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On our latest show (#1,085 Apr. 12): The Global Blind Birder Bird-a-Thon; Mike O’Connor’s advice on feeder care; Glossy Ibis from Michigan; and a dangerous bird with a glowing helmet. Hear it here.
Tips for safe nest-watching
It's the time of year when birds are nesting and the equipment for nest cams is on sale. But should you set one up? What are best practices for keeping an eye on the nests near you? This article answers some of our most important questions. (4/14)
Three online learning events
Our friends at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology are announcing a series of events to get us all into shape for spring and summer birding. These events are free, and participants receive a discount on Bird Academy courses. Sign up now! (4/4)
Fraser Point Bald Eagle nest cam
The Fraser Point Eagle Nest is located on The Nature Conservancy’s property on Santa Cruz Island, CA. We tuned in about 8:30 AM Pacific Time to see a fuzzy little eaglet dozing in the nest. Magical! (4/8)
Count “nurdles” on May 2nd
It's time to get a team together for the International Plastic Pellet Count, coming Saturday, May 2nd. An estimated 10 trillion plastic pellets enter our oceans each year and are mistaken for food by fish and birds. At the International Plastic Pellet Count, volunteers search for plastic pellets in riverbanks, lakeshores and beaches and record what they find. Pellet counts take as little as 10 minutes and make a big impact. Why not register today? (3/16)
A lively Osprey nest cam
This beautiful view of fields and an Osprey nest comes from Charlo, Montana (Mountain time). Keep your sound on for this one: We've heard Canada Geese, Robins, and plenty of sparrow species. (4/16)
Welcome, Hereford Birder
Congratulations to Talkin' Birds Ambassadors Gordon and Lori Lam on the opening of their birding tour company, Hereford Birder. Hereford Arizona is in the foothills of the Huachuca Mountains, and is a biodiversity hotspot supporting nearly 500 bird species. (4/17)
Hawaii is turning ocean plastic into roads to fight pollution
An island program recycles discarded fishing gear and plastic debris into durable pavement. (4/9)
Showcasing the spectacle of bird migration
Weather surveillance radar (WSR) is an excellent tool for determining where birds are flying, how many birds are aloft, and in what direction, speed, and altitudinal strata they are moving. Use BirdCast to discover and explore patterns of nocturnal bird migration in the contiguous U.S. (4/9)
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Bird vocalizations provided by The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.