Finding Ghost Forests At Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge!

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

What exactly is a ghost forest? Join Defenders Ashley, Allison, and Annie Kay on a trip to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge for National Wildlife Refuge Week to find out!

Transcript:

Hi, I’m Ashley Holmes with Defenders Of Wildlife. And today we are out on a mission to Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland. We’ve heard rumor of a ghost forest out there, so we’re off to investigate, learn a little bit more, and hopefully see some cool wildlife along the way. We’ve just gotten to Blackwater Wildlife Refuge. I’ve … Continue

The Nicobar Pigeon: A Jewel Of The Avian World

The Nicobar Pigeon, also known as the Nicobar Dove(Caloenas nicobarica) is an enchanting bird native to the tropical islands of Southeast Asia, particularly the Nicobar Islands, which are located near the Indian Ocean. Known for its striking appearance, this bird has captured the interest of ornithologists and bird enthusiasts alike. The Nicobar Pigeon is classified in the avian order Columbiformes, and family Columbidae. The Nicobar Pigeon can live for up to 12 years.

Physical Characteristics

An adult Nicobar Pigeon is 38 centimeters (1 foot 3 inches) in length on average; the average body weight is 519 grams(1.14 pounds); … Continue

Talkin’ Birds Featuring Grant Sizemore

This YouTube video was produced by the American Bird Conservancy.

ABC Director of Invasive Species Programs Grant Sizemore spoke with Ray Brown this week on the Talkin’ Birds podcast about keeping cats indoors to save birds — and cats. Listen at https://www.talkinbirds.com/archive/2024/10/6/1006-oct-6-2024 or on your preferred podcast platform. @raybrownstalkinbirds622

American Bird Conservancy stands up for birds across the Americas. We halt bird extinctions, conserve vital habitats, eliminate key threats, and build the capacity of our partners.

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Defenders: A Day In The Life – Protecting Old Growth Forests

This YouTube video was produced by Defenders Of Wildlife.

Join our California program director, Pamela Flick on a field trip to Sequoia National Forest with Tribal leaders, forest managers, ecologists, state and federal agencies and non-profit partners. You can learn more about what Defenders of Wildlife is doing to protect old growth habitat at defenders.org.

Video Transcript:

Hi, this is Pamela Flick, the California program director for Defenders Of Wildlife.

And today I’m out on the Sequoia National Forest on a field trip hosted by the U.S. Forest Service talking about the National Old Growth Amendment and learning … Continue