Birding 101

Fitbits and Missing Mallards

Birds. Plants. Wildlife. Conservation.   Produced by Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center, part of the National Audubon Society, this weekly podcast explores the natural world through engaging conversations with our Audubon staff, naturalists, scientists, and community leaders.   From backyard birds and native plants to pollinators, habitats, and conservation in action, each episode offers practical knowledge, fun perspectives, and simple ways to connect with nature—wherever you live.   Whether you're just getting started or already connected to the outdoors, our goal is simple: help you discover something new, get outside, and become an advocate for birds, wildlife, and healthy ecosystems.   Summary: Where have all the Mallards gone? In 2021, biologists asked this question. To find the answer they would create the largest bird population study in recent history and employ Fitbits to help them gather data.   Show Notes:  National Audubon Action Center: https://www.audubon.org/takeaction [https://www.audubon.org/takeaction] Audubon Magazine: https://www.audubon.org/magazine [https://www.audubon.org/magazine] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon [https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon [https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon If you have a question, comment, or would like to share a bird or native plant sighting you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org [dcac@audubon.org]

Birds of Texas: Summer Tanager

Summary: Who's that big red songbird singing out there? Could it be a Summer Tanager? Join Kiersten and Julie to learn about this summer resident of Texas. Show Notes: Summer Tanager audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/ [https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/] National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org [https://www.audubon.org] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/ [https://dogwood.audubon.org/] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon [https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center TikTok: @dogwood_canyon If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org [dcac@audubon.org]

Native Plants of Dogwood Canyon: Texas Cupgrass

Summary: Looking for an interesting native grass to attract birds to your yard? Join Kiersten and Julie for a look at a grass that can do just that! Show Notes: Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – https://www.wildfower.org [https://www.wildfower.org] National Audubon’s Migration Explorer: https://explorer.audubon.org/home [https://explorer.audubon.org/home] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon [https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon [https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon] If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org [dcac@audubon.org]

Summertime at Dogwood Canyon

Summary: Looking for something new to do this summer? Join us at Dogwood Canyon! We have fun for everyone. Show Notes: Beginning Birding Workshop for Teens and Adults: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019dff7f-37c0-2f4a-1b25-43691bc4d245 [https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019dff7f-37c0-2f4a-1b25-43691bc4d245] Kids Summer Classes – Operation: Plants for Birds: https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019e8d97-f39b-e8a5-2bb8-9a2d897aa035 [https://tickets.audubon.org/events/019e8d97-f39b-e8a5-2bb8-9a2d897aa035] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Summer Events: https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Dogwood%20Canyon%20Audubon%20Center [https://www.audubon.org/events?view_type=row&location=Dogwood%20Canyon%20Audubon%20Center] For Cedar Hill or DFW Residents interested in joining the Dallas County Soarers: Contact Kiersten Gibizov, Center Coordinator Community Programs: kiersten.gibizov@audubon.org [kiersten.gibizov@audubon.org] Chelsey Randel, Teen Librarian: Chelsey.randel@cedarhilltx.com [Chelsey.randel@cedarhilltx.com] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon [https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon [https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon] If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org [dcac@audubon.org]

Conserva Aves Projects

Summary: Join Kiersten to learn about four projects Audubon’s new partner in the Latin American region, Conserva Aves, is supporting. Show Notes: National Audubon Latin America and Caribbean: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas?int_src=site_search&int_query=Latin%20America [https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas?int_src=site_search&int_query=Latin%20America] Conserva Aves: https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas/colombia/conserva-aves?int_src=site_search&int_query=conserva%20aves [https://www.audubon.org/our-work/americas/colombia/conserva-aves?int_src=site_search&int_query=conserva%20aves] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon [https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon] Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon [https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon] If you have a question or comment you can email us at: dcac@audubon.org [dcac@audubon.org]