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On our latest show (#1,062 Nov. 2): a big jay from South Texas; Jeff Reiter’s Words on Birds; and a listener’s question about putting copper discs in your bird bath. Hear it here.
The Best of Words on Birds
Ray's guest on our show #1,062 (Nov. 2) was Jeff Reiter. As promised, here's a link to Jeff's book on the publisher's website. It'd be a great item for gift-giving season or just to read when you're stuck indoors, dreaming of birding. (11/3)
Big Sur Wild Condor Roost cam
The Big Sur (California) Wild Condor Roost is at the Ventana Wildlife Society's Condor Sanctuary. Although you might see the most condor action from late morning to early afternoon, we saw three condors on that tree when we tuned in about 3:30 PST. The landscape is stunning.
Also, if you're aware of anyone in need of food assistance in the area, check out The Big Share and the Food Bank for Monterey County. (11/5)
Students making a difference
This is the way it's done! Graduate students, undergraduates, and other volunteers have been monitoring bird strikes on campus at the University of Illinois for years. Now, armed with data, they're advocating for bird-friendly architecture in order to reduce the number of bird deaths. (10/28)
Long-term California study finds surprising link between birds and wildfires
New research investigated 42 bird species in Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. (10/20)
Antarctic seabirds have an ingenious way of finding prey in the vast and desolate Southern Ocean
Different species flock together, using team work to sense food in the forbidding seascape, a new study finds. If you were living in an environment where it was challenging to find food, wouldn't you team up with someone whose abilities complemented yours? Read on for the research into this phenomenon. (11/4)
UWI Pelicans helping injured birds
The mascot of the University of the West Indies is Peli the Pelican. And Jamaica’s community, including UWI Pelicans, are stepping up to help rehabilitate the animals impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Users of Facebook will be able to view this inspiring video. (11/6)
Join up and help out
Project Feederwatch begins Saturday, November 1 for residents of the US and Canada. Here's all you need to know to get started. This long-running community science project provides a detailed picture of weekly changes in bird distribution -- telling us where birds ARE as well as where they ARE NOT. A great starter project if you’re looking for one. (10/28)
Oklahoma backyard feeder cam
When we tuned in to this tray feeder cam, we were immediately treated to close-ups of Black-capped Chickadees and Northern Cardinals. We could discern fine details on their faces and feet.!This cam does have sound, but we found it pretty quiet, which makes it a great cam to keep in the background while you're working. (10/29)
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