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Eric Powers, Biologist, Founder of Your Connection to Nature, discusses with BirdCallsRadio his quest to control the tick population on Long Island, N.Y., by releasing Northern Bobwhite that have been hatched in area schools as science projects. He also discusses his birding travels (he's been to all 50 states), the Peace Corps and his other projects involving box turtles, owls and bats. Host Chris Bosak reads Father's Day stories from BirdCallsRadio listeners. Continue reading →

John Marzluff and Tony Angell, Authors discuss their book "Gifts of the Crow," and the amazing world of corvids, the bird family that includes crows, ravens, and jays. Listen as they share the stories that shaped this book about crows, an amazingly intelligent and emotional bird. Host Mardi Dickinson discusses horseshoe crabs and red knots.

John Marzluff and Tony Angell, Authors discuss their book "Gifts of the Crow," and the amazing world of corvids, the bird family that includes crows, ravens, and jays. Listen as they share the stories that shaped this book about crows, an amazingly intelligent and emotional bird. Host Mardi Dickinson discusses horseshoe crabs and red knots. Continue reading →

Greg Hanisek Nature columnist talks about a variety of natural topics, such as the CT Avian Records Committee, pheasants, mountain lions, hummingbirds, eBird and the reintroduction of peregrine falcons to Connecticut. Host Chris Bosak talks about DDT and its impact on eagles, falcons and osprey.

Greg Hanisek Nature columnist talks about a variety of natural topics, such as the CT Avian Records Committee, pheasants, mountain lions, hummingbirds, eBird and the reintroduction of peregrine falcons to Connecticut. Host Chris Bosak talks about DDT and its impact on eagles, falcons and osprey. Continue reading →

Florence McBride Popular Connecticut birdwatcher talks about how to get children excited about the outdoors, the elementary school curriculum she developed using birds as the focus, her nature movies, winning the Mabel Osgood Wright award and the joys of birding in general.

Florence McBride Popular Connecticut birdwatcher talks about how to get children excited about the outdoors, the elementary school curriculum she developed using birds as the focus, her nature movies, winning the Mabel Osgood Wright award and the joys of birding in general. Continue reading →

Katie Fallon, author of "Cerulean Blues," discusses with BirdCallsRadio her book that describes the plight of the Cerulean Warbler and the various dangers it _ and other songbirds _ face during migration, as well as on their summer and winter grounds. Mardi Dickinson talks about the Biggest Week in American Birding. Host Chris Bosak recounts listeners' "Best Bird" stories.

Katie Fallon, author of "Cerulean Blues," discusses with BirdCallsRadio her book that describes the plight of the Cerulean Warbler and the various dangers it _ and other songbirds _ face during migration, as well as on their summer and winter grounds. Mardi Dickinson talks about the Biggest Week in American Birding. Host Chris Bosak recounts listeners' "Best Bird" stories. Continue reading →

Terry Backer, The Soundkeeper, talks with BirdCallsRadio about his 25 years of protecting Long island Sound. Backer has worked his entire life on the Sound and knows its importance to birds, other animals and humans.

Terry Backer, The Soundkeeper, talks with BirdCallsRadio about his 25 years of protecting Long island Sound. Backer has worked his entire life on the Sound and knows its importance to birds, other animals and humans. Continue reading →

Michael Moccio and Patrick Dugan, folks who were instrumental in protecting a piece of property and developing a wildlife sanctuary in Stamford, Conn., discuss the process of protecting land, from getting politicians on board to developing a plan for the land. They also discuss the birds that may be found at Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Dugan also shows off his amazing ability to replicate bird songs. Kim and Kenn Kaufman check in from the Biggest Week in American Birding. Host Chris Bosak discusses successful and unsuccessful bird walks.

Michael Moccio and Patrick Dugan, folks who were instrumental in protecting a piece of property and developing a wildlife sanctuary in Stamford, Conn., discuss the process of protecting land, from getting politicians on board to developing a plan for the land. They also discuss the birds that may be found at Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary. Dugan also shows off his amazing ability to replicate bird songs. Kim and Kenn Kaufman check in from the Biggest Week in American Birding. Host Chris Bosak discusses successful and unsuccessful bird walks. Continue reading →

Derek Lovitch, author of "How to be a Better Birder," talks with BirdCallsRadio about his book, which is about becoming a better birdwatcher using techniques such as the "whole bird and more approach," and using radar and weather to predict birds' movements. He also discusses conservation. Host Chris Bosak talks about spring migration.

Derek Lovitch, author of "How to be a Better Birder," talks with BirdCallsRadio about his book, which is about becoming a better birdwatcher using techniques such as the "whole bird and more approach," and using radar and weather to predict birds' movements. He also discusses conservation. Host Chris Bosak talks about spring migration. Continue reading →