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On our latest show (#1,106 Sept. 6): Another bird brought back from the brink. Plus, our Freya McGregor’s birding accessibility research, and Mike O’Connor vs. meal moths. Hear it here.
Go, Freya!
On our latest show (#1,106 Sept. 6), Ray interviewed our Freya McGregor about her two recent research papers on birding with a disability. You can read them -- and more of her work -- at the link below. (9/10)
A Latin American network to track migratory birds
The First Regional Reunion of the Latin American Motus System has brought experts from around the world together to shape new regional leaders, strengthen migratory bird tracking, and close information gaps that hinder conservation efforts. (9/8)
One male bird is almost single-handedly keeping his species alive in Britain
The species is still in danger, but another generation of chicks is growing up. (9/1)
A rare bird in Orange County
A Purple Gallinule has showed up in Irvine, CA. While they do sometimes travel far from their normal range, this is only the eighth documented Purple Gallinule in all of California. (8/29)
Burrowing Owls in Oregon
We tuned in to this Burrowing Owl cam in mid-morning Oregon time (Pacific). A couple of owls were standing outside their respective burrows, preening as if on a break from work. Lovely grassy landscape with huge sky overhead. Highly recommended viewing. (9/9)
Tips for safely sharing the beach with migratory birds
Labor Day weekend (USA) marks the unofficial beginning of fall bird migration. While millions of people flock to beaches and parks with rivers or lakes for recreation, many shorebirds like the Least Tern, Piping Plover, Sanderling, and Snowy Plover will stop in the very same places as they head south for winter. American Bird Conservancy (ABC) has the following tips for mindful beachgoers. (9/7)
The 2026 Audubon Photography Awards: Winners
We invite you to enjoy the winners of Audubon’s annual photo awards—featuring stunning moments with birds across the hemisphere. (9/4)
Bees and birds are drinking alcohol from flowers
On our show #1,104 (Aug. 23), Ray visited our Debbie Blicher in the Talkin' Birds Science Corner. Here's the article they mentioned about hummingbirds and alcoholic beverages -- we mean fermented plant nectar. Bottoms up! (8/24)
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