Backyard birding
BirdCallsRadio: Mary Warren
Mary Warren, naturalist at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ohio, discusses with BirdCallsRadio why northwest Ohio is a great place for warbler migration, who she became a naturalist late in life and getting children involved in the outdoors. Host Chris Bosak talks about the one-year anniversary of BirdCallsRadio.
Read MoreBad year for ticks forecasted
Everybody is predicting a bad year for ticks. It makes sense considering the very mild winter we’ve had. I personally haven’t seen any ticks yet, but I’ve heard of several people who have. Deer ticks (the small ones), of course, transmit Lyme Disease, so it’s important to check yourselves after each walk in the woods.…
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 MoreBirdCallsRadio: Benjamin Van Doren
Benjamin Van Doren, a high school senior and finalist in the Intel Science Talent Search, talks about night migration, young birders clubs, the World Series of Birding, the future of birdwatching, puffins, and conservation. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about starlings and grackles at backyard feeders.
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Jayne Neville
Jayne Neville, founder and owner the Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary, joins BirdCallsRadio to discuss songbird rehabilitation, nursing hummingbirds back to health, releasing rehabilitated birds back into the wild, and her new chimney swift house. Host Chris Bosak talks about Red-bellied Woodpeckers.
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 MoreBird Calls Radio coming up soon
A brand new Bird Calls Radio show comes at you shortly, from 1 to 2 p.m. today (Sunday, Feb. 26). We will talk about some early signs of spring, some dangers faced by wild birds and what rare birds people are seeing out there in the field. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited will discuss…
Read MoreJayne Neville, wildlife rehabilitator, founder of songbird sanctuary, next guest on BirdCallsRadio.
Jayne Neville (formerly Amico), the founder and president of Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary, will be the next guest on Bird Calls Radio, this Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH or “listen live” above. Mount Vernon Songbird Sanctuary, formerly The Recovery Wing, Inc., is located in Southington, Connecticut. It is a private, nonprofit…
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.
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