Animal Misconceptions with Carolyn Byers
From QuACK by Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
February 3, 2026 · 11 min
About this episode
This episode features Carolyn Byers discussing animal misconceptions and the origins of Bald Eagles' names.
In this episode, we answer questions like “How did Bald Eagles get their name?” and debunk some common animal fun facts with our guest Carolyn Byers, Education Director here at Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance. Check out SoWBA’s free lessons, games, and activities! Get out and explore nature with us! Make a donation to SoWBA Episode Transcription with pictures and links available on our website! Music: “The Forest and the Trees” by Kevin MacLeod
People in this episode
Host: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Guest: Carolyn Byers
Topics covered
- animal misconceptions
- Bald Eagles
- education
- nature exploration
- fun facts
Keywords
- animal misconceptions
- Bald Eagles
- fun facts
- education
- nature
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance
Books & works: The Forest and the Trees
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