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Bring Birds Back

BirdNote
Environmental Justice
Bird Conservation
Chicago
Climate Change
Community Engagement
Bipoc Birders
Cultural Inclusivity
Bird Flu
Conservation
Restoration Ecology
Noise Pollution
Bird Watching
Microaggressions
Seed Dispersal
Activism
Endangered Species Act
Neuroscience
Ecological Relationships
Soil Science
Windy City Bird Lab

A podcast about the most pressing issues in bird conservation and the ways you can help make a better world for birds and people through simple, everyday actions.

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Latest Episodes

In part two of our hunting series, Dr. Deja Perkins speaks with biologist Alex Troutman about all things hunting – from the perspective of a Black hunter! But first, the two dive into Alex’s work as an outdoors educator and author. Then, Alex shares ... more

In this episode, Dr. Deja Perkins speaks with aeroecologist Dr. Adriaan Dokter about the study of bird migration with weather radar. Using the vast supply of radars, primarily in the United States, Adriaan and his colleagues at the Cornell Lab of Orn... more

Duck hunting may sound like a forbidden sport for most bird lovers but did you know that some of the most dedicated bird conservationists - in the world - are also devout hunters? In this episode of Bring Birds Back, our host Deja Perkins speaks with... more

Chicago has been in the spotlight quite a lot as of late, but one of its most remarkable attributes can be seen in the night sky: nocturnal bird migration. In this episode, our host Deja Perkins speaks with J’orge Garcia of the Windy City Bird Lab ab... more

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Recent Guests

Adriaan Dokter
Radar ornithologist and researcher
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: Weathering Migration with BirdCast
Jerad Henson
Project manager at Ducks Unlimited and ornithologist with a background in academia
Ducks Unlimited
Episode: Hunting Is for the Birds (Too)
J'orge Garcia
Founder and director of the Windy City Bird Lab, focusing on bird migration and technology.
Windy City Bird Lab
Episode: Chicago’s Windy City Bird Lab
Hardy Kern
Director of Government Relations for American Bird Conservancy
American Bird Conservancy
Episode: Attack on the Endangered Species Act
Dr. J. Drew Lanham
Wildlife biologist, conservationist, professor, and poet.
Clemson University
Episode: Radical Joy with Dr. J. Drew Lanham
Dr. Rose Abramoff
Assistant Professor of Forest Science at the University of Maine and climate activist.
University of Maine
Episode: The Climate Crisis is at Home
Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali
Renowned environmental justice leader and public health advocate, former EPA official.
National Wildlife Federation
Episode: The Climate Crisis is at Home
Dr. Erich Jarvis
Professor at Rockefeller University and investigator with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Rockefeller University
Episode: Birdsong and Speech with Dr. Erich Jarvis
Dr. Mario Pesendorfer
Behavioral and forest ecologist.
University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna
Episode: Restoration Ecology: The Birds and the Trees

Hosts

Dr. Deja Perkins
Host of Bring Birds Back
Anika Hazra
Host of Bring Birds Back
Billy Almon
Co-host of Bring Birds Back

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 266 ratings
  • 🔥🔥🔥

    Bring birds back!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zaia207
    United States8 months ago
  • C D from Fla

    Fantastic interview with Daniela! Here’s to continued success of the Chicago BIPOC Birding group!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeceD.
    United States2 years ago
  • Brilliant

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Erolanjerkki
    2 years ago
  • Love it

    I’ve only listened to a couple episodes so far but I’m really enjoying it. I’ve found solace in nature my whole life and often that feels like zooming out from our human concerns making them seem infinitesimal. One thing this podcast doesn’t do is shy away from sociological human issues. It’s done in a way that feels relevant and important with a joy that feels both familiar and surprising. Highly recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jarvass
    United States3 years ago
  • Love This Podcast

    I discovered Tenijah Hamilton through an interview on the Nature Guys podcast. Now I’ve listened to all of these episodes over the last week. She has a unique perspective than any bird nerd I’ve heard and I love seeing things through different eyes and I can’t wait for new episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    COLO09
    United States3 years ago

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Some episodes face critique for handling controversial topics with nuance.
Diversity of guests and topics is a standout.
Listeners praise engaging hosts and accessible yet informative content.
High production quality with hopeful, action‑oriented storytelling.

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Australia/Science/Nature
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#226
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#43
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Talking Points

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Hunting Is for the Birds (Too)
Q: How did you get interested in birds and what prompted you to study them?
Jerad Henson shares how his family history of hunting in Arkansas led him to develop a passion for birds, ultimately turning into a more serious academic interest.
Chicago’s Windy City Bird Lab
Q: What does the Windy City Bird Lab do?
It promotes awareness of birds in Chicago using technology and engages the community in conservation.
Chicago’s Windy City Bird Lab
Q: Can you tell us how you became involved in the world of birds?
I became involved out of curiosity just before the pandemic, exploring how I could see more birds.
Attack on the Endangered Species Act
Q: What is the biggest hurdle when it comes to fighting these major corporations and advocating for the prairie chicken?
Hardy explains that creating an argument that resonates with those who may not care about birds but are influenced by economic perspectives is a significant hurdle.
Attack on the Endangered Species Act
Q: Can you share with us what some of the changes that are being proposed now in 2025?
Hardy talks about the attempts to weaken protections by redefining terms like 'HARM', which could lead to significant harm to various species.

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A thoughtful show focused on bird conservation, science, and inclusive engagement with the birding community. Episodes balance rigorous environmental topics—conservation policy, habitat restoration, nocturnal migration tech, and Indigenous and environmental-justice perspectives—with practical, action‑oriented takeaways for listeners. Guests span researchers, policymakers, Indigenous scientists, and community organizers, often tying birds to broader social and cultural themes. The tone is hopeful and community‑driven, and the show frequently highlights how everyday actions can help birds and people alike.

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Recent guests on Bring Birds Back include:

1. Adriaan Dokter
2. Jerad Henson
3. J'orge Garcia
4. Hardy Kern
5. Dr. J. Drew Lanham
6. Dr. Rose Abramoff
7. Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali
8. Dr. Erich Jarvis

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