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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#1,055 Sept. 14): the world’s most dangerous bird; a multiple-species Arizona audio postcard; and Dr. Christine Sheppard on a bill to reduce bird-window collisions.
Hear it here.
The 9/11 Tribute in Light is helping us learn about bird migration
Cooperation between light producers and Audubon volunteers yields valuable data with minimal harm. (9/11)
11 majestic photos of vultures for International Vulture Awareness Day
The very misunderstood birds are a critical part of the ecosystem. (9/6)
ASRI’s Raptor Weekend Sept 5-7
Audubon Society of Rhode Island's annual Raptor Weekend is always a good time, and this year we'll get to be there! The weekend kicks off Friday 9/5 with Birds and Brews Brewery Night, and it continues through Sunday 9/7. We'll broadcast from the festival at our usual time: Sunday morning 9:30 - 10:00 Eastern. Join us there or tune in! (8/29)
Global South bears growing burden of health threats from plastic burning
We in the Global North recycle about 10% of the plastic we make, but a large portion of the rest is burned in the Global South in poorly controlled incinerators, as fuel, and in the open -- causing health issues for people and the environment. (8/25)
A feeder cam in Arizona
The Central Highlands, to be exact. When we tuned in at 1 PM Mountain Time, we got a good look at a Bridled Titmouse hopping from feeder to feeder. If you listen carefully, you can hear plenty of birds even if you don’t see them. (9/10)
Watch birds all winter
As we gear up with autumn activities, let's not forget about contributing our bird observations to Project FeederWatch. (A prime example is the Brown-headed Nuthatch.) This year, Feederwatch runs from November 1 to April 30. Start thinking about where you'd like to do your counts, which feeders to use....and sign up! (9/9)
Multi-feeder webcam in PA
This very active collection of feeders in Lancaster, PA makes for an entertaining birdcam. Tune in to watch a couple dozen species at tray, tube, and hummingbird feeders. And remember to scroll down the YouTube page for further info. (8/27)
Climate Watch
Climate Watch is National Audubon's community science program in which volunteers collect data during five-minute "point counts." This simple information reliably documents the fact that birds are responding to climate change and shifting their ranges. Want to get involved? Click below to learn more. (8/24)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.