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On our latest show (#1,090 05/17): Rosy Tucker on the magic of Hog Island; David Clapp’s live bird report from Kentucky; and Mike’s musings about mealworms. Hear it here.
Hog Island Audubon Camp
A busy, birdy island just off the coast of Bremen, Maine. Take a look and sign up soon for a camp session, 'cause they fill up fast. Join 90 years of naturalists! (5/18)
Burrowing Owl webcam
This cam is located in north-central Oregon on a former U.S. Army Chemical & Weapons Depot which is now being restored as a critical wildlife habitat. Scroll down below the video window, to read about the remarkable comeback of Burrowing Owls in the area. This cam is in Pacific time. (5/20)
Plastic in the produce section
This astounding report shows how much plastic is used by American grocery chains selling produce. Be sure to read the (quick, short) executive summary before diving into the numbers: You'll need the background. In addition to some startling statistics, this report suggests actions we consumers can take. (5/14)
Cycle of a bird band
A Blue-winged Teal banded in Louisiana becomes part of the North American Bird Banding Program, which tracks millions of records to guide waterfowl research and conservation. This brief narrative describes the use of a bird band from when it's put on to the end of the bird's life, so we can see why bird banding matters. (5/7)
South Korea deploys new ferry that cleans up oil spills while people ride
The startup Ecopeace has developed an autonomous solar-powered boat that cleans floating pollutants and oil spills in real time. It also cleans up excess green algae, which can harm fish and animals. As if that weren't enough, it also ALSO collects field data about water quality conditions. (5/19)
Song Sparrows for BirdNote
Our own Debbie Blicher wrote this piece about Song Sparrows and outdoor recording for our friends at BirdNote. In only two minutes, it describes about a hundred years of the history of outdoor recording. You might never hear Song Sparrows the same way again! (5/21)
A duck on Mount Everest?
You'd better believe it. This beautiful story illustrates the resilience of birds and the compassion of which we humans are capable. (5/14)
How nest designs protect eggs and baby birds
Bird nests are not permanent year-round homes: They’re structures that temporarily hold eggs and baby birds until they can survive on their own. This article from Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy is a wonderful primer on all you need to know about nests. (5/5)
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