wildlife rehabilitation
BirdCallsRadio: 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: Julie Zickefoose
Julie Zickefoose Author, naturalist and artist, discusses with BirdCallsRadio her book “The Bluebird Effect,” her artwork, her band, migration and a variety of other bird topics. She reads an excerpt from her book. Host Chris Bosak talks about the Carolina Wren. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about when to put out hummingbird feeders.
Read MoreJulie Zickefoose will be next guest on BirdCallsRadio
Be sure to tune in Sunday, April 15th 1 to 2 p.m. as BirdCallsRadio features a special live interview with Julie Zickefoose. Julie is a popular wildlife artist, naturalist, writer, and author of Letters from Eden: A Year at Home, in the Woods, and The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds, a recent pick for…
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 MoreWalking into Work: Falcon, hoodies and kingfisher
As I mentioned in a previous post, I work in a building located along the Norwalk River and take the parking spot farthest away from the building’s entrance. I’m always on the lookout for birds in or around the river. Today the birds were pretty good to me. A peregrine falcon perched on the…
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 MoreRed-throated loon with fishing line
(More photos at end of this post) I pulled into the parking lot at my place of work along the Norwalk River. As usual, I took the parking spot farthest away from the door so I could walk along the river to see what surprises it might hold. On Tuesday afternoon, it was a red-throated…
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Judy Richardson
Judy Richardson Master bander talks to BirdCallsRadio about banding birds, which she does both in Connecticut and at her property in Costa Rica.
Read MoreDeadly bat fungus nailed down
Check out this link for good news about the bat fungus http://the-scientist.com/2011/10/26/deadly-bat-fungus-nailed-down/
Read MoreBirdCallsRadio: Dara Reid
Dara Reid, founder and director of Wildlife in Crisis in Weston, talks to BirdCallsRadio about wildlife rehabilitation and the busy summer months for her profession. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about a recent trip to Texas. Host Chris Bosak talks about backyard birds, including the Blue Jay.
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