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Dave Magpiong and Dr. J. Drew Lahnam were the guests this past Sunday on BirdCallsRadio. The conversation, which centered around diversity in the birding community and the Focus on Diversity conference, was so interesting we needed extra time to finish it.

So here is about 13 more minutes of bonus BirdCallsRadio with Magpiong and Lanham. Special thanks to Mardi Dickinson and Jill Camerota for doing the bonus audio.

Dave Magpiong and Dr. J. Drew Lanham discuss diversity among birdwatchers and the upcoming Focus on Diversity II conference on this episode of BirdCallsRadio, which aired originally on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

Focus on Diversity II, which will take place on Oct. 13, at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota. The objective of the conference is to "promote effective outreach to more diverse audiences with birding opportunities, outdoor recreation, and conservation messages.

Dave Magpiong and Dr. J. Drew Lanham discuss diversity among birdwatchers and the upcoming Focus on Diversity II conference on this episode of BirdCallsRadio, which aired originally on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012.

Focus on Diversity II, which will take place on Oct. 13, at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Bloomington, Minnesota. The objective of the conference is to “promote effective outreach to more diverse audiences with birding opportunities, outdoor recreation, and conservation messages.

Betty Petersen, director of the Birders' Exchange, discusses her work and her birding travels on BirdCallsRadio. This episode originally aired on Sept. 9, 2012.

Take a listen to this archive as Betty talks about the Birders' Exchange, a program of the American Birding Association whereby donated new and used equipment is collected and distributed to ABA colleagues working to conserve birds and their habitats throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Betty has traveled extensively in the Neotropics to distribute the equipment and has plenty of fascinating stories to tell about the people who receive the materials and the conservation work they do.

Betty Petersen, director of the Birders’ Exchange, discusses her work and her birding travels on BirdCallsRadio. This episode originally aired on Sept. 9, 2012.

Take a listen to this archive as Betty talks about the Birders’ Exchange, a program of the American Birding Association whereby donated new and used equipment is collected and distributed to ABA colleagues working to conserve birds and their habitats throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Betty has traveled extensively in the Neotropics to distribute the equipment and has plenty of fascinating stories to tell about the people who receive the materials and the conservation work they do.

Wildlife artist Sean Murtha and his son Brendan talk about art, birding together and conservation on BirdCallsRadio. Sean is a well-known artist and his website — seanmurthaart.com — features several of his works. He has a particular interest in Long Island Sound, along whose shores he was born.

In 2011 Sean was honored with an "Award of Excellence" by both the Artists for Conservation and the Society of Animal Artists.

Wildlife artist Sean Murtha and his son Brendan talk about art, birding together and conservation on BirdCallsRadio. Sean is a well-known artist and his website — seanmurthaart.com — features several of his works. He has a particular interest in Long Island Sound, along whose shores he was born.

In 2011 Sean was honored with an “Award of Excellence” by both the Artists for Conservation and the Society of Animal Artists.

Joe Schnierlein of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk talks about Long Island Sound, Osprey, seals, whales, white alligators, the ouzel and more during this BirdCallsRadio show, which originally aired on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.

Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited discusses southward migration and how to attract the birds to your yard. Host Chris Bosak talks about shorebirds and red-breasted nuthatches.

Joe Schnierlein of the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk talks about Long Island Sound, Osprey, seals, whales, white alligators, the ouzel and more during this BirdCallsRadio show, which originally aired on Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012.

Joe Warren of Wild Birds Unlimited discusses southward migration and how to attract the birds to your yard. Host Chris Bosak talks about shorebirds and red-breasted nuthatches.

Debi Love Shearwater, pelagic bird tour leader of Shearwater Journeys inc. and inspiration for a character in the movie The Big Year, was the latest guest on BirdCallsRadio. Debi discusses pelagic birding off the coasts of all 7 continents, with a particular focus on northern California _ where she is based _ and Antarctica. She also talks about The Big Year and what that has meant for birding.

Early in the show, Joe Warren talks about southward migration and what to do to attract the migrants to your yard. Host Chris Bosak reads from an old book whereby Roger Tory Peterson wrote the first chapter. Chris and co-host Mardi Dickinson also discuss what birds have been seen in the area recently and their experience with pelagic trips.