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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#982 Apr. 21): The warblers that use nest boxes; highlighting Earth Day; the Biggest Week in American Birding. Hear it here.
Birds of prey hired for ‘poop duty’ during NFL draft in Detroit
Raptors Cersei and Yahtzee are taking on the tall task of “poop duty” ahead of the draft. They essentially serve as scarecrows as their handlers, Paul Thomas and Terese of ScAir Force Falconry, use various tools to keep smaller birds from making a mess of the city. (4/18)
Listen to Don Kroodsma
We heard from birdsong expert Don Kroodsma on our show #981. Here's his website, where you can read about him and find all his books -- plus learn about recording birds and reading sonograms! A feast for the eyes and ears. (4/16)
“The Conservation of Migration” April 21 in Worcester, MA
The 2024 Mass Audubon Birders Meeting will explore the wonders of bird migration, conservation risks, conservation needs, and the history of how we understand migration. This year's speakers include John Rappole of the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute, Dan Klem of Muhlenberg University, Freda Guo of Princeton University, and author Rebecca Heisman. (4/11)
Archer's Lake Litter Sweep
The South Carolina Wildlife Federation is partnering with the Harbison Community Association and the South Carolina Aquarium for a litter sweep at Archer’s Lake in Irmo, SC. on Saturday, April 27th. Not in the area? Then read all about this event and set up one of your own! (4/8)
A Great Blue Heron cam
Watch a Great Blue Heron nest on Maryland's eastern shore. When we tuned in -- late afternoon Eastern time -- we saw an adult sitting serenely on the nest, and we heard lots of birdsong ringing out. (Do put your sound on for this one!) Hosted by Chesapeake Conservancy and Explore.org. (4/17)
LIVE Barred Owls nest box cam
This Barred Owl cam in Indianapolis, Indiana is great to watch RIGHT NOW because there are three fuzzy, fluffy owlets. But if not much is happening when you tune in, watch the videos listed on the page. (4/8)
Tropical forests can't recover naturally without fruit-eating birds
New research from the Crowther Lab at ETH Zurich illustrates a critical barrier to natural regeneration of tropical forests. Their models—from ground-based data gathered in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil—show that when wild tropical birds move freely across forest landscapes, they can increase the carbon storage of regenerating tropical forests by up to 38%. (4/15)
Birds' social networks greatly influence their food choices
A study led by the University of Oxford has illuminated the crucial role of bird’s social networks. The research reveals a fascinating link: birds in more social circles are more likely to explore and use new food sources. (4/10)
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