Al Levantin, who was played by Steve Martin in The Big Year, talks to BirdCallsRadio about his experiences doing the big year in that magical year. He also discusses birding in Central Park, his encounter with a mountain lion and other bird stories.
LISTEN NOW!Catherine Hamilton Artist and birder talks to BirdCallsRadio about her art work, her own personal Big Year, why she loves sparrows.
LISTEN NOW!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.
LISTEN NOW!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.
LISTEN NOW!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.
LISTEN NOW!Floyd Scholz, master carver and 2011 Connecticut Audubon Artist of the Year, talks to BirdCallsRadio about getting started in bird carving, how to sell art, getting interested in nature, and riding his unicyle while playing the banjo (yeah, that’s right). Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about fall bird feeding. Host Chris Bosak talks about an upcoming camping trip.
LISTEN NOW!Jenny Dickson, biologist with Connecticut DEEP, talks to BirdCallsRadio about a variety of wildlife topics such as bats, moose, saving birds, bird populations, and how DEEP tracks certain wildlife.
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