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Ep. 848: How America Almost Lost Its Birds
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Steven Rinella talks with writer James McCommons . Topics discussed: McCommon's new book, The Feather Wars and the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds ; who did and didn't want The Migratory Bird Act; the commercial bird hunting era and how tweety birds were heavily exploited; the MeatEater office's punt gun; population level declines; the caviar and Marilyn Monroe pun; oology and nidology; just how small number 12 shot is; how some species disappeared; how many different groups came together to protect birds; and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter , and YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener…