Grand Birds

Episode 49 Fledglings 22.07.2022 4:59 ↓

Summer is the time for young birds, boisterous fledglings leaving the nest to get out in the world and on with their lives.

Episode 48 2022 BBS 15.07.2022 4:45 ↓

This week we talk with Castle Valley birder Steve Heinrich about his 2022 Breeding Bird Survey results.

Episode 47 Ornitherapy 08.07.2022 4:46 ↓

In this episode, a look at the book Ornitherapy by Holly Merker, Richard Crossley and Sophie Crossley. Birding can be good for your mental and physical health!

Episode 46 Merlin App 17.06.2022 5:27 ↓

In this episode, a look at the Merlin app for use inID by sound.

Episode 45 Canyon Wren 09.06.2022 4:53 ↓

In this episode Glenn searches for a Canyon Wren

Episode 44 Miner's Basin 02.06.2022 4:54 ↓

In this episode we make a spring trek to Miner's Basin in the La Sal mountains.

Episode 43 Desert Shorebirds Spring 2022 27.05.2022 4:54 ↓

In this episode, a spring outing looking for Desert Shorebirds

Episode 42 American Dippers 20.05.2022 4:53 ↓

In This Episode, Glenn is on the trail of the American Dipper

Episode 41 Labyrinth And Stillwater Canyons 13.05.2022 5:48 ↓

In this Episode, Brandy reports on the bird highlights of a spring float trip down the Green River through Labyrinth and Stillwater Canyons.

Episode 40 Pinyon Jay Research Part 2 06.05.2022 5:11 ↓

In this Episode, Hannah Wright talks about her research project regarding Pinyon Jays in Utah and New Mexico

Episode 39 Pinyon Jay Research Part 1 29.04.2022 5:27 ↓

In this episode, Brandy talks with Utah Division Of Wildlife Resources Biologist Scott Gibson about Pinyon Jay Ecology.

Episode 38 Birding By Ear 23.04.2022 9:38 ↓

In this episode we are live in the studio in support of KZMU's spring Radiothon. Our topic of discussion is Birding By Ear - what, why, and how - tips on learning to bird by ear.

Episode 37 Northern Saw Whet Owl 12.04.2022 4:07 ↓

In this episode Glenn and Steve encounter a very small predator.

Episode 36 Moab CBC 2021 08.04.2022 5:37 ↓

In this episode, Marcy Hafner talks about the Moab Christmas Bird Count, including the results of the 2021 count.

Episode 35 Spring Anticipation 01.04.2022 4:59 ↓

In this episode spring is in the air. Will the birds be as well?

Episode 34 Sandhill Cranes 25.03.2022 4:48 ↓

In this episode we explore the Sandhill Crane, an elegant avian resident of Grand County.

Episode 33 Brandy Patch Update 18.03.2022 4:31 ↓

In this episode, Brandy visits her local Patch looking for signs of spring.

Episode 32 Swans 11.03.2022 4:47 ↓

Sometimes, following a hunch pays off. Big white birds.

Episode 31 Bird ID Part 2 04.03.2022 4:13 ↓

In this episode, more tips to improve your bird ID skills.

Episode 30 Bird ID Part 1 25.02.2022 5:29 ↓

In this epsiode we share some of our strategies and tips for improving your bird identification skills.

Episode 29 Crow Or Raven 18.02.2022 5:27 ↓

In this episode we discuss the potentially challenging talk of identifying a big black bird - Crow or Raven?

Episode 28 Dark - Eyed Junco 11.02.2022 4:59 ↓

In this episode we hear about one of most common winter visitors, the Dark-eyed Junco.

Episode 27 Black - Throated Blue Warbler 04.02.2022 5:05 ↓

In This Episode Brandy chases a rare bird close to home.

Episode 26 CFI Eagle Float 28.01.2022 4:58 ↓

In this episode we talk to Brennan Gillis of the Canyonlands Field Institute about their upcoming Eagle Float

Episode 25 RINS 21.01.2022 5:39 ↓

In this episode Castle Valley resident Scott Ackerman talks about his work with the RINS (Raptor Inventory Nest Survey) project.