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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 (#1,049 Aug. 3): an audio postcard from the Appalachian Trail; fascinating (gold)finch facts from Mike O'Connor; and a fearsome marsh dweller from East Africa. Hear it here.

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Welcome to KQBM, Blue Mountain Radio

You can now tune your radio to Talkin' Birds in California! KQBM 90.7 FM West Point and 103.7 FM San Andreas, California are airing Talkin’ Birds every Tuesday at 1pm Pacific. (8/7)

How Manomet’s Bird Banding Lab is protecting migratory species

This short video showcases the successful efforts of one bird banding lab in Massachusetts in protecting Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers. (8/5)

Should we bring back the Giant Moa?

This is a new de-extinction effort by Colossal Biosciences, the same company that took on the Dire Wolf. Links in the article will lead you to that project and more. We discussed this project in the Science Corner on our show #1,048 July 27, 2025. (7/29)

Northern Mockingbird perched on a large bolt. Facing left with mouth open as if yelling.

This bird’s mocking, all right

Mary Nardone sent us this Northern Mockingbird photo to accompany her audio postcard, which we aired on July 6 (#1,045). We wish we knew what this bird was saying. Then again, maybe we don’t. (7/31)

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Picking up litter while birding

…is what we call “plirding,” The Talkin' Birds crew do it all the time; won't you join us? Follow this link to read all about plirding and the Plirder Pledge. We promise we won't make you say "Plirder Pledge" three times fast. (7/21)

Owl Awareness Day

International Owl Awareness Day (IOAD) raises awareness about our beloved nocturnal raptors annually on August 4. Over the next month, The American Eagle Foundation will provide education via their website and social media about conserving these wonderful birds. (8/4)

Missoula, MT Ospreys

This nest is at the mouth of the Hellgate Canyon at the edge of Missoula, Montana. It’s a busy location, but the birds don’t mind. The Osprey Project is a long-term study of osprey ecology and heavy metal contamination in Montana's upper Clark Fork River and its tributaries. (8/6)

Wren facing right on branch. Rufous upper; very bright white underparts.

Rufous-and-white Wren

Heather W. from San Francisco sent us this photo of a Rufous-and-White Wren that she took in Monteverde, Costa Rica. You can hear her audio postcard of this same species on our show #1047 (July 20, 2025). (7/28)

Cool royalty

Summer heat always makes us want to be penguins -- we dream of the places they live, and we dream of diving in the waves. Here's a video of King Penguins that our friend Shawn Carey took in the Falkland Islands. It'll cool you right down. (7/30)

Graphic with words "The Urban Birding Festival" with stylized birds (Baltimore Oriole, Peregrine Falcon, Rock Pigeon,  Common Yellowthroat)

Register now for Chicago

Back for a second year and going strong, the Urban Birding Festival will take place in Chicago September 12-14. Author/cartoonist Rosemary Mosco will be the keynote speaker; and there will be presentations, outings, workshops, and other activities for birders of all backgrounds and skill levels. Grab your spot! (7/21)

 

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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology 
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.