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BCR 055: Florence McBribe Jun 24, 2016

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BirdCallsRadio show featuring an with Florence "Flo" McBride. Listen as this popular Connecticut birdwatcher describes how she gets children excited about learning about nature and birds. She even does her "Blue Jay rap" — twice. Nice!

BCR 054: Katie Fallon Jun 24, 2016

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Show featuring Katie Fallon, author of "Cerulean Blues: A Personal Search for a Vanishing Songbird," by Ruka Press. Katie discusses the plight of the Cerulean Warbler, a beautiful blue warbler that is declining rapidly. Katie went to South America to visit the birds' winter habitat. She discusses in this interview the various challenges the birds face on their winter and summer homes, as well as on their migration routes. She also tackles mountaintop removal mining in West Virginia and encourages consumers to drink shade-grown coffee.

BCR 053: Terry Backer Jun 24, 2016

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Featured Soundkeeper Terry Backer, who has devoted much of his life to preserving and protecting Long Island Sound.

Terry, who is also a state Representative in Connecticut, talks about important initiatives that will protect the Sound, what the Soundkeeper organization (now 25 years old) has done over the years to protect the Sound, and, of course, birds. Terry has been fishing and shellfishing on Long Island Sound nearly all his life and offers an interesting perspective on the waters.

BCR 052: Michael Moccio and Patrick Dugan Jun 24, 2016

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BirdCallsRadio show featuring special guests Michael Moccio and Patrick Dugan. Michael and Patrick were instrumental in preserving a section of Cove Island Park in Stamford, CT, at Cove Island Wildlife Sanctuary. What was once a brush dump is now a wildlife sanctuary with habitats such as fields, woods, beaches and brushy areas. Check out the archive to find out how they did it.

Patrick is also known for his bird imitations and he does several during the show. Be sure to check that out, too. He even does his famous winter wren call.

BCR 051: Derek Lovitch Jun 24, 2016

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Derek Lovitch show, originally aired Sunday, April 29, 2012. Derek talks to BirdCallsRadio about his new book, "How to be a Better Birder," published by Princeton University Press. He also discusses the Whole Bird and More approach to bird identification, using radar and weather to find more birds, conservation and special moments at Bradbury Mountain in Maine.

BCR 050: Kenn Kaufman Jun 24, 2016

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Show with Kenn Kaufman. It originally aired on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Kenn is one the most recognized birders in the U.S. and is the author of several books on birds. He is also the founder of the Kaufman Field Guides published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company of Boston.

BCR 049: Julie Zickefoose Jun 24, 2016

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BirdCallsRadio show featuring Julie Zickefoose, wildlife artist, wild rehabilitator, naturalist and author of "The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds," a recent Oprah Book club "Book of the Week."

Julie discusses her book, as well as reads a passage from the book and describes some of the artwork. She also discusses a variety of other topics related to nature. You don't want to miss her discussion about barn swallows and a black rat snake!

BCR 048: Julian Hough Jun 24, 2016

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BirdCallsRadio show with Julian Hough as the special guest. Julian discusses wildlife photography and art, as well as birdwatching tips, the Ct Avian Records Committee, and coming to America from England and meeting up in Cape May, N.J., with folks such as Richard Crossley, Pete Dunne, and Kevin Karlson.

BCR 047: Kevin Karlson Jun 24, 2016

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Show with renowned wildlife photographer Kevin Karlson. He is also the co-author of The Shorebird Guide. His latest book, Birding by Impression, is due out soon.

Listen as Kevin describes the concept of birding by impression, a more holistic approach to birdwatching. Kevin also talks about The Shorebird Guide and the plight of the Red Knot.

BCR 046: Mary Warren Jun 24, 2016

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BirdCallsRadio show with naturalist Mary Warren of Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ohio. Magee Marsh has been named a Top 10 spot for birdwatching in the United States.

Listen as Mary discusses bird migration, other wildlife, Magee Marsh, and how she became a naturalist late in life and encourages others to follow their dreams. Mary also discusses the importance of getting kids involved in the outdoors.

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