Today, Evan and Nate go birding with Tyler Funk & Bob Dolgan.

Birding patches, or hot spots, often have a specific area that has a name. Montrose has the Magic Hedge. Champaign/Urbana has the Magic Bridge. Out here in rural Illinois we have the Magic Stump.

What is the magic stump? Is it actually magical? Do bird magically appear? Well, kind of.....

Today with sit down with discoverer/founder/head wizard Tyler Funk to discuss the Magic Stump. Where is it located? What species of birds have been seen there? How is the relationship with the landowner?

We are joined by Bob Dolgan to discuss his upcoming feature film about the Magic Stump. You may be familiar with some of Bob's other films about the Chicago Piping Plovers, Monty and Rose. Bob discusses some of his vision for The Magic Stump and its impact as a story. 

Also, we are having out annual fundraiser with Prairie Melody Bird Seed, so a portion of all seed bought from them using our link will help go to support The Allerton Park Birdclub.

Happy listening and Happy Birding

USEFUL LINKS

Prairie Melody Bird Seed fundraiser - https://www.prairiemelodybirdseed.com/fundraising

Magic Stump Trailer - https://vimeo.com/648362113

This Week In Birding - https://www.twibchicago.com/

Monty & Rose Documentary - https://www.montyandrose.net/

Magic Stump Location (approximate) - https://goo.gl/maps/XXq6xHGBT38YZDCn7