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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#986 May 19): The "spurious" oriole; Jody Allair on how to help migratory birds; and Mike O'Connor on appreciating ants.
Hear it here.
The Cal Falcons webcams
Check out these THREE webcams from the homepage of the UC Berkeley Peregrine Falcons. When we tuned in at 12:30 Pacific time, we saw a pile of fluffy little eyases (babies)....which we know look sweet but would try to eat us if we were close enough. (5/8)
Trail cam videos
Talkin' Birds Ambassador Elise Torello has alerted us to three videos on her YouTube channel of a Great Blue Heron. She says, "This Great Blue Heron found a fabulous fishing spot here in South Kingstown, RI. The first video is of it catching a decent-size largemouth bass. The next is of the heron catching a chain pickerel and swallowing it alive, and still thrashing on the way down the heron's throat. The third video is of the heron taking its time and repeatedly stabbing and rinsing the chain pickerel to make sure it's dead before swallowing it." The link below is for the first video. Enjoy. (5/7)
Traffic noise pollution stunts growth in baby birds
A study conducted by researchers from Deakin University in Australia reveals alarming findings about the long-term negative effects of noise pollution on the health, growth, and reproduction of birds. (4/29)
Yes, that Jeff Bridges
This short video by the actor known best for “The Big Lebowski” explains why plastics are so harmful and how a plastics treaty can help. (4/25)
The Birdcast forecast
Birdcast is the best! Our friends at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology developed this interactive tool so that everyone in the lower 48 U.S. states can know when birds are migrating through their area. When we know, we can be on the lookout for them -- and know when to turn off our lights at night. (4/23)
The rare Blue Rock-Thrush
Some people have all the luck! On a trip to the Oregon coast in late April, amateur photographer Michael Sanchez was snapping photos of waterfalls when he ran across a Blue Rock-Thrush. This species hadn't been seen in North America since 1977. (5/6)
Cattle Egret, Chincoteague
Talkin' Birds Ambassador Chris Powell sent us this great photo of a Cattle Egret he took at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge in Virginia. So perfect that we think he asked it to pose. Thanks, Chris! (5/6)
World Migratory Bird Day
World Migratory Bird Day is officially the second Saturday in May and on the second Saturday in October. This spring, it's Saturday, May 11, and the theme is "Insects." Click through to find events in your area. And remember: every day is bird day. (4/28)
For Earth Day: native plants
Here's one of our favorite ways to purchase native plants. When you go to this page enter your ZIP code (email not necessary) and get a list of recommended plants. Once you have them, the site helps you find local places to buy them. What could be easier than that?
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.