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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#1,093 June 7): A fabulous festival coming in August; Arizona’s State Bird; and Mike’s attempt at explaining about “Horned House Finches.” Hear it here.
Bobolink video
Our friend Shawn Carey made this wonderful, melodious video about the Bobolink -- which, incidentally, was the Mystery Bird on our June 7 show (#1,093). You can see more of Shawn's work on his website, Migration Productions. (6/8)
Birds and traffic noise
We have often wondered whether traffic noise affects birds' ability to hear one another. This short NPR report says it just might. You can listen to this article or read it. (6/11)
The U.S. Farm Bill
More than half the populations of grassland birds like the Bobolink and Lesser Prairie-Chicken have disappeared in the last 50 years. By restoring grasslands on farms and ranches, we can help bring them back. Three years overdue, the U.S. Farm Bill is the largest source of conservation funding in the world. The House of Representatives has passed its version, but the bill still falls short. It is now in the Senate. If you live in the United States, you can urge your Senator to strengthen it -- and pass it. (5/30)
Hog Island Audubon Camp
A busy, birdy island just off the coast of Bremen, Maine. Take a look and sign up soon for a camp session, 'cause they fill up fast. Join 90 years of naturalists! (5/18)
There’s still time to register
If you haven't signed up for the Southwest Wings (Arizona) Birding & Nature Festival, here's the website. It's their 35th year, so don't miss out! (6/9/)
Seth Meyers on EVs
Want a quick and funny introduction to electric vehicles (EVs)? Here's Late Night With Seth Meyers's take. Meyers isn't endorsing any specific brand -- he's just informing us and shooting down arguments before they even arise. Absolutely worth the 2 minutes and 47 seconds of your time. (6/2)
Important Bird Areas (IBAs)
If you've heard this term and you're not sure what it means, check out this webpage on the National Audubon Society site. This first page gives a brief explanation; then you can scroll down and click "Visit the IBA Hub" for all the maps and stats. Which IBAs are in your state? Which ones might you be able to visit or support?
Español para la conservación
This is the website for LLaves, "Teaching Spanish for conservationists by conservationists,” as we promised on our show #1,091 (May 24). Check out their offerings. And yes, they do design classes to meet an organization’s specific needs. (5/25)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.