Welcome to Birds Banter, where we discuss everything about the World Champion Philadelphia Eagles.
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Bird Watchers, Birders, Nature Lovers should hear the Bird Banter Podcast. Hear Birders talk about birdwatching, or birding for the more passionate. Hear their birding stories, about bird watching experiences, about birding research, birding travel, and birdwatching anecdotes. It's fun, conversational and tries to be a birding ambassador to improve the world one birder at a time.
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A chatty low key podcast on the reflections of Boreal Bruce a bird bander in Northern Eastern Ontario. Most of my ramblings relate to banding and birding at the Hilliardton Marsh Research and Education Center. This podcast focuses on the birds and people
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The Bird Banter Podcast #172 with Joshua Covill
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On this episode I talk with Josh Covill, a Montana birder who leads birding tours in Montana as well as in Central and South America. Josh was the guide on my recent trip to the Santa Marta area of Colombia, and is a fabulous birder and really nice guy. Enjoy. Find Josh for a Montana Tour at Glacier Birding. Joshua's page at Hillstar Nature Tours. …
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The Bird Banter Podcast #171 with Courtney Ellis
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On this episode I talk with a relative newcomer to birding, Courtney Ellis. Courtney began birding during the pandemic, and has become a birding enthusiast and ambassador. Check out her podcast The Thing with Feathers, as well as her soon to be released book Looking Up: A Birders Guide to Hope Through Grief. We talked about my episode #148 with Hol…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #170 with Holly Garrod
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On this episode I talk with Holly Garrod, an accomplished birder, bird bander and conservationist about her work on bird banding networks with Birds Caribbean, and about the MOTUS network progress in the Caribbean. Her energy is fabulous, and her knowledge and expertise wonderful. I think you'll enjoy hearing her story. Check out Birds Caribbean he…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #169 Ed's Winter Trip
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Well, after a long break for a fabulous winter trip, the podcast is back with Ed talking about his trip to Florida, Colombia and Costa Rica. The Colombia trip was run by Hillstar Nature Tours and led by Joshus Covill. The Proaves Organization is worth checking out, and here is their article about the possible new species of antpita. To see photos, …
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Best Year of Banding Ever!
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In this episode, Boreal Bruce highlights the astounding bird banding records of 2023 and previews upcoming marsh events and goals. Join us for an insightful journey into the world of avian conservation and discovery. Recorded and edited by Benjamin MacPherson https://thehilliardtonmarsh.comKirjoittanut Boreal Bruce
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The Bird Banter Podcast #168 with Liam Hutcheson
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On this episode I talk with Liam Hutcheson, sho just finished his record breaking Washington State big year. We talk about his big year, highlights, misses and people. Also about his birding story. While talking with Liam I marveled at how interconnected our birding community is, and how helpful birders are to each other. Pervious guests on the sho…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #167 with Marco Valtriani
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Birding is not the first thing many think about when considering a trip to Italy, but as birders, it is always a consideration. On this episode I talk with Marco Valtriani, a guide with the Birding In Italy group of bird guides. As you can inagine a lot of their business is taking visitors from the U.S. and other far away countries out for a birdin…
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Celebrating a 100 years of Canadian Bird Banding
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In this episode of Bird Banter, Boreal Bruce explores the fascinating connection between birding and music. From rare birds banded and breaking 27 marsh records to new research in grassland and shorebird banding, Bruce uncovers new dimensions in his avian adventures. Celebrating 100 years of bird banding in Canada, Bruce reflects on its significanc…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #166 with Steve Hampton
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On this episode I talk with Steve Hampton about his experience on the AOU Ad Hoc Committee on English names for birds, about climate change and the research on how it is affecting birds, about gulls in the Port Townsend area, his trip to Antarctica and more. You can find more about Steve and contact him on his professional website Stephen-Carr-Hamp…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #165 with Rachel Hudson
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My guest on this episode is Rachel Hudson, a Lewis County, Washington birder who is also a photographer, artist and recent college graduate. We talk about her interest in birding as a very young child, reading and nurturing her interest in birds from age 3, through her childhood birding in Texas and to her move to Washington for college. She has a …
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The Bird Banter Podcast #164 with Dorian Anderson
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Dorian Anderson is my guest on this episode of the podcast. Dorian was a guest on one of my earliest episodes #5 in Feb. 2019, and I have been waiting it seems forever to talk with him again once his book was written and published. After you hear from Dorian today I'm sure you'll want to read Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in S…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #163 with Michael Hobbs
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On this episode my guest is Michael Hobbs, a King County, WA based birder who has been doing weekly bird surveys at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA for almost 30 years. You can contact Michael at this link to the park. We talk about the experience of such regular intentional bird surveys of a single location, the benefits, both in friendships made and…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #162 withWill McLean Greeley
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I'm guessing you know about The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, but do you know about the man who willed it to existance, the man known as "The Birdman of the Senate?" I didn't until Will McLean Greeley, the Great-great nephew of Senator McLean, and author of a biography on Senator McLean reached out to me and we talked for the podcast. It's a g…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #161 with Frank Izaguirre
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ON this episode Frank and I talk about his PhD work on field guides and how they have influenced conservation. To hear a video with Frank on this topic watch this You Tube. We also talk about the recent ABA social media network called ABA Community. Check it out. For more info about Frank and this episode visit the blog post on BirdBanter.com Until…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #160 with John Oshlick
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On this episode we talk about John's birding story, birding in Connecticut, and his chase to see American Flamingos that were blown north by Hurricane Idalia. We talk about why the Long Island Sound is not great for pelagic birding, but is excellent for other birds. Read more at the BirdBanter.com blog. Learn more about John on his eBird Profile.…
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Hummingbird Garden Party!
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Join Boreal Bruce on an enchanting journey as he traverses the Hilliardton Marsh's Hummingbird Garden party, engaging in lively conversations with guests, vendors, and volunteers. Guests: Nigel Shaw Kaz Kokebakkar Jason Desilet - Sutton Bay Honey Jacob Lachapelle Margaret Jensen Claudia Radencich Iggy Colon Alicia Shubert Lucy Harrison - Lu's Empor…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #159 wtih Ken Ostermiller and Adam Jackson Creators of BirdingHotspots.org
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eBird is a great tool for many purposes, but there are times when a birder wants to know how to best bird a hotspot, where to park at the hotspot, are there restrooms there, and generally about birding the hotspot. It is great to ask a local birder, but often that is not possible, and so what to do? Now the answer is easy. Go to BirdingHotspots.org…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #158 with Molly Adams and Sydney Golden Anderson of the Feminist Bird Club
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On this episode I talk with two of the leaders of The Feminist Bird Club, Molly Adams who is the originator of the NYC chapter, and Sydney Golden Anderson who has been active in the Chicago chapter and now lives in Colorado. I was excited to hear about the clubs work to increase diversity and be inviting to all people with an interest in birds. The…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #157 with Greg Harrington
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On this episode I talk with Greg Harrington, a Seattle, WA birder I've met several times in the field, and who had become a proficient and prolific birder in the area over a very few years. He is always fun to meet, and was really fun to talk with on this episode. He is a high school history teacher, and spent some of the Covid time when teaching w…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #156 with Scott Harris
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On this episode Scott and I talk about his discovery of birding as a passion later in life, and about how this led to his quest to see all of the Lower-48 raptors, initially in a year, but eventually in 17 months. Scott is also a prolific author, and we talk about his writing and his future birding plans. His newest book: RaptorQuest: Chasing Ameri…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #155 with Dan Scheiman
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On Episode #155 I talk with Arkansas birder Dan Scheiman about birding in Arkansas, his birding story and creating backyard habitat by Planting for Birds. You can see Dan's eBird profile here, and read more on The Bird Banter blog here. I'd love to hear about birders you'd like to hear from as guests. Reach me on the contact page or in part of an e…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #154: Ken& Ed Go East Coast Pelagic Birding
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Pelagic birding is different in many ways from birding on land. It's fun, exhausting, and difficult, but can be really great too. Ken Brown, my long-time birding buddy, and I have dreamed of getting out of Hatteras N.C. with Brian Patteson for years, and finally made it happen this year. Despite difficult weather we had a great trip, and talk about…
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Visitor Centre Grand Opening!
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Boreal Bruce expertly conducts interviews with distinguished guests, supporters, and organizers during the grand opening of the Hillardton Marsh Visitor Centre. Additionally, immerse yourself in the captivating sounds from the bird banding table, where seasoned bird bander Rae Xamin takes the stage. Guests: Kate Belmore Stacy Utas Sue Nielsen Mark …
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Boreal Bruce is joined by a passionate group of Hilliardton Marsh volunteers as they delve into their diverse roles and invaluable contributions to bird conservation and research. Guests: Rae Xamin Paul Seaman Jamie Depolla Olivia Maillet Andrew Brown Sarah Bonnet Katelyn Warner Recorded and Edited by Benjamin MacPherson…
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The Bird Banter Podcast #153 with Rebeccca Heisman
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On this episode I talk with Rebecca Heisman, author of the new book Flight Paths, and hear about the story of writing the book, more stories about the people behind the research on bird migration, and her personal and birding story. In the introduction I talk about the migration watch scene at Dune Peninsula. Check out the eBird hotspot page here. …
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The Bird Banter Podcast #152 with Bryony Angell
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On this episode I talk with Seattle area bird----more----er Bryony Angell, who is a professional writer with many published articles related to birding. Much of her recent work is related to women in birding and the birding experience from a woman's perspective. You can reach Bryony on her website here. Read more about Bryony, and topics discussed …
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The Bird Banter Podcast #151 with Dr. Jim Kettelkamp
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Jim and I talk about his birding in Johnson County, Iowa as well as his birding story, which began as a youth, had a long dormant stage, and has been revived in recent years with county big years, birding around the ABA area and a reinvigorated interest in backyard nature habitat. I think you'll enjoy hearing Dr. Kettelkamp's story. You can reach J…
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Bird Trap Eco Trap 2020!
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Boreal Bruce keeps you up to date on the goings on of the Hilliardton marsh, and discuses bird migration and Ornitherapy. Recorded and edited by Benjamin MacPhersonKirjoittanut Boreal Bruce
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