# quail (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover quail. Page: Feed: --- ## [With Community Science, Big Bend BioBlitz Documents Biodiversity Threatened by Border Projects](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-08-13/with-community-science-big-bend-bioblitz-documents-biodiversity-threatened-by-border-projects) _2026-08-17 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ The Trump administration’s plans for an unprecedented expansion of border-policing infrastructure in Big Bend have also triggered an ambitious scientific initiative. The Big Bend Borderlands BioBlitz aims to document the biodiversity here before it’s damaged or destroyed. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/08/ntn-260813-0818-big-bend-bioblitz.mp3) ## Sporting Dog Nutrition & Medicine _2026-08-13 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Dr. RuthAnn Lobos & Dr. Chris Frye from Cornell University of Veterinary Medicine join the show to discuss sporting dog nutrition and sports medicine. Dr. Frye shares his work towards the future of sporting dog care in the medical world, ultrasound technology that helps properly identify injuries in joints & ligaments, rehabilitation strategies, genetic effects on sporting dogs, studying internal… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/d891847e-2699-4755-a38f-e59fb2a4fc58.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Early Field Reports from Bird Country _2026-08-06 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Friends in the field give mid-summer brood reports from MN, ND, SD, IA, WY, MT & KS. We discuss areas where drought has had an impact on chicks and regions where pheasants, quail, partridge and grouse numbers appear to be rising. These field reports offer optimism as we head into this season and provide a glimpse into what hunters may see this fall. We also discuss the petition to save the prairie… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/de8315ff-5253-4e38-a446-7ec9f2c9c5e1.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Escaping Fire in the BWCA _2026-07-30 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Avery Aalfs' annual BWCA fishing trip changed when a wildfire broke out near their camp, forcing an unexpected evacuation. Avery explains how quickly the situation turned and the fire forced them to take a new route out of the wilderness. Avery relives the journey out of the BWCA and the challenges that made their trek out difficult; including extreme heat, high winds, no map, no water filter, too… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/356c08e9-d887-4da5-803b-fd1ccf52adf4.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [From Balmorhea to Big Bend, Geologist Jesse Kelsch Seeks Insight into West Texas Aquifers](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-23/from-balmorhea-to-big-bend-geologist-jesse-kelsch-seeks-insight-into-west-texas-aquifers) _2026-07-23 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Alpine geologist Jesse Kelsch is seeking insight into the groundwater that sustains the San Solomon Springs as part of her broader research into the region’s aquifers. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260723-0728-groundwater-research.mp3) ## Dog Trainer Q&A _2026-07-23 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ George Lyall & Sonny Piekarz join the show to answer the most commonly asked dog training questions they receive. George & Sonny have a combined 70+ years of dog training experience working with dogs and handlers around the country. Travis asks the questions and they provide in-depth answers to help you learn more about your own bird dogs and how to help them reach their best in the field.… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/e5ed0184-8e04-49e1-8e7b-423737053318.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference to Connect Landowners, Scientists for Conservation](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-16/trans-pecos-wildlife-conference-to-connect-landowners-scientists-for-conservation) _2026-07-16 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ August 5th to 7th, the Trans-Pecos Wildlife Conference will bring together landowners and scientists – to explore practical solutions for sustaining our region’s wild creatures. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260716-0721-trans-pecos-wildlife-conference.mp3) ## Hank Hunt #6 _2026-07-16 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Scott Fransen joins the show to announce Hank Hunt #6. Now is the time to sign up to be a part of this annual hunt celebrating your favorite bird dogs and the people that you share them with. Scott shares all the details for this “couples hunt” at Browns Lodge & Hunting Ranch in Gettysburg, SD in pursuit of wild pheasants while raising money for PF & QF’s habitat mission. To sign up call –… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/3f260745-27a1-423a-9239-2ef2bdf36229.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [At Hueco Tanks, Archeologists Discover Hundreds of Previously Unrecorded Pictographs](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-09/at-hueco-tanks-archeologists-discover-hundreds-of-previously-unrecorded-pictographs) _2026-07-09 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Hueco Tanks, east of El Paso, will always inspire wonder. Its red volcanic mountains create a desert oasis. And the prehistoric imagery painted on its cliffs and cave walls is deeply evocative. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260709-0714-hueco-tanks-new-research.mp3) ## Pheasants Forever’s First Biologist _2026-07-09 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Jim Wooley was Pheasants Forever’s third full-time employee and first wildlife biologist. Jim shares the story of his career in conservation and the role he played decades ago in the growing the Habitat Organization from the ground up. Jim explains why he took a risk and accepted the job, how fast PF grew, why the mission worked then and still does today, and why every one of us leads to success.… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/ce8ab18b-a07e-4a11-80d4-1ee9f5b957ce.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [profullstack on Ko‑fi (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ud2BDSS0OTke) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Open the creator's Ko‑fi page. ## [Seeking the “Blue Birds of Happiness” in West Texas](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-07-02/seeking-the-blue-birds-of-happiness-in-west-texas) _2026-07-02 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Far West Texas is home to several species of azure-hued avians. Some of these bird species are full-time residents, while others are summering now in our region. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/07/ntn-260702-0707-blue-birds.mp3) ## [When It Comes to Birds, the West Texas Summer is Red Hot](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-06-25/when-it-comes-to-birds-the-west-texas-summer-is-red-hot) _2026-06-25 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Each spring, hepatic tanagers journey from as far away as Central America to the Chisos, Davis and Guadalupe mountains, to breed in the Ponderosa pine forests of these West Texas sky-island ranges. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/06/ntn-260625-0630-red-birds.mp3) ## Understanding Hearing Protection _2026-06-25 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Marc Musselman from Alclair joins the show to help us understand hearing protection for shooters and hunters. We discuss how shotgun blasts slowly steal your hearing, how frequencies work in hearing protection, how your brain adjusts to hearing protection, how to get the audio settings right, how today’s hearing protection technology works in different hunting scenarios, hearing protection options… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/abeab661-b543-4a36-af2b-d80b6bac2099.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## A New Season of The Flush _2026-06-18 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ Scott Fransen & Tyler Webster join Travis to celebrate the start of another season of The Flush television show. The trio share behind the scenes moments that make the season great, adventures that rise to the top, characters worth watching, and helpful tips that lead to success. We also discuss the current pheasant hatch, answer listener questions, and look ahead to our next season of The Flush… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/a8a4c607-daec-4b99-a2f6-37fbc2ed535c.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## Introducing OnX Hunt Gameday _2026-06-11 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ We’ve partnered with OnX Hunt to launch a brand-new television show called OnX Hunt Gameday. Ben Brettingen from OnX Hunt joins us to reveal this television show, how it came to be, what makes it different from other hunting shows, and how the panel of experts will take you into their minds during each hunt to read terrain, overcome obstacles and achieve success. Ben & Travis break down multiple… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/ca0738c4-f89b-42e5-ab15-51f87994c0f6.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [Amidst Changing Landscapes, Scaled Quail are West Texas Survivors](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-06-04/amidst-changing-landscapes-scaled-quail-are-west-texas-survivors) _2026-06-04 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Scaled quail – also known as blue quail and “cottontops” – are quintessential creatures of the arid grasslands and the dominant quail species in West Texas. Researchers at Alpine’s Borderlands Research Institute are learing how adaptable these seemingly vulnerable creatures are. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/06/ntn-260604-0609-scaled-quail.mp3) ## Upland News, PATH, Farm Bill, Acquisitions & More _2026-06-04 · The Flush Podcast - Stories from the field_ John Laux is the Permanent Habitat Protection Manager at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever. John & Travis discuss recent news in the upland world, USFWS to open up 92 million acres of land to public hunting, a new PF land acquisition in MN, a Farm Bill update, PATH program updates and optimism for more acres, a once-in-a-lifetime hunting opportunity creates more habitat in ND, more Build a… [Listen](https://rss.art19.com/episodes/bcb9ef2e-0371-4c3b-a47d-1cabde6405f6.mp3?rss_browser=BAhJIhRSU1NBbXBsaWZpZXJCb3QGOgZFVA%3D%3D--6345a2e4a0991d4cbe92da92e0fa95ff9d12de2e) ## [Montezuma Quail: Alpine Researchers Unlock the Secrets of West Texas’s “Invisible Bird”](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-05-28/montezuma-quail-alpine-researchers-unlock-the-secrets-of-west-texass-invisible-bird) _2026-05-28 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Montezuma quail are an avian conundrum. They’re among the most visually stunning birds in Far West Texas: The males have sky-blue bills, black-and-white striped faces and chestnut bellies covered in white polka dots. But they’re also masters of concealment. You could spend a lifetime here and never see one. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/05/ntn-260528-0602-montezuma-quail.mp3) ## [The Wild West of Weevils: Entomologist Robert Anderson Discovers New Lifeforms in West Texas](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-05-21/the-wild-west-of-weevils-entomologist-robert-anderson-discovers-new-lifeforms-in-west-texas) _2026-05-21 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ Robert Anderson, a senior research scientist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, has journeyed from South America to Southeast Asia studying this group of insects. And in our region, he’s discovered creatures previously unknown to science, including some found nowhere else on Earth. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/05/ntn-260521-0526-wild-weevils-in-west-texas.mp3) ## [AI Summaries & Audio Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/fjf5dvpmbeVm) _2026-05-21 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to concise audio briefings for the latest stories. ## [Exploring the “Weird White World” of Parks Ranch Cave](https://www.marfapublicradio.org/show/nature-notes/2026-05-14/exploring-the-weird-white-world-of-parks-ranch-cave) _2026-05-14 · andrew.producer@marfapublicradio.org (Andrew Stuart) · Nature Notes_ An interstate might seem an arbitrary boundary. But an attentive West Texas traveler driving north of Interstate 10, on Highway 54 from Van Horn to the Guadalupe Mountains, can see they’ve entered a different landscape. [Listen](https://cpa.ds.npr.org/s957/audio/2026/05/ntn-260514-0519-parks-ranch-cave.mp3)