Pelecanus: Recent Episodes
Austin Parker
Pelecanus.org Pelecanus is a radio show/podcast about the movement that is and has been happening in the conservation field. A documentary style show that highlights the people and organizations that are making it their purpose to grow the conservation field, to make right the wrongs of our past, and to show how people have, and still are making monumental differences in our world.
Pelecanus is the genus of the California Brown Pelican, a species that was at the brink of extinction because of our use of toxic chemicals. We brought this species back, we made the decisions to reduce these toxins, we made the efforts necessary. We want this species to serve as an example of how we, as a society, can have an enormous positive impact on our world around us.
This show is the antithesis to the common idea all over our news channels that "Not only is the world dying, its your fault, and not only is it your fault, there's nothing you can do about it." We're here to show that not only is there something that can be done, it is being done by dedicated scientists who have made conservation their life. We can find optimism through science. Pelecanus.org
Trailer episode for our full length conversation out on March 15th where we talk to Steve Fradkin and Jonathan Jones from Olympic National Park about their groundbreaking research.
Our Full length conversation with Michael Vamstad and Kristen Lalumiere about Desert Tortoise Conservation efforts at Joshua Tree National Park. Check our website and social media for photos of our time at the park and these awesome animals. Pelecanus.org or @pelecanusradio
Host, interviewer, editor, Producer : Austin Parker Producer, interviewer: Taylor Parker, Alys Arenas
Special thanks to: Joshua Tree National Park, the National Park Service, Cabrillo National Monument Conservancy
Music Credits: Wildlief thisfrontierneedsheroes
Trailer episode for our full length conversation with Michael Vamstad and Kristen Lalumiere about Desert Tortoise conservation at Joshua Tree National Park. Episode 2 of our partnership with the National Park Service celebrating their Centennial, 100 years of America's best idea. Find your Park!
Our full length conversation with Rachel about California Condor recovery and conservation efforts at Pinnacles National Park and beyond. Check out our website at Pelecanus.org for photos of Condors and our time at the park. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram @pelecanusradio
Host, Interviewer, Editor: Austin Parker Producers: Austin Parker, Taylor Parker
Special Thanks to: Rachel Wolstenholme, Pinnacles National Park, Cabrillo National Monument conservancy, NPS
Music Credits: Wildlief Thisfrontierneedsheroes
Episode 4 We talk with Hayley Zemel, staff scientist with Save the Bay in San Francisco bay, about wetland restoration and how they're planning for sea level rise.
In this episode we talk to scientists in New Zealand that are exploring new strategies and technology to restore habitat as well as save a species from disappearing, again. Pelecanus.org
Trailer episode for our full length episode about the conservation efforts in New Zealand. Full length episode 11-15-15
Wildlife Biologist Drew Stokes talks to us about the Bats of Southern California and his nearly 20 years of experience researching them. Just in time for halloween, listen to Drew tell us about the incredible diversity of bats on San Diego County and his ability to work with the decision makers to keep these bat populations intact. Pelecanus.org
Trailer episode for our conversation with Drew Stokes a wildlife biologist in San Diego, CA. Stay tuned for our full length episode on October 15th 2015.
This episode is about Coastal Cactus Wrens of San Diego and a Biologist named Suellen Lynn with the USGS. Coastal Cactus Wrens are at the brink and Suellen and her team are working hard to keep them from going the way of the Dodo.
Teaser Episode to full length conversation with Suellen Lynn about Coastal Cactus Wrens in San Diego California