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“Thank you for bringing science and community together in a joyful radio show.”
— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show: Do birds sing in their sleep? (A Science Corner report) Plus, listener audio postcards from the Great Dismal Swamp, and the Pocosin National Wildlife Refuge; and backyard birding observations from Al Batt in Minnesota and Mike O’Connor on Cape Cod. Hear it here.
Thanks to Colleen!
Our new Talkin’ Birds Ambassador from East Walpole, Massachusetts sent us this charming drawing, We can practically hear those little yellow feet. (5/1)
Traffic noise pollution stunts growth in baby birds
A study conducted by researchers from Deakin University in Australia reveals alarming findings about the long-term negative effects of noise pollution on the health, growth, and reproduction of birds. (4/29)
Yes, that Jeff Bridges
This short video by the actor known best for “The Big Lebowski” explains why plastics are so harmful and how a plastics treaty can help. (4/25)
The Birdcast forecast
Birdcast is the best! Our friends at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology developed this interactive tool so that everyone in the lower 48 U.S. states can know when birds are migrating through their area. When we know, we can be on the lookout for them -- and know when to turn off our lights at night. (4/23)
Peregrine Falcons in Fort Wayne, Indiana
When we tuned in to this nest box cam in the early evening, we saw an adult feeding four fluffy little eyases. Great close-up views of all of them -- and certainly safer than being there in person! This webcam is silent, so we won't tell if you keep it on all day. (4/30)
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day is officially the second Saturday in May and on the second Saturday in October. This spring, it's Saturday, May 11, and the theme is "Insects." Click through to find events in your area. And remember: every day is bird day. (4/28)
An adorable bluebird nest cam
Bluebirds in Virginia! When we tuned in to this adorable cam in the early evening, we saw an adult feeding four tiny babies in the little cup of a nest. Lots of action here. We can't stop watching. (4/24)
For Earth Day: native plants
Here's one of our favorite ways to purchase native plants. When you go to this page enter your ZIP code (email not necessary) and get a list of recommended plants. Once you have them, the site helps you find local places to buy them. What could be easier than that?
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.