For the Birds

With peak spring bird migration season underway, hosts Adriana Espinoza and Sean Mahar talk with DEC wildlife biologists Abby Valachovic and Meghan Oberkircher about the science and biology behind annual migration patterns of more than 450 native bird species, how DEC tracks bird species and protects local habitats across the State, and tips for New Yorkers to protect birds living in their community.

 

The episode also features Tom Collins, environmental program specialist with DEC’s Office of Outdoor Recreation, who shares how the New York State Birding Trail is helping New Yorkers “Get Offline and Get Outside” as part of the I BIRD NY Challenge.

 

• Birds - NYSDEC
• I BIRD NY Challenge

• New York State Birding Trail
• DEC Launches I BIRD NY Library Lending Program
• DEC and OGS Remind New Yorkers to Keep 'Lights Out' to Protect Migrating Birds

 

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“DEC Does What?!” is a bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency’s wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Hosted by DEC Chief of Staff and Deputy Commissioner for Equity and Justice Adriana Espinoza and Region 4 Director Sean Mahar. For more information, visit http://dec.ny.gov/podcast

  

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