Arizona Bird Call
Mike Ameigh
Information for Arizona birders including summaries of research and analysis related to bird conservation and protection. Introductions to common Arizona birds, Arizona birding hotspots, governmental and non-profit agencies charged with bird conservation.
Podcast host Mike Ameigh is a retired professor/academic administrator with the the State University of New York. He holds a PhD in Public Communication from the Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University.
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Episode 160 - October 16, 2024
Arizona Bird Call
10/16/24 • 34 min
The Paton Center for Hummingbirds has reopened following completion of Phase One of renovations that include replacement of the roof on the visitor's center. Four healthy California Condors have been released into the wild along the Arizona Utah border. Arizona Game and Fish Department reports the condors are adjusting well. Birders and other conservationists have asked municipal officials to reconsider creation of a new paved parking lot along Prescott Creek in the city of Prescott. Audubon's Western Water News reports more water is flowing into the Great Salt Lake thanks to an agreement among several organizations in Utah and Arizona.
Bird of the episode: Ridgeway's Rail. Birding Hotspot: the Thrasher Spot west of Phoenix. Friend of Wildlife: the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Episode 17 - November 24, 2021
Arizona Bird Call
11/24/21 • 35 min
Arizona Groundwater Coalition presentations on declining groundwater statewide; New professional conservation hires at Tucson Audubon; How and why vultures thrive in urban environments; Bird-of-the-Week: Phainopepla; Birding Hotspot: White Mountains region of northeastern Arizona; Friends-of-Wildlife Agency of the week: Desert Foothills Land Trust; Weekly calendar of bird friendly events throughout Arizona.
Episode 139 - April 3, 2024
Arizona Bird Call
04/03/24 • 38 min
A report on effects of groundwater depletion on riparian birds. Ongoing residential and industrial development across Arizona is significantly reducing surface water in key riparian zones, disrupting natural ecological patterns on which birds and other wildlife depend. A report on a productive birding field trip to the Mogollon Rim lakes region in August, 2024 by members of the Maricopa Audubon Society. Bird of the episode: MacGillivray's Warbler. Birding hotspot: Cattail Cove State Park in western Arizona. friends of wildlife organization: Friends of Kentucky Camp in southeastern Arizona. Calendar of bird-friendly events coming up in days ahead in Arizona.
Episode 141 - April 17, 2024
Arizona Bird Call
04/17/24 • 36 min
An update on the status of the imperiled Pinyon Jay of Arizona's highland pinyon pine woodlands from Charles Babbitt, Conservation Chair of the Maricopa Audubon Society. A report on detections of bird. species by the Haikubox installed at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. A report on a sighting of an Iceland Gull in Tucson. Bird of the episode: Long-billed Dowitcher. Birding hotspot: Willcox Playa, Cochise County. Friend of wildlife organization: Sky Island Alliance.
Episode 159 - October 9, 2024
Arizona Bird Call
10/09/24 • 29 min
Are so-called 'rare' birds tracked by eBird and other citizen-science tools really all that rare? That question comes up more and more often as more and more birding enthusiasts go looking in the wild. We have a take on that. A report on fall birding on the Mogollon Rim from White Mountain Audubon Society. A report by the Sonoran Audubon Society on a number of birding events coming up in October and beyond in Central Arizona. Bird of the episode: Orange-Crowned Warbler. Birding Hotspot: Seven Springs Recreation Area north of Cave Creek/Carefree, Arizona. Friend of Wildlife: Arizona chapter of the Nature Conservancy.
Episode 71 - December 14, 2022
Arizona Bird Call
12/14/22 • 31 min
A report on rare waterbird and shorebird sightings on Lake Pleasant and other lakes and ponds across Arizona. Exciting bird sightings at the Paton Center for Hummingbirds. Bald eagle nesting season is underway; tips from AZGFD on how to avoid disturbing nests and nestlings. A report on how Scott's Oriole got its name. Bird of the episode: Brewer's Sparrow. Birding hotspot: Roper Lake State Park near Safford, Arizona. Friend of wildlife organization: Animal Defense League of Arizona. Calendar of events coming up in Arizona.
Episode 171 - January 1, 2025
Arizona Bird Call
01/01/25 • 33 min
A look at how birds raise their young from egg laying to hatching to fledging. An overview of the unique behavior of corvids (jays) and why they are such an attraction among birders. Bird of the episode: the Upland Sandpiper. Birding Hotspot: Gilbert Riparian Water Ranch, Gilbert, in the heart of the Phoenix Metro. Friends of Wildlife: Friends of Saguaro National Park.
Episode 28 - February 16, 2022
Arizona Bird Call
02/16/22 • 32 min
Research underway on how birds may enhance Ponderosa Pine immune systems. Report on the Sedona area Christmas Bird Count. A commentary on bluebird trail building in Coconino County. Bird of the week: American Goldfinch. Birding hotspot of the week: Chiricahua Mountains IBA (Important Bird Area). Friend-of-wildlife agency: Phoenix Mountain Preservation Council
Episode 78 - February 1, 2023
Arizona Bird Call
02/01/23 • 36 min
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) decision to continue exemption of pesticide-coated seeds from ban draws objections from many wildlife conservation organizations and other stakeholders. A report on why leaving dead trees and columnar cacti in place is important for many species of birds. A look at Eared Grebes, common in Arizona in winter but often overlooked by birders. Bird of the episode: Brown Pelican. Birding hotspot: Apache Wilderness in north central Arizona. Friend-of-wildlife organization: Grand Canyon Conservancy. Calendar of bird friendly events coming up in Arizona.
Episode 132 - February 14, 2024
Arizona Bird Call
02/14/24 • 39 min
An introduction to winter waterfowl birding across North America. Millions of waterfowl overwinter in Arizona, can be observed along riparian corridors and on lakes and reservoirs statewide. An update on actions taken by several Audubon Society chapters in the Midwest that are stepping away from the Audubon name and forming a new organization. Bird of the episode: Long-billed Curlew. Birding hotspot: the Arboretum at Flagstaff. Friend of Wildlife organization: Gila River Indian Community of Arizona. Calendar of bird-friendly events coming up in Arizona.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Arizona Bird Call have?
Arizona Bird Call currently has 172 episodes available.
What topics does Arizona Bird Call cover?
The podcast is about Nature, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Arizona Bird Call?
The episode title 'Episode 79 - February 8, 2023' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Arizona Bird Call?
The average episode length on Arizona Bird Call is 34 minutes.
How often are episodes of Arizona Bird Call released?
Episodes of Arizona Bird Call are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Arizona Bird Call?
The first episode of Arizona Bird Call was released on Aug 4, 2021.
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