Crows and Ravens with Dr. Peter Coates
January 27, 2022
Dr. Peter Coates discusses his research on how nesting habitat, predator composition, and incubation behavior affect the success of birds, with a particular focus on crows and ravens.
Birds As Native Relatives with Kat High
October 28, 2021
Native Americans have greatly valued the birds on our continent for centuries. Storyteller Kat High teaches us about the place and importance of birds in Native American cultures through traditional stories and a modern day Power Point presentation.
Conservation Science with John Alexander
September 23, 2021
John Alexander, co-founder of Klamath Bird Observatory, discusses how his organization uses science to advance bird conservation.
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System with Kristie Stein
June 24, 2021
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System, created by Bird Studies Canada in 2014, is a global network of over 400 automated radio-telemetry stations from the Canadian Arctic to South America. Despite some gaps, it supports large-scale research on migratory animals’ ecology and conservation.
All About Catios with Alan Breslauer
May 27, 2021
Outdoor cats, both feral and tame, kill billions of birds and small animals each year and face many dangers themselves. Keeping cats indoors can cause behavioral issues, but catios (cat patios or enclosures) offer a humane solution, allowing cats to safely enjoy the outdoors.
Parrots in Los Angeles with Dr. John McCormack
April 22, 2021
Dr. John McCormack discusses the history of Los Angeles’ Amazona parrots and what DNA from museum specimens reveals about their origins, city adaptation, and future as distinct species.
