Talkin' Birds Trumpeter Issue #33

The Official Newsletter of Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds
Issue #33 August 2023

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Contributor Spotlight: Cory Elowe

Cory Elowe is a University of Massachusetts postdoctoral researcher focusing on seasonal acclimatization to temperature and photoperiod in songbirds. Cory joined us on our May 7, 2023 show (#933) to talk about his new study suggesting that birds use a protein boost to kick off their long-distance flights.

Thanks To Our Newest Talkin' Birds Ambassadors

• Leslie A. from Rubicon, Wisconsin
• Andy V. from Worcester, Massachusetts
• Keith Sutton from Grosse Isle, Michigan
• Donna H. from Little Rock, Arkansas

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"Plirding" is...

..."picking up litter while birding." And if you do it and tell us about it, you're a Proud Plirder. Talkin' Birds salutes our latest Proud Plirders. Won't you join them? Find out how..

• Betsy G. Manomet, Massachusetts
• Bob H. Huntsville, Ontario, Canada;
• Tim Langevin, So. Hadley, Massachusetts;
• Levi Z. Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

A Recent Featured Feathered Friend

The Golden-cheeked Warbler shows off its bright yellow cheeks, contrasting with a black throat and back, only in the state of Texas where it nests in juniper-oak woodlands. Hear more about this endangered species on our June 25 show (#940).

Mystery Bird Contest Drawing

Our special Mystery Bird Contest promotion with Vortex Optics is underway — the names of all of our contest winners on shows from July 23 through August 27 will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Vortex Viper HD 8x42 binocular (retail value around $500.). We’ll announce the winner on our Sept. 3 show (#950).

Join the Talkin' Birds Flock

The Talkin' Birds Flock Facebook group is a great way to meet other listeners and share photos, videos, stories, and observations about birds and conservation. If you're a Facebook user, find us here. We look forward to seeing you!

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