, “There's a Cow in There”), The World of Poo (as referenced in Snuff), Mrs Bradshaw's Guide and Dodger's Guide to London (see #Pratchat6, “A Load of Old Tosh”). The published official Discworld maps are The Streets of Ankh-Morpork, The Discworld Mappe, Death's Domain, A Tourist Guide to Lancre (now out of print), The Mappa Discworld, and the books The Compleat Ankh-Morpork and The Compleat Discworld Atlas. There's also a newer one Ben forgot: The Unreal Guide to Unseen University. Paul Kidby's first Discworld art book was The Pratchett Portfolio. It was followed by The Art of Discworld (the one with the “Mona Ogg” on the cover) in 2001. Turtles All the Way Down was Marc Burrows' companion volume for his biography The Magic of Terry Pratchett. It's currently sold out, as is Tales From Roundworld, the collection of Pratchett rarities he gave away at early performances of his live show based on the biography. Only the first four Discworld plays - the three Ben mentions, plus Wyrd Sisters - were published by Corgi. Fourteen more have been published by Methuen Drama (Bloomsbury), three by Oxford University Press, and three by Samuel French (Concord Theatricals). Find out more on Stephen Briggs' website. The public version of our video episode about the two versions of The Carpet People is on YouTube. Mr Bunnsy Has an Adventure was published as a tie-in to The Amazing Maurice film, and was available from the official website. It's still there, but can't be ordered; presumably it is now out of print and out of stock.I It turns out The Nac Mac Feegle's Big Wee Alphabet Book is back in stock! (Though postage to Australia costs more than the book.) Please don't buy up all the copies before we get a few, ye ken? Big thanks to listener Emily for the tip-off! The new collections of Pratchett's early children's stories are quite different to the previous ones. Tales of Wizards and Dragons and Tales of Beasts and Bugs each collect a handful of stories with full colour illustrations by Pratchett children's illustration Mark Beech. They're new this year from Puffin, and so aimed at a younger audience. Beasts and Bugs comes out at the end of August 2025. We'll be back soon (hopefully later this month) with #Pratchat88, our episode about Tiffany Aching's Guide to Being a Witch and Designing Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

On 10th August 1925 the Farne Islands came into the care of the National Trust. A hundred years on and this wildlife haven off the coast of Northumberland is home to a breeding colony of 23 different species of seabirds.   But perhaps its most colourful characters, in looks as well as behaviour, are the 15,000 pairs of puffins that return to the Farne Islands to breed in the spring and summer months each year. Join Rosie and Rangers Dan Iceton and Tom Hendry on a unique quest to uncover the secret lives of the Farne Islands' feisty puffin population.  [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure.  Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.  Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/   Production: Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Dan Iceton Producer: Katy Kelly Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez    Contributor: Tom Hendry  Discover More:  Find out more about The Farne Islands: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/farne-islands/our-work-on-the-farne-islands  Follow us @wildtales Instagram account  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback or a story idea you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk   

(Undertaker Rising up Gif)   Sorry for the late upload, I could not find my Dad's computer and he was sleeping. I am 45 years old.  We are now the best LL Cool J podcast and we are talking about the GOATs 4th album Mama Said Knock You Out. We discover that this is really a love album, an album about how much this guy loves food. From Candy Bars to Cereal, LL  was starving when he made this album.    We talk about the price of those famous MN cheese curds, friends forcing you to miss work to go to a winery, Matt is still in Noth Dakota, and Rob realizes again that he is a grown child who might also be breaking a number of cyberstalking laws.    Whether you are a Puffin or plain Cheerios, this episode has it all for you.    Next week we talk about the album the French call the Love Royale when we talk about Sade and Love Deluxe. 

Today:Naturalist Sy Montgomery zooms in to discuss her trip with producer Zoe Mathews to a puffin colony in Maine.And, Marty Martinez is the new CEO and President of United Way of Massachusetts Bay. He joins to discuss the nonprofit and social services.

James experiments at home, Sunil ships in some outside help and Chris isn't making a big deal about it. Chris also fondly remembers the time he went wild swimming with Sunil. Also, the lads agree, medically, that sugar is good and it is nice. Live shows: If you want to experience the full force of Rural Concerns Live, you can grab tickets to our Manchester show at Fairfield Social Club on 22nd November. Chris is taking his new show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, 15th - 19th August! Grab your tickets now!  Chris and Sunil are performing on at A Lovely Time with Amy Gledhill and Friends on 30th August. It's a charity fundraiser for Gaza! Contact & support: If you have a Rural Concern you can send us an email to christopher@alovelytime.co.uk. We promise we'll be very kind! The best way to support this educational podcast is through Patreon. For less than a fiver you can get bonus episodes and access to our Discord community, The Creamery. Our artwork is by Poppy Hillstead, our music is by Sam O'Leary and our legal due diligence is by Cal Derrick, Entertainment Lawyer. Rural Concerns is edited by Joseph Burrows and produced by Egg Mountain for A Lovely Time Productions.

Dies ist mehr als eine Heldengeschichte. Sie ist eine Einladung, Deine Grenzen neu zu definieren.Fauja Singh beginnt mit 81 Jahren zu laufen. Mit 89 läuft er seinen ersten Marathon. Mit 100 schreibt er Geschichte. Und im Sommer 2025 ist er im Alter von mutmaßlich 114 Jahren gestorben – nicht an Altersschwäche, sondern in Bewegung.Du erfährst, was Fauja Singh so besonders macht – und was Du von ihm mitnehmen kannst: für Deine Gesundheit, Deinen Weg, Dein Ziel.Es geht um mentale Stärke, einfache Prinzipien für ein langes Leben und darum, wie man auch nach schweren Rückschlägen wieder aufsteht. Wenn Du je gedacht hast, es sei zu spät, um neu anzufangen: Lehn' Dich zurück und hör rein.____________*WERBUNG: Infos zum Werbepartner dieser Folge und allen weiteren Werbepartnern findest Du hier.____________Shownotes: Artikel zur Folge folgt.Literatur:Till Fähnders: Indien trauert um 114 Jahre alten „Turban-Tornado“. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, Juli 2025.Simran Jeet Singh: Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The Inspirational True Story of the Oldest Person to Ever Run a Marathon. Puffin, 2025. (Kinderbuch.)Kushwath Sing: Turbaned Tornado: The Oldest Marathon Runner Fauja Singh. Rupa Publications (2011).***Shownotes und Übersicht aller Folgen.Trag Dich in Marks Dranbleiber Newsletter ein.Entdecke Marks Bücher.Folge Mark auf Instagram, Facebook, Strava, LinkedIn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tufted Puffins are such an iconic seabird that so many people want to see!  A great way to see them up close is to take a bay cruise in the Salish Sea - you might even see an out-of-place Horned Puffin!  Listen in to learn about puffins, Smith Island, and the Puget Sound. Adventure begins at: 10:53 Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival America's Favorite Couple Salish Sea School McMenamins Tacoma Elks Lodge Smith Island Swimming anemones Sisterhood Birding eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Tufted Puffin Horned Puffin Atlantic Puffin Rhinocerous Auklet Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: July 2020 Westport Pelagic)Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: July 2020 Westport Pelagic) 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

In this week's Travel Flashback Episode of the Travel Squad Podcast, we take you on an unforgettable journey through the land of fire and ice —beautiful Iceland. Tune in to hear our experiences, tips, and recommendations for making the most of your Icelandic adventure.Download our ⁠Summer Iceland Road Trip Itinerary⁠ so you can replicate this adventure!In this this episode we cover: Tips for visiting Iceland in summerThings to do & see in ReykjavikThingvellir National Park & Silfra Fissure Snorkel The best waterfalls to see in Iceland including Skogafoss What to do in Vik & Iceland's South CoastWhere to see Puffins on Iceland's South Coast Diamond Beach & Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon Things to do on Reykjanes Peninsula Sky Lagoon Hotels we stayed at:⁠Hotel Viking⁠ - near Reykjavik ⁠Vik Cottages⁠ in Vik ⁠Fosshotel ⁠near the Glacier Lagoon⁠201 Hotel⁠ - near Reykjavik Check out our ⁠⁠Iceland Experiences Viator list⁠⁠ for all the tours we did + more we couldn't fit into our schedule!- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trip Itineraries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and contact us at travelsquadpodcast@gmail.com to submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising. Submit a question of the week or inquire about guest interviews and advertising.

Brad and Emilie join this week's episode to recap the Puffins and Gannets workshop Brad and I just finished running. Emilie adds in another perspective and we share about the challenges and amazing times of the first workshop this year.

This week we record in person at Brad's home in Newfoundland! Emilie joins in the discussion as well and we talk all about our upcoming Puffins and Gannets workshop as well as some advice for those thinking of joining a workshop. We also touch on Emilie being in a funk and how she got out of it.

Travel journalist James Stewart joins Moncrieff to talk about one of the world's most niche nature experiences: Puffin snorkelling.He explains where to do this 'undercover puffin activity,' what it's like, and why this quirky adventure is gaining popularity.Listen here

This week Matt gets altered, Eric gets broken, Borderlands 4 gets a price point, special editions, and previews, Marathon gets delayed, Xbox gives us a taste of the future, Konami remasters the past, and DK Bananza gets a Direct! Releases: The Alters & FBC: Firebreak

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we have a stacked edition of VR news! Including VR game announcements with Deadpool VR, Reach, and Thief VR: Legacy Of Shadow. We also talk upcoming games such as Grand Theft Animal, UnLoop, and Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked. We also talk a Beat Saber/Lady Gaga shock drop. A Ghost Town SteamVR demo. Meta headset timeline updates with Puffin. This month's Horizon+ games. And much more!Big thank you to all of our Patreon supporters! Become a supporter of the show today at  https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrTabor Radio: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216985If you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/ 0:00 - Episode start0:40 - Mothergunship Forge3:10 - Into the Radius 2 Early Impressions17:20 - Deadpool VR27:10 - Ghosts of Tabor tops PS VR2 charts29:40 - Thief VR39:40 - Beat Saber Lady Gaga Shock Drop42:25 - Ghost Town SteamVR demo45:30 - June Horizon+ games51:00 - Demeo x Dungeons and Dragons: Battlemarked1:01:30 - Meta's Next Headset "Puffin" - Ultra lightweight puck tethered1:14:45 - Grand Theft Animals1:19:14 - Reach1:28:10 - Hidden Memories Of The Gardens Between1:29:50 - VR Developer Direct1:31:45 - UnLoop1:33:45 - Alien Rogue Incursion pausing VR edition work1:37:05 - Lumines Arise1:39:20 - WebXR UpdatesSend us a text to the Ruff Talk VR fan mail line!Support the show

This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Contributing Editors Eric Ciaramella and Alex Zerden to talk through the week's big national security and foreign policy news, including: “The Road to Damascus.” Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has done an extraordinary about-face on U.S. policy towards Syria, installing almost universal exceptions to most existing sanctions programs and promising to end others. European and other allies seem poised to follow suit, all in an effort to forestall the feared collapse of the post-Assad transitional government being headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, himself a former terrorist leader. But will it be enough to put post-Civil War Syria on the road to recovery? And will this new policy orientation prove sustainable?“No Fly Zone.” Ukraine struck a historic blow deep into Russian territory over the weekend with a daring series of coordinated drone attacks—dubbed “Operation Spider Web”—that may have wiped out as much as a third of Moscow's strategically important long range bombers. But will the attack help drive the costs of the conflict home to Russia, or trigger another round of escalation? And how will it be received by the Trump administration, several senior members of which are skeptical of U.S. support for Ukraine?“Double Taxation.” President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs suffered a pair of defeats in federal court last week, as two different courts chose to enjoin them, for two different sets of reasons. While both decisions have since been stayed, it's a discouraging sign for the viability of the legal authorities being relied on by the Trump administration. Yet President Trump has continued to threaten tariffs aggressively, including against Europe. How big a threat are these legal holdings to the Trump administration's policy agenda? And how will they impact its efforts to negotiate new bilateral trade deals, with allies and rivals alike?In Object Lessons, Eric polished off the last of The Rehearsal's Season 2 and was left in awe of the show's ability to actually become a show. Nastya returned from colder climates with a warm endorsement of all things Finland: its history, its icy stare at Russia, and its impressive ability to survive both. Speaking of war, Scott dove sword-first into fantasy, reminded of Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy after the new release of “The Devils.” And Alex kept it historical with a recommendation of “The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two,” by Steve Drummond.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with Lawfare's Ukraine Fellow Anastasiia Lapatina and Contributing Editors Eric Ciaramella and Alex Zerden to talk through the week's big national security and foreign policy news, including: “The Road to Damascus.” Over the past two weeks, the Trump administration has done an extraordinary about-face on U.S. policy towards Syria, installing almost universal exceptions to most existing sanctions programs and promising to end others. European and other allies seem poised to follow suit, all in an effort to forestall the feared collapse of the post-Assad transitional government being headed by Ahmed al-Sharaa, himself a former terrorist leader. But will it be enough to put post-Civil War Syria on the road to recovery? And will this new policy orientation prove sustainable?“No Fly Zone.” Ukraine struck a historic blow deep into Russian territory over the weekend with a daring series of coordinated drone attacks—dubbed “Operation Spider Web”—that may have wiped out as much as a third of Moscow's strategically important long range bombers. But will the attack help drive the costs of the conflict home to Russia, or trigger another round of escalation? And how will it be received by the Trump administration, several senior members of which are skeptical of U.S. support for Ukraine?“Double Taxation.” President Trump's aggressive use of tariffs suffered a pair of defeats in federal court last week, as two different courts chose to enjoin them, for two different sets of reasons. While both decisions have since been stayed, it's a discouraging sign for the viability of the legal authorities being relied on by the Trump administration. Yet President Trump has continued to threaten tariffs aggressively, including against Europe. How big a threat are these legal holdings to the Trump administration's policy agenda? And how will they impact its efforts to negotiate new bilateral trade deals, with allies and rivals alike?In Object Lessons, Eric polished off the last of The Rehearsal's Season 2 and was left in awe of the show's ability to actually become a show. Nastya returned from colder climates with a warm endorsement of all things Finland: its history, its icy stare at Russia, and its impressive ability to survive both. Speaking of war, Scott dove sword-first into fantasy, reminded of Joe Abercrombie's The First Law trilogy after the new release of “The Devils.” And Alex kept it historical with a recommendation of “The Watchdog: How the Truman Committee Battled Corruption and Helped Win World War Two,” by Steve Drummond.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

High Seas preview season is in full swing and we are getting right into it with a look at the three new heroes. Which cards stand out, what might play patterns look like for Gravy Bones, Puffin and Marlynn? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron Derrick Correia  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: arsenalpassfab@gmail.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6H2Y8uTHZaVgxpjhnTBn6n?si=R6Uya7paT_e2HOr4n2KC-w X: @Fyen_Dale (Hayden) X: @EthnicSmoke (Pankaj) Hosts: Hayden Dale & Pankaj Bhojwani

This story is a selection from: ‘The Best of Super Great Kids' Stories. We're going to release one popular story from our archive - each month on a Wednesday in the middle of the month. This episode was the first to be released on our podcast. It's a ‘How and Why' story retold by Tuup. He's been telling this story for many years. He first read it in a book called: 'Whale in The Sky' by Anne Siberell' (Puffin 1991) and was inspired to work it into a version of his own. There are many stories about powerful birds and big fish told across the American Pacific Northwest. Happy Listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puffins are known for their flashy bills, striped like a giant piece of candy-corn. New research has found that the bills of Atlantic Puffins glow brightly under ultraviolet blacklights. Neon, curved streaks appeared between the different colored segments of a puffin's bill in this lighting. It's possible that the UV highlights help the birds further stand out to potential mates. For the experiment, researchers made special puffin sunglasses to protect the birds' eyes.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. 

Some of the largest populations of Tufted Puffins are in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska and other northern coastlines. But University of Puget Sound professor Peter Hodum says the smaller colonies that breed off the coast of Washington and Oregon could provide key insights to conserve the whole species. The challenges facing birds at the fringes of their range could be the same ones that will affect the core populations further north in the future.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.