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Birds begin fall migration to avoid the coming winter

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Talk of Iowa, hosted by Charity Nebbe

As the days grow shorter many different animal species alter their behavior to prepare for winter. Upland sandpipers, ruby-throated hummingbirds, barn swallows and other birds who've filled Iowa skies in recent months are once again heading to their winter destinations to avoid the midwest's bitter winter.

Talk of Iowa host Charity Nebbe is joined by avid birders, Young Birders of Iowa Executive Director Tyler Harms and co-owner of Ames' Wild Birds Unlimited Todd Burras, to talk about the start of fall migration and the opportunities for birders.

Guests:

  • Todd Burras, Wild Birds Unlimited co-owner
  • Tyler Harms, executive director, Young Birders of Iowa
Charity Nebbe is IPR's 'Talk of Iowa' host. She also hosts IPR's podcasts 'Garden Variety' and 'Unsettled'. Since 2010, Nebbe has interviewed, conversed with, and shared ideas from guests of all backgrounds and locations, and has helped listeners better understand, appreciate, and explore their state and the world around them. Nebbe has a bachelors degree from Iowa State University.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.