Posts Tagged ‘Cornell Lab of Ornithology’
BCR 128: David Toews Ph.D., Warbler Hybrids & Genomics
David Toews Ph.D., flys by to talk with host Mardi Dickinson about Warbler Hybrids & Genomics. The dynamics of hybridization, the patterns of genomic divergence, and understanding the genetic basis for phenotypic differences.
Read MoreBCR 125: Benjamin Van Doren & Kyle Horton, Bird Migration Maps
Benjamin Van Doren and Kyle Horton stop by to talk with host Mardi Dickinson about an exciting new project called BirdCast They both developed and recently launched live migration maps, an incredible tool built upon, of a computer model of weather and bird migration.
Read MoreBCR 118: Hob Osterlund, Holy Moli
Hob Osterlund is the founder of Kauai Albatross Network and author of the book Holy Moli, Albatross and Other Ancestors; joins BirdCallsRadio to talk about Albatrosses on Kauai.
Read MoreJohn Fitzpatrick on The Great Backyard Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is starting tomorrow February 14 -17, 2014. This is a great way to join in and learn all about birds & have fun., And, just maybe become even more interested in understand the natural world better. I join in every year beacuse we think its imprtant to contribute to help The…
Read MoreCongratulations to birders
Congrats are in order for birdwatchers all across the country. The Great Backyard Bird Count set a record with more than 104,000 checklists turned in. That’s significant because the more people who are interested in birds, the greater chance we have to protect and save the birds. The GBBC is a project of the Cornell Lab…
Read MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count on record-setting pace
When Dr. John Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, spoke on Bird Calls Radio a few weeks ago, he said he hoped the Great Backyard Bird Count would exceed 100,000 participants this year. While the days for the Count have passed, it appears that Fitzpatrick may get his wish. According to an email…
Read MoreGreat Backyard Bird Count under way!
The Great Backyard Bird Count started yesterday (Friday, Feb. 17) and will continue until Monday (Feb. 20). If you haven’t done so already, be sure to get out there and count the birds somwhere _ a nearby park, woods, or even your own backyard. Submit results and find more information at www.birdcount.org. I’m heading out…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: John Fitzpatrick #2
Dr. John Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, talks to BirdCallsRadio at length about the Great Backyard Bird Count. He also addresses a variety of other bird-related topics. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about attracting birds to your backyard.
Read MoreJohn Fitzpatrick next guest will discuss the Great Backyard Bird Count on BirdCallsRadio
John Fitzpatrick, executive director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, will be the guest on Bird Calls Radio this Sunday (Feb. 12) from 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH or “Listen Live” above. Fitzpatrick, who was also guest on Bird Calls back in October, will discuss the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) at length.…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: John Fitzpatrick #1
BirdCallsRadio welcomes Dr. John Fitzpatrick, director of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, to the show as he discusses his organization, conservation, birding in general, the Ivory-billed Woodpecker and other topics related to birding. Host Chris Bosak talks about woodpeckers.
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