Ahhhh, the familiar sounds of spring.
Flying overhead, emerging from their southern getaway is the returning Canadian Geese.
Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss all things avian on this week’s episode of The Growing Season.
What percentage of Canada’s birds migrate south in the fall and return north in the spring? Why do they migrate?
How do the birds know when it’s right to make the return home? Is there a scout crew that is sent out first?
A discussion of aircraft and migratory patterns occurs.
Birds can sleep whilst flying. What? How?
The list of prominent Canadian birds is explored.
The correlation between birds and dinosaurs occurs so, naturally, Jurassic Park is discussed.
Birds and mating. How does this happen?
Owls, owls and more owls…
Birds see food based on colour. You’ll be surprised to learn how.
Ravens make a strange noise. Matt tells a story about his kitty and a raven.
Birds eat grit to help break down food. Why?
ASTEROIDS AND EARTH!!!
Tune in.
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