BIRD HUGGER
Love gardening and birds and want to help Mother Nature? Join host Catherine Greenleaf, former gardening columnist for the Boston Herald Sunday Magazine and a certified wildlife rehabilitator with 20 years of experience rescuing and rehabilitating injured wildlife, for discussions about organic gardening and restoring native habitat to help the birds and other wildlife in your backyard. Catherine Greenleaf talks about the natural history of birds and interviews the leading experts about how to turn your backyard into a native oasis for birds and pollinators.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 138
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Part Two of The Reindeer Chronicles With Judith D. Schwartz
In this special episode, we continue our talk with award-winning journalist Judith D. Schwartz, author of the new book The Reindeer Chronicles, about the growing problem of desertification on the pla…
00:43:37 |
Thu 11 Mar 2021
The Reindeer Chronicles with Judith D. Schwartz -- Part One
In this special episode, we talk with award-winning science journalist Judith D. Schwartz, author of the new book The Reindeer Chronicles, about the growing problem of desertification on the planet a…
00:39:02 |
Thu 25 Feb 2021
Climate-Wise Gardening with Ginny Stibolt
In this episode, we talk with Ginny Stibolt, award-winning author of the book, Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions For A Sustainable Future, about restoring native habitat in the backyard. Gi…
00:34:00 |
Thu 11 Feb 2021
Raising Orphaned Black Bear Cubs With Ben Kilham
In this episode, we talk with wildlife rehabilitator Dr. Benjamin Kilham about the process of raising orphaned black bear cubs and returning them to the wild. For more information, go to: kilhambearc…
00:47:59 |
Fri 05 Feb 2021
Bumblebees In The Native Flower Garden With Heather Holm
In this special episode, we speak with biologist and bee expert, Heather Holm, about how to help bumblebees flourish and thrive in the native flower garden. Link for Heather Holm: www.pollinatorsnati…
01:03:00 |
Fri 15 Jan 2021
The Flight Of The Monarch Butterfly with Laura Lukens
Happy Holidays! Wishing all of you a very merry holiday season and a joyous and happy New Year! In today's episode we take a look back over the last year in our Year In Review segment. We also interv…
00:44:17 |
Mon 21 Dec 2020
Growing Native Plants With Dan Jaffe Wilder
In this special episode we talk with Dan Jaffe Wilder, author of the book Native Plants for New England Gardens, about growing native plants, how to kill your lawn, growing an edible garden, and abou…
00:53:59 |
Wed 09 Dec 2020
Bald Eagle: Strategist of the Skies
Happy Thanksgiving! On today's show: The natural history of the Bald Eagle. Also: Planting native thickets in your yard to protect birds from predators, and how catios are keeping both birds and cats…
00:18:24 |
Wed 25 Nov 2020
Planting Native Seeds With Heather McCargo
Get ready! It's almost time to start planting native seeds! In today's episode we learn about the most effective method for propagating native seeds outdoors during winter in an interview with Heathe…
00:58:06 |
Fri 13 Nov 2020
Preventing Birds From Colliding With Windows with Dr. Christine Sheppard
Spooky! Scary! Happy Halloween! Celebrate Halloween with us as we tell a scary story about the Baobhan Sith of the Scottish Highlands and learn how to make a pumpkin bird feeder. Also in this episode…
00:29:16 |
Fri 30 Oct 2020
Belted Kingfisher: The Diving Expert
In today's episode we discuss the natural history of the Belted Kingfisher, as well as how to help birds during fall migration, along with a discussion about planting native trees to save the planet.…
00:29:15 |
Fri 09 Oct 2020
Great Blue Heron: The Last Dinosaur
In today's episode we talk about the natural history of the Great Blue Heron; more plants and trees to add to your Monarch Migration Waystation; and how improved investigative techniques in Wildlife …
00:23:34 |
Wed 16 Sep 2020
The Loon Episode
Today's episode is dedicated to the Loon, including important news about loon populations in Massachusetts and an interview with Sheridan Brown, one of New England's leading conservation attorneys, a…
01:00:41 |
Tue 25 Aug 2020
Common Grackle: The Voracious Insect Eater
In today's episode: the natural history of the insect-loving Grackle; a conversation about the national One Third For The Birds campaign. Also: an interview with Jane Sorensen, owner of Northeast Pol…
00:29:35 |
Thu 06 Aug 2020
American Robin: The Early Bird Gets The Worm
In today's episode: the natural history of the American Robin; issues to consider when switching to native plants; and how to rescue an injured bird. Join host Catherine Greenleaf, a certified wildli…
00:29:42 |
Wed 15 Jul 2020
Secrets Of The Hummingbird
In today's episode: the natural history of the Ruby-Throated Hummingbird; how to help turtles cross the road safely during egg-laying season; how to build a Monarch butterfly migration waystation; li…
00:33:38 |
Wed 01 Jul 2020
Why Does The Blue Jay Get Such A Bad Rap?
In today's episode: the natural history of the much-maligned Blue Jay; how brush piles help protect birds; buying native plants at the garden center; planting cup-shaped flowers to benefit bees; help…
00:26:14 |
Mon 22 Jun 2020
Why Is That Woodpecker Pecking On My House?
In today's episode: the natural history of the Pileated Woodpecker; how to assess your backyard for wildlife; how to deal with the challenges of native gardening; safety considerations regarding suet…
00:28:53 |
Tue 09 Jun 2020
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