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— Colleen, East Walpole, Massachusetts
On our latest show (#1,016 Dec. 15): A Great Horned Owl Audio Postcard from Mike O’Connor’s backyard; Mike’s favorite birds to keep him company when he moves to a remote island; and North America’s biggest hawk. Hear it here.
Watch Olive’s hummingbird nest: From egg to fledge
Olive the Allen’s hummingbird has two chicks and is always on the move. The nest is located in Oceanside California, about a mile from the Pacific Ocean. So fun to watch! (12/18)
Rescuing birds at an oil spill in Boston
Bonus: Zak Mertz, the guy doing most of the talking, is Executive Director of Birdsey Cape Wildlife Center and a friend of the show. You can hear more of him in our Podcast Extra #6: Caring for Owls at Cape Wildlife Center. (12/19)
The Panama Fruit Feeder Cam at Canopy Lodge
This cam is located on the grounds of the Canopy Lodge in El Valle de Antón, Panama (Eastern time zone). This site is just over 2,000 ft above sea level in the low mountains of Cerro Gaital, with a mild springtime climate year-round. The birds are bright and active! (12/11)
Romantic troubles? Try being a hungry albatross divorced by climate change
Around 90% of bird species live monogamously. However, rising global temperatures are creating unexpected challenges for one of the most iconic monogamous birds: the albatross. TGlobal warming is affecting the love lives of these seabirds, putting their relationships metaphorically and literally in hot water. (12/9)
Shrinking wings, bigger beaks: birds are reshaping themselves in a warming world
Climate change is forcing birds to alter where and how they live. Over generations, even their bodies are adapting. (12/17)
Helping hummingbirds survive the Canadian winter
This short video tells you what you need to know about hummingbirds in Canada at this cold, cold time of year. (12/16)
Join the Christmas Bird Count
Audubon's 125th Christmas Bird Count will be held from Dec 14, 2024 to January 5, 2025! Audubon partners with Birds Canada, who coordinates all Christmas Bird Counts in Canada. Sign up now! (12/12)
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We're happy to see you any place you follow us! (12/5)
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