Backyard birding
Connecticut Audubon Society 2012 State of the Birds report released
Our friends at Connecticut Audubon Society released its 2012 State of the Birds report at a press conference on Friday. The event was well attended and the Report, as usual, is very insightful and important. This year’s topic is one near and dear to my heart, which is getting children more involved with the outdoors.…
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: Jeffrey Gordon
Jeffrey A. Gordon, president of the American Birding Association, talks to BirdCallsRadio about the ABA, what the organization has in store for the future, how to make a career out of birdwatching and how to become president of one of the hobby’s biggest organizations.
Read MoreMerry Christmas from Bird Calls Radio
In this post is a collection of winter bird photos. It’s my gift to you for supporting Bird Calls Radio this year. I know, you’d rather have cash, but this will have to do. Merry Christmas everyone. Remember, there is a new show on Christmas Day _ 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH, or “Listen Live”…
Read MoreChristmas Bird Count coming up this weekend
The annual Christmas Bird Count will take place this Sunday for both the Westport and Stamford/Greenwich circles. The CBC is the oldest citizen science project in the world. It involves birdwatchers scouring a region to see how many birds (individual birds and species) the can count in a 24-hour period. The Counts in southern Connecticut…
Read MoreMy snow birds
A good weekend in the yard for birds — not surprising considering the wintry weather. I had my first juncos of the year, cardinals, white-breasted nuthatches, tufted titmice, black-capped chickadees, blue jays, red-bellied woodpeckers, downy woodpeckers, mourning doves, house finches and lots of duck flyovers. Nothing too exceptional, but I’ll take the “regulars” any day.…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Catherine Hamilton
Catherine Hamilton Artist and birder talks to BirdCallsRadio about her art work, her own personal Big Year, why she loves sparrows.
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.
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Patrick Comins
Patrick Comins, director of bird conservation for Audubon Connecticut, discusses with BirdCallsRadio protecting land for birds and how the process happens. He also talks about what’s next for conservation and birding in general.
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Ted Gilman
Ted Gilman, well-known naturalist at Audubon Greenwich, talks to BirdCallsRadio about the importance of protecting birds, traveling to see birds and getting to know well a specific park for birding.
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