Judy is a retired educator of New York State and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Judy has been a birder since Jr Audubon in 1947. She has been Volunteer at .J N. Ding Darling for 18 years that includes roving or guiding along Wildlife Drive, helping with biological surveys and helping new volunteers with bird Identification especially shorebirds including painting signs which luckily are being replaced.

In 1974, Wally and Marion Paton, life-long gardeners, naturalists bird-lovers began to plant flowers and install water features on their property in Patagonia Arizona. They put up hummingbird feeders and had great success, attracting Violet-crowned Hummingbirds along with even rarer species like the Cinnamon Hummingbird and Plain-Capped Star-throat. When the couple realized birders were crowding outside their fence to get a better view, the Paton's opened the gate and welcomed them inside. So began this conservation story of two dedicated naturalist that lives on as a testament to their vision.

Biking for Birds is a year-long environmental odyssey aimed at protecting wild birds and their habitats. During this twelve-month endeavor, which commenced January 1 from Cape Ann, Massachusetts., geneticist Dr. Dorian Anderson, a Philadelphia native, hopes to see and photograph 600 species of birds while pedaling his bike 15,000 miles across the country.

To further eliminate a carbon footprint during his travels, Dr. Anderson will not have a support vehicle to assist him; everything he needs will be carried on Dorian's back and his bicycle. This Big Year permutation will certainly add an unprecedented level of adventure to the endeavor, and it should set a new standard for environmentally sustainable travel.

Today's show features an interview with Gail Eleanor McNab, an ABA Birders' Exchange international intern and Betty Petersen, Director of Birders' Exchange, to learn about this important bird conservation program from both who have first-hand knowledge of the subject from two different views.

McNab describes herself as an "Outgoing, friendly, hardworking, Creole woman." She was born in Belize and her love of the outdoors started at a young age as she followed her five brothers around outside, playing sports and exploring nature.

A prolific writer of birds and nature, he also wrote "Bird Watching for Dummies" and several other books. He also spreads the word about birding through his blog — Bill of the Birds — and a podcast entitled "This Birding Life."

We discuss extensively the Kaufmans newly published book "Kaufman Field Guide to

Nature of New England." What's in the book? Why was all this included? Why was it designed the way it was? Were there difficulties or challenges encountered while working on the book? Are there more books coming? All this and more is included in the interview.

Listen as this iconic TV personality describes his passion for Purple Martins. Donahue, along with his wife Marlo Thomas, has a large Purple Martin colony at their home.

Listen to this show as he discusses writing, birding, the responsibility birders have in spreading the word about their hobby.

Brown discusses hawk watching basics, raptor biology, the work of HMANA, and the upcoming HMANA annual conference at Audubon Greenwich.

So here is about 13 more minutes of bonus BirdCallsRadio with Magpiong and Lanham. Special thanks to Mardi Dickinson and Jill Camerota for doing the bonus audio.

Focus on Diversity II, which will take place on Oct. 13, at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota. The objective of the conference is to "promote effective outreach to more diverse audiences with birding opportunities, outdoor recreation, and conservation messages.

Take a listen to this archive as Betty talks about the Birders' Exchange, a program of the American Birding Association whereby donated new and used equipment is collected and distributed to ABA colleagues working to conserve birds and their habitats throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Betty has traveled extensively in the Neotropics to distribute the equipment and has plenty of fascinating stories to tell about the people who receive the materials and the conservation work they do.

In 2011 Sean was honored with an "Award of Excellence" by both the Artists for Conservation and the Society of Animal Artists.

Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited discusses southward migration and how to attract the birds to your yard. Host Chris Bosak talks about shorebirds and red-breasted nuthatches.

Early in the show, Joe Warren talks about southward migration and what to do to attract the migrants to your yard. Host Chris Bosak reads from an old book whereby Roger Tory Peterson wrote the first chapter. Chris and co-host Mardi Dickinson also discuss what birds have been seen in the area recently and their experience with pelagic trips.

Kim previously authored "Tinkering with Eden," a book about the introduction of exotic species to the U.S. ecology.

Listen as he discusses the IBA program and what it takes for a property to be considered an IBA. He also talks about seabirds and some of his state's IBA properties off shore.

Jen Brumfield, Bird illustrator at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. ©Sherri Duris 2012. All Rights Reserved

Jen is known for her enthusiasm for birding and that certainly comes through in this interview/discussion.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Richard also talks about a Global Bird Initiative, Pledge to Fledge, whereby birdwatchers will bring along non-birders for a day in the field looking at birds. Richard is interested in getting more people involved with birdwatching and this is just one way he is helping to do that.

He has already studied and researched birds extensively and has participated in birdwatching events such as the World Series of Birding. His research on nocturnal migration and morning flight in migrating birds has earned him a finalist position for the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search award. The winner earns a $100,000 prize.

Jayne is a wildlife rehabilitator who specializes in songbird rehabilitation. She has nursed to health thousands of birds, such as swifts, hummingbirds and woodpeckers. Listen as she describes the feeling of rehabilitating one of these precious birds and releases them into the wild. It's a fun and lively interview.

Dunne is the Chief Communications Officer of New Jersey Audubon and Director of the Cape May Bird Observatory. He is also the Founder of the World Series of Birding, held annually in New Jersey.

Tiller talks about hawk watches, the Young Birders Club, birding in England (his native land) and other topics about birds. Here's the list of links that Luke mentions on the show.

I talk about red, white and blue birds, as well as turtles. Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited in Darien, CT, and Bedford Hills, N.Y. talks about bats and bat boxes.

As always thanks for listening.

Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited in Darien (CT) and Bedford Hills (NY) talks about a trip to Texas where he saw millions of bats.

At the beginning of show, I talk about the birds I've been seeing in my yard, including chickadees, nuthatches and titmice with youngsters. I also talk about a listeners favorite bird, the blue jay.

He discusses, among other things, the 2011 Connecticut State of the Birds report.