Pole to Pole the Arctic Tern

Published: Dec. 13, 2023, 8 a.m.

b'Hosts Chris and Angie combine an intriguing exploration of the Arctic Tern\'s incredible migration with an important discussion on bird conservation. The bird\'s record-breaking journey, its lifestyle, breeding habits, and navigation mechanisms are examined, along with insights from a research project using geolocators to track these migrations.\\nHosts Chris and Angie also emphasize the bird\'s crucial role in ecosystems and environmental signals. The importance of Audubon.org, a global bird conservation organization, is also highlighted, which tracks species such as the Arctic Tern and has instrumental in recovering species like the interior least tern. Conservation efforts and their successes are underscored amidst concerns over significant global bird population declines.\\nLastly, audience participation in citizen science is encouraged through birdwatching and data collection apps like eBird and Merlin Bird ID.\\nPodcast Timeline\\n00:00 Introduction to the Podcast\\n01:10 The Fascinating Arctic Tern\\n01:42 Understanding the Arctic Tern\'s Migration\\n02:27 The Arctic Tern\'s Adaptation to Different Hemispheres\\n02:35 The Arctic Tern\'s Unique Migration Pattern\\n03:27 Birdwatching Adventures and Discoveries\\n03:56 The Mystery of the Arctic Tern\'s Migration\\n04:17 The Joy of Birdwatching\\n06:16 The Role of Patreon Supporters in Conservation\\n06:46 Identifying Different Tern Species\\n08:11 The Arctic Tern\'s Appearance and Plumage\\n14:16 The Arctic Tern\'s Global Range\\n15:39 The Importance of Arctic Terns in the Ecosystem\\n21:47 The Role of Citizen Science in Bird Conservation\\n25:24 The Impact of eBird on Science\\n37:33 Introduction to Bird Migration\\n37:49 Understanding Bird Evolution\\n38:17 Exploring Bird Species and Their Characteristics\\n40:30 The Mystery of Bird Migration\\n41:05 The Fascinating Abilities of Birds\\n42:00 The Journey of Arctic Terns\\n42:21 The Speed and Strategy of Bird Migration\\n43:00 Understanding Why Birds Migrate\\n43:04 The Role of Seasons in Bird Migration\\n44:11 The Incredible Journey of Arctic Terns\\n51:13 The Role of Magnetism in Bird Navigation\\n56:41 The Challenges and Triumphs of Bird Migration\\n01:07:00 The Role of Parenting in Bird Species\\n01:16:15 The Threats and Conservation Efforts for Birds\\n\\n------------------------------------------------------\\nAnother thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.\\xa0\\nPlease considering supporting us at Patreon HERE.\\nWe also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife.\\nPlease contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com\\nif you would like to advertise on our podcast\\nYou can\\xa0also visit our website HERE.\\xa0\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'