Long Island Sound
Episode #060: Kelly Fuller
Kelly Fuller, Wind Campaign Coordinator for American Bird Conservancy, as guest. Wind power is a hot topic among birders and proper placement of the wind mills is crucial for the energy source to be considered bird-friendly. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about summer heat and birds; host Chris Bosak talks about red, white and blue birds in honor of the Fourth of July.
Read MoreKelly Fuller of American Bird Conservancy talks wind power on next BirdCallsRadio
BirdCallsRadio will have a discussion with Kelly Fuller, the Wind Campaign Coordinator at American Bird Conservancy, about wind power and its potential devastating effects on birds. Like many bird organizations, ABC is not against wind power, but wants it to be done in a manner that is bird and wildlife friendly.
Read MoreWin Boat Cruise tickets
You can win tickets to either the Saturday, June 30, or Sunday, July 1, bird cruise around the Norwalk Islands, compliments of the Norwalk Seaport Association. One winner, selected at random, will win two tickets. Simply send me a quick note by clicking here (or “contact me” above) and sending me the keyword for the day…
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Birdwatching cruise tickets, win them here!
The Norwalk Seaport Association will start its popular birdwatching cruises this weekend. Once again, the NSA has generously donated tickets for Bird Calls Radio listeners. We will be giving away two tickets for each cruise. To be entered to win, simply listen to BirdCallsRadio (either live Sunday at 1 p.m. Re-Air’s Monday 6/11, 9-10 p.m.…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Terry Backer
Terry Backer, The Soundkeeper, talks with BirdCallsRadio about his 25 years of protecting Long island Sound. Backer has worked his entire life on the Sound and knows its importance to birds, other animals and humans.
Read MoreTerry Backer will be next guest on BirdCallsRadio
Terry Backer is the Soundkeeper and a state Rep. from Stratford, Connecticut. He has devoted much of his life to protecting Long Island Sound, a vitally important body of water. Tune in this Sunday as he will be the guest on BirdCallsRadio, which airs from 1 to 2 p.m. each Sunday on 1490 WGCH and…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Michael Moccio, Patrick Dugan
Michael Moccio and Patrick Dugan, folks who were instrumental in protecting a piece of property and developing a wildlife sanctuary in Stamford, Conn., discuss the process of protecting land, from getting politicians on board to developing a plan for the land. They also discuss the birds that may be found at Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Dugan also shows off his amazing ability to replicate bird songs. Kim and Kenn Kaufman check in from the Biggest Week in American Birding. Host Chris Bosak discusses successful and unsuccessful bird walks.
Read MoreMichael Moccio and Patrick Dugan next guests on BirdCallsRadio
Connecticut birdwatchers Michael Moccio and Patrick Dugan will be the next guests on BirdCallsRadio, coming up this Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. on 1490 WGCH and “Listen Live.” Moccio and Dugan, as well as others, were instrumental in forming Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary in Stamford, CT. Tune in to hear the fascinating story about how…
Read MorePeregrine falcon breeding activity in Norwalk
Peregrine falcon mating in Norwalk on the morning of Tuesday, March 6. Peregrines are an endangered species in Connecticut, according to the state DEEP. (See progression photos at bottom of this post. Click on”continue reading”) I’ve been watching a peregrine falcon perch atop a sailboat mast for the last several days. I can see the…
Read MoreMost recent For the Birds column: Fowl days of winter
Here is my most recent For the Birds column. Even though the wonderful songs of cardinals and mourning doves greeted me as I stepped outside my house this morning, I’m not ready to proclaim that spring has arrived yet. Yes, some flowers are blooming already and some early migrants such as grackles, red- winged blackbirds…
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