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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#1,059 Oct. 12): Audio postcards from Canada and Slovakia; a featured bird from the Galápagos Islands; and why birds are having longer days. Hear it here.
Migration Productions
On our show ##1,058, Ray mentioned the website of our friend Shawn Carey/ That's Shawn above (the one wearing pants). Check it out for beautiful photos of birds, breathtaking videos, and Shawn's events calendar -- so you can go see him yourself. (10/9)
Celebrate inclusive birding
October is here, and that means the countdown to Birdability Week 2025 is on. From October 20–26, gather to celebrate birders with disabilities and advocate for inclusive birding spaces. There will be virtual events, panels, and more. Check out the schedule at the link below. (10/6)
“The Wren’s Cheer”
We love Four Rivers Audubon Society, and we subscribe to their newsletter, "The Wren's Cheer." This edition includes an article about a visit to The Bird Watcher's General Store -- our man Mike O'Connor's place on Cape Cod. He's thrilled! (10/3)
A documentary worth seeing
Saving the Night Caller –- a documentary about the elusive Eastern Whip-poor-will — has been selected for screenings at both the Fresh Coast Film Festival and the NatureTrack Film Festival. The film dives deep into the mysterious world of these nocturnal birds whose haunting calls once echoed across the night — and whose voices are now fading. (9/25)
October Big Day
Are you ready for October Big Day? It's this Saturday, October 11th. Last year, nearly three quarters of a million people joined in this worldwide celebration of birds and science. Be part of this effort and help set a new record for October birding. Click through for info on how to set up eBird and get familiar with it so you can contribute from wherever you are. (10/7)
Texas Bird Activity Live Webcam
A webcam with a time-lapse view! The Texas Bird Activity Webcam in San Antonio (Central time) has a viewing option that lets you see footage from previous dates in the blink of an eye. You can also take snapshots and download them. We could play with this for hours! Maybe you could, too. (10/8)
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge cam
This lovely webcam features a seasonal wetlands pond filled with migrating waterfowl and raptors. The central valley of CA is on the Pacific Flyway, one of the largest migratory paths for wildlife in the country. When we tuned in (late morning Pacific time) we saw geese pretty much everywhere. A great cam for practicing ID skills. (10/1)
Gulls’ spit-up gunk can help ecologists understand human pollution
Researchers and student volunteers pick up what seabirds throw up, then examine it for clues about our impact on the environment. (9/30)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.