Aug 4, 2026 · 29 min · 11 segments
As one of the first North American birds to be described in our history books, the Cliff Swallow has something to teach us about adaptability and resilience. Migrating to and from South America every…
Susan BrandtHostEmma CoxGuest
Marney BlairHost
Rudy DarlingGuest
Paule CastroGuest
And Susan, it's almost July 3rd, and it's a good time to sort of bring up this anniversary of the U.S. Migratory Bird Act Treaty.
It was signed, believe it or not, back in 1918. and it helps to protect birds in so many important ways.
So under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to destroy a nest that has eggs or chicks in it, or if there are young birds that are still dependent on the nest for survival.
And the treaty was enacted because during the early 1900s, people used to rob nests for their eggs, for the feathers, all sorts of things.
I met with Rudy Darling, the president of the Sierra Foothill Audubon Society at Walgreens, so he could weigh in on what he thought may be happening with the cliff swallows.
And Susan, it's almost July 3rd, and it's a good time to sort of bring up this anniversary of the U.S. Migratory Bird Act Treaty.
It was signed, believe it or not, back in 1918. and it helps to protect birds in so many important ways.
So under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, it is illegal to destroy a nest that has eggs or chicks in it, or if there are young birds that are still dependent on the nest for survival.
And the treaty was enacted because during the early 1900s, people used to rob nests for their eggs, for the feathers, all sorts of things.
I met with Rudy Darling, the president of the Sierra Foothill Audubon Society at Walgreens, so he could weigh in on what he thought may be happening with the cliff swallows.
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