Arizona Bird Call
Episode 147 - July 17, 2024
In a detrimental development for conservation of birds and other wildlife nearly 3,000 local newspapers have closed their doors in recent years, many highly regarded for their coverage over the years. Local media often perform a 'watchdog' function that can only be done locally for a number of reasons. National Audubon is sounding the alarm.
Aldo Leopold, legendary author of 'A Sand County Almanac' is remembered.
And, getting to know the Thick-billed Kingbird.
Bird of the Episode: Franklin's Gull. Birding hotspot: Ramsey Canyon near Sierra Vista. Friend of Wildlife: Student Conservation Association.
In a detrimental development for conservation of birds and other wildlife nearly 3,000 local newspapers have closed their doors in recent years, many highly regarded for their coverage over the years. Local media often perform a 'watchdog' function that can only be done locally for a number of reasons. National Audubon is sounding the alarm.
Aldo Leopold, legendary author of 'A Sand County Almanac' is remembered.
And, getting to know the Thick-billed Kingbird.
Bird of the Episode: Franklin's Gull. Birding hotspot: Ramsey Canyon near Sierra Vista. Friend of Wildlife: Student Conservation Association.