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Patrick Comins, director of bird conservation for Audubon Connecticut, discusses with BirdCallsRadio protecting land for birds and how the process happens. He also talks about what's next for conservation and birding in general. Continue reading →

Ted Gilman, well-known naturalist at Audubon Greenwich, talks to BirdCallsRadio about the importance of protecting birds, traveling to see birds and getting to know well a specific park for birding. Continue reading →

Floyd Scholz, master carver and 2011 Connecticut Audubon Artist of the Year, talks to BirdCallsRadio about getting started in bird carving, how to sell art, getting interested in nature, and riding his unicyle while playing the banjo (yeah, that's right). Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about fall bird feeding. Host Chris Bosak talks about an upcoming camping trip. Continue reading →

Jenny Dickson, biologist with Connecticut DEEP, talks to BirdCallsRadio about a variety of wildlife topics such as bats, moose, saving birds, bird populations, and how DEEP tracks certain wildlife. Continue reading →

Luke Tiller, Connecticut birdwatcher, tells BirdCallsRadio about the hawk watch at Quaker Ridge in Greenwich, Ct. He talks about how to ID hawks in flights and a variety of other bird-related topics. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about hurricanes and how they impact birds. Continue reading →

BirdCallsRadio host Chris Bosak talks about many ways we can help birds, such as keeping cats indoors, offering freshwater to birds, planting native flowers and shrubs, and avoiding the use of pesticides. Continue reading →

BirdCallsRadio host Chris Bosak talks about the dangers of birdwatching in New England such as poison ivy and deer ticks. Nothing grave, but things to watch out for while birding. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about Nyjer seed. Continue reading →

Don Riepe, guardian of the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, talks to BirdCallsRadio about Jamaica Bay, a refuge in the shadows of the New York City skyline. He discusses shorebird identification, walking through the woods as a kid and how to get kids involved in the outdoors. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about keeping feeders clean. Continue reading →

Terrie Wood Connecticut State Rep.talks to BirdCallsRadio about land conservation and being a Republican who loves nature and fights for open space. She is on the environmental committee and is the former president of the Darien Land Trust. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about open space. Host Chris Bosak talks about a birding experience with his son Andrew, who is also in studio. Continue reading →

Richard Soffer, Longtime Connecticut birder talks to BirdCallsRadio about birding by ear, Sherwood Island State Park, birding in the 1940s, bird movements, and his collection of more than 1,400 rare bird books, which he donated to Amherst. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about baby birds. Continue reading →

Susan Snider, president of Friends of Norwalk Islands, talks to BirdCallsRadio about the importance of protecting Long Island Sound and getting children involved in nature. She also talks about attending the annual conference of the National Wildlife Refuge System. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about oriole feeders. Continue reading →

Joe Zeranski, co-author of Connecticut Birds, talks about the history of birds in Connecticut and how the book came together. He also talks about bird population shifts in the United States. Continue reading →

Wayne Roberts, regional director of Ducks Unlimited, discusses on BirdCallsRadio the importance of preserving land for birds and hunting as a conservation tool. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about helping baby birds. Host Chris Bosak talks about snapping turtles and ducks. Continue reading →

Keith Tomlinson Norwalk, Ct., birdwatcher talks about his experiences with birdingpal.org, both as a guide and visitor being guided. He also talks about volunteering for the birds. Host Chris Bosak talks about red, white and blue in the birding world. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about bats and bat boxes. Continue reading →

Dara Reid, founder and director of Wildlife in Crisis in Weston, talks to BirdCallsRadio about wildlife rehabilitation and the busy summer months for her profession. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited talks about a recent trip to Texas. Host Chris Bosak talks about backyard birds, including the Blue Jay. Continue reading →