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Join WEEU legend Jack Holcomb as he covers everything to do with birds, bird watching and the outdoors. Jack's Backyard is now into it's 24th year on WEEU Radio.

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Kim Murphy
Retiring president of Berks Nature
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Episode: Jack's Backyard July 19th, 2025
Mike Slater
Master Naturalist from Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
Episode: Jack's Backyard July 12th, 2025
Bill Urich
A local birdwatcher and contributor to the program
Episode: Jack's Backyard June 28th 2025
Matt Young
Co-author with Lillian Stokes on a new book about finches.
Finch Research Network
Episode: Jack's Backyard May 17th, 2025
Brett Edwards
A young environmentalist actively cleaning local waterways.
Episode: Jack's Backyard April 26th, 2025
Brian Wang
Professor of Biology and organizer of the City Nature Challenge for Berks County
Penn State Berks
Episode: Jack's Backyard April 19th, 2025
Jen McGinnis
Author of Bird-Friendly Gardening
Quarto Publishers
Episode: Jack's Backyard April 19th, 2025
Roger Pasquier
Lifelong birder and associate at the Department of Ornithology, American Museum of Natural History.
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: Jack's Backyard April 4th, 2025
Ron Ryle
The Butterfly Guy and author of Attracting Butterflies
Episode: Jack's Backyard March 22nd, 2025

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Jack Holcomb
Host of Jack's Backyard, engaged in discussions about birds, wildlife, and nature-related events, emphasizing community involvement and education.

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Jack's Backyard March 22nd, 2025
Q: What book about nature would you recommend?
Ron Ryle recommends 'Attracting Butterflies' and 'Bringing Nature Home' by Doug Tallamy.
Jack's Backyard July 26th, 2025
Q: Is it mating or playing or what are they doing?
It's likely that the young are being pushed out of the nest to learn to feed on their own.
Jack's Backyard July 12th, 2025
Q: Can birds tell when a storm is coming?
Birds can recognize signs like darkening skies and wind, indicating a storm, and they may seek shelter ahead of bad weather.
Jack's Backyard September 6th, 2025
Q: Do birds, do new birds come into our area?
Yes, especially some of the northern birds come down from the north to winter here.
Jack's Backyard September 6th, 2025
Q: Why do birds destroy tomatoes?
It's likely due to the moisture or the ripe flesh they're after.

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Engaging audiences with a zest for nature and birdwatching, the content encompasses a breadth of topics surrounding avian life and conservation activities. Frequently featuring expert guests from wildlife organizations and conservation areas, discussions revolve around seasonal bird counts, local wildlife sightings, feeding tips, and updates pertaining to the impacts of environmental changes on bird populations. Noteworthy segments include community-driven anecdotes from passionate listeners and initiatives promoting the connection between nature enthusiasts and their local ecosystems, creating an inviting and participative atmosphere for listeners.

A particular highlight is the podcast's emphasis on education, where various episodes share... more

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