Bring Birds Back

What happens when a bird disappears—and how do you find it again? Dr. Deja Perkins sits down with John Mittermeier to explore American Bird Conservancy’s conservation partnership, Search for Lost Birds. We talk about what qualifies a species as “lost” and why finding these birds can be a catalyst for conservation funding and protection. John also shares incredible stories from the field, including the rediscoveries of the Dusky Tetraka and the Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon. It’s a conversation about curiosity, exploration, and why finding one missing bird can make a big difference for an entire ecosystem. Press play!
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Dr. Deja Perkins talks with Audubon’s Aurelio Ramos and Catalina Casas about Audubon Americas’ long-running effort to build bird-based tourism across Latin America and the Caribbean. With Colombia as the primary backdrop - and home to the most bird species in the world - they explore how promoting small, local bird-based businesses has created new economic opportunities for locals. While also giving governments and conservationists stronger incentives to protect critical habitats, the goal is to continue to build a system that supports birds on their migrational journeys worldwide. Listen and learn how following the birds can lead to stronger communities, healthier ecosystems, and lasting conservation.
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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 of his non-profit, Rookery & Roots. Isaiah shares some exciting stories -- and challenging ones, too -- of becoming a young, Black landowner, building his forthcoming bird preserve from the ground up in his hometown of Rincon, Georgia. Additionally, he shares his concerns about a growing development just miles away from the preserve: a proposed, record-breaking massive AI data center, and what that could mean for the wildlife and communities he’s working to protect. Tune in today.
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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 long-lost species to protecting land from AI development and exploring the cultural significance of hummingbirds, we’ll meet people from all walks of life who are finding creative new ways to cherish, protect, and bring birds back. There’s a whole lot to discover—and even more to look forward to. Join us every week, and turn those notifications on!
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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 Hollywood, Christian shares so many gems. Like his most favorite and least favorite bird appearances in film and television, and his very own work in media from National Geographic to his Marvel comic book. Plus, there’s a trivia game for you to join – and you don’t want to miss it! Available now.

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