Скачать или смотреть The Secret Lives of Sagebrush Songbirds with Emily Shertzer

In this episode, we delve into the life of sagebrush songbirds with Emily Schertzer, a PhD candidate at the University of Wyoming. Emily shares her journey into ornithology, her methods for tracking these tiny birds, and the impact of human development and climate change on their habitats. We explore the intricacies of these songbirds' lives, their nesting habits, migration patterns, and the importance of clear scientific communication. Emily also describes the different species she studies, including Brewer's sparrows, sagebrush sparrows, and sage thrashers, and their interactions with each other and their environment. Lastly, we discuss the future of songbird conservation and the collaborative efforts needed to protect these migratory species.

00:00 Introduction to Sagebrush Songbirds
00:08 Meet Emily Schertzer: A Journey into Ornithology
01:04 Understanding Songbirds and Their Habitats
01:44 Emily's Path to Bird Research
02:34 Field Research in Sagebrush Habitats
04:42 Tracking Tiny Birds Across Continents
07:12 Challenges and Discoveries in Bird Tracking
07:56 The Importance of Sagebrush Habitat
11:07 Human Impact and Climate Change
12:24 Post-Fledging Period: A Critical Time
15:16 The Role of Communication in Science
18:02 The Significance of Bird Conservation
20:00 Migration Patterns and Connectivity
25:33 Predators and Threats to Songbirds
26:19 Conclusion

Learn more

The Wildlife Society - https://wildlife.org/

Cornell Lab of Ornithology - https://www.birds.cornell.edu/home/

Brewer's Sparrow - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/B...

Sage Thrasher - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/S...

Sagebrush Sparrow - https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/S...

Light- level geolocators - https://besjournals.onlinelibrary.wil...

Wyoming Cooperative Research Unit - https://wyocoopunit.org/

State of the Birds Report - https://www.stateofthebirds.org/2025/