Join Haylie Shipp as Ranchers Stewardship Alliance member Sheila Walsh and Kelsey Molloy of The Nature Conservancy talk birding in the Northern Great Plains.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The relationship of responsible ranching and good bird habitat
• Traditional bird species in the Northern Great Plains
• Threats and opportunities to bird populations
• Sage grouse politics...without getting political
• Your "Birding Starter Kit"
• Challenges presented by certain species

From Kelsey Molloy, our "resident bird expert," here's a list of suggested reading material:

https://www.3billionbirds.org/

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/montana/?vu=r.v_montana.local.na.mt

https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/united-states/montana/stories-in-montana/montana-candidate-conservation-agreements-with-assurances/#:~:text=With%20Candidate%20Conservation%20Agreements%20with,habitat%20of%20certain%20designated%20wildlife.

https://www.larkwire.com/

The Ranchers Stewardship Alliance (RSA) is a rancher-led, grassroots organization, dedicated to improving the quality of life for rural communities throughout the Northern Great Plains. Through collaborative conservation projects, rancher education events, and local community outreach, RSA works to strengthen our rural community, economy, and culture for generations to come.

For more on the Ranchers Stewardship Alliance, head to www.RanchStewards.org and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Your feedback is always welcome. Email [email protected].