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Bring Birds Back

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  • Scott’s Wild Bird Preserve

    October 21, 2026 · 38 min

    When we first interviewed Isaiah Scott a few years ago, he was a sophomore in college with big dreams about conservation. Now, as a Cornell graduate, he’s back to talk about using his influence to turn those dreams into reality as founder…

  • Season 9 of Bring Birds Back is Coming!

    October 14, 2026 · 2 min

    This season, Dr. Deja Perkins talks with innovators, researchers, and conservation leaders about small ideas that sparked big breakthroughs for birds and the ecosystems they call home. From international bird tourism and searches for…

  • Celluloid Birding with Christian Cooper

    May 6, 2026 · 48 min

    In this season 8 finale, Dr. Deja Perkins chats with Marvel writer, Emmy-award winning host, and famed author and birder, Christian Cooper! In this hilariously entertaining and highly-educating talk about the latest birding boom in…

  • Hunting Is for You, Too (Pt. Two)

    April 29, 2026 · 37 min

    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…

  • Weathering Migration with BirdCast

    April 22, 2026 · 40 min

    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…

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  • Hunting Is for the Birds (Too)

    December 17, 2025 · 42 min

    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…

  • Chicago’s Windy City Bird Lab

    December 10, 2025 · 42 min

    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…

  • Attack on the Endangered Species Act

    December 3, 2025 · 43 min

    In this season 8 premiere, host Deja Perkins returns with legislative strategist from the American Bird Conservancy, Hardy Kern. Hardy shares the history of the Endangered Species Act, how the legendary law is being challenged by the…

  • ✨ Bring Birds Back Season 8 ✨

    November 24, 2025 · 2 min

    The season 8 premiere of Bring Birds Back starts Wednesday, December 3rd! With our returning host, Dr. Deja Perkins, we’re deep diving into policy, tech, and protections for birds. From the Endangered Species Act to nocturnal migration…

  • Radical Joy with Dr. J. Drew Lanham

    September 3, 2025 · 47 min

    Ornithologist, poet and MacArthur Fellow, Dr. J. Drew Lanham, speaks with host Billy Almon in our season 7 finale! The two begin by talking about  Drew’s humble beginnings and southern influence from his grandmother’s teachings, and how he…

  • The Climate Crisis is at Home

    August 27, 2025 · 47 min

    What’s a climate crisis without acknowledgment of an emergency? In conversation with guests Dr. Rose Abramoff and Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, host Anika Hazra discusses the ever-evolving battle for a healthy world from the front lines to…

  • Birdsong and Speech with Dr. Erich Jarvis

    August 20, 2025 · 44 min

    Host Anika Hazra speaks with tenured professor and leading voice in neuroscience, Dr. Erich Jarvis! Erich, who has spent decades researching the neural biological connections between mammals and birds, shares his research that indicates…

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About the show

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.