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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#1,079 Mar. 1): Colorado Master Gardener Kaitlyn Parkins on gardening with native plants; Cape Cod’s Mike O’Connor on enhancing your backyard bird experience; and the unveiling of our Name the Talkin’ Birds Garden Frog contest. Here it here.
Audubon’s Rowe Sanctuary Crane Cam
It's time once again for the migration of Sandhill Cranes. This webcam on the Platte River in Nebraska is great for crane-watching in the mornings and evenings, when groups of cranes are most likely to land or lift off. We love the sound, but this cam is equally rewarding if you turn off the sound. This cam is in Central time. (3/4)
Northern Spotted Owl vs Barred Owl redux
On our show #1077 (aired Feb 15), Ray spoke with Tom Wheeler from EPIC, the Environmental Protection Information Center of Wild California. They discussed the controversial plan to increase the population of endangered Northern Spotted Owls by sacrificing Barred Owls. EPIC is in favor. Read more about Tom, Epic, and the Spotted/Barred Owl problem here. (2/23)
New issue of our newsletter
The February 2026 edition of the Talkin' Birds Trumpeter is out! If you're a newsletter subscriber, you've already received it in your email inbox. If you're not a subscriber, you can sign up at the link below. Each issue features a show guest, a Featured Feathered Friend, and info on “plirding” and how to tune in to our show, and lots more. Plus — this issue gives a peek at a new contest coming up. (2/19)
These Valentine birds travel across oceans to reunite with their mate
Hudsonian Whimbrels Lindsay and Katakturuk reunite every year, regardless of the distance or odds. Here’s their story. (2/16)
Bird watching may build better brains, study says
Expert birdwatchers had structural changes in their brains that may help prevent cognitive decline. (3/3)
Native plant databases
It can be confusing to sift through all the online resources for finding native plans. Here's a whole bunch of them on one webpage, courtesy of Homegrown National Park. (3/5)
Athletes for conservation!
Talkin' Birds salutes the many athletes of EcoAthletes, an organization "devoted to identifying & equipping the Jackie Robinsons and the Megan Rapinoes of the climate crisis to lead climate action." Read more, get involved, and find your favorite athletes all over the world. (2/24)
Why are North American bird populations shrinking?
We know that North American bird populations are getting smaller, but it turns out that the problem is accelerating. This article explains the research on why this trend might be occurring. (2/27)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.