Birds are one of my favorite backyard animals because they are everywhere! I invited ornithologist Lauren Pharr on the podcast to discuss bird basics. In this episode we go over:
How to attract birds to your backyard including:
- Songbirds
- Hawks and other raptors
- Owls
- Hummingbirds
Bird food:
- Is feeding okay?
- What kinds of foods to give for different types of birds
- Keeping feeders clean
Tips for people who want to get started in birding
- Apps to use
- Citizen science
- Tips for learning bird song
Lauren’s research and how she got interested in birds
Black Birders Week:
- What is #BlackBirdersWeek?
- How did it get started?
And MORE!
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Resources for Bird Basics
Lauren Pharr’s Website and Social Media:
- Lpharr.com (Make sure you sign up for the Towhee’s Tea newsletter!)
Lauren’s Recipe for Making Hummingbird Food
Some Very Urban Hawks:
Amy Cooper Calling the Cops on Birder Christian Cooper:
Hashtags for Black Scientists:
Eastern Phoebe Tail Flick:
Shoebill:
Shop Everything Birds:
Want to make your backyard friendlier for all animals? Check out 6 Super Easy Tips for a Wildlife-Friendly Yard. Want tips to help out backyard mammals? Check out this post.
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Stephanie Schuttler is a wildlife biologist with 17 years of experience in mammal ecology and conservation, education, and outreach. Read her inspirational story, “My Unexpected Journey Into Science” to find out how she went from the daughter of a jeweler to a Ph.D. in wildlife biology. Feel free to contact Stephanie here.
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