Bradley Wilkinson
Bird conservation program manager at the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and coordinator of the North American Bird Conservation Initiative, discussing conservation programs and policy implications.
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Dec 30, 2025 • 30min
Best Of: Birding To Help Revitalize Conservation Efforts
Join Amanda Rodewald, a senior director at Cornell's Lab of Ornithology, who shares insights from the alarming 2025 State of the Birds report, highlighting significant population declines across habitats. Bradley Wilkinson, from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, discusses conservation policies and the crucial role of community data in recovery efforts. Meanwhile, Drew Lanham, a wildlife ecology professor and poet, reflects on the emotional ties to birding and the urgent need for grassroots conservation to protect these vital species.
Apr 1, 2025 • 30min
Birding To Help Revitalize Conservation Efforts
Amanda Rodewald, a leading ornithology professor at Cornell, Bradley Wilkinson from the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and wildlife ecology expert Drew Lanham dive into the alarming decline of bird populations. They discuss how over one third of species require urgent conservation. Amidst these challenges, a surge in birding interest offers hope, as volunteers gather data to support conservation efforts. Personal stories of birdwatching reveal an emotional connection to nature, highlighting the vital role birds play in indicating environmental health.
