Wed - July 21, 2010
This week we focus on the once endangered
White Pelican. These birds might be one of the most elegant birds in the sky and
although many believe it behaves just like its close cousin the Brown Pelican,
there are some fascinating differences. Tune in this week to learn more about
the majestic White Pelican.
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Tue - July 13, 2010
This rare visitor to the Richardson Bay
Audubon Center & Sanctuary stirred up quite a bit of excitement as it made
an appearance recently at our site. The Brown Creeper is remarkably good at
blending into its environment. Listen in to this week's edition of Bay Birds to
learn more about the fascinating Brown Creeper.
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Wed - June 30, 2010
This boldly plumaged bird wouldn't normally
be found in the San Francisco Bay Area, but with the introduction of large
ornamental trees it nests in, it is expanding its range farther north. Meet the
Hooded Oriole in this edition of Bay Birds.
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Wed - June 23, 2010
This very social little bird makes one of
natures most remarkable nests and yet it is hardly bigger than a hummingbird.
Learn about the delightful bushtit on this edition of Bay
Birds.
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Wed - June 16, 2010
The Bewick's Wren may be hard to spot, but
you can't miss its remarkably loud trill. In this week's edition of Bay Birds,
we'll learn a little more about this energetic little year-round
resident.
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Wed - June 9, 2010
These remarkable neotropical migrants are
common summer residents in the Bay Area, but are sometimes difficult to spot.
Their bright yellow bellies certainly help you catch a glimpse. This week's
edition of Bay Birds focuses on the enjoyable Wilson's Warbler.
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Wed - June 2, 2010
This graceful and very large oceanic bird
can be counted among the most spectacular Bay Area visitors. It spends the
majority of its life soaring over the Pacific, rarely coming to land, yet our
habits have a significant effect on them. Learn more about the remarkable Black
Footed Albatross on this edition of Bay Birds.
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Wed - May 26, 2010
This spectacular raptor can be frequently
spotted throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, yet viewers never seem to tire of
its presence. This edition of Bay Birds points the spotlight on the Red Tailed
Hawk.
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Wed - May 19, 2010
Brought to the brink of extinction for a
fashion craze, the elegant Great Egret has made an amazing comeback! The
National Audubon Society proudly displays the bird in its logo and people
everywhere can't help but be inspired by its presence. Listen to this edition of
Bay Birds for highlights of this remarkable bird.
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Wed - May 5, 2010
Birds too often are the face of oil spills,
but it isn't only the large oil spill disaster that put birds at risk. Small
amounts of oil entering our waterways every day equally as damaging to birds.
Learn why on this week's edition of Bay Birds.
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It sings day or night and belts out a vast
variety of tunes for any and all to hear. Learn about the very vocal and not too
shy Northern Mockingbird in this week's edition of Bay Birds.
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Wed - April 28, 2010
This Earth day, take some time to think
about the wonderful winged creatures that share our cities, parks, suburbs,
forests, and backyards. There are a remarkable number of bird species right here
in Marin County, and we can all take small steps to ensure they continue to
thrive here. Happy Earth Day everyone!
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Sat
- April 17, 2010
Although some may find this common backyard
visitor a bit too boisterous and overwhelming, the Western Scrub Jay generally
receives raves from children and adults when it makes an appearance. Learn more
about this year round Bay Area resident on this week's edition of Bay
Birds.
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Wed - April 14, 2010
They may be among the smallest birds in the
world, but as they zip to and fro and perform their dramatic courtship dances in
the air, hummingbirds have bird enthusiasts and novices enthralled. It's all
about our energetic local hummingbirds on this edition of Bay Birds.
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Wed - April 7, 2010
Though quite misunderstood, the Turkey
Vulture is a wondrous creature with remarkable adaptations. many of which we all
should be very thankful for. Listen in to this edition of Bay Birds for another
perspective on this magnificent scavenger.
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Wed - March 31, 2010
Beautiful and mysterious, raptors are the
rock stars of the bird world. Listen to this edition of Bay Birds to learn about
a few of San Francisco Bay's birds of prey.
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Wed - March 17, 2010
San Francisco Bay is an incredibly diverse
environment with a wonderful web of life underneath the water's surface. Listen
to this edition of Bay Birds to learn what makes our Bay so diverse and why it
attracts so many birds to its waters.
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Wed - March 10, 2010
The marvelous Brown Pelican, recently
removed from the endangered species list, is a remarkable bird that easily
catches everyone's attention as it gracefully soars along cliffs and over the
water. Learn a little more about the Brown Pelican on this episode of Bay
Birds.
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Mon - February 22, 2010
San Francisco Bay is home to thousands of
winged travellers that visit during the winter as part of their migration along
the Pacific Flyway. Learn a few common water-birds you can spy this time of
year.
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Mon - February 8, 2010
San Francisco Bay is a premiere place for birds,
an you don't have to be an ornithologist to know that these winged wonders are
an essential part of the area's natural beauty. Bay Birds takes a closer look at
the birds that make the Bay Area great -- explaining in plain terms the amazing
creatures we see every day. Join host Wendy Dalia for a little science, a little
natural history, and more than a little fun -- you're bound to learn something
new with every episode!
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