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Episode #064: Kim Todd
Kim Todd, an associate professor at Penn State Behrend and author of “Sparrow,” Kim describes the interesting history of the House Sparrow, its introduction to the United States and its impact on the native wildlife in the United States.
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BirdCallsRadio now on iTunes!
BirdCallsRadio is pleased to announce they are now on iTunes!
Read MoreEpisode #062: Lloyd Spitalnik
Lloyd Spitalnik, nature photographer.discusses his photo book “Visions: Earth’s Elements in Bird & Nature Photography,” as well as nature photography in general, the equipment he uses and how he captures some of his amazing shorebird photos.
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Greg Hanisek
Greg Hanisek Nature columnist talks about a variety of natural topics, such as the CT Avian Records Committee, pheasants, mountain lions, hummingbirds, eBird and the reintroduction of peregrine falcons to Connecticut. Host Chris Bosak talks about DDT and its impact on eagles, falcons and osprey.
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Florence McBride
Florence McBride Popular Connecticut birdwatcher talks about how to get children excited about the outdoors, the elementary school curriculum she developed using birds as the focus, her nature movies, winning the Mabel Osgood Wright award and the joys of birding in general.
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Katie Fallon
Katie Fallon, author of “Cerulean Blues,” discusses with BirdCallsRadio her book that describes the plight of the Cerulean Warbler and the various dangers it _ and other songbirds _ face during migration, as well as on their summer and winter grounds. Mardi Dickinson talks about the Biggest Week in American Birding. Host Chris Bosak recounts listeners’ “Best Bird” stories.
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.
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International Migratory Bird Day is tomorrow. Get out there and bird!
(See below for photos of some common spring migrants!) International Migratory Bird Day 2012 will be held tomorrow (Saturday, May 12)! Straight from its website (www.birdday.org), International Migratory Bird Day is a celebration of migrant birds and was “created in 1993, and the event is now hosted at over 500 sites throughout the Western Hemisphere,…
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 MoreBirdCallsRadio: Derek Lovitch
Derek Lovitch, author of “How to be a Better Birder,” talks with BirdCallsRadio about his book, which is about becoming a better birdwatcher using techniques such as the “whole bird and more approach,” and using radar and weather to predict birds’ movements. He also discusses conservation. Host Chris Bosak talks about spring migration.
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