Monthly Archives: January 2012

Bird Calls Radio archive with Kimberly Kaufman (Jan. 29, 2012, show)

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Here is the archive of the Jan. 29, 2012, Bird Calls Radio show with Kimberly Kaufman as the special guest. Kimberly is the executive director of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory in NW Ohio. She is also a conservationist and … Continue reading →

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This Week’s Bird: Downy woodpecker

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

This Week’s Bird is the downy woodpecker. It is our smallest woodpecker and most common. They delight backyard feeder watchers by clinging to suet cake cages for long periods of time. They will also take seeds from feeders as well. … Continue reading →

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Bird Calls live tomorrow (Sunday) with Kim Kaufman

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Remember to tune into Bird Calls tomorrow at 1 p.m. Kim Kaufman will be the guest so it will be a lively and fun discussion. Have a question for Kim? Send it to me via “contact me” above. Thanks for … Continue reading →

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Kimberly Kaufman next guest on Bird Calls Radio

Posted on January 26, 2012 by

Kimberly Kaufman, executive director of the Black Swamp Bird Observatory, life-long outdoor enthusiast and wife of world renowned birdwatcher and author, Kenn Kaufman, willl be the next guest on Bird Calls Radio, coming up this Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. … Continue reading →

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Bird Calls archive of 1-22-12 show with Twan Leenders

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Here is the archive of the show for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2012, with guest Twan Leenders, reptile expert and conservation director for Connecticut Audubon. We discuss snakes, turtles, living in a tropical tree house and, of course, birds. A fun … Continue reading →

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Walking into work: Lots of hoodies — and some dunlin

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

Not a bad day walking into work today along the Norwalk River. If you’re looking for hooded mergansers, the Norwalk River by the I-95 bridge is as reliable a spot as there is. Of course, hoodies may be found in … Continue reading →

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Let it snow! Send me your snow pictures

Posted on January 21, 2012 by

So the forecasters were right. It did indeed snow. Send me your photos of birds at your feeder today. I’ll post a few on this blog. Click “contact me” above and send me your photos. I’d love to see them. … Continue reading →

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Here’s hoping for a snowy weekend

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Most people are probably not hoping for a snowy weekend, but one is predicted for much of New England. Of course, it was supposed to snow last night and we awoke to a brilliant sunny sky and green ground. I, … Continue reading →

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Archive of Jan. 15 show with Clay Taylor of Swarovski Optik NA

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Here is the audio archive of the January 15 show featuring an interview with Clay Taylor of Swarovski Optik NA. Clay discusses optics, digiscoping, butterflies, birding festivals and other topics. It’s a fun interview. Click here for the archive. We … Continue reading →

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Twan Leenders next guest on Bird Calls Radio

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

Twan Leenders, a reptile and amphibian specialist as well as the Connecticut Audubon Society’s conservation biologist, will be the next guest on Bird Calls Radio — coming up Sunday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH. It … Continue reading →

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