Nesting Neighbors

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Nesting Neighbors

FromNature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited

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Mar 11, 2021

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In this episode, John and Brian will open your eyes to a whole new perspective of what it’s like to be a baby bird or the bird parents raising a family. You will learn what to do and what not to do to help bring the next generation of birds to life in your backyard.

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Mar 11, 2021

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A podcast from Wild Birds Unlimited about feeding the birds and enjoying nature right in your own backyard. Relax, enjoy the birds, and stay Nature Centered.

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Nesting Part 2: You'll learn how you can invite nesting bird families into your yard by providing the right kind of nesting boxes. Hosted by John Schaust and Brian Cunningham. by Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wild Birds Unlimited’s Olivia McFadden joins naturalists John Schaust and Brian Cunningham to get the answers to common questions from our audience about backyard bird feeding. by Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited
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The Joy of Bird Feeding: Join John and Brian for this bonus episode with a special guest, Jim Carpenter. As the Founder and CEO of Wild Birds Unlimited, Jim has learned a lot over the past 40 years and has some great information to share about the hobby of backyard bird feeding.... by Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited
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Frequently Asked Questions: Wild Birds Unlimited's Olivia McFadden tries to stump naturalists John Schaust and Brian Cunningham with questions from our audience about backyard bird feeding. Learn why you may be seeing bald birds at your feeders this time of year, why the goldfinche... by Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited
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Backyard Birds of Prey: In this episode, John and Brian are talking about the birds of prey that you may see in your backyard. Who might show up and how can you tell what they are? They are joined by a birds of prey expert, Will Schaust (yes, he is John’s son) who shares some f... by Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited
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