*We are reposting this episode to uplift a new movie created by Audubon about the Snowy Plover. Just like the Red Phalarope in this episode of our podcast the Snowy Plover relies on saline lakes for survival. Shoreline Sentinels of Great Salt Lake is a 17-minute film about Snowy Plovers—small shorebirds that nest throughout the busy recreation season on the shores of Great Salt Lake—and the Audubon and Tracy Aviary staff and volunteers working to help them. Like beach-nesting birds everywhere, Snowy Plovers face disturbance from recreators, dogs, and development. Listen to this episode to find out about why saline lakes are important, then watch the fantastic Shoreline Sentinels of Salt Lake to learn more about the Snowy Plover. (link below)

Summary: Saline Lakes? Is that a real thing? Yes it is and they are an extremely important and endangered habitat that many species of birds depend on. Join Kiersten as she takes you on a journey with the Wilson’s Phalarope.

Show Notes:

Shoreline Sentinels of Salt Lake: Watch it here

“Must Add Water”, by Andy McGlashen. Audubon Magazine, Spring 2024

National Audubon website: https://www.audubon.org/

Latest news about saline lakes: https://www.audubon.org/news/innovative-program-supporting-protection-irreplaceable-saline-lakes

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Dogwood.Canyon.Audubon

Summary: University campuses across Texas, and the United States, can start their own Audubon Campus Chapters bringing people together through birding. Not yet a birder? You can still join a chapter to find out more. Join Kiersten and special guest Chloe from Audubon Texas to discover how you can join or start a campus chapter.

Show Notes:

Audubon on Campus: https://www.audubon.org/near-you/campus

Create your own Campus Chapter: https://www.audubon.org/establish-campus-chapter-or-affiliate

Audubon Texas: https://www.audubon.org/texas

National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://www.audubon.org/dogwood-canyon

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page 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

Summary: Visit with the Black-crested Titmouse as Michaela and Kiersten take you on a journey through the Rio Grande Valley with this interesting Texas resident.

Show Notes:

Black-crested Titmouse audio provided by Lang Elliot Music of Nature: https://musicofnature.com/audubon-bird-songs/

National Audubon: https://www.audubon.org

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center https://dogwood.audubon.org/

Dogwood Canyon Audubon Center Facebook Page 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