Bridget Butler

Expert from Vermont Institute of Natural Science and Bird Diva discuss bird flight. Topics include how birds fly, purposes of flight, techniques to generate lift, flying abilities of different birds, why penguins can't fly, adaptations for swimming, why ostriches and emus can't fly, and whether birds have fun flying.

Bridget Butler, also known as the 'Bird Diva,' is a naturalist and executive director of Friends of Northern Lake Champlain. She discusses the phenomenal factors behind this year's fall migration, including weather and insect activity. Listeners learn about observing birds at night and the intriguing behaviors of species like noisy blue jays and opportunistic grackles. Bridget shares insights on common nighthawks, the social dynamics of yellow-rumped warblers, and the fascinating interactions between birds and their changing environment.

How fast can the fastest bird go (and what bird is it?) Why do birds have wings? How do they fly? Why are birds so colorful? And why do they sing at dawn and dusk? In the second part of our live show in April with Bird Diva Bridget Butler, we learn all about birds, and get some lessons in how to sing like our avian neighbors!