Taking Flight

By Karinne Tennenbaum

Taking Flight brings together bird lovers from novices to fanatics in the hopes of increasing interest in birding and spreading awareness about important issues in the birding community. Specifically, this podcast aims to attract young birders who are looking to expand the role birds play in their lives. Join avid birdwatcher Karinne every week for an episode on a particular birdwatching skill, species group, or a discussion with an exceptional individual in the field. Come be a "bird nerd"!

Music, Content, Cover Art, and Narration by Karinne Tennenbaum.

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my humble abode

Taking FlightJul 03, 2020

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a quick stopover

Welcome to the twelfth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss a return to the podcast, birding during the pandemic, and some future "Taking Flight" highlights.
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Jun 25, 202105:32

eagle's eye

Welcome to the eleventh episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss raptors, the molting process, and my visit to the Black Swamp Bird Observatory.
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Sep 05, 202026:43

take it from the expert

Welcome to the tenth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I interview Juliet Berger about her work and birding experiences as well as share another birding podcast.

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Aug 21, 202019:25

what goes up

Welcome to the ninth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the mechanics of bird flight, flying patterns, and share some good news regarding the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

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Aug 15, 202017:51

songstars

Welcome to the eighth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss warblers, Cornell's "Wall of Birds", and my trip to Whitefish Point.

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Aug 08, 202015:48

season tickets

Welcome to the seventh episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss migration, a birding hotspot in Michigan, and an ornithology-centered board game.

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Aug 01, 202012:38

all-nighter

Welcome to the sixth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss some common owls, my experience with owling, and the seven steps of bird conservation.

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Jul 25, 202023:21

going in blind

Welcome to the fifth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the importance of birding by ear, the various sounds birds make, and some bird policy.

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Jul 18, 202021:45

it's in our nature

Welcome to the fourth episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the role behavior plays in bird identification, birding ethics, and some new resources.

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Jul 10, 202020:50

my humble abode

Welcome to the third episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the importance of habitat in bird identification, some frequent flyers of several habitats, and recent birding experiences.
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Jul 03, 202014:01

they all look alike

Welcome to the second episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the first three basics of bird identification, a quarantine anecdote, and some QuizBird descriptions.

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Jun 26, 202012:17

the sky's the limit

Welcome to the first episode of Taking Flight. Today, I discuss the joy of birding, my personal journey to becoming an ornithologist, and helpful resources.

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Jun 17, 202013:47