BIRD HUGGER

In this episode, we talk with Ginny Stibolt, award-winning author of the book, Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions For A Sustainable Future, about restoring native habitat in the backyard. Ginny has written five books about native and sustainable gardening in Florida, with a sixth book coming out very soon. You can order her books at her blog: greengardeningmatters.blogspot.com. Join host...

In this episode, we talk with wildlife rehabilitator Dr. Benjamin Kilham about the process of raising orphaned black bear cubs and returning them to the wild. For more information, go to: kilhambearcenter.org. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice-monthly discussions about restoring nati...

In this special episode, we speak with biologist and bee expert, Heather Holm, about how to help bumblebees flourish and thrive in the native flower garden. Link for Heather Holm: www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice monthly discussions about restoring n...

Happy Holidays! Wishing all of you a very merry holiday season and a joyous and happy New Year! In today's episode we take a look back over the last year in our Year In Review segment. We also interview Laura Lukens, Monitoring Coordinator for Monarch Joint Venture of St. Paul, Minnesota, about the status of Monarch butterflies in the U.S. and what her organization is doing to help. Web link for M...

In this special episode we talk with Dan Jaffe Wilder, author of the book Native Plants for New England Gardens, about growing native plants, how to kill your lawn, growing an edible garden, and about Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary, where he now works as head propagator. Website links from the show: Dan Jaffe Wilder (dantjaffe.com); Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary (norcrosswildlife.org); Ecological Lands...

Happy Thanksgiving! On today's show: The natural history of the Bald Eagle. Also: Planting native thickets in your yard to protect birds from predators, and how catios are keeping both birds and cats safe. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice monthly discussions on restoring native habi...

Get ready! It's almost time to start planting native seeds! In today's episode we learn about the most effective method for propagating native seeds outdoors during winter in an interview with Heather McCargo, founder and executive director of Wild Seed Project in Portland, Maine. Take the Rewilding Pledge! Go to Wild Seed Project at www.wildseedproject.net. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certif...

Spooky! Scary! Happy Halloween! Celebrate Halloween with us as we tell a scary story about the Baobhan Sith of the Scottish Highlands and learn how to make a pumpkin bird feeder. Also in this episode: an interview with Dr. Christine Sheppard from the American Bird Conservancy about how to make your glass windows safe for birds; a discussion about why it's so important to leave the leaves; and a ta...

In today's episode we discuss the natural history of the Belted Kingfisher, as well as how to help birds during fall migration, along with a discussion about planting native trees to save the planet. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice monthly discussions about restoring native habitat...

In today's episode we talk about the natural history of the Great Blue Heron; more plants and trees to add to your Monarch Migration Waystation; and how improved investigative techniques in Wildlife Forensics are resulting in the capture of more criminals. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for...

Today's episode is dedicated to the Loon, including important news about loon populations in Massachusetts and an interview with Sheridan Brown, one of New England's leading conservation attorneys, about the dangers of lead sinkers and jigs to loons and the new Lead Tackle Buy-Back Program in New Hampshire. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experien...

In today's episode: the natural history of the insect-loving Grackle; a conversation about the national One Third For The Birds campaign. Also: an interview with Jane Sorensen, owner of Northeast Pollinator Plants in Fairfax, Vermont. Jane will talk about how to get started as a native gardener. Also: how introduced, naturalized, and invasive non-native plants impact the lives of birds. Join host...

In today's episode: the natural history of the American Robin; issues to consider when switching to native plants; and how to rescue an injured bird. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for twice monthly discussions on restoring native habitat and helping the birds in your backyard.(PG-13) St. D...

In today's episode: the natural history of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird; how to help turtles cross the road safely during egg-laying season; how to build a Monarch butterfly migration waystation; lightning safety for birders; the developmental stages of baby birds; and the native plants Catherine Greenleaf is growing in her garden. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator...

In today's episode: the natural history of the much-maligned Blue Jay; how brush piles help protect birds; buying native plants at the garden center; planting cup-shaped flowers to benefit bees; helping bumblebees in trouble; dangers at bird feeders; and preventing birds from flying into windows. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing...

In today's episode: the natural history of the Pileated Woodpecker; how to assess your backyard for wildlife; how to deal with the challenges of native gardening; safety considerations regarding suet; how to make your own hummingbird nectar; helping salamanders; and some tips on how to rescue trapped hummingbirds. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of e...