Wed - February 1, 2012
Due to the current budgetary problems in
California, one quarter of the California State Parks will close their doors.
Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn about these closures and what
you can do to help keep their doors open to the public.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - January 25, 2012
Listen in to our 60th show with special
guests Megan Langhals and Emi Bauman from the Gulf of the Farallones National
Marine Sanctuary as they discuss Muir Woods Earth Day and the restoration of
Redwood Creek at Muir Beach.
(40kbps mono)
Tue - January 17, 2012
Did you know the San Francisco Bay Area is
home to an endangered bird? The California Clapper Rail is on the brink of
extinction, but fortunately for them local and federal agencies are working hard
to bolster their populations. Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn
about the California Clapper Rail and the restoration projects aimed to help
these endangered birds.
(40kbps mono)
Tue - January 10, 2012
Does the fishing industry have an impact on
wildlife other than fish? Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn how
the fishing industry is affecting the food source for many of our local sea
birds.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - January 4, 2012
An island chain off the coast of San
Francisco is host to half of the world's breeding population of Ashy
Storm-Petrels and they are being threatened by a common household rodent.
Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn about the Ashy Storm-Petrel and
the island restoration efforts trying to save their declining
population.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - December
14, 2011
Renewable energy sources are beneficial to
humans, but are they safe for birds? Listen to this edition of Bay Birds for
some insight on our shift towards renewable energy and how it affects for our
local birds.
(40kbps mono)
Mon - December
5, 2011
Faster than a speeding built, more powerful
than a locomotive! Listen to this edition of Bay Birds to learn about the
fantastically fast Peregrine Falcon.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - November 30, 2011
Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds for
an update on the extensive island restoration project happening in our very own
Richardson Bay.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - November 23, 2011
So how are the bird populations in the San
Francisco Bay Area doing? Listen in to this episode to learn about how our
local bird populations are doing in our current environment and what you can do
to help.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - November 16, 2011
One of our most common birds seen around the
Bay Area is surprisingly smart. Come listen to this edition of Bay Birds for a
look into the remarkable intelligence of the American Crow.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - November 9, 2011
It's that time of year again and birds have
begun their great journey's around the globe. They aren't the only ones going
through a migration, though. Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn
more about migration in the wild and right here on Bay Birds.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - June 29, 2011
The graceful swallow is always a welcome
site at the Richardson Bay Audbon Center & Sanctuary, and we look forward to
their arrival each year. This year we had a special treat when not one, but four
different species graced our site and swooped through our open fields. Listen
in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn more about the swallows we've been
enjoying right here in Marin.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - June 22, 2011
Listen to this edition of Bay Birds to learn
a little more about an environmental hero, Rachel Carson, who along with the
support of conservation organizations like Audubon, helped ensure we continue to
have not so silent springs.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - June 1, 2011
A rare migrant spurred quite a bit of
excitement at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center a short while ago. Although many
avid birders flocked to try and catch a glimpse, none were successful. You can
learn a little about this unexpected visitor, the Yellow-breasted Chat on this
week's edition of Bay Birds.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - May 25, 2011
Although Fall migration tends to get more
hype, Spring migration can be just as exciting and California is a critical
pathway. Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn a little about Spring
migration, why California is so important, and some of the threats we can help
reduce to ensure our birds get to their destination safely.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - May 11, 2011
A primarily California bird is being
threatened by habitat loss and the need to harvest grains. Listen in to this
edition of Bay Birds to gain a little insight into the plight of the Tricolored
Blackbird, adn what you can do to help.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - April 20, 2011
When you see them, they are usually in large
family coveys, but even you don't see them, their call is unmistakable. Listen
to this week's edition of Bay Birds for a glimpse at our state bird, the
California Quail.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - April 13, 2011
Earth Day, Week, or Month? Perhaps it should
be Earth Year! Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds to learn a little about
the history of Earth Day and how you can make it one for the birds.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - March 16, 2011
It may only be 17 acres, but to the birds in
San Francisco Bay, and Richardson Bay in particular, it is an oasis of protected
open space and coastline within a very urban estuary. Listen in to this edition
of Bay Birds to learn more about Arambaru Island and our efforts to enhance its
habitat for the birds.
(40kbps mono)
Wed - March 2, 2011
While we are still able to enjoy the wonderful
migrating waterbirds spending time in the Bay Area, be sure you you take some
time to look for the smallest diving duck here. Listen in to this edition of Bay
Birds for a brief visit with the Bufflehead.
(40kbps mono)
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