James McCommons
Author and emeritus professor who wrote The Feather Wars and the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds, specializing in nature writing and the history of American bird conservation.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 1h 25min
Ep. 848: How America Almost Lost Its Birds
James McCommons, author and emeritus professor who wrote The Feather Wars, traces how fashion, market hunting, egg collecting, and weak laws pushed many bird species to the brink. He recounts punt guns, cold‑storage trade, famous legal fights over migratory protections, and how diverse groups rallied to save birds. Short, vivid stories bring this fraught history to life.
