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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#1,056 Sept. 21): Mike O’Connor with hawk migration hotspots in the U.S. and Canada; Lindsey Broadhead on a big crane festival in Wisconsin; and an extra-large shorebird on its journey south. Hear it here.
A documentary worth seeing
Saving the Night Caller –- a documentary about the elusive Eastern Whip-poor-will — has been selected for screenings at both the Fresh Coast Film Festival and the NatureTrack Film Festival. The film dives deep into the mysterious world of these nocturnal birds whose haunting calls once echoed across the night — and whose voices are now fading. (9/25)
Stop lead poisoning of wildlife on public lands
We’ve signed this petition, and we’re offering it here for all who might like to sign. Every year, an estimated 10 to 20 million animals — including Bald Eagles, California Condors, and other hunting and scavenging birds — die from lead poisoning caused by spent lead ammunition left behind by hunters on public lands. This petition asks Congress to re-introduce and quickly pass the Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act, which would phase out toxic lead ammunition on all federal lands and waters. (9/22)
To save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers
Invasive predators have helped drive 62 native bird species to extinction, and more than 80% of the remaining ones that breed in the country are at risk. While the government is leading eradication efforts, local volunteers are getting involved across the country, even setting up traps in their own backyards. (9/15)
The 9/11 Tribute in Light is helping us learn about bird migration
Cooperation between light producers and Audubon volunteers yields valuable data with minimal harm. (9/11)
Michigan webcam
This wooded backyard features a great menu for birds: suet and lots of seed in tube and tray feeders. Everything a bird could want. Scroll down in the Comments section for the link to the host's website, where there's an up-to-the-minute list of sightings. (9/24)
Showing up for birds
Talkin' Birds Ambassador Henry Sexton hosted our Talkin' Birds table at the recent Urban Birding Festival in Chicago. Thanks to Henry; his mom, Heather; and Tom Doig for doing that table hosting for us.
Is there a birding festival in your area? Want to host a table for us? Let us know! (9/21)
Bald Eagles in Dollywood
There's a Bald Eagle sanctuary at Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN), and you can take a peek at it. Note that there are three cameras; click different tabs to see all three. These cams are in Central time.
Eagle Mountain Sanctuary is the largest exhibit of non-releasable Bald Eagles in the United States. All the eagles are permanently disabled and would not be able to survive in the wild. All the eagles are cared for the non-profit American Eagle Foundation. (9/17)
A feeder cam in Arizona
The Central Highlands, to be exact. When we tuned in at 1 PM Mountain Time, we got a good look at a Bridled Titmouse hopping from feeder to feeder. If you listen carefully, you can hear plenty of birds even if you don’t see them. (9/10)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.