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The Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Chestnut-collared LongspurThe Chestnut-collared Longspur is an icon of the Prairies – an aerial acrobatist, singing and dancing in the sky. Jody Allair shares his love for this longspur, helping us understand why this charming species should be on everyone’s life list. As he describes his road trip to seek out the Chestnut-collared Longspur earlier this spring, Jody offers helpful advice on how to find a rare bird – this advice can be applied anywhere, to find any species. And with all Wake-up Call episodes, we’ll also learn about threats and challenges, and how you can help the Chestnut-collared Longspur. We touch...2025-08-0535 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaBird Photography: tips and tricks from Liron GertsmanTaking good photos of birds isn't just about the gear - knowing bird behaviours and habitats is equally as important. Professional wildlife photographer, Liron Gertsman, joins us to offer helpful pointers for folks looking to take their bird photography to the next level. He also shares the stories behind some of his most iconic photos, important notes on how to practice ethical bird photography, and tips for following a similar career path in combining photography with a love of birds. Donate today to get your copy of the 2026 Birds Canada Calendar! Visit bi...2025-07-2229 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Long-billed CurlewJoin us on a road trip to Skookumchuck Prairie to seek out the Long-billed Curlew. Our editor Kris Cu takes the reigns, leading us through the grassy valleys of Southeastern British Columbia. Kris is joined by David Bradley of Birds Canada, and Dianne Cooper, the caretaker of the Skookumchuck Prairie Key Biodiversity Area. Through their eyes, we learn about the Long-billed Curlew - threats, challenges, conservation efforts - while also learning more about KBAs and how they offer essential habitat for species at risk. When you order from birdsandbeans.ca/warblers Birds and B...2025-07-0725 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaRevisiting Chewie the Piping Plover, and Queerness in NatureWhile working with Piping Plovers in June of 2022, Andrea Gress and the rest of the plover team, observed a same-sex pairing between two well known plovers. It was a first for the species. But was it really? In today's episode, Andrea shares a brief history of how queerness in nature was viewed by the scientific community, and how these perspectives have evolved. To explore this further, we also re-share an episode originally aired in 2022: Piping Plovers - A Love Story. As promised, here are some additional resources to explore: Watch: Ani...2025-06-2511 min
Pushing The Envelope: Music Decidedly Left Center6-14-25 Pushing The Envelope: Music Decidedly Left of CenterGreetings!
Let's see... a couple of new items from our friends at 577 Records, some carnivalesque music in Phase One, classic stuff from the ready to re-boot label Table of the Elements and a smathering of other goodies!
Enjoy!
Joel
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6-14-25 PTE Playlist
Pudding is niet te vergelijken! (Pudding Is Beyond Compare!) - Dubbelvia (Double Cream) - Double Wall Large Mouth - self-release (2025)
https://monadnode.bandcamp.com/album/double-wall-large-mouth
2025-06-171h 59The Warblers by Birds CanadaIs the White-throated Sparrow Canada's most interesting bird?Discover the fascinating world of the White-throated Sparrow: birds with two colour morphs, a unique mating system, and songs that spread like the latest Taylor Swift release. Professors Ken Otter and Scott Ramsay reveal the surprising complexity behind these seemingly ordinary birds.When you order from birdsandbeans.ca/warblers Birds and Beans donates to this podcast, plus you support bird-friendly coffee farms which provide essential habitat, simply by drinking a cup of coffee. Scott Ramsay is a Biology professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, ON, where he has b...2025-06-0237 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaExploring Bird Sounds with Dan MennillIn this episode we get answers to some of our biggest questions about bird songs, calls, and non-vocal sounds. Learn how thrushes make that haunting flute-like sound, listen to the duetting phenomenon of tropical songbirds, and explore how some birds learn their songs while others don’t. Dive into the complex world of avian communication – and so much more!Help the iconic Wood Thrush and so many more migratory birds by drinking Bird-friendly Certified Coffee. When you order from birdsandbeans.ca/warblers Birds and Beans donates to this podcast. Dan Mennil...2025-05-0545 min
Crime Stories with Nancy GraceEXCLUSIVE: TEEN GAGS ON POOL BALL, SARAN WRAPPED HEAD, SUSPECTS POPEYES & PUTTPUTT, CHAINSAWDisturbing new details emerging in the torture and eventual murder of 16-year-old Miranda Corsette. Court documents reveal that at least six people were aware that Steven Gress, 37, and Michelle Brandes, 35, were holding Miranda against her will before she died. Gress allegedly sent photos of Miranda covered in bruises to three people, including his mother. Gress’ mom denies viewing the photos but admits to police that her son tried to tell her about Miranda. She shut down the conversation, telling her son that she didn’t want to know. At least two neighbors also saw Miranda in distress at t...2025-04-0942 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe birds are back: spring behaviours explainedThe birds are back! From raptors doing trust falls, to grebes running across water - birds are displaying their finest selves all across Canada!In this episode, Kyle Horner breaks down the common, the weird, and the obscure bird behaviours that you should be looking for this spring. We also get interesting insights into the "mess" that is the Canada Goose. And Kyle shares what he considers the best birds to look for at this time of year, whether you're in Halifax, Kelowna, or somewhere in between!Want more info on how to help birds...2025-04-0840 minCrime Stories with Nancy GraceBREAKING VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: SUSPECT ALLEGEDLY LOADING TEEN'S BODY, LURED ONLINEWhen Miranda Corsette tragically loses both her parents, she moves in with her grandmother in Gulfport, Florida. Miranda’s grandmother is happy to see the teen getting ready for a Valentine’s date. Afterwards, Miranda's mood leads her grandmother to believe the teen had a great time. The grandmother is unaware Miranda did not meet another teenager, but Steven Gress, a 37-year-old man. 3:41 a.m. the next day, Miranda Corsette quietly slips out of her home to catch Uber, heading back to Steven Gress’ home he shares with Michelle Brandes, 35. Gress and Brandes are well known to cops and n...2025-04-0242 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaPoint Counts and Missing Pots: The Adventures of Bird AtlassingThe Breeding Bird Atlas is the ultimate province-wide bird survey. In this episode, Atlas coordinators from Newfoundland, Ontario, and Saskatchewan share how and why Atlassing is a key part of bird conservation. We hear their biggest challenges, favourite stories from the field, and why you should be a part of it all. From boast worthy birds, to blackflies - the Breeding Bird Atlas is a project driven by a love for birds and for Canada's most far to reach places.It's not too late to join an Atlas!Newfoundland: nf.birdatlas.caOntario: b...2025-03-0346 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaSo cute, so deadly: Northern Saw-whet OwlBy size, shape and style, you might mistake this owl for a cuddly toy, but it's actually a deadly predator. In today's episode we chat about the Northern Saw-whet Owl - their adaptations, how to identify them by sound, how banding operations are helping to track their populations, and how you could get involved! Happy Superb Owl day! #superbowlProtect habitat while sipping on a cup of bird-friendly coffee! Birds and Beans will even donate to this podcast when you use the code "warblers" at checkout. Join the ...2025-02-0322 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaDid a chickadee steal my hotdog? Experts answer your questionsAs a special treat we've rounded up some of your most curious bird related questions and answered them in this episode (or tried to!). Why do some birds have red eyes? Can owls hybridize? Can birds smell? And of course, we'll try to solve the hotdog mystery. Help us keep doing what we do best by donating today. Or another great way to help... Order some bird-friendly coffee for your cozy holiday season, and when you use the code "warblers", Birds and Beans will donate to t...2024-12-1638 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Eastern Whip-poor-willSome call them goatsuckers, others may think of them as dragons in the night sky...but we know them lovingly as the Eastern Whip-poor-will. We're joined by three researchers who are exploring the habitats, food sources, and migratory ranges of the Eastern Whip-poor-will. We learn all kinds of spooky facts about this elusive species, and gain insights into their threats and challenges. Plus we get to take a behind the scenes look at how research is done for this species at risk. Help us keep doing what we do best by donating today. T...2024-11-2533 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaWinter is better with Project FeederWatchAs we get deeper into the fall months, we're joined by Olivia Carvalho to chat about an underappreciated pastime... winter birding! With Olivia coordinating Project FeederWatch in Canada, she has great insights on how to help birds through the coldest months, winter adaptations, birds you might expect to see at your feeder, and more!What birds are at your feeder? Let us know by joining Project FeederWatch! Remember, you don't need to have a feeder to be part of the fun! Stay warm this winter with a cup of Bird...2024-11-0420 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaCanada's bird populations: the good, the bad, the upliftingHow are Canada's birds doing? Recently released, The State of Canada's Birds brings us valuable insights into the health of our favourite species. Some have recovered wonderfully, like waterfowl and birds of prey, yet others are struggling and need urgent attention. Catherine Jardine of Birds Canada and Marie-Anne Hudson with Environment and Climate Change Canada join us - after spending 4 years of their lives digging into this data - to share the biggest news on Canada's birds. Explore the report and share what you learn. Together, we can have a positive...2024-10-1530 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaQuebec's river of warblersAn incredible migratory phenomenon occurs along the St. Lawrence River in Quebec. Thankfully, the Tadoussac Bird Observatory is located in just the right place to observe and study this mass movement of warblers and other songbirds.Alexandre Terrigeol joins us during peak migration to share more about this phenomenon and about the other work occurring at the bird observatory, including bird banding research, educational workshops, and an annual birding festival! Learn more about the Tadoussac Bird Observatory (or Observatoire d'oiseaux de Tadoussac). Support bird observatories through the Birds Canada Birdathon. 2024-09-2325 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaVultures: Sentinels of the SkiesWith their heads buried in a carcass, vultures may seem like gross, unwanted creatures. But we have to disagree! Vultures have fascinating adaptations that make them essential parts of a healthy ecosystem. John Kinghorn joins us from South Africa to share his unabashed love for vultures, help us understand why their populations are plummeting, and what we can do to help. Learn more about the many projects BirdLife South Africa is leading and collaborating on to help vultures. And celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day on September 7th by sharing this podcast! Th...2024-08-2638 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaGrasslands, Birds, and BeefGrassland ecosystems and birds are increasingly under threat as agricultural operations expand to meet growing food demands. Yet, agriculture itself can be the solution! Through personal anecdotes and a deep appreciation for the unique wildlife of the Canadian prairies, Ian Cook highlights the importance of grasslands and the need to find collaborative approaches that support farmers and producers, as well as the birds we all love.Learn more about the Bird-friendliness Index here. It takes a team. Ian wanted to shout out to the following groups for supporting this work: Environment...2024-07-2935 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Olive-sided Flycatcher"Quick, three beers!" Jody Allair joins us to propose that the Olive-sided Flycatcher is one of Canada's best boreal birds. Will you agree? While they do breed in the boreal forest, the cosmopolitan Olive-sided Flycatcher can be seen right across Canada during migration. Join us to learn more about their charming song and hunting habits, so that you can spot this bird the next time it perches on a tree top near you. And as usual, learn how you can help this threatened species and others like it. Pick up your very own Olive-sided Flycatcher...2024-06-2428 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaGetting to know Swifts and SwallowsThis bonus episode is all about getting to know swifts and swallows, those speedy aerial acrobats that make summer skies so lively. Rielle Hoeg joins us to help shed some light on these two groups of birds. You'll get pointers on how to tell them apart, and which species are present across Canada. We also learn about their population status and a cool new project in Atlantic Canada aiming to protect Bank Swallow habitats.Learn more about how you can help Aerial Insectivores across Canada. And check out this incredible story...2024-06-1016 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaWarblin' about WarblersAround 37 warbler species nest in Canada each summer. But how much do you really know about them? Long overdue, this episode is all about warblers! We explore the quirkiest behaviours, the best warbler songs, marvel over fun facts, and hear tips on where to find warblers no matter where you are in Canada. If you've ever wondered what that quick flash of bright yellow in the tree is...this episode is for you. Help warbler species and help The Warblers Podcast at the same time! Order Bird Friendly Certified Coffee from Birds and Beans. They'll...2024-05-2137 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaA Writer's Guide to Conserving GrasslandsTrevor Herriot grew up exploring the aspen parkland and grasslands of southern Saskatchewan, deeply connected to the natural world around him. His passion for the prairies led him to become one of Canada’s most vocal proponents for the protection of grassland birds through his writing.With a recently released first novel, The Economy of Sparrows, and several award winning non-fictions books under his belt, we were keen to sit down with Trevor to learn more about what drives his grassland focused writing, and explore the threats and issues that are top of mind for many across th...2024-04-2929 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaNatureCounts: Helping Birds with Your DataDo you track bird sightings on eBird? Or have you participated in a citizen science project that helps to monitor bird populations, like Project FeederWatch or the Christmas Bird Count? In this episode we learn what happens after the binoculars are put away. Whether reporting a single American Goldfinch at your feeder, or the efforts of a really successful Big Day, your observations create a real impact in bird conservation actions across Canada! Catherine Jardine joins us to explain how your findings feed into NatureCounts, a massive database that helps to track bird populations and l...2024-03-2532 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Roseate TernThe Roseate Tern is a dapper looking seabird that spends much of its breeding season far away from humans....yet most of the threats it faces are human related. Julie McKnight joins us to explore the challenges and joys of protecting and monitoring this threatened species.Share Roseate Tern sightings and photos using eBird, you'll make Julie very happy! And if you're lucky enough to see a banded tern, report that sighting here. If you're fascinated by some of the finer details of Roseate Tern conservation in Nova Scotia, che...2024-02-2633 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Superb Snowy OwlTo celebrate Superb Owl weekend (or the big football game for some folks), we decided to throw you an episode about one of our star players, the Snowy Owl!We all love owls! Please take a moment to learn more about safely observing and photographing owls. Join the Great Backyard Bird Count. It takes as little as 15 minutes to make a difference and you can participate from anywhere in the world! The Nocturnal Owl Survey will be looking for helpers from February through April. And the ...2024-02-0914 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe healing power of nature and birdsJanuary is a tough time of year, but birds can help! We guarantee *good feels* by the end of this episode. We're joined by Dr. Melissa Lem who directs Canada's nature prescription program. She helps us explore the science behind why nature makes us feel good. Also joining the podcast, is Melissa Hafting, a powerhouse birder from British Columbia who shares her personal experience of using birding to benefit her health and also to create community through forming the BC Young Birders Program. This episode contains lots of bird songs, and will inspire you to he...2024-01-2928 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaHow do birds survive the extremes of winter?!Brrrr! A polar vortex is chilling western Canada while the east is being battered by snowy winter storms! Yet, we can still see birds out the window...how do they do it?In this bonus episode you'll learn how tough birds really are, plus get some tips to help the winter birds near you!Join Project FeederWatch today! It's the perfect winter activity. Plus your data contributes to bird conservation. Keep those feeders clean! Get some easy, helpful tips here. Jody Allair is an avid b...2024-01-1214 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaA Year for the Birds: 2023 highlights from across CanadaFrom British Columbia to Newfoundland, and everywhere in between...join Yousif Attia, Jared Clarke, and Andrea Gress, as they discuss some of the biggest birding news from 2023. Learn about how Red Crossbills might be more mysterious than you realize, hear their takes on Bird Names for Birds, and marvel over some of the best rare bird sightings of the year. Follow Jared's birding adventures on Instagram, or hop on one of his tours through Bird•The•Rock!Support the podcast! Your gift helps keep the podc...2023-12-1837 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Black SwiftJoin Black Swift researchers on a journey through the forest to find one of the most elusive species in Canada....will they succeed? As Black Swift populations decline, the crews at Birds Canada strive to understand the whole picture, and find ways that we can all help these aerial insectivores. In this episode you'll learn all about Black Swifts, and also glimpse into the lives of wildlife researchers. To continue learning, and see incredible footage of Black Swifts, check out our short video, Of Waterfalls and Wings - Surveying for the Mysterious Black Swift2023-11-2124 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Burrowing OwlBurrowing Owls...those weird little owls that nest underground, and scowl disapprovingly at us with their bright yellow eyes. This episode is for them! We've invited Graham Dixon-MacCallum from the Wilder Institute to share quirky facts about this captivating species, help us understand why they're threatened, and learn more about a few of the conservation tools being used to help.As promised, here are some pointers for photographing owls without causing them harm. Check out these many great organizations working to help Burrowing Owls in Canada!Manitoba Burrowing Owl R...2023-10-2335 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaIndigenous-led Conservation Protects Bird HabitatsWe can learn a lot about conservation by looking to Indigenous leadership. In this episode, we head to Wolastoqey Nation in New Brunswick to learn about how Indigenous-led conservation may be exactly what the birds need.Our guests, Gordon Grey from Bilijk First Nation, Jamie Gorman from Neqotkuk First Nation, and Kelsey Butler of Birds Canada, offer exceptional insights into Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCA), and get us motivated and excited about a future where IPCAs are a key tool for protecting natural areas and critical habitats. Learn more or get in touch with 2023-09-2623 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaSharing Anishinaabe Bird Names through TourismYou might remember Joe Pitawanakwat from a previous episode, Bneshiinyik, where he shared knowledge about how birds are named in the Anishinaabe language. Since we last spoke with him, Joe has been working on many projects to continue expanding and sharing Indigenous Knowledge. In this episode, we tag along with him for one of those projects. Join us for a birding adventure on Manitoulin Island! Wikwemikong Tours offers an array of Indigenous Tourism experiences in the Manitoulin Island and Killarney Region. Their year-round services specialize in cultural tours and land-based learning experiences. Check them o...2023-09-1214 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaEvery egg counts; an extraordinary conservation storyWith only 150 individuals in the Great Lakes region, every single egg matters. In 2023, the Piping Plover conservation effort went to great lengths, as Ontario eggs were raised and released from captive rearing in Michigan, for the very first time. Sydney Shephard joins us to share the juicy details about this effort, the chaos of a Piping Plover field season, and good news from the Great Lakes region.Birds and Beans delivers bird-friendly certified coffee across Canada, and donates 10% of your purchase to this podcast and bird conservation in Canada when you use this link. Plus...2023-08-2922 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Power of Representation in BirdingThis episode features two groups that are working to improve representation in the outdoors. They're creating welcoming spaces for Indigenous, Black and/or Racialized people, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community to have outdoor and nature based experiences, often centralized around the thing that we all love....birds!Learn more about FREED, or support their great work with a donation. Head to Special Bird Service to get involved, and follow the link in their website for donations. Bird-friendly coffee is an easy way to help birds every morning! Birds and Beans...2023-07-2441 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Whooping CraneThe Whooping Crane population plummeted to a mere 15 birds in the 1900s, but thanks to intensive conservation efforts we now have over 500 individuals in the wild.... but Whooping Crane populations are not in the clear. John and Mark explain what conservation efforts currently look like, and the challenges they anticipate for the species in the coming years. Bird-friendly coffee is an easy way to help birds every morning! Birds and Beans donates 10% of your purchase to this podcast and bird conservation in Canada when you use this link. John Conkin is...2023-06-2847 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaBattle of the Beaks: the winner is....This epic battle featured 6 beaks from around the world; Loggerhead Shrike, Wrybill, African Openbill, Atlantic Puffin, Laysan Albatross and White-tipped Sicklebill...but wait! If you haven't listened to the first two episodes of the "Battle of the Beaks", you absolutely must listen to those before learning who the winner is in this minisode. Huge thank you to each of our wonderful guests, and big thank you to everyone who voted! Kris Cu grew up in the bustling city of Manila, Philippines and often watched the Pied Fantails forage around the neighbour’s g...2023-06-2106 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Red KnotOn this episode Andrea and Amie MacDonald nerd out about shorebirds! Amie shares the joys of researching Red Knots in James Bay in northern Ontario, and helps us explore the threats these long distance migrants face across their full range. Did someone say...horseshoe crabs?!Bird-friendly coffee is an easy way to help birds every morning! Birds and Beans donates 10% of your purchase to this podcast and bird conservation in Canada when you use this link.Dive deeper with Amie's book recommendations, The Narrow Edge and 2023-05-3039 min
Andrea Has QuestionsAndrea has Questions... for Jennifer Gress/Kristin WareThis week's episode is about girthy burritos, small towns, big drunken dreams, and so much more. Jennifer Gress (former Tulsan/current Texan/wine lounge owner) and Kristin Ware (frequent AHQ guest) join me to reminisce about Goldie's pickle bar and the dire lunch offerings near the BOK Tower 15 years ago. We hear all about how Gress decided to take her love for a nice glass of wine and turn it into owning a wine bar in a small town in Texas - now featuring the biggest patio in town, thank you very much. Watch/listen as we collectively go...2023-05-0954 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaBattle of the Beaks: Part 2This is the second episode in the ultimate Battle of the Beaks!! We're featuring six of the worlds most unique and specially adapted bird beaks over two episodes. Only one will be crowned the winner! VOTE HERE for your favorite beak. If you think we missed a reeeally cool beak, let us know! Leave a review, or comment on our socials. Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.Learn more about bird conservation programs in Africa. BirdLife South Africa and Na...2023-05-0333 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaBattle of the Beaks: Part 1Six beaks enter the ring, only one will be crowned the ultimate BEST BEAK! In this special two part episode, we explore some of the weirdest, and most fascinating bird beaks, with experts from around the world. Voting will open after the second episode is released, and YOU will decide which beak is the best!Learn more about the good work that Wildlife Preservation Canada is doing for Loggerhead Shrike and many other species. Get involved with Puffin Patrol in Newfoundland through CPAWS, and learn more about the incredible P...2023-04-2528 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaSpring birding, "go find some ducks!"Join us for a morning of spring birding in Calgary! We get some birding pointers from from the team as they seek out Common Goldeneyes, Lesser Scaups, Wood Ducks, and welcome back many of our summer songbird friends, like the classic American Robin. Check out the full list of their sightings on eBird. Inspired to get a new pair of binoculars or scope for your spring birding adventure? Check out the range of great products by Kowa. If it's crystal clear, it's Kowa. Jody Allair is an avid birder and naturalist who enjoys sharing his enthusiasm fo...2023-04-1120 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Chimney SwiftHave you noticed little cigars in the sky? Perhaps they torpedo into a chimney in your neighbourhood? ....no, those aren't strange escaped creatures from Alice in Wonderland, they are Chimney Swifts! In this episode we learn more about these captivating birds who many of us can call our neighbours. We explore their steep population decline, and learn how each of us can play a role in the species recovery. Get involved! Join SwiftWatch today!Do you have a chimney that swifts might be using? Check out this quick guide t...2023-03-2732 min
3 Books With Neil PasrichaBookmark: On braving bushy brambles and becoming a birderI felt trapped early in the pandemic. I normally walk every day in downtown Toronto. I write on park benches and in distant coffee shops and love popping into bookstores and bumping into friends. I am very privileged in that I get to travel one or two days a week, too. But then: the pandemic. It hit hard and I was suddenly sitting in a makeshift office upstairs. Staring at four blank walls and peering out a glass door into the trees and electrical wires outside. And then I saw it. A...2023-03-2127 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaBird Gaming for ConservationIn this episode, Andrea speaks with Adam Dhalla - a 17-year-old birder, designer of the game Find the Birds, and recipient of the ABA's Young Birder of the Year award. Adam's passion is the intersection of nature and technology. Adam describes becoming interested in birds and bird conservation as an 11-year-old. He quickly realized that birds are in trouble and that there weren't many people his age engaged in birding and bird conservation. As a gamer himself, he decided to create Find the Birds, a game that would teach kids like him about birds and conservation issues...2023-03-1419 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Art of Birding with Paul Riss “One day a black-capped chickadee landed on my hand and a birding monster was born.” Paul has been an active birder for decades and he has dedicated himself to changing how the hobby is perceived, what people picture when they think of birders, and how to connect more people to birds through art and gaming.In 2011, Paul cut his hair into a mohawk and embarked on the Punk Rock Big Year then tattooed the latin name for each of the species he spotted on his body. He caught people’s attention and changed how we think of...2023-02-2156 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaWhat's so great about the Great Backyard Bird Count?Season 3 of the Warblers Podcast launches today with an episode about the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC). Andrea connects with experts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon Society, and our own Kerrie Wilcox, who all work together to organize the GBBC in Canada and the US. They talk program history, the evolution of birding and technology, and the importance of having engaging entry-level bird monitoring opportunities for people. Spoilers...you don't need a backyard to get involved. Join the Great Backyard Bird Count. The Warblers is brought to you...2023-01-2434 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaDid the birds win at COP15?Patrick Nadeau returns for a follow-up chat about his time at COP15; the Convention on Biological Diversity. He highlights some of the key outcomes and what they mean for biodiversity in Canada and the world as a whole. Tune in for some feel good vibes and what to watch for in 2023. The Warblers is brought to you by Birds Canada a non-profit, charitable organization. Please make a donation today to support the podcast and bird conservation work in Canada. Patrick Nadeau is a biologist by training, with o...2022-12-2110 min
The Warblers by Birds Canada'Tis the season for the Christmas Bird CountThis isn't your typical holiday tradition, but it might become your favourite! The Christmas Bird Count runs from December 14th to January 5th each year. It is a long-running program that helps researchers get a grasp on how the bird populations are faring across the western hemisphere. Yousif Attia joins the podcast to help us understand the significance of the CBC for both the participants and the birds. Plus he shares tips for how you too, can turn this into a winter tradition. No eggnog required!Join a CBC with Birds Canada, or if you're tu...2022-12-1219 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaWhat COP15 means for birdsYou are soon to hear a lot of buzz about COP15, as the Convention on Biological Diversity kicks off in Montreal. These big conventions can get a little confusing. What are the outcomes? Does it make a difference for the planet? For the birds? We think this one does! We're very excited that it's happening here in Canada, where we can ALL be a part of it. President & CEO of Birds Canada joins the podcast for a quick chat about what we can expect from COP15 and why it matters.Please consider supporting the podcast...2022-12-0209 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaBirding with Neil PasrichaWhat do you do when you get a chance to go birding with one of your favorite authors?? Go birding...but also, record a podcast! Jody Allair catches up with Neil Pasricha near Edmonton, AB, for some fall birding. They chat about birding culture, the value of getting into nature, and geek out about some of their favourite bird sightings. Please consider supporting the podcast you love and bird conservation in Canada with a donation today. The Warblers is brought to you by Birds Canada a non-profit, charitable organization. ...2022-11-2228 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaInspired by YOU!We are beyond thrilled to have received a Nature Inspiration Award from the Canadian Museum of Nature. Andrea and Andres take a moment to react to the positive news. Thank you to everyone who has been listening and supporting the podcast, and of course a big thank you to everyone taking action for birds! Andrea Gress studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan and now coordinates the Ontario Piping Plover Conservation Program...2022-11-1505 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Marbled MurreletThe Marbled Murrelet keeps researchers on their toes. Their nests are tucked away in the mossy upper branches of old growth forests...the last place we'd ever expect to find a seabird! David joins us from British Columbia to shed some light on these fascinating birds; where you might spot one, the challenges they face, and how to help.Get some Bird Friendly Certified Coffee to keep you warm and toasty this fall! 10% of your purchase from Birds and Beans goes towards supporting this podcast and bird conservation in Canada when you use this...2022-10-2522 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaKey Biodiversity Areas - Canada's Critical Places for NatureKey Biodiversity Areas or KBAs are sites that are important for the survival of a species or ecosystem. Canada is a global leader in identifying KBAs which will play a critical role in our efforts to halt and reverse biodiversity loss before it’s too late. As part of the KBA Canada Secretariat, together with our partners and volunteers, Birds Canada is identifying the most precious places in Canada.The KBA program has the potential to be a game-changer for safeguarding threatened biodiversity, as it is now possible to focus conservation efforts where it...2022-09-2724 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Bicknell's ThrushBicknell's Thrush field work sounds like a dream job for those who love extreme, dense forest conditions. Bears, moose, getting thwacked in the face with branches...utter bliss for the diehard biologists! For most people though, those conditions are less than ideal. This makes learning about the Bicknell's Thrush quite challenging. How do we track the population of such an elusive bird species? How do we protect it, when many people don't even know it's there? Amy-Lee shares with us the joy of studying this drab but loveable bird in the forests of the Maritimes pr...2022-08-2225 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaMinisode: An update on Chewie the Piping PloverChewie is a Piping Plover that brings much drama with her everywhere she goes, and we love her for it! Find out what she got up to since she was featured in the June minisode "Piping Plovers- A Love Story". If you have not listened to that episode, go back and check it out BEFORE listening to this one! Learn more about band combos, and report a banded Piping Plover here. Reporting bands helps researchers track the population and leads to improved conservation for the species. To learn more about plovers o...2022-08-1606 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Leach's Storm-PetrelThe sound of Leach's Storm-Petrels returning to their burrows under the cover of darkness is what you might expect to hear in a fairy tale. Like elves giggling in the distance. Laura Tranquilla of Birds Canada, joins us to share what it's like to work with one of Canada's smallest and most mysterious seabirds. Leach's Storm-Petrels breed in colonies along Canada's Atlantic coast, but spends much of the daylight hours far out at sea. Like many shorebird species, their population is in decline, but the exact cause can be hard to pin point. We explore...2022-07-1830 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: Piping PloverFalling in love with chonky floofs, and how to help them! From navigating crowds of people to avoiding cow footprints on beaches, Piping Plovers have no shortage of challenges. Andrea chats with plover researchers from Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia about these challenges and more, and how the conservation approaches can be radically different across Canada. Learn more about Piping Plovers near you, and potential volunteer opportunities. Mentioned in the episode are Birds Canada, Nature Saskatchewan, Alberta Conservation Association, but there are many more organizations doing good work for Piping Plovers! 2022-06-2035 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaMinisode: Piping Plovers - A Love StoryIn this minisode Andrea shares a glimpse into the world of Piping Plovers and the struggles they face through a fascinating tale about 'Chewie', a very determined Piping Plover female. The story provides an introduction to these birds and leaves listeners wanting to know more. Fortunately we'll be learning more in our next episode! Stay tuned.What happened to Chewie? Check out of follow-up episode to hear how her summer went. Andrea Gress studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon r...2022-06-0908 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Wake-up Call: conserving Canada's most threatened bird speciesThe Wake-up Call is a special series where we'll be learning about Canada's most threatened, and at-risk bird species. Experts working with each species will help us fall in love with these often elusive birds; we'll learn about the greatest threats, and how we can help. This first episode in the series provides background information to help us understand how species are protected in Canada. Later episodes will feature deep dives into species such as Piping Plover, Bicknell's Thrush, Leach's Storm-Petrel, and many more.We love hearing from you! Let us know what you think o...2022-05-2623 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaMinisode: More awesome band recovery stories from Stu Mackenzie and the importance of bird safetyWhen we visited Long Point Bird Observatory for the previous episode we could not get enough of Stu Mackenzie's bird banding stories, and incredible level of knowledge! So here are some more tidbits from Stu. Don't forget to check out the full length episode to experience the awe of life at a banding station! Remember to report bands! Stu MacKenzie is responsible for the Motus Wildlife Tracking System, Long Point Bird Observatory, Thunder Cape Bird Observatory, and aspects of the Canadian Migration Monitoring N...2022-05-1805 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaA bird banding day at Long Point Bird ObservatoryBird observatories are an essential starting place for young biologists, but also for members of the public; to watch, to learn, and to fall in love with birds in a more intimate and up-close setting. Long Point Bird Observatory is where it all begins for many of us. It is the founding program of Birds Canada, ultimately leading to everything we do today. We urge you to visit a bird observatory near you, but for now, please join Andrea and Andres, as they field trip to Long Point Bird Observatory and l...2022-04-2936 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaMinisode: Getting Ready for Spring MigrationSpring is here! And so are the birds! Andrea quizzes Jody Allair on his best spring birding tips. They chat about favorite spring bird songs, how to brush up on ID skills, where to meet local birders ...and so much more!Want access to BirdWatch Canada magazine? Subscribe here. Out of coffee? Want to slurp on a cup that supports both bird conservation and this podcast?! Grab some certified bird-friendly coffee for The Warblers now => at Birds and Beans.Jody Allair is an avid birder and na...2022-04-0716 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Bird Friendly CitySpring approaches and the birds are rapidly migrating back to their summer homes. They are taking up residence across Canada, preparing to nest in our backyards, local parks, and even in industrial areas. We love seeing and hearing them return for the summer. With three-quarters of Canada’s population residing in urban areas, and many of our favourite bird species sharing those spaces with us…how do we make sure our urban environments are safe places for birds?We chat with Tim Beatley, author of The Bird-Friendly City, and long-time advocate for developing urban areas that co-exist with...2022-03-2135 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaMinisode: did Jurassic Park get it wrong?Did you have an obsession with dinosaurs as a kid? Yep, us too!In this minisode, we’re chatting more with Dr. Francois Therrien from the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller about the bird dinosaur connection, and a favourite classic movie….Jurassic Park. Out of coffee? Want to slurp on a cup that supports both bird conservation and this podcast?! Grab some certified bird-friendly coffee for The Warblers now => at Birds and Beans.By studying the palaeoecology of extinct animals, François Therrien aims to determine how animals behav...2022-03-1006 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaDino Watching: Are Birds Dinosaurs?Our producer, Jody Allair, never stopped loving dinosaurs. He is always telling us about how birds are actually just dinosaurs. Is he right?In this episode, we hear from Dr. François Therrien at the Royal Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller, Alberta. We learn about the evolution of birds, and their similarities with theropod dinosaurs. This episode goes out to everyone who never stopped loving dinosaurs!By studying the palaeoecology of extinct animals, François Therrien aims to determine how animals behaved when they were alive, and what the world they li...2022-02-2342 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Year in Birds Minisode: Positive News Stories of 2021A lot happened for birds in 2021, for example, Andrés found the Razorbills... Now, seriously, In this minisode, we cover some of the good news stories that we didn’t have a chance to touch on in our last episode, such as the strengthening of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and significant funding for Indigenous stewardship programs in Canada.Jody Allair is an avid birder and naturalist who enjoys sharing his enthusiasm for the natural world. He is the producer of the Warblers Podcast and the Director of Community Engagement at Birds Canada and has...2022-02-0913 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaThe Year in Birds: Canadian bird and birding highlights from 2021We sat down with our friends, Yousif and Mike, expecting to chat about the past year in birding—but we couldn’t settle on one topic! In this episode, we marvel over rare bird sightings, like the Steller’s Sea Eagle that visited multiple Canadian provinces this year. We dig into what it means to be a “birder”, and how the birding community has changed for the better in recent years. And we chat about how bird populations have fluctuated in our lifetimes, and how the influx of new birders and technology like eBird helps us track those chang...2022-01-2548 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaDrinking what we love: the case for a bird-friendly coffee revolutionWondering what you can do to help birds? Drink (the right) coffee! Specifically, bird-friendly certified coffee. Bird-Friendly coffee is great for birds and people, yet many bird lovers haven’t made the switch. Kirstin Hill from the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Centre joins us to talk about why it’s important to buy bird-friendly CERTIFIED coffee. Spoiler Alert! Canadians drink copious amounts of coffee and by switching to a certified alternative we can have a massive impact on the birds we see flying outside our windows, going to their South American grounds. If you haven't listened to part 1 of our Holi...2021-12-1027 min
The Warblers by Birds CanadaDrinking what we love: the link between birds and coffeeWhen it comes to coffee and birds there’s a surprising amount we can learn. Many of our beloved migrant birds spend their winters in southern climes. In coffee plantations in fact. Shade-grown, organic, fair-trade, and bird-friendly coffee – what’s up with all the certifications? What difference does it make if my coffee is certified bird-friendly?Dr. Ana Gonzalez grew up among the coffee plantations of Colombia and is now living in Canada. Ana tells us about her work and the important role coffee plays in the lives of many bird species that are in trouble. And the role w...2021-12-0736 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaFeeding Birds the Right WayShould we feed birds? When and why? These are some of the questions we explore with Kerrie Wilcox, Birds Canada’s bird feeding expert. With decades of experience leading Project FeederWatch, Kerrie explains the value of observing the birds in your yard and what the data tells us about bird population trends. And what watching ‘our’ birds contributes to our own well-being.We’ll also talk to experts to answer some of the amazing questions listeners submitted. Together, we learn why some birds change colour, why birds have different flight styles, different types of nests and what is the m...2021-11-2340 minThe Warblers by Birds CanadaMinisode: The Epic Annual Migration of the Sabine's GullDr. Sarah Gutowsky shares her recent findings on the migratory route of Sabine’s Gulls. This incredible species migrates 15,000 km from the high Arctic to Perú, and makes a brief but essential stopover along the coast of Vancouver Island in the Juan de Fuca Strait. Sarah helps us explore, not only the methodologies and insights from this research but also how she hopes the research may be used to inspire positive conservation actions.Shortly after our talk with Sarah, a shipping disaster occurred in the Juan de Fuca Strait. We imagine the environmental impacts will be ongoing for...2021-11-0812 min