Marbled Murrelet
An episode of the DF Connection podcast, hosted by Dirty Freehub, titled "Marbled Murrelet" was published on March 5, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.
March 5, 2025 ·14m · DF Connection
Summary
On this Episode of the Connection we tune in with Dr. Jim Rivers as he provides an insightful conversation about the marbled murrelet, a fascinating seabird with unique behaviors and a complex relationship with both ocean and forest ecosystems.Dr. Rivers explains how this small seabird, the size of a robin, flies long distances inland to nest in old-growth forests along the Oregon coast, challenges facing the marbled murrelet population, and conservation efforts.It’s a deep dive into the lives of a fascinating bird and an important conversation about how wildlife ecology connects to broader environmental concerns.-------------------------------------------------This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.Our Podcast Channel / The Connection Our Ride Guides / Dirty FreehubOur Ask / Donate
Episode Description
On this Episode of the Connection we tune in with Dr. Jim Rivers as he provides an insightful conversation about the marbled murrelet, a fascinating seabird with unique behaviors and a complex relationship with both ocean and forest ecosystems.
Dr. Rivers explains how this small seabird, the size of a robin, flies long distances inland to nest in old-growth forests along the Oregon coast, challenges facing the marbled murrelet population, and conservation efforts.
It’s a deep dive into the lives of a fascinating bird and an important conversation about how wildlife ecology connects to broader environmental concerns.
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This podcast is produced by Dirty Freehub, a nonprofit organization that publishes hand-curated (and great!) gravel cycling Ride Guides. Our mission is to connect gravel cyclists to where they ride through stories about culture, history, people, places, and lands with the hope that they will become involved as advocates, volunteers, or donors with organizations that protect and preserve recreation spaces.
Our Podcast Channel / The Connection
Our Ride Guides / Dirty Freehub
Our Ask / Donate
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