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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show: The 5 Forests of Central America, and their importance for birds: Mike O’Connor’s thoughts about bird lists and journals; and an Audio Postcard from a San Diego Bird and Butterfly Garden. Hear it here.
Great idea!
We hope our local birds will take Rosemary Mosco’s suggestion. And bring coffee. (12/26)
The U.S. Endangered Species Act
The proposed change to the U.S. Endangered Species Act poses major risks to bird populations. The weakened Act would leave at-risk species vulnerable to further declines. Here’s the American Bird Conservancy’s explainer. (12/9)
Sign up for your local Christmas Bird Count
The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Sign up to receive information about how to participate and results of all Audubon's community science programs. (12/1)
Scientists sound alarm after noticing new trend affecting migration
irds are having trouble gaining enough fat to power their fall migration journeys. And yes, climate change could be the reason. (12/11)
Make a difference for all birders
As featured on our most recent episode (#1,069 Dec. 21), here's our own Freya McGregor's website for Access Birding, where you can sign up for (or get on the waiting list for) Freya's next Certified Access Birding Outing Leader course. Look around while you're there! You'll find plenty to read, watch, and buy as you learn about accessibility for all birders. (12/23)
The pandemic changed the shape of birds’ beaks
One researcher in the article called this phenomenon, "Evolution happening before our eyes." During the COVID-19 lockdown, less human food waste was available for birds to snack on. Here's one measurable way in which a species adapted. (12/21)
Magellanic Penguin cam
Watch a penguin nest in Patagonia Azul, a marine biodiversity hotspot on Argentina's Atlantic coast. When we tuned in about 4 PM Argentina time (GMT -3), we saw three penguins standing close together as if having a conversation at a cocktail party. Partner of Rewilding Argentina. (12/24)
A newly discovered rare bird is facing the same risks as the Dodo
A recently discovered bird species from Brazil, the Slaty-masked Tinamou, could face the same fate as the infamous Dodo, scientists warn. This ground-dwelling bird’s unflinching fearlessness toward humans, combined with its limited habitat range, places it in grave danger of extinction. (12/4)
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Website photography by Shawn Carey/Migration Productions.