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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show ( #1,052 Aug. 24): An audio postcard from Brittany, France; Mike O’Connor’s advice on keeping your backyard birds healthy; and a bird some say is better seen than heard. Hear it here.
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)
Rosemary Mosco does it again
Our friend Rosemary Mosco has a new book,”The Birding Dictionary,” which she discussed with Ray on our show #1,041, June 8, 2025. You can now order it at her website at the link below. (8/23)
A multi-feeder webcam
Thie week’s webcam is an entire website devoted to birds in Millarville, Alberta, Canada. This great site features cams that show views of several feeders, plus pages devoted to the bird species that viewers might see. Well worth your time. Do note that these cams run only one at a time in Central Time, and only during daylight hours. (8/20)
Beyond Plastics for the school year
As you're shopping for supplies, consider their environmental impact -- and consider that back-to-school preparation can be a wonderful education in itself. (8/14)
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)
Fun at SW Wings
Once again we’re grateful to Talkin' Birds Ambassador Lori Lam, who helped us out at the Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival by staffing a table. Want to volunteer for us at a birding festival in your area? Let us know, and we'll send you everything you need. (8/21)
Birding festivals all over
Our website has a page that'll guide you to the wonderful list of birding festivals maintained by our friends at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Be sure to check often -- and register for a few. (8/19)
Fountain bird bath cam
If you're stuck in a heat wave like we are in the Boston area, tune in to this fountain bird bath cam in southern California. Turn your sound up for soothing water sounds and watch for birds drinking from and bathing in the fountain. (8/13)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.