Description
The summer busyness of breeding birds is on display as spring migration slows—it doesn’t take long for birds to switch over from migrating to courting and nesting. In just a few weeks there’ll be baby birds everywhere!
In this recording from a live online event, host Charles Eldermire chatted with Nestwatch project leader Robyn Bailey, Garden for Birds project leader Becca Rodomsky-Bish, and communications specialist Ileana Betancourt about some of their favorite summertime birding, like enjoying the dawn chorus, and some cool birds to make sure you look and listen for all summer. We also shared some tips you can use to increase the diversity of birds visiting your yard and how to keep them safe.
00:00 Introduction screen
03:05 Panelists join
06:46 Summer Birding Favorites
07:25 Black-throated Green Warbler Soundscape
08:29 Green Heron vocalizing
11:55 Red-eyed Vireo singing
13:37 House Wrens Nesting
17:10 American Goldfinch foraging
21:42 Tips on Noticing Birds Breeding Near You
22:01 Nestwatch Overview
23:25 Watch For Birds with a Mouthful
26:40 If you see a bird with something in its bill, watch where it goes
29:44 Know what to look & listen for
31:18 Features of a Fledgling
39:27 New Nests and Eggs Course
42:37 Transform your outdoor spaces for birds
42:53 Garden for Birds intro
45:23 Add a water feature
48:51 Container plants for pollinators
52:05 Look for open spaces and make a plan
59:09 Resources for learning more
Enjoy Birds All Summer: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-to-support-birds-all-summer
This season offers the wonderful ability to support and attract birds in new ways! Put out a birdbath, see the dazzling presence of hummingbirds, and pick up other tips and tricks for enjoying birds and helping them thrive. All About Birds has guidance on it all.
Learn with Bird Academy: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/the-hidden-world-of-nests-and-eggs/
As a participant in today's event, you get a special discount on The Hidden World of Nests and Eggs—our newest, self-paced, online course. Instructor Robyn Bailey (who you've met!) will showcase nests around the world, fantastic eggs, how chicks get their parents' attention, and more!
Discover NestWatch: https://nestwatch.org/
Help scientists study the breeding biology of birds worldwide by joining NestWatch. Plus, learn how to safely report on nests, get free nest box construction plans, and find more tips for supporting your local nesting birds.
Garden for Birds: https://www.gardenforbirds.org/
Started in 2024, the Garden for Birds project supports gardeners across the US and Canada with monthly resources, tips, and guidance for transforming outdoor space to beautiful bird-supporting habitat.
Become a Member: https://join.birds.cornell.edu/page/194102/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=EXXXXX03C
If you enjoyed the webinar and the resources shared, please consider becoming a member of the Cornell Lab! For a reasonable fee, your membership will help fuel the research, education, and conservation efforts of the Cornell Lab. Plus, you'll get our award-winning Living Bird magazine and other perks!
All audio and video provided by the Macaulay Library https://www.macaulaylibrary.org/
Ontario Soundscape | © Mike Austin
Black-throated Green Warbler | © Peter Hawrylyshyn
Green Heron | © Andrew Spencer
Red-eyed Vireo | © Luke Seitz
Northern House Wren | © Daniel Jauvin
American Goldfinch | © Gary Woods
Carolina Wren | © David Lewis
American Robin | © Graham Deese
Gray Catbird | © Cory Elowe
Pileated Woodpecker | © Bob Babcock
Eastern Towhee | © Ryan Shean
Cedar Waxwing | © Frank Lin
Blue Jay | © Tony Ford
Allen’s Hummingbird | © Don DesJardin
Common Yellowthroat | © Elliott S.
Eastern Phoebe | © John Burleson
Blue Grosbeak | © Wentao Yang
Magnolia Warbler | © Brad Reinhardt