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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 3d

Good news: Wildfires of low to moderate severity can actually HELP the populations of some bird species, according to this new study, which spans decades.

#birds #wildfires #CaliforniaBirds #birdPopulations

Long-term Calif. study finds surprising link between birds and wildfires

New long-term research investigated 42 bird species in several national parks.

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 4d

On our latest show (#1,060 Oct. 19): A birding-by-motorcycle audio postcard; a featured bird getting ready to brighten winter backyards; and Mike O’Connor’s rainy day birding tips.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds

Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 6d

On our next show (#1,060 Oct. 19): A Mississippi Kite in Tennessee; Birdability Week; and a hungry seed eater who can brighten up our backyards this winter. #birds
Lstening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line
(Sunday 930am Eastern) player.amperwave.net/2231

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 11d

On our latest show (#1,059 Oct. 12): Audio postcards from Canada and Slovakia; a featured bird from the Galápagos Islands; and why birds are having longer days.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive

Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 12d

On our next show (#1,059 Oct. 12): Birds vs light pollution; audio postcards from Canada and Slovakia; and a bird that’s lost interest in flying. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 16d

October Big Day is Saturday, October 11th. Last year, nearly 750,000 people joined in this worldwide celebration of birds and science. Be part of this effort and help set a new record for October birding. This article will help you set up eBird so you can contribute from wherever you are.

#birds

October Big Day—11 Oct 2025 - eBird

October is right around the corner, and that means its time to mark your calendars for October Big Day—11 Oct 2025! Like Global Big Day, October Big Day is an opportunity to unite around our shared lo...

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 17d

We’re just weeks away from #BirdabilityWeek2025 (October 20–26). Join #Birdability for a national celebration of accessible and inclusive birding, with virtual panels, workshops, and opportunities to bird your way. Details: www.birdability.org/birdability-week

#birds #InclusiveBirding

Birdability Week — Birdability

www.birdability.org

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 18d

On our latest show (#1,058 Oct. 5): Shawn Carey with a live report from raptor migration hotspot Hawk Mountain in Pennsylvania; plus news about Tyler Hoar’s new winter finch forecast.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 20d

On our next show (#1058 Oct. 5): A live migration report from Hawk Mountain; an audio postcard from Slovakia; and a new hybrid jay in Texas. Find listening options at talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/223 #birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 24d

Our photographer friend Shawn Carey makes beautiful compositions of birds and their reflections. He teaches you how he does it in this video.

#birds #photography #wildlifephotography #birdphotography

Bird Photography tips for Reflection Photos

YouTube video by Migration Productions Exploring the Natural World

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 25d

On our latest show (Sept. 28): an update on Carol Turek’s quest to find and photograph every hummingbird species on the planet. Plus, Mike O’Connor’s advice for a listener with a Wild Turkey problem. Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive
#birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 27d

On our next show (#1,057 Sept. 28):
Hummingbirds will take center stage, with Carole Turek’s update on her quest to find and photograph every hummer species in the world. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 930am Eastern): player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · 29d

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 22

Every year, 10 to 20 million animals die from lead poisoning because of spent lead ammunition left behind by hunters on public lands. This petition asks Congress to re-introduce and pass the Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act to phase out lead ammunition on federal lands and waters.

#birds

Stop Lead Poisoning of Wildlife on Public Lands

Every year, an estimated 10 to 20 million animals—including bald eagles, California condors, and other scavenging birds—suffer slow, agonizing deaths from lead poisoning. The cause? Spent lead ammunit...

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 21

On our latest show (#1,056 Sept. 21): Mike O’Connor with hawk migration hotspots in the U.S. and Canada; Lindsey Broadhead on a big crane festival in Wisconsin; and an extra-large shorebird on its journey south.

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 19

On our next show (#1,056 Sept. 21): the perfect event for crane lovers; hawk migration hotspots; and a bird with a long bill and a very long migration flight.
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live online (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here:
player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 16

There's a Bald Eagle sanctuary at Dollywood (Pigeon Forge, TN), and it has a webcam. Click different tabs to see all three cameras.

Eagle Mountain Sanctuary is the largest exhibit of non-releasable Bald Eagles in the United States.

#birds #eagles #dollywood

Dollywood Bald Eagle Nest Cams | 24/7 Bald Eagle Nest Cams at Dollywood!

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 14

On our latest show (#1,055 Sept. 14): a multiple-species Arizona audio postcard; the world’s most dangerous bird; and Dr. Christine Sheppard on a bill to reduce bird-window collisions.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 12

On our next show (#1,055 Sept. 14): The world’s most dangerous bird; Dr. Christine Sheppard on reducing bird window crashes; and an Arizona Audio Postcard.
Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here:
player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 11

What happens when bright lights are turned on during a night of heavy migration? And how should it be managed? This article from Cornell Lab of Ornithology explains, with plenty of spectacular photos.

#birds

The 9/11 Tribute in Light Is Helping Us Learn About Bird Migration

This article will appear in the Autumn 2018 issue of Living Bird magazine. Subscribe now. Even in a city of skyscrapers, the Tribute in Light is colossal: twin columns of blue-white light shining fou...

www.allaboutbirds.org

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Climate Change @euclimate.bsky.social · Sep 9

Remote mountain meadow confirms global insect crisis. Insect numbers fell by an average of 6.6 percent every year. Over two decades, that meant a 72.4 percent drop. The main culprit was rising summer temperatures, especially warmer nights.

https://www.europesays.com/2398418/

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Remote mountain meadow confirms global insect crisis. Insect numbers fell by an average of 6.6 percent every year. Over two decades, that meant a 72.4 percent drop. The main culprit was rising summer temperatures, especially warmer nights. - EUROPE SAYS

Remote mountain meadow confirms global insect crisis. Insect numbers fell by an average of 6.6 percent every year. Over two decades, that meant a 72.4 percent

www.europesays.com

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Beyond Plastics @beyondplastics.bsky.social · Sep 9

We can achieve a world without plastic pollution, but we need to build a bigger, more powerful grassroots movement to do it.

How can you help? Register for the free, upcoming Beyond Plastics Grassroots Advocacy Training.

www.beyondplastics.org/trainings

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 9

This week's Wednesday webcam comes to us from the Central Highlands of Arizona. When we tuned in at 1 PM Mountain Time, we got a good look at a Bridled Titmouse hopping from feeder to feeder. This cam is pretty quiet, but you can hear plenty of birds in the area.

#birds #birdsofArizona

Arizona - LIVE Bird Feeder Camera

YouTube video by Bird Watching HQ

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our latest show (#1,054 Sept. 7) is in front of a live audience at Rhode Island Audubon's Raptor Weekend, and our special guest is Master Falconer Greg Martel.
Hear it here: Talkinbirds.com/archive #birds

Latest Show and Archived Episodes — Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds

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Talkin' Birds Radio Show @talkinbirdsradio.bsky.social · Sep 5

Our next show (#1,054 Sept. 7) will come from Audubon R.I.'s Raptor Weekend, with special guest Master Falconer Greg Martel and all of our regular features. Find listening options at Talkinbirds.com or listen live on line (Sunday 9:30 a.m. Eastern) here: player.amperwave.net/2231 #birds

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