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Curlews, Sparrows, and the Ecological Trap
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Length:
32 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In Idaho, native grasslands were once a rich mosaic of plant life that supported a diverse cohort of birds. But as European settlers moved west, they converted those rich grasslands into farms. Today, very little native grassland habitat remains in the Intermountain West. In this episode of Threatened, producer Monica Gokey takes us on a quest to search for Long-billed Curlews, find a patch of restored habitat containing a bounty of grassland birds, and speak with the people working to protect and expand what’s left of this unique habitat.There's more to the story!Check out Intermountain Bird ObservatoryLearn more about the Nimiipuu peopleRead about efforts to preserve Palouse PrairieFor the full transcript and more visit BirdNote.orgBirdNote is an independent nonprofit media production company. Your dollars make it possible to create sound-rich shows that connect you to the joys of birds and nature. Support BirdNote’s conservation mission, and get more of the content you love, by subscribing to BirdNote+ at https://birdnote.supercast.tech or make a one-time gift at BirdNote.org. Thanks!
Released:
Dec 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (26)
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