Support Birds All Summer Long | Welcome Back Birds! [Live Event Recording]

The summer busyness of breeding birds is on display as spring migration slows—it doesn’t take long for birds to switch over from migrating to courting and nesting. In just a few weeks there’ll be baby birds everywhere! In this recording from a live online event, host Charles Eldermire chatted with Nestwatch project leader Robyn Bailey, Garden for Birds project leader Becca Rodomsky-Bish, and communications specialist Ileana Betancourt about some of their favorite summertime birding, like enjoying the dawn chorus, and some cool birds to make sure you look and listen for all summer. We also shared some tips you can use to increase the diversity of birds visiting your yard and how to keep them safe. 00:00 Introduction screen 03:05 Panelists join 06:46 Summer Birding Favorites 07:25 Black-throated Green Warbler Soundscape 08:29 Green Heron vocalizing 11:55 Red-eyed Vireo singing 13:37 House Wrens Nesting 17:10 American Goldfinch foraging 21:42 Tips on Noticing Birds Breeding Near You 22:01 Nestwatch Overview 23:25 Watch For Birds with a Mouthful 26:40 If you see a bird with something in its bill, watch where it goes 29:44 Know what to look & listen for 31:18 Features of a Fledgling 39:27 New Nests and Eggs Course 42:37 Transform your outdoor spaces for birds 42:53 Garden for Birds intro 45:23 Add a water feature 48:51 Container plants for pollinators 52:05 Look for open spaces and make a plan 59:09 Resources for learning more Enjoy Birds All Summer: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-to-support-birds-all-summer This season offers the wonderful ability to support and attract birds in new ways! Put out a birdbath, see the dazzling presence of hummingbirds, and pick up other tips and tricks for enjoying birds and helping them thrive. All About Birds has guidance on it all. Learn with Bird Academy: https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/product/the-hidden-world-of-nests-and-eggs/ As a participant in today's event, you get a special discount on The Hidden World of Nests and Eggs—our newest, self-paced, online course. Instructor Robyn Bailey (who you've met!) will showcase nests around the world, fantastic eggs, how chicks get their parents' attention, and more! Discover NestWatch: https://nestwatch.org/ Help scientists study the breeding biology of birds worldwide by joining NestWatch. Plus, learn how to safely report on nests, get free nest box construction plans, and find more tips for supporting your local nesting birds. Garden for Birds: https://www.gardenforbirds.org/ Started in 2024, the Garden for Birds project supports gardeners across the US and Canada with monthly resources, tips, and guidance for transforming outdoor space to beautiful bird-supporting habitat. Become a Member: https://join.birds.cornell.edu/page/194102/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=EXXXXX03C If you enjoyed the webinar and the resources shared, please consider becoming a member of the Cornell Lab! For a reasonable fee, your membership will help fuel the research, education, and conservation efforts of the Cornell Lab. Plus, you'll get our award-winning Living Bird magazine and other perks! All audio and video provided by the Macaulay Library https://www.macaulaylibrary.org/ Ontario Soundscape | © Mike Austin Black-throated Green Warbler | © Peter Hawrylyshyn Green Heron | © Andrew Spencer Red-eyed Vireo | © Luke Seitz Northern House Wren | © Daniel Jauvin American Goldfinch | © Gary Woods Carolina Wren | © David Lewis American Robin | © Graham Deese Gray Catbird | © Cory Elowe Pileated Woodpecker | © Bob Babcock Eastern Towhee | © Ryan Shean Cedar Waxwing | © Frank Lin Blue Jay | © Tony Ford Allen’s Hummingbird | © Don DesJardin Common Yellowthroat | © Elliott S. Eastern Phoebe | © John Burleson Blue Grosbeak | © Wentao Yang Magnolia Warbler | © Brad Reinhardt