The Wild Bird Watcher

Getting Your Backyard Ready for the Birds

2015-04-04T13:01:00.000-07:00

Making your backyard a place that wild birds want to hang out in is a fairly straight forward process. Jessie Barrie from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology provides some helpful advice on getting your backyard ready for this years birding.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW12_Cornell_Advice_on_Attracting_Birds_to_Your_Backyard.mp3

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/Page.aspx?pid=1478

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/Page.aspx?pid=1189

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

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Merlin Bird ID App from Cornell

2015-03-14T12:35:00.002-07:00

Bird watching has undergone it’s own information revolution with new bird watching apps. The field books are not being replaced so much as being augmented by smart technology. One of the best bird watching apps on the market is the Merlin Bird ID App from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. My guest today is Jessie Barry from Cornell to talk about the app; how it works and how it is also getting a lot of newcomers into birding.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW11_Merlin_Bird_ID_App.mp3

http://www.birds.cornell.edu/

http://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/

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There's An App for That - Migratory Birds in Calgary

2015-02-28T00:30:00.000-08:00

Yes, it’s still winter, but that will change. Today on the Wild Bird Watcher, I talk with the president of Nature Calgary and Chairman of the Calgary Bird Study Group, Andrew Hart about Calgary migratory birds and bird watching Apps. May is the big month for migratory birds passing through or staying in Calgary. We discuss which birds will be coming our way and when as we look forward to spring.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW8_Nature_Calgary_Migration_Months.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

https://www.naturecalgary.com/

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In the Field with Birds Calgary

2015-02-14T00:30:00.000-08:00

Birds Calgary is a website and Blog devoted to wild bird watching in Calgary and Southern Alberta. It's a great place to go to find out where some of the best bird watching sites are in our area. There is also interesting stories and information to help you in your quest for birds. They also have some amazing photos to look at. One of the contributors for Birds Calgary is Dan Arndt. I talk with Dan about the site and his experiences birding.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW10_Birds_Calgary.mp3

http://www.birdscalgary.com/

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The National Bird Project with Canadian Geographic

2015-01-31T00:30:00.001-08:00

The hunt is on to name Canada's national bird. Canadian Geographic is heading up the National Bird Project where you get to have input and vote for your favorite online. Front runners in the voting are the Loon and the Snowy Owl. Because the National Bird Project is open to the public, they have even had a couple of votes for a certain bird from a popular kids program.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW9_National_Bird_Project.mp3

http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/nationalbird/#.VLNCjv2vlio.facebook

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The Big Year with Nature Calgary

2015-01-17T13:39:00.000-08:00

2015 is the Big Year which is a big deal for birders. How can you get involved if you aren’t already? The president of Nature Calgary and Chairman of the Calgary Bird Study Group, Andrew Hart is my guest and he will tell you how to get involved. We also discuss the recent Christmas Bird count in Calgary and find out how our fine feathered friends are faring.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW7_Nature_Calgary_Big_Year.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

https://www.naturecalgary.com/

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Bring on the Bats

2015-01-01T14:16:00.004-08:00

Backyard birding is increasing in popularity and along with that we are also seeing an upswing in backyard bat colony or Bat House installments. The bats are there anyway and they are devouring the insects that are trying to get at you. Kris from the Wild Bird Store talks about bats and bat houses. Tip: Not only do the bats help with insects they also provide one of the best fertilizers on the planet as a by-product. Listen to find out more!

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW6_Backyard_Bats.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

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Feeding Backyard Birds in Winter and Celebrity Birders

2014-12-17T11:49:00.001-08:00

Winter time means winter feed for wild birds. On this episode of the Wild Bird Watcher I chat with Kris from the Wild Bird Store in Calgary about the feeds that you should be putting out in the winter months to keep the wild birds coming back and healthy. We also talk about some celebrity backyard birders who have dropped by the store.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW5_Winter_Bird_Feed_Tips.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

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Preventing Bird Strikes

2014-10-31T00:30:00.000-07:00

Bird strikes – One of the big concerns for wild bird watchers are bird strikes on your windows. It’s heartbreaking when you see either a stunned or dead bird on the ground. Certain times of year it is more of a problem than other times due to outdoor lighting conditions. Bird strikes are preventable and not just for people who have feeders in their backyards. Kris from the Wild Bird Store talks more about the problem and solutions.

Listen to the interview below or download it form the link;

http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW4_Birdstrikes_Tips_For_Preventing_Them.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

Squirrels: Love Em Or Hate Em And What To Do About It

2014-10-17T12:26:00.002-07:00

There is no middle ground with Squirrels for bird watchers: They either are a huge pain or they are hugely entertaining. This week I talk with Kris from the Wild Bird Store about the relationship with Squirrels and some things you can do.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW3_Squirrels_Love_em_or_hate_em.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

Bird House Cleaning for Winter

2014-09-29T20:20:00.003-07:00

Getting your backyard ready for winter bird watching includes some housecleaning – bird house cleaning. It’s important for birds who winter here to have shelter from the cold. On this episode information about how to properly prepare your bird house and a few ideas on other ways to help out.

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http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW2_Bird_House_Cleaning_for_winter.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/

Who's Heading South

2014-09-10T20:15:00.000-07:00

It’s that time of year in Calgary and Southern Alberta when the migratory backyard birds either start to think about heading south or they are already on their way. On this episode I discuss who is on their way and – believe it or not – who has yet to come.

Listen to the interview below or download it from the link;

http://www.podcastmarketplace.com/Podcasts/WBW1_Packing_Their_Bags.mp3

http://www.wildbirdstore.ca/