Tag: ornithology

#132: Rails in the Reeds: Life in the Shadows, with Dr. Auriel Fournier

September 10, 2026

Dive into the secretive world of rails, the elusive wetland birds often heard but rarely seen. With Dr. Auriel Fournier, a prominent rail researcher, they explore rail migration patterns, unique tracking methods, and the conservation challenges wetlands face. Join this riveting conversation about the hidden wonders of these fascinating birds! … More #132: Rails in the Reeds: Life in the Shadows, with Dr. Auriel Fournier

#129: Wide-Angle Listening: How Nature’s Soundtrack Completes Your Connection to the Wild 

May 27, 2026

Dive into the enchanting world of nature’s soundscape! This episode reveals how listening profoundly connects us to the environment, highlighting the treasures hidden in everyday sounds. Join Michael Hawk and audio engineer Sue Pelmulder on a quest to uncover the immersive experience of birdsong, transforming how we engage with our surroundings. … More #129: Wide-Angle Listening: How Nature’s Soundtrack Completes Your Connection to the Wild 

#69: Behind the Scenes of Bird Banding with Dr. Katie LaBarbera of the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

April 24, 2023

Have you ever wondered how bird banding works? How the birds are captured, safely handled, and released? And why is it done at all?

Common Yellowthroat, photo courtesy Katie LaBarbera

Thanks to Dr. Katie LaBarbera, Science Director for the Land Bird Program at SFBBO, we have you covered. … More #69: Behind the Scenes of Bird Banding with Dr. Katie LaBarbera of the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory

#33: Dr. Andrew Farnsworth – Predicting Bird Migrations with BirdCast

November 8, 2021

Summary My guest in this episode is Dr. Andrew Farnsworth.  Andrew is a Senior Research Associate in the Center for Avian Population Studies at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and has a BS in Natural Resources from Cornell University, MS in Zoology from Clemson University, and PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell. Andrew … More #33: Dr. Andrew Farnsworth – Predicting Bird Migrations with BirdCast