What happens where the land meets the sea? In this episode, Paul talks to Liz Ruther (Pew Charitable Trusts) and Paul Engelmeyer (Bird Alliance of Oregon) about some of the most productive and threatened habitats on the planet - estuaries! As t

Episode 8: Drawing and Painting Birds with Nora Sherwood

May 7th, 2024 46m 55s

How can art alter how you look at the world? Today Paul talks to Nora Sherwood, science illustrator and nature artist about her work drawing and painting birds and other wildlife. Nora shares how she came to this work later in life, leaving a c

Episode 7: Offshore Wind Energy with Ann Vileisis

Apr 2nd, 2024 53m 48s

Offshore wind energy is in the news. While it’s a potentially promising step toward decarbonizing the grid, conservationists and fishermen alike share concerns about its potential impacts. In this episode, Paul talks to Ann Vileisis, President

Episode 6: Seabird Aviculture with CJ McCarty

Mar 4th, 2024 57m 25s

Paul talks to CJ McCarty, Curator of Birds at Oregon Coast Aquarium about working with seabirds at the aquarium! The Seabird Aviary at Oregon Coast Aquarium is home to six species of birds including Black Oystercatchers, Common Murres, Pigeon G

Episode 5: The Fight for Oregon's Forests with Joseph Youren

Oct 1st, 2023 45m 50s

In this episode, Paul talks to Joseph Youren, Forest Policy Director for Audubon Society of Lincoln City about the nitty gritty world of forest policy. Joseph breaks down the conflict between the timber industry and conservationists and teases

Episode 4: Coastal Habitat Conservation with Joe Liebezeit & Allison Anholt

Sep 1st, 2023 1h 15m

Paul is joined by Joe Liebezeit and Allison Anholt of Portland Audubon to talk about their work conserving coastal habitats and the birds that rely on them. We learn about Oregon’s Marine Reserve Program and three birds that depend on healthy c

Episode 3: Amazing Migrations with Roy Lowe

Aug 1st, 2023 36m 50s

Paul talks to Roy Lowe, retired biologist and refuge manager with the US Fish & Wildlife Service’s (USFWS) National Wildlife Refuge Program. As the first USFWS agent stationed on the Oregon Coast, Roy has accrued decades of experience studying

Episode 2: Birds & Wildfire with Dr. Jamie Cornelius

Jul 1st, 2023 46m 43s

What do birds do during a wildfire? Dr. Jamie Cornelius, a National Geographic Society Explorer, is on a mission to find out. Professor and researcher in the Department of Integrative Biology at Oregon State University, Dr. Cornelius chats with

Episode 1: The Osprey of Lincoln City

May 27th, 2023 27m 40s

Paul interviews Ruth Shelly, Vice President of Audubon Society of Lincoln City (ASLC) about the migratory Osprey population of Lincoln City, Oregon. We get to know Ospreys, their habits and behaviors, and what makes our iconic State Raptor so s

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