Birds with Jody Allair
Summary
Host Andrew Brown and Birds Canada expert Jody Allaare discuss fall migration in Alberta, covering topics like snow geese, common ravens, and white-faced ibis. Listeners share sightings of robins, hawks, and pelicans, while Allaare offers advice on bird feeding and identification. The segment also highlights the "Wings of Survival" project, where cyclists follow whimbrels from Alaska to Patagonia to raise awareness for conservation.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: Citizens Bank
Intro: Fall bird migration and call-in info
Guest intro: Jody Allaire and common ravens
Status of fall migration: Neotropical migrants
Watching snow geese and peak migration times
Call-in: Best food for chickadees and feeders
American Robins: Migration and winter behavior
Call-in: White-faced Ibis sightings in Alberta
Call-in: Hawk encounter and birding mentors
The golden age of birding and identification apps
Call-in: Stephanie's bird encounters and safety
Orange-crowned Warblers and banding details
Northern Saw-whet Owls: Migration and spotting tips
Call-in: Bald Eagle behavior and nesting
Golden Eagles: Hunting strategies and migration
News break: TransMountain and local events
Call-in: Crow vs Raven identification and feeding
Call-in: Whimbrels and the Wings of Survival project
White Pelicans: Migration and hunting behavior
Call-in: Raven rescue story and local falcons
Call-in: Bald eagle close encounter while driving
Call-in: Sandhill Cranes and their unique features
Call-in: Merlin falcon mating and nesting habits
Call-in: Meadowlark population decline and song
Call-in: Snow Goose festival and birding humor
Outro: Grouse migration and show credits
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