This week, we head to one of the richest birding regions in the Sierra Nevada — Plumas County — for a deep dive into the 2025 Grebe Festival and the incredible wildlife that calls this place home.

Liz Ramsey from the Plumas Audubon Society joins Charlie to discuss how Lake Almanor supports thousands of migratory grebes, what happens when boating and wildlife collide, and how science and community action are working to protect sensitive species like the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:00 – Intro to Plumas County’s birding culture

• 02:45 – The Grebe Festival: What to expect this year

• 06:01 – Understanding grebes and their nesting habitat

• 09:01 – Recreation vs. conservation: Finding balance

• 11:59 – New science: Artificial grebe nesting platforms

• 17:47 – The forgotten frog: Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog

• 21:10 – Underrated birding hotspots in Plumas County

• 24:01 – How to get involved and make a difference

Resources:
🪶 Plumas Audubon: plumasaudubon.org
🎟️ Grebe Festival: Event Info

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