The episode highlights the conservation status of spoonbills, particularly the endangered black-faced spoonbill, and discusses threats to their habitats, such as land reclamation and industrial development.
The podcast episodes discuss various aspects of bird conservation, including the importance of birds in ecosystems, the challenges they face due to climate change and other threats, and the research and conservation efforts aimed at mitigating these challenges.
For example, the episode 'Climate change, migration and Menaka's epic birding day' explores the impact of climate change on bird populations and the need for conservation efforts, while the episode 'What are we gonna do about all these cats?' delves into the conflict between outdoor cats and bird conservation.
Other episodes, such as 'Spoonbills' and 'Chickadees, Tits, and Titmice', focus on the conservation status and threats faced by specific bird species and families, highlighting the importance of habitat preservation and research.