Chris Allieri

Welcome to another episode of Bird Sh*t! It's currently nesting and fledgling season for adorable shorebirds. As such, we're excited to talk to Chris Allieri, founder of the NYC Plover Project. Chris joins us to talk about:what it's like on the frontlines of the annual summer showdown: shorebirds vs. the worldthe wacky and wonderful world of starting a wildlife conversation non-profitLOTS OF CUTE LITTLE PIPING PLOVERS conversation optimism in a continuously depressing world (or is it just us that feel this way? loooool)Tune in to hear about the amazing work that Chris and his team of 250+ volunteers do every year to help give piping plovers—an endangered species—a fighting chance on the popular summer beaches of NYC. And, as always, keep your eyes to the skies (or the beach)!Support the show

Welcome to another episode of Bird Sh*t! It's currently nesting and fledgling season for adorable shorebirds. As such, we're excited to talk to Chris Allieri, founder of the NYC Plover Project.  Chris joins us to talk about:<ul><li>what it's like on the frontlines of the annual summer showdown: shorebirds vs. the world</li><li>the wacky and wonderful world of starting a wildlife conversation non-profit</li><li>LOTS OF CUTE LITTLE PIPING PLOVERS </li><li>conversation optimism in a continuously depressing world (or is it just us that feel this way? loooool)</li></ul>Tune in to hear about the amazing work that Chris and his team of 250+ volunteers do every year to help give piping plovers—an endangered species—a fighting chance on the popular summer beaches of NYC.  And, as always, keep your eyes to the skies (or the beach)!<a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

41: NYC is for Plovers - Interview with Chris Allieri of the NYC Plover Project

Wake up, folks, because our hiatus is over and IT'S MIGRATION SEASON. In this episode, we're bringing you five incredible bird migrations: the longest, the shortest, and some impressive ones in between. We also cover some fun birds in the news stories, including Zoom parrots.Plus, find out if we actually know the length of an American football field and hear some terrible British accents. It's all waiting for you on this "welcome back" episode of Bird Sh*t!BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDBIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Ruby-crowned kingletSnowy ploverPiping ploverMacawArctic ternSooty ShearwaterBar-tailed GodwitAdélie PenguinDusky grouse (blue grouse)BIRDS IN THE NEWSSpaceX vs. the shorebirds (guess who’s winning)Scientists are making terrifying drones from taxidermied birdsParrots use video chat (and love it) Support the show

Wake up, folks, because our hiatus is over and IT'S MIGRATION SEASON. In this episode, we're bringing you five incredible bird migrations: the longest, the shortest, and some impressive ones in between. We also cover some fun birds in the news stories, including Zoom parrots. Plus, find out if we actually know the length of an American football field and hear some terrible British accents. It's all waiting for you on this "welcome back" episode of Bird Sh*t! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDBIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Ruby-crowned kinglet Snowy plover Piping plover Macaw Arctic tern Sooty Shearwater Bar-tailed Godwit Adélie Penguin Dusky grouse (blue grouse) BIRDS IN THE NEWS <a href="https://gizmodo.com/spacex-texas-launch-site-disappearing-birds-1848880089" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SpaceX vs. the shorebirds (guess who’s winning) </a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-are-making-drones-from-taxidermy-birds-180982042/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scientists are making terrifying drones from taxidermied birds </a> <a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-taught-pet-parrots-to-video-call-each-other-and-the-birds-loved-it-180982041/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parrots use video chat (and love it) </a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

40: Migration madness!

Knock on wood: we're talking about woodpeckers this episode! These recognizable and unique species of birds have a lot of cool secrets up their sleeves. Tune in as we unpack what makes them so special (and make a few sexual innuendos along the way, of course). Plus, we discuss birds in the news, including the controversial (possible) rediscovery of the Ivory-billed woodpecker and the benefits of mixing birds with wine. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)American robinPeregrine falconGreat horned owlProthonotary warblerAmerican kestrelIvory-billed woodpeckerRed-tailed hawkBald EaglesLesser Scaup Canada gooseSnow gooseBlack vultureNorthern flicker Yellow-bellied sapsuckerRuby-throated hummingbirdRed-bellied woodpeckerRed-headed woodpeckerGolden-fronted woodpeckerBIRDS IN THE NEWSIvory-billed woodpecker...is it back? For our coverage, we used The Guardian's coverage and @alexander_lees for useful commentaryWine + birds = pretty awesomeBird flu is bad and might be here to stayOTHER COOL SH*TSupport the show

Knock on wood: we're talking about woodpeckers this episode! These recognizable and unique species of birds have a lot of cool secrets up their sleeves. Tune in as we unpack what makes them so special (and make a few sexual innuendos along the way, of course). Plus, we discuss birds in the news, including the controversial (possible) rediscovery of the Ivory-billed woodpecker and the benefits of mixing birds with wine. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) American robin Peregrine falcon Great horned owl Prothonotary warbler American kestrel Ivory-billed woodpecker Red-tailed hawk Bald Eagles Lesser Scaup Canada goose Snow goose Black vulture Northern flicker Yellow-bellied sapsucker Ruby-throated hummingbird Red-bellied woodpecker Red-headed woodpecker Golden-fronted woodpecker BIRDS IN THE NEWS Ivory-billed woodpecker...is it back? For our coverage, we used <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/13/ivory-bill-woodpecker-not-extinct-researchers-say" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Guardian's coverage</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/Alexander_Lees/status/1514290140365082631" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@alexander_lees</a> for useful commentary <a href="https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2022/04/21/winegrowers-are-recruiting-birds-to-their-vineyards" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wine + birds = pretty awesome </a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/2022/04/09/1091491202/bird-flu-2022-avian-influenza-poultry-farms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird flu is bad and might be here to stay </a> OTHER COOL SH*T<a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

39: Flicker? I hardly know her!

We're flying the coop and pretending to be snowbirds! This month, we're chatting all about birds from Australia and New Zealand (a request from one of our listeners). Not gonna lie: we learned some AMAZING facts about these southern hemisphere birds. So sit back, enjoy a Vegemite sandwich, and marvel at these birds from Down Under.Plus, we give some shout-outs to some listeners who recently sent in fan mail. Thanks for the love! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review on iTunes or drop us an email. We'd love to hear from you (unless you're Norton Antivirus Software spam)!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Stellar’s Sea-EagleBoat-billed HeronHooded WarblerSatin BowerbirdCommon RavenTawny FrogmouthSuperb fairy-wrenNoisy MinerMōhua (Yellowhead)Morepork (Ruru)Southern BoobookSouthern CassowaryNight ParrotOTHER COOL SH*TSupport our show at Ko-Fi! Pretty please and thaaaaaaaanks!Support the show

We're flying the coop and pretending to be snowbirds! This month, we're chatting all about birds from Australia and New Zealand (a request from one of our listeners). Not gonna lie: we learned some AMAZING facts about these southern hemisphere birds. So sit back, enjoy a Vegemite sandwich, and marvel at these birds from Down Under. Plus, we give some shout-outs to some listeners who recently sent in fan mail. Thanks for the love! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review on iTunes or drop us an email. We'd love to hear from you (unless you're Norton Antivirus Software spam)! BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) Stellar’s Sea-Eagle Boat-billed Heron Hooded Warbler Satin Bowerbird Common Raven Tawny Frogmouth Superb fairy-wren Noisy Miner Mōhua (Yellowhead) Morepork (Ruru) Southern Boobook Southern Cassowary Night Parrot OTHER COOL SH*T <a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support our show at Ko-Fi</a>! Pretty please and thaaaaaaaanks!<a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

38: I come for the birds Down Under! Birds from Australia and New Zealand

The holiday season is upon us and nothing says "festive" like a warm, cozy, sweatshirt...screenprinted with some birds on snow-covered branches and probably some pinecones or other ambiguous "outdoor" motives. That's right: put away your ugly sweaters because it's GRANDMA SWEATSHIRT SEASON EVERYONE. We both have fond memories of our grandmas wearing bird-adorned sweatshirts this time of year. In an homage to both them and this beloved 90s attire,  we are discussing some of the quintessential birds found on "grandma sweatshirts." Plus, Sarah introduces her new ~ SCIENCE ZONE ~ segment and brings the latest in bird science to you!We also briefly discuss what we've been doing (hint: PARENTING NONSTOP) instead of making great podcast episodes for all of you. But we hope to jump back into consistent podcasting in 2022!BIRDS WE MENTION:Cedar WaxwingNorthern CardinalBlack-capped ChickadeeEastern BluebirdWhite-breasted NuthatchSupport the show

The holiday season is upon us and nothing says "festive" like a warm, cozy, sweatshirt...screenprinted with some birds on snow-covered branches and probably some pinecones or other ambiguous "outdoor" motives. That's right: put away your ugly sweaters because it's GRANDMA SWEATSHIRT SEASON EVERYONE.  We both have fond memories of our grandmas wearing bird-adorned sweatshirts this time of year. In an homage to both them and this beloved 90s attire,  we are discussing some of the quintessential birds found on "grandma sweatshirts."  Plus, Sarah introduces her new ~ SCIENCE ZONE ~ segment and brings the latest in bird science to you! We also briefly discuss what we've been doing (hint: PARENTING NONSTOP) instead of making great podcast episodes for all of you. But we hope to jump back into consistent podcasting in 2022! BIRDS WE MENTION: Cedar Waxwing Northern Cardinal Black-capped Chickadee Eastern Bluebird White-breasted Nuthatch <a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

37: Grandma Sweatshirt Birds

IT'S SUMMERTIME, BABYYYY! We're coming at you with the hottest facts about some beachin' North American shorebirds, as well as ways you can help keep the shores safe for birds. Cool down with this tall glass of bird banter!We also share some of our favorite answers to our recent Instagram question: what bird would you want for your neighbor? Tune in to see if we selected yours!BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESCheck out the NYC Plover Project for great tips on keeping shorebirds safe!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Yellow WarblerCommon TernPiping PloverKilldeerBlack-necked StiltAmerican WoodcockBlack SkimmerSoraSupport the show

IT'S SUMMERTIME, BABYYYY! We're coming at you with the hottest facts about some beachin' North American shorebirds, as well as ways you can help keep the shores safe for birds. Cool down with this tall glass of bird banter! We also share some of our favorite answers to our recent Instagram question: what bird would you want for your neighbor? Tune in to see if we selected yours! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li>Check out the <a href="https://nycploverproject.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NYC Plover Project</a> for great tips on keeping shorebirds safe!</li></ul>BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li>Yellow Warbler</li><li>Common Tern</li><li>Piping Plover</li><li>Killdeer</li><li>Black-necked Stilt</li><li>American Woodcock</li><li>Black Skimmer</li><li>Sora</li></ul> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

36: Beachin' Birds: Summer Shorebirds

We hope you're ready for some tea. The National Audubon Society is front and center of a lot of important conversations regarding race, inclusivity, and equality—both in the workplace and the great outdoors. In the past few months, the majority of Audubon’s employees have declared that they want to form a union to protect employee’s rights and have a seat at the table. Some Audubon employees have formed Audubon for All, the official name for the union at the National Audubon Society. But, sadly, they have run into some roadblocks with The Audubon Society's executive leadership, who still refuse to recognize the union. Cue the corporate bullsh*t. We sit down with Tykee James and Sharon Bruce, two Audubon Society employees and backers of Audubon for All. They share more about the union, their goals, their struggles, and the uneven playing field between the Audubon Society's executive leadership and on-the-ground employees.Plus, some listeners share what bird they would want to be and why!  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESFollow (and support!) the Audubon for All union on Instagram (@audubonforall) and Twitter. Make sure you sign their letter of support! You can also tweet @AudubonSociety and tell them to get it together. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)• Barn Owl• American White Pelican• Common Raven• Chimney Swift• Carolina Wren• Emu• Cassowary• Black Hawk-Eagle• Golden Eagle• Loggerhead Shrike• Killdeer• Pigeons (always pigeons)Support the show

We hope you're ready for some tea. The National Audubon Society is front and center of a lot of important conversations regarding race, inclusivity, and equality—both in the workplace and the great outdoors. In the past few months, the majority of Audubon’s employees have declared that they want to form a union to protect employee’s rights and have a seat at the table. Some Audubon employees have formed <a href="https://www.instagram.com/audubonforall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audubon for All</a>, the official name for the union at the National Audubon Society. But, sadly, they have run into some roadblocks with The Audubon Society's executive leadership, who still refuse to recognize the union. Cue the corporate bullsh*t. We sit down with Tykee James and Sharon Bruce, two Audubon Society employees and backers of Audubon for All. They share more about the union, their goals, their struggles, and the uneven playing field between the Audubon Society's executive leadership and on-the-ground employees. Plus, some listeners share what bird they would want to be and why!  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESFollow (and support!) the Audubon for All union on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/audubonforall/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@audubonforall</a>) and <a href="https://twitter.com/audubonforall" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. Make sure you sign their letter of support! You can also tweet @AudubonSociety and tell them to get it together.  BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)• Barn Owl • American White Pelican • Common Raven • Chimney Swift • Carolina Wren • Emu • Cassowary • Black Hawk-Eagle • Golden Eagle • Loggerhead Shrike • Killdeer • Pigeons (always pigeons)<a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

35: Let's Create a Bird Union with Audubon for All!

We're back! After welcoming our own little baby birds into the world, we wanted to share our favorite bird moms for our first episode of 2021. Yes, this episode is coming out after Mother's Day, but we were able to record it on Mother's Day so it feels relevant still. Some of these bird moms are admirable mentors and others make...questionable parenting decisions. Plus, we share some recent "Birds in the News" (because it turns out you miss a LOT of news when you take 9 months off of recording a podcast).  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED** Support the show! ** BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)California CondorHawfinchBramblingEuropean Turtle DoveLeast TernShoebill StorkLaysan AlbatrossBIRDS IN THE NEWSCalifornia Condors Throw House Party While Owner is Away Italians Feast on Illegally-Hunted, Endangered Songbird Support the show

We're back! After welcoming our own little baby birds into the world, we wanted to share our favorite bird moms for our first episode of 2021. Yes, this episode is coming out after Mother's Day, but we were able to record it on Mother's Day so it feels relevant still. Some of these bird moms are admirable mentors and others make...questionable parenting decisions. Plus, we share some recent "Birds in the News" (because it turns out you miss a LOT of news when you take 9 months off of recording a podcast). BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED <a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">** Support the show! **</a> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) California Condor Hawfinch Brambling European Turtle Dove Least Tern Shoebill Stork Laysan Albatross BIRDS IN THE NEWS <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/06/us/california-condors-house.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Condors Throw House Party While Owner is Away</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/20/world/europe/italy-lunch-songbirds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Italians Feast on Illegally-Hunted, Endangered Songbird</a> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

34: Mother Flockers: Cool Bird Moms

Every joke about "Corvid-19" has already been made, so let's skip to the good stuff: BIRDS! We'll share some fascinating, little-known facts about one of the bird world's smartest families (but let's be honest, ALL birds are smart). Corvids—aka the crow family—can be found all over the world. Even if you're new to birding, you've likely spotted a member of this family around your neighborhood. While some people might consider them "basic" birds, we think they're anything but basic. These uncommon facts about four common US-based corvids will help you wow your friends the next time you see a crow (or is it a raven...?) out and about. Still struggling with the difference between an American Crow and a Common Raven? We'll break down the differences and provide you with some hard-to-forget visual cues. Oh, and we also brought back "Birds in the News," since it's been sooooo looooong. Hit us up at hellobirdshit@gmail.com with feedback/thoughts on the episode!BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESMore crow (and corvid) FAQs from Kaeli Swift, Ph.D! (Make sure to follow her on Twitter, too.)BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Cave SwiftletOilbirdForty-spotted PardaloteBlue JayRed-shouldered HawkRed-tailed HawkBald EagleEastern Screech-OwlEastern BluebirdIndigo BuntingBrown-headed CowbirdAmerican CrowCommon RavenBlack-billed MagpieBIRDS IN THE NEWSTo NOT Kill a MockingbirdWe’re not the only ones getting fat during quarantine: birds are, too.Don’t hate the gulls: we need their expensive poop!A win for an endangered Tasmanian bird, thanks to smart-thinking scientistsSupport the show

Every joke about "Corvid-19" has already been made, so let's skip to the good stuff: BIRDS! We'll share some fascinating, little-known facts about one of the bird world's smartest families (but let's be honest, ALL birds are smart). Corvids—aka the crow family—can be found all over the world. Even if you're new to birding, you've likely spotted a member of this family around your neighborhood. While some people might consider them "basic" birds, we think they're anything but basic. These uncommon facts about four common US-based corvids will help you wow your friends the next time you see a crow (or is it a raven...?) out and about. Still struggling with the difference between an American Crow and a Common Raven? We'll break down the differences and provide you with some hard-to-forget visual cues. Oh, and we also brought back "Birds in the News," since it's been sooooo looooong. Hit us up at <a href="mailto:hellobirdshit@gmail.com">hellobirdshit@gmail.com</a> with feedback/thoughts on the episode! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://corvidresearch.blog/faqs-about-crows/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More crow (and corvid) FAQs </a>from Kaeli Swift, Ph.D! (Make sure to <a href="https://twitter.com/corvidresearch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">follow her on Twitter, too</a>.)</li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/cavswi2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cave Swiftlet</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/oilbir1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oilbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/fospar1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forty-spotted Pardalote</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/blujay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Jay</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/reshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-shouldered Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rethaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-tailed Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/baleag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/easowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastern Screech-Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/easblu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastern Bluebird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/indbun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indigo Bunting</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bnhcow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brown-headed Cowbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amecro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Crow</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/comrav/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Raven</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bkbmag1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black-billed Magpie</a></li></ul> BIRDS IN THE NEWS<ul><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/12/politics/bird-protections-ruling/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">To NOT Kill a Mockingbird</a></li><li><a href="https://www.post-gazette.com/life/outdoors/2020/08/13/Birds-COVID-19-Audubon-Pennsylvania-Chicago/stories/202008130002" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We’re not the only ones getting fat during quarantine: birds are, too.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/06/world/sea-bird-conservation-value-of-poop-scn-trnd/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Don’t hate the gulls: we need their expensive poop!</a></li><li><a href="https://phys.org/news/2020-08-scientists-cheap-ingenious-bird-blood-sucking.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A win for an endangered Tasmanian bird, thanks to smart-thinking scientists</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

33: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition

Suzie Gilbert

It's one thing to admire birds in the wild, but it's rare to find people who dedicate their lives to helping injured birds return to the wild. Suzie Gilbert is one of these impassioned birders. Luckily for the world, she picked up a pen to start sharing her wildlife rehabilitation stories. In this episode, we sit down with Suzie to learn the behind-the-scenes stories that inspire her writing—including her newest novel—and hear some of her wildest bird rehab stories.  After years of working as a wild bird rehabilitator, Suzie submitted a collection of short stories about bird rehabbing to a few editors and ended up writing a memoir (Flyaway: How a Wild Bird Rehabber Sought Adventure and Found Her Wings). She's also written a children's book (Hawk Hill) and now her first novel: Unflappable. Unflappable blends the real-life challenges of wildlife rehabbing with a high-energy fictional thriller. Luna Burke is on the run with a homicidal Bald Eagle in the back seat. Licensed to take care of injured and orphaned wildlife, she is determined to smuggle the bird from her husband’s private zoo in Florida to an eagle sanctuary in Canada. Hot on her trail are her husband, his bodyguards, the police, state conservation officials, and an expert tracker from the federal Fish &amp; Wildlife Service. Whew!USEFUL RESOURCESVisit Suzie’s website to purchase her books (including her latest novel, Unflappable)!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Red-Tailed HawkPeregrine FalconRock PigeonAmerican RobinBrown ThrasherSharp-shinned HawkCooper’s HawkSouthern CassowaryEastern BluebirdBald EagleRoseate SpoonbillGreat Blue HeronNorthern FlickerSupport the show

It's one thing to admire birds in the wild, but it's rare to find people who dedicate their lives to helping injured birds return to the wild. Suzie Gilbert is one of these impassioned birders. Luckily for the world, she picked up a pen to start sharing her wildlife rehabilitation stories. In this episode, we sit down with Suzie to learn the behind-the-scenes stories that inspire her writing—including her newest novel—and hear some of her wildest bird rehab stories.  After years of working as a wild bird rehabilitator, Suzie submitted a collection of short stories about bird rehabbing to a few editors and ended up writing a memoir (Flyaway: How a Wild Bird Rehabber Sought Adventure and Found Her Wings). She's also written a children's book (Hawk Hill) and now her first novel: Unflappable. Unflappable blends the real-life challenges of wildlife rehabbing with a high-energy fictional thriller. Luna Burke is on the run with a homicidal Bald Eagle in the back seat. Licensed to take care of injured and orphaned wildlife, she is determined to smuggle the bird from her husband’s private zoo in Florida to an eagle sanctuary in Canada. Hot on her trail are her husband, his bodyguards, the police, state conservation officials, and an expert tracker from the federal Fish &amp; Wildlife Service. Whew! USEFUL RESOURCES<a href="https://www.suziegilbert.com/books" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Visit Suzie’s website</a> to purchase her books (including her latest novel, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/unflappable-suzie-gilbert/1137089765;jsessionid=03F2F5B2B6D45009AF0F78EBE687C392.prodny_store01-atgap01?ean=9780578612003" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unflappable</a>)!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rethaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-Tailed Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/perfal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peregrine Falcon</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rocpig/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Pigeon</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amerob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Robin</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/brnthr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brown Thrasher</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/shshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sharp-shinned Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/coohaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooper’s Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/soucas1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Cassowary</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/easblu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastern Bluebird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/baleag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rosspo1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roseate Spoonbill</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grbher3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Blue Heron</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norfli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Flicker</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

32: Wild Bird Rehab Stories with the "Unflappable" Suzie Gilbert: Author and Bird Rehabber

Learn fun bird facts for your next happy hour! Perfect for newbie bird fans, long-time birders, and people who want to learn cool sh*t about birds—we're pretty sure that's you. Join Mo and Sarah for a casual (and very millenial) conversation about all things birding. You'll meet amazing birders, get the latest bird news, and hear lesser-discussed topics around birds and birdwatching. Rated R for "Ridiculously LOLOLOL-worthy."

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When we first recorded this Spring Break episode, we didn't anticipate half the world being on COVID-19 lockdown. But now seems like as good of a time as any to take a mental vacation to the sunny regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America for some incredible birding!Learn about some of the coolest birds from the sunny south, including a "bat bird" that lives in caves and navigates via echolocation, the most un-heron-like-heron ever, and the largest, most powerful raptor in the Americas. Plus, Sarah and Mo discuss how they would've fared at MTV's TRL Spring Break back in the day. AAAAAND we release our first-ever Listener Droppings section of the podcast, featuring birding stories from listeners! WOO! This episode is definitely worth staying at home and listen to. P.S. - Shout out to Andrés Jiménez for recommending most of these birds to us! Muchas gracias! You can hear our interview with Andrés in episode 16. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESThe Peregrine Fund is doing great conservation work for birds of prey all around the worldBIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Franklin’s GullSnow GooseBoat-billed HeronHarpy EagleGolden EagleOcellated AntbirdWhite-tipped SicklebillWhooping MotmotBlue-throated MotmotOilbirdSupport the show

When we first recorded this Spring Break episode, we didn't anticipate half the world being on COVID-19 lockdown. But now seems like as good of a time as any to take a mental vacation to the sunny regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America for some incredible birding! Learn about some of the coolest birds from the sunny south, including a "bat bird" that lives in caves and navigates via echolocation, the most un-heron-like-heron ever, and the largest, most powerful raptor in the Americas. Plus, Sarah and Mo discuss how they would've fared at MTV's TRL Spring Break back in the day.  AAAAAND we release our first-ever Listener Droppings section of the podcast, featuring birding stories from listeners! WOO! This episode is definitely worth staying at home and listen to.  P.S. - Shout out to Andrés Jiménez for recommending most of these birds to us! Muchas gracias! You can hear our interview with Andrés in episode 16. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://peregrinefund.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Peregrine Fund</a> is doing great conservation work for birds of prey all around the world</li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/fragul/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Franklin’s Gull</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/snogoo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snow Goose</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bobher1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boat-billed Heron</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/hareag1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harpy Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/goleag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/oceant1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ocellated Antbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/whtsic1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White-tipped Sicklebill</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bucmot3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whooping Motmot</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bltmot1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue-throated Motmot</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/oilbir1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oilbird</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

28: Birds Gone Wild: Spring Break Birds from Central America, South America, and Mexico

You know how everyone is always talking about the cool rare birds they've seen? Time to shut up the haters with these amazing facts about common birds. We believe that all birds should be appreciated every day...so why not learn more about the birds we see every day? This episode covers lesser-known facts about common songbirds found in both urban and rural environments. Also, learn how zebra finches are learning songs via light-pulse transmissions (?!) and the unique dual-breeding patterns of a western North American flycatcher. It's all here in "Birds in the News!"Got something you want us to talk about? Want to give us some feedback? Send us an email at hellobirdshit@gmail.com!DON'T FORGET to buy your exclusive Bird Sh*t Podcast t-shirt....available for a limited time only!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Bald EaglePeregrine FalconTurkey VulturesZebra FinchPhainopepla FlycatcherNorthern CardinalStellar's Sea-EagleShoebill American RobinRed-Winged BlackbirdCommon GrackleHouse FinchEuropean StarlingHouse SparrowSupport the show

You know how everyone is always talking about the cool rare birds they've seen? Time to shut up the haters with these amazing facts about common birds. We believe that all birds should be appreciated every day...so why not learn more about the birds we see every day? This episode covers lesser-known facts about common songbirds found in both urban and rural environments. Also, learn how zebra finches are learning songs via light-pulse transmissions (?!) and the unique dual-breeding patterns of a western North American flycatcher. It's all here in "Birds in the News!" Got something you want us to talk about? Want to give us some feedback? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:hellobirdshit@gmail.com">hellobirdshit@gmail.com!</a> DON'T FORGET to <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/talk-birdy-to-me-bird-shit-podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buy your exclusive Bird Sh*t Podcast t-shirt</a>....available for a limited time only! BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/baleag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/perfal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peregrine Falcon</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/turvul/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turkey Vultures</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/zebfin2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zebra Finch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/phaino/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Phainopepla Flycatcher</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norcar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Cardinal</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/stseag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stellar's Sea-Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/shoebi1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shoebill</a> </li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amerob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Robin</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rewbla/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-Winged Blackbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/comgra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Grackle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/houfin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Finch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/eursta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Starling</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/houspa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Sparrow</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

20: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Songbird Edition

Laura Erickson

We first reached out to birding expert Laura Erickson to talk about the birds of Harry Potter (check out episode 11!). This episode—the second half of our conversation with her—is filled with her inspirational perspective on life, relatable observations about birding as a hobby, and stories you really have to hear from her in order to believe them. Laura’s been watching birds since 1953, but it took two decades and several spark birds (which we’ll discuss) to get out there birding. She’s written more than a dozen books about birds, including National Geographic’s Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America, the American Birding Association’s Field Guide to Birds of Minnesota, and the one she considers most important, 101 Ways to Help Birds. Laura is the first—and, regrettably, only—woman to win the American Birding Association’s highest honor: the Roger Tory Peterson Award for Promoting the Cause of Birding. If you stick around until the end of this episode, you’ll also learn why she’s the self-proclaimed Queen of Bird Shit, which we totally agree with. USEFUL RESOURCESLaura's amazing website (DUH), including the 101 Ways to Help BirdsThe rehab center that took care of Archimedes the Eastern Screech-Owl: Back to the Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation CenterRobert Nero's book on Great Gray OwlsJennifer Ackerman's brilliant book, The Genius of BirdsLaura's favorite birding guide, The Golden GuideImprove your warbler identification—and songs!—with The Warbler GuideGet yo'self some bird-friendly, Smithsonian-certified COFFEEBIRDS WE MENTIONED (IN ORDER)Eastern Screech-Owl (Laura's owl!)Northern GoshawksSharp-shinned HawkGreat Horned OwlBlack-Capped ChickadeeAmerican RobinGreat Gray OwlWoodhouse's Scrub-JayHouse SparrowRock PigeonNorthern CardinalBlue JayOvenbirdYellow WarblerChestnut-sided WarblerAmerican RedstartPacific Golden-PloverSupport the show

We first reached out to <a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/about-laura/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birding expert Laura Erickson</a> to talk about the birds of Harry Potter (check out <a href="http://birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/326270/1479397-11-the-birding-world-of-harry-potter-with-laura-erickson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">episode 11!</a>). This episode—the second half of our conversation with her—is filled with her inspirational perspective on life, relatable observations about birding as a hobby, and stories you really have to hear from her in order to believe them. Laura’s been watching birds since 1953, but it took two decades and several spark birds (which we’ll discuss) to get out there birding. She’s written more than a dozen books about birds, including National Geographic’s Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America, the American Birding Association’s Field Guide to Birds of Minnesota, and the one she considers most important, 101 Ways to Help Birds. Laura is the first—and, regrettably, only—woman to win the American Birding Association’s highest honor: the Roger Tory Peterson Award for Promoting the Cause of Birding. If you stick around until the end of this episode, you’ll also learn why she’s the self-proclaimed Queen of Bird Shit, which we totally agree with. USEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li>Laura's <a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/about-laura/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">amazing website (DUH)</a>, including the <a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/ways-to-help/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">101 Ways to Help Birds</a></li><li>The rehab center that took care of <a href="https://ebird.org/species/easowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Archimedes</a> the Eastern Screech-Owl: <a href="https://www.backtothewild.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Back to the Wild Wildlife Rehabilitation Center</a></li><li>Robert Nero's book on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Great-Gray-Owl-Northern-Smithsonian/dp/0874746728" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Gray Owls</a></li><li>Jennifer Ackerman's brilliant book, <a href="http://www.jenniferackermanauthor.com/genius-ofbirds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Genius of Birds</a></li><li>Laura's favorite birding guide, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Birds-Golden-Guide-Familiar-American/dp/B0055EC47I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Golden Guide</a></li><li>Improve your warbler identification—and songs!—with <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Warbler-Guide-Tom-Stephenson/dp/0691154821/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=warbler+guide&amp;qid=1567010418&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Warbler Guide</a></li><li>Get yo'self some bird-friendly, Smithsonian-certified <a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/bird-friendly-coffee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COFFEE</a></li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTIONED (IN ORDER)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/easowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastern Screech-Owl</a> (Laura's owl!)</li><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Goshawk/id" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Goshawks</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/shshaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sharp-shinned Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grhowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Horned Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bkcchi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black-Capped Chickadee</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amerob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Robin</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grgowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Gray Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wooscj2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Woodhouse's Scrub-Jay</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/houspa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">House Sparrow</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rocpig/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rock Pigeon</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norcar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Cardinal</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/blujay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Jay</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/ovenbi1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ovenbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/yelwar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yellow Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/chswar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chestnut-sided Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Redstart</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/pagplo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pacific Golden-Plover</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/buggna/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

13: The Queen of Bird Sh*t: Badass Birding Stories from Laura Erickson

Corina Newsome

Corina Newsome grew up in Philadelphia and has always had a desire to participate in, and advocate for, the protection of wildlife and natural spaces, and encourage people of color in the U.S. to explore the great outdoors. These days, you’ll catch her in Georgia marshes doing important conservation research for the MacGillivray's Seaside Sparrow. We were so psyched to talk with her and learn about all the incredible ways she walks the walk for environmental equality and access to wildlife opportunities for underrepresented demographics. Ask Corina about her own incredible array of accomplishments and she’ll refocus attention to the peers, communities, and institutions that support her vision. Ask about her own upbringing or experiences and she’ll redirect the question to how we can all help youth in low-income areas gain better access to the outdoors and career opportunities in wildlife. Corina is one of the rare people who understands that we all shine brighter if we focus our attention on helping others gain access to the wild. GET IT, GIRRRRRRL. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESCorina’s “Do Anything for the Count” parody video…SO FREAKIN’ GOOD YOU GUYS.Diversity in Action Magazine: a great magazine “dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math”…definitely worth a read!Greening Youth Foundation: an incredible nonprofit that engages "underrepresented youth and young adults while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation."Sarah is digging the book “Bird Sense” right nowFind Corina in all the places: Twitter, Instagram, and her websiteCorina’s favorite bird conservation group? The Audubon Society! They do incredible work in so many communities. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Blue JayAmerican AvocetAmerican CrowSeaside Sparrow Marsh WrenRoseate SpoonbillWood StorkPileated WoodpeckerKiwiSupport the show

Corina Newsome grew up in Philadelphia and has always had a desire to participate in, and advocate for, the protection of wildlife and natural spaces, and encourage people of color in the U.S. to explore the great outdoors. These days, you’ll catch her in Georgia marshes doing important conservation research for the MacGillivray's Seaside Sparrow. We were so psyched to talk with her and learn about all the incredible ways she walks the walk for environmental equality and access to wildlife opportunities for underrepresented demographics. Ask Corina about her own incredible array of accomplishments and she’ll refocus attention to the peers, communities, and institutions that support her vision. Ask about her own upbringing or experiences and she’ll redirect the question to how we can all help youth in low-income areas gain better access to the outdoors and career opportunities in wildlife.  Corina is one of the rare people who understands that we all shine brighter if we focus our attention on helping others gain access to the wild. GET IT, GIRRRRRRL.  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li>Corina’s “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI_cInHxLdQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Do Anything for the Count</a>” parody video…SO FREAKIN’ GOOD YOU GUYS.</li><li><a href="https://diversityinaction.net/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diversity in Action Magazine</a>: a great magazine “dedicated to supporting and promoting diversity in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math”…definitely worth a read!</li><li><a href="https://gyfoundation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greening Youth Foundation</a>: an incredible nonprofit that engages "underrepresented youth and young adults while connecting them to the outdoors and careers in conservation."</li><li>Sarah is digging the book “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bird-Sense-What-Its-Like-ebook/dp/B007DD8GRQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird Sense</a>” right now</li><li>Find Corina in all the places: <a href="https://twitter.com/hood_naturalist?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hood__naturalist/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and her <a href="https://corinanewsome.wixsite.com/hoodnaturalist" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a></li><li>Corina’s favorite bird conservation group? <a href="https://www.audubon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Audubon Society</a>! They do incredible work in so many communities. </li></ul>BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/blujay" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Jay</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/ameavo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Avocet</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amecro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Crow</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/seaspa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Seaside Sparrow </a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/marwre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marsh Wren</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rosspo1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roseate Spoonbill</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/woosto/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wood Stork</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/pilwoo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pileated Woodpecker</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiwi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kiwi</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

27: From the ‘Hood to the Marsh: Environmental Equality with Corina Newsome

Griffin Dennis

Binoculars are simple tools, in theory: they make it easier to see things—like birds—that are far away. But how do binoculars work? What do the numbers on binoculars mean? How much should you pay for a pair of birding binoculars? What should you name your binoculars?Thanks to our special guest, self-proclaimed-optics-nerd Griffin Dennis, you'll have the answer to all these questions by the end of this episode. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how to choose a pair of binoculars for bird watching, whether you're just getting into birding or looking to "level up" your gear. Plus, we ponder the plights, perils, and pleasing post-Sandy payoffs of Piping Plovers. (Sorry, that was a bit much.) BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES Audubon’s “Getting Started” binocular recommendationsAudubon’s “Good Value” binocular recommendationsCornell Lab of Ornithology’s advice for choosing binsAn excellent binoculars overview from REISign the petition to protect Chicago’s nesting Piping Plover pairLocated in Chicago? Email piperwatch@chicagobirder.org and volunteer to protect the nesting Piping Plovers at Montrose BeacheBird is a great, free birding app to help you ID birds (like tricky shorebirds)BINOCULARS RECOMMENDATIONSGriffin: Nikon Prostaff 3s 8x42Mo’s binoculars (aka Oscar): Celestron Nature DX 8x42Sarah’s binoculars (aka Bindi): YOU DON’T WANT THESE.BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)Killdeer Piping PloverRed-Breasted NuthatchWhite-Breasted NuthatchBIRDS IN THE NEWSPiping Plovers threatened by rising Great Lake water levelsPiping Plovers threatened by Chicago music festivalPiping Plovers benefiting from Hurricane SandyOTHER COOL SH*TListen to our trip from Point Pelee, Canada!Sid (and Brainy) from the “Hey Arnold!” cartoonFollow Griffin (our guest) on InstagramMore about rising water levels in the Great LakesSupport the show

Binoculars are simple tools, in theory: they make it easier to see things—like birds—that are far away. But how do binoculars work? What do the numbers on binoculars mean? How much should you pay for a pair of birding binoculars? What should you name your binoculars? Thanks to our special guest, self-proclaimed-optics-nerd Griffin Dennis, you'll have the answer to all these questions by the end of this episode. Learn everything you've ever wanted to know about how to choose a pair of binoculars for bird watching, whether you're just getting into birding or looking to "level up" your gear. Plus, we ponder the plights, perils, and pleasing post-Sandy payoffs of Piping Plovers. (Sorry, that was a bit much.) BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES <ul><li><a href="https://www.audubon.org/news/category-get-game" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audubon’s “Getting Started” binocular recommendations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.audubon.org/news/category-good-value" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audubon’s “Good Value” binocular recommendations</a></li><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/six-steps-to-choosing-a-pair-of-binoculars-youll-love/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s advice for choosing bins</a></li><li>An excellent <a href="https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/binoculars.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">binoculars overview from REI</a></li><li><a href="https://works.audubon.org/petition/do-not-use-montrose-beach-or-montrose-point-enormous-concerts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign the petition</a> to protect Chicago’s nesting Piping Plover pair</li><li>Located in Chicago? Email <a href="mailto:piperwatch@chicagobirder.org">piperwatch@chicagobirder.org</a> and volunteer to protect the nesting Piping Plovers at Montrose Beach</li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBird</a> is a great, free birding app to help you ID birds (like tricky shorebirds)</li></ul> BINOCULARS RECOMMENDATIONS<ul><li>Griffin: <a href="https://www.nikonsportoptics.com/en/nikon-products//binoculars/prostaff-3s-8x42.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nikon Prostaff 3s 8x42</a></li><li>Mo’s binoculars (aka Oscar): <a href="https://www.celestron.com/products/nature-dx-8x42-binoculars" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Celestron Nature DX 8x42</a></li><li>Sarah’s binoculars (aka Bindi): YOU DON’T WANT THESE.</li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/killde" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Killdeer</a> </li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/pipplo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piping Plover</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rebnut/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-Breasted Nuthatch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/whbnut/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White-Breasted Nuthatch</a></li></ul> <ul><li>BIRDS IN THE NEWS</li><li><a href="https://www.michiganradio.org/post/rising-water-levels-great-lakes-threaten-piping-plover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piping Plovers threatened by rising Great Lake water levels</a></li><li><a href="https://news.wttw.com/2019/06/14/mamby-music-festival-chicago-prompts-pushback-over-endangered-birds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piping Plovers threatened by Chicago music festival</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/21/science/fire-island-hurricane-sandy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Piping Plovers benefiting from Hurricane Sandy</a></li></ul> OTHER COOL SH*T<ul><li>Listen to <a href="http://birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/326270/1210565-003-bird-shit-podcast-goes-to-canada-point-pelee-national-park-birding-trip-part-one" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our trip from Point Pelee, Canada!</a></li><li><a href="https://heyarnold.fandom.com/wiki/Sid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sid</a> (and <a href="https://heyarnold.fandom.com/wiki/Brainy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brainy</a>) from the “Hey Arnold!” cartoon</li><li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/crm_113/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Griffin</a> (our guest) on Instagram</li><li>More about <a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/ct-great-lakes-water-levels-surging-20190506-story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rising water levels in the Great Lakes</a></li><li> </li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

6: How to Choose Birding Binoculars: Interview with Griffin Dennis

Mean Birds

Turns out that birds are just as pissed about the changes to the Endangered Species Act as we are. In this episode, we highlight birds who fight back and give humans a taste of their own medicine. GO BIRDS, GO!! Note: if we're being real, these birds don't seek out people to kill or thirst for human blood. But some people have been killed or injured by birds, namely because the human victim was threatening a bird, getting too close, or encroaching upon an aggressive species' territory. Consider this podcast episode your warning to not be stupid...and bask in the majestic glory that is BIRDS.USEFUL RESOURCESBird Studies Canada: Doing great work for birds in Canada!Toronto Ornithological Club: hotspots to bird in Toronto!Technoparc Montréal: where our new friend, Alyssa, took us birdingBIRDS WE DISCUSSED (in order)Least BitternSnowy OwlBald Eagle (including our favorite Bald Eagle that almost attacked Trump)Southern CassowaryRing-Necked PheasantWild TurkeyPenguinsEmuCommon OstrichLamb (Bearded) VultureBarred OwlGreat Horned OwlLoggerhead ShrikeAustralian MagpieOTHER COOL SH*TReply All (Mo’s other favorite podcast *cough*)Chris Pratt taming southern cassowaries…uh, velociraptors. Apparently this is what happens on an emu farmSupport the show

Turns out that birds are just as pissed about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/12/climate/endangered-species-act-changes.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the changes to the Endangered Species Act</a> as we are. In this episode, we highlight birds who fight back and give humans a taste of their own medicine. GO BIRDS, GO!! Note: if we're being real, these birds don't seek out people to kill or thirst for human blood. But some people have been killed or injured by birds, namely because the human victim was threatening a bird, getting too close, or encroaching upon an aggressive species' territory. Consider this podcast episode your warning to not be stupid...and bask in the majestic glory that is BIRDS. USEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://www.birdscanada.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird Studies Canada:</a> Doing great work for birds in Canada!</li><li><a href="http://www.torontobirding.ca/site/page/view/hotspots.hotspots" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toronto Ornithological Club</a>: hotspots to bird in Toronto!</li><li><a href="https://technoparcoiseaux.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Technoparc Montréal</a>: where our new friend, Alyssa, took us birding</li></ul> BIRDS WE DISCUSSED (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/leabit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Least Bittern</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/snoowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snowy Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/baleag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle</a> (including our favorite <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1AU4qi7tWg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle that almost attacked Trump</a>)</li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/soucas1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Southern Cassowary</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rinphe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ring-Necked Pheasant</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wiltur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Turkey</a></li><li><a href="https://www.audubon.org/news/10-cool-reasons-celebrate-penguins" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Penguins</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/emu1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emu</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/ostric2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Ostrich</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/lammer1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lamb (Bearded) Vulture</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/brdowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barred Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grhowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Horned Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/logshr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loggerhead Shrike</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/ausmag2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Australian Magpie</a></li></ul> OTHER COOL SH*T<ul><li><a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/reply-all" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reply All</a> (Mo’s other favorite podcast *cough*)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUJv4MivItE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chris Pratt taming southern cassowaries</a>…uh, velociraptors. </li><li>Apparently this is what happens on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5vkbUwSfcI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an emu farm</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

14: Mean Birds - Deadly Birds of DEATH

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! In honor of our favorite wizard's 39th birthday, we're talking about the wonderful birding world of Harry Potter. Special guest and birding guru Laura Erickson—the internet's Professor McGonagowl—joins us to discuss details on all of the real (and magical) birds of Harry Potter. For instance: why is Ravenclaw's emblem an eagle? Could a snowy owl really carry a Nimbus 2000? What's up with phoenixes? Laura is an expert in the bird field with more than a dozen books written about birds, including National Geographic’s Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America, the American Birding Association’s Field Guide to Birds of Minnesota, and the one she considers most important, 101 Ways to Help Birds. She was science editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for a couple of years and the first woman (and, shamefully, so far the last) to win the American Birding Association’s highest honor: the Roger Tory Peterson Award. She even dresses up as Professor McGonagowl for Harry Potter events! Learn some amazing facts, like if a snowy owl can carry a broom, to share with your Harry Potter friends!Drop us a digital line! Email hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast) and Twitter (@hellobirdshit)USEFUL RESOURCESSWEET HARRY POTTER SHITLaura Erickson's incredible website on the birds of Harry Potter...this woman is amazing!Meet the real-life Nicholas Flammel (and sorcerer’s stone)The etymology of some Harry Potter names JK Rowling's love of owls, said from the legendary lady herself. Get sorted into your house on Pottermore!Depictions of ravens throughout magical historyAll about the birds of alchemy: this is some serious shit, you guys.The mythology of the phoenixBIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)Snowy Owl (Hedwig)Great Grey Owl (Errol)Little OwlEurasian Scops Owl (Pigwidgeon)Common RavenCarrier/Homing PigeonsSupport the show

Happy Birthday, Harry Potter! In honor of our favorite wizard's 39th birthday, we're talking about the wonderful birding world of Harry Potter. Special guest and birding guru <a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/about-laura/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Erickson</a>—the internet's Professor McGonagowl—joins us to discuss details on all of the real (and magical) birds of Harry Potter. For instance: why is Ravenclaw's emblem an eagle? Could a snowy owl really carry a Nimbus 2000? What's up with phoenixes? Laura is an expert in the bird field with more than a dozen books written about birds, including National Geographic’s Pocket Guide to the Birds of North America, the American Birding Association’s Field Guide to Birds of Minnesota, and the one she considers most important, 101 Ways to Help Birds. She was science editor at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology for a couple of years and the first woman (and, shamefully, so far the last) to win the American Birding Association’s highest honor: the Roger Tory Peterson Award. She even dresses up as Professor McGonagowl for Harry Potter events! Learn some amazing facts, like if a snowy owl can carry a broom, to share with your Harry Potter friends!Drop us a digital line! Email <a href="mailto:hellobirdshit@gmail.com">hellobirdshit@gmail.com</a> or find us on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/birdshitpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@birdshitpodcast</a>) and Twitter (<a href="https://twitter.com/hellobirdshit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@hellobirdshit</a>) USEFUL RESOURCES SWEET HARRY POTTER SHIT<ul><li>Laura Erickson's incredible website on <a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/page/owls-of-harry-potter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the birds of Harry Potter</a>...this woman is amazing!</li><li>Meet the real-life <a href="https://www.pottermore.com/features/the-real-nicolas-flamel-and-the-philosophers-stone" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nicholas Flammel (and sorcerer’s stone)</a></li><li>The <a href="https://www.insider.com/harry-potter-character-name-meaning-2017-4#tom-marvolo-riddle-of-course-can-also-be-rearranged-to-spell-i-am-lord-voldemort-but-it-also-has-its-own-meanings-5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">etymology of some Harry Potter names </a></li><li>JK Rowling's love of owls, said from<a href="https://www.pottermore.com/writing-by-jk-rowling/owls" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> the legendary lady herself. </a></li><li>Get sorted into your house on <a href="https://www.pottermore.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pottermore</a>!</li><li>Depictions of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cultural_depictions_of_ravens" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ravens throughout magical history</a></li><li>All about the <a href="http://www.levity.com/alchemy/alcbirds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">birds of alchemy</a>: this is some serious shit, you guys.</li><li>The mythology of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoenix_(mythology)" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">phoenix</a></li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/snoowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snowy Owl (Hedwig)</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grgowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Grey Owl (Errol)</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/litowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/eursco1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eurasian Scops Owl (Pigwidgeon)</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/comrav/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Raven</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homing_pigeon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Carrier/Homing Pigeons</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

11: The Birding World of Harry Potter with Laura Erickson

Giant corporations are coming out of the woodwork for Pride Month and Bird Shit Podcast is jumping on the bandwagon. (The "bandwagon" is like a party bus, right?) We aren't sporting a rainbow logo this month, but we are celebrating with some fabulous tales of homosexual and transgender behavior exhibited by birds. Scientists have observed same-sex relationships in quite a few bird species. According to National Geographic, there are male ostriches that only court their own gender, and pairs of male flamingos that mate, build nests, and even raise foster chicks. Join us to hear about four bird species that love who they love and stay true to themselves. Also, in Birds in the News, we uncover (more) new insights into the world's end—and the birds going down with it. YAY, OPTIMISM.BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES Researcher Bruce Bagemihl’s book, Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural DiversityBIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)Chinstrap PenguinsGuianan Cock-of-the-rock (smaller than we thought…)Laysan AlbatrossSuperb Birds of ParadiseLong-wattled Umbrella BirdBlack SwanMute SwanSaltmarsh SparrowAmerican CrowBIRDS IN THE NEWSRecap: "I evolved twice thousands of years apart" birdRecap: "I murdered the fool who tried to keep me captive" bird“Rapidly Declining Songbird Won’t See Federal Protections Anytime Soon”“Portland bans use of bird poison on city property after crow deaths”OTHER COOL SH*TBirdcage = most famous gay “birds”Roy and Silo: adorable gay penguin couple at New York’s ZooFake chicken eggs encourage hens to lay!Awesome Birds of Paradise footage from Planet Earth!RuPaul owns the runway (and so many other things!)Not the Black Swan we discussed, but still noteworthy“Earth” by Lil’ Dicky: save the world!!ICYMI, Support the show

Giant corporations are coming out of the woodwork for Pride Month and Bird Shit Podcast is jumping on the bandwagon. (The "bandwagon" is like a party bus, right?) We aren't sporting a rainbow logo this month, but we are celebrating with some fabulous tales of homosexual and transgender behavior exhibited by birds. Scientists have observed same-sex relationships in quite a few bird species. According to National Geographic, there are male ostriches that only court their own gender, and pairs of male flamingos that mate, build nests, and even raise foster chicks. Join us to hear about four bird species that love who they love and stay true to themselves. Also, in Birds in the News, we uncover (more) new insights into the world's end—and the birds going down with it. YAY, OPTIMISM. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES Researcher Bruce Bagemihl’s book, <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Biological-Exuberance-Homosexuality-Diversity-Stonewall/dp/031225377X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Biological+Exuberance%3A+Animal+Homosexuality+and+Natural+Diversity&amp;qid=1560805812&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity</a> BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/chipen2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chinstrap Penguins</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/gcoroc1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Guianan Cock-of-the-rock</a> (smaller than we thought…)</li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/layalb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laysan Albatross</a></li><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/new-vogelkop-superb-bird-of-paradise-changes-up-the-old-song-and-dance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Superb Birds of Paradise</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/lowumb1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long-wattled Umbrella Bird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/blkswa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Swan</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/mutswa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mute Swan</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/sstspa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Saltmarsh Sparrow</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amecro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Crow</a></li></ul>BIRDS IN THE NEWS<ul><li><a href="https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/vb9bpm/this-bird-went-extinct-and-then-evolved-into-existence-again" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recap: "I evolved twice thousands of years apart" bird</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/grrlscientist/2019/04/16/florida-man-attacked-killed-by-worlds-most-dangerous-bird/#780352e67c0b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recap: "I murdered the fool who tried to keep me captive" bird</a></li><li><a href="https://www.audubon.org/news/rapidly-declining-songbird-wont-see-federal-protections-anytime-soon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Rapidly Declining Songbird Won’t See Federal Protections Anytime Soon”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2019/06/portland-bans-use-of-bird-poison-on-city-property-after-crow-deaths.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Portland bans use of bird poison on city property after crow deaths”</a></li></ul>OTHER COOL SH*T<ul><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115685/videoplayer/vi480576793?ref_=tt_ov_vi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birdcage</a> = most famous gay “birds”</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2004/02/07/arts/love-that-dare-not-squeak-its-name.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roy and Silo</a>: adorable gay penguin couple at New York’s Zoo</li><li><a href="https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/fake-eggs-for-laying-encouragement.404552/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fake chicken eggs </a>encourage hens to lay!</li><li>Awesome <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfyw51DQfU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Birds of Paradise footage from Planet Earth!</a></li><li><a href="https://rupaul.com/news/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">RuPaul</a> owns the runway (and so many other things!)</li><li>Not the <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0947798/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black Swan</a> we discussed, but still noteworthy</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvuN_WvF1to" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Earth” by Lil’ Dicky</a>: save the world!!</li><li>ICYMI, <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/04/health/climate-change-existential-threat-report-intl/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

5: Gay Birds Who Strut Their Feathers for Pride Month

There are many unsung bird heroes throughout history. There was the dove that Randy Johnson struck with a fastball. Or the bird that pooped on your dad during a family vacation. #memoriesUnlike these nameless legends, other birds have withstood the test of time and are in our history books (ok, probably only our history books, but they're still well-known). Meet seven famous birds from throughout history. We'll give you their full backstories, introduce the supporting (mostly human) counterparts that helped them rise to fame, and provide fun anecdotes about their famous antics so you can marvel in their birdy brilliance. Got a favorite famous bird we missed? Email us at hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @birdshitpodcast and share it with us!BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES (about the famous birds in this episode)The birds from “The Birds”Short clip showing why The Birds is so scary (you should go watch the whole thing if you haven’t seen it, unless you don’t want to be scared of birds)Jimmy Stewart = LOVEJimmy the RavenLots of info about Jimmy the RavenTurns our Stewart Little had a Roadster, but there was that creepy “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” movie from the 1980s. Alex the Gray ParrotA touching feature on Irene and Alex the Gray Parrot (by Neil deGrasse Tyson!)ALEX WAS SO SMART YOU GUYS.Help save parrots from being illegally traded.Pierre the PenguinPierre the Penguin in his wetsuitChicken capes, in case you need one…Dick the MockingbirdThomas Jefferson and his mockingbirdsOther presidential petsThe mockingbird song from “Dumb and Dumber”Rufus the HawkMeet Rufus the Hawk (and his handler, Imogen Davis)Great feature on Rufus the Hawk (this bird is super famous, guys.)Rufus the Hawk’s Twitter handle…sexy profile pic or nah?)Gertie the DuckPhotos and backstory on how Gertie became so famous: straight from the Milwaukee Journal (Sentinel) itself. Buy Support the show

There are many unsung bird heroes throughout history. There was <a href="https://youtu.be/1PyCpG06138?t=8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the dove that Randy Johnson struck with a fastball</a>. Or the bird that pooped on your dad during a family vacation. #memories Unlike these nameless legends, other birds have withstood the test of time and are in our history books (ok, probably only our history books, but they're still well-known). Meet seven famous birds from throughout history. We'll give you their full backstories, introduce the supporting (mostly human) counterparts that helped them rise to fame, and provide fun anecdotes about their famous antics so you can marvel in their birdy brilliance. Got a favorite famous bird we missed? Email us at <a href="mailto:hellobirdshit@gmail.com">hellobirdshit@gmail.com</a> or find us on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/birdshitpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@birdshitpodcast</a> and share it with us! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES (about the famous birds in this episode)The birds from “The Birds”<ul><li>Short clip showing <a href="https://youtu.be/hplpQt424Ls?t=3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">why The Birds is so scary</a> (you should go watch the whole thing if you haven’t seen it, unless you don’t want to be scared of birds)</li><li>Jimmy Stewart = <a href="https://youtu.be/9LBnrpB_N-E?t=11" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LOVE</a></li></ul>Jimmy the Raven<ul><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jimmy_the_raven" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lots of info about Jimmy the Raven</a></li><li>Turns our <a href="https://youtu.be/P-KZ7N30lFY?t=25" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stewart Little had a Roadster</a>, but there was <a href="https://youtu.be/3funeDWFr9g?t=171" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">that creepy “The Mouse and the Motorcycle” movie</a> from the 1980s. </li></ul>Alex the Gray Parrot<ul><li>A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO6XuVlcEO4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">touching feature on Irene and Alex the Gray Parrot</a> (by Neil deGrasse Tyson!)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yGOgs_UlEc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ALEX WAS SO SMART YOU GUYS.</a></li><li>Help <a href="https://www.parrots.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">save parrots</a> from being illegally traded.</li></ul>Pierre the Penguin<ul><li>Pierre the Penguin <a href="https://youtu.be/293bHffb4QE?t=26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">in his wetsuit</a></li><li><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/652559006/chicken-cape?gpla=1&amp;gao=1&amp;&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=shopping_us_c-pet_supplies-riding_and_farm_animals&amp;utm_custom1=b9ebb64a-b772-4408-8e8e-d0d84a2718b2&amp;utm_content=go_1844702829_70433305820_346398313396_pla-353481983254_c__652559006&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI89-D2Zyo4wIV1LXACh344gsiEAQYASABEgL26PD_BwE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chicken capes</a>, in case you need one…</li></ul>Dick the Mockingbird<ul><li>Thomas Jefferson and his <a href="https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/mockingbirds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mockingbirds</a></li><li>Other <a href="https://www.history.com/news/9-presidential-pets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">presidential pets</a></li><li>The <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5f_gbzo4Q0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mockingbird song</a> from “Dumb and Dumber”</li></ul>Rufus the Hawk<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UfVM_Uhfak" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meet Rufus the Hawk</a> (and his handler, Imogen Davis)</li><li><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tennis/wimbledon-reaction/rufus-the-hawk-wimbledons-official-bird-scarer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great feature on Rufus the Hawk</a> (this bird is super famous, guys.)</li><li><a href="https://twitter.com/RufusTheHawk?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rufus the Hawk’s Twitter handle</a>…sexy profile pic or nah?)</li></ul>Gertie the Duck<ul><li>Photos and backstory on <a href="https://www.jsonline.com/story/life/green-sheet/2017/04/25/our-back-pages-when-milwaukee-met-gertie-duck/100715216/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how Gertie became so famous</a>: straight from the Milwaukee Journal (Sentinel) itself. </li><li>Buy </li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

8: The Most Famous Birds in History—Seven Legendary Birds

Ever wonder who the people are that named the birds named after people? Well, we wondered about it and decided to do some research. This isn't a collection of hum-drum stories about old white dudes. That's not how we roll. We uncovered tantalizing ornithological tales for your podcasting enjoyment. What you can expect: meet Napoleon Boneapart's not-as-terrible nephew, a weird uncle-niece love affair dripping in research scandal, the saucy poem that catapulted Alexander Wilson's bird research, and more juicy stories! Plus, "Birds in the News" is back with some birdy news! Researchers provide insights as to why parrots throw their food, "state birds" that may no longer have habitats in the states honoring them, and a roaming Steppe Eagle shattering researchers' phone bills. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESAudubon’s Climate Action Guide! Check it out and help save birds!More info on the Linnean Society: the world’s oldest active biological societyBIRDS WE MENTION (in order)ParrotsAmerican RobinBrown ThrasherPurple FinchCommon LoonCalifornia QuailAmerican GoldfinchRuffed GrouseSteppe EagleCooper’s HawkWilson’s WarblerWilson’s SnipeWilson’s Storm-PetrelWilson’s PhalaropeWilson’s PloverBonaparte’s GullBonaparte’s NightjarBonaparte’s ParakeetHighland TinamouSwainson’s ThrushSwainson’s HawkSwainson’s WarblerMountain ChickadeeLady Amherst’s PheasantForest OwletAfghan SnowfinchBIRDS IN THE NEWSParrots throw their food. Here’s (maybe) why. Lots of “state birds” could lose their homes in their honoring states. Steppe Eagle drives up researchers' roaming data.Support the show

Ever wonder who the people are that named the birds named after people? Well, we wondered about it and decided to do some research. This isn't a collection of hum-drum stories about old white dudes. That's not how we roll. We uncovered tantalizing ornithological tales for your podcasting enjoyment. What you can expect: meet Napoleon Boneapart's not-as-terrible nephew, a weird uncle-niece love affair dripping in research scandal, the saucy poem that catapulted Alexander Wilson's bird research, and more juicy stories! Plus, "Birds in the News" is back with some birdy news! Researchers provide insights as to why parrots throw their food, "state birds" that may no longer have habitats in the states honoring them, and a roaming Steppe Eagle shattering researchers' phone bills. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li>Audubon’s <a href="https://www.audubon.org/climate-action-guide" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Climate Action Guide!</a> Check it out and help save birds!</li><li>More info on the <a href="https://www.linnean.org/the-society" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linnean Society</a>: the world’s oldest active biological society</li></ul>BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li>Parrots</li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amerob" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Robin</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/brnthr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brown Thrasher</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/purfin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purple Finch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/comloo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Loon</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/calqua/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Quail</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amegfi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Goldfinch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rufgro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruffed Grouse</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/steeag1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steppe Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/coohaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooper’s Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wlswar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilson’s Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wilsni1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilson’s Snipe</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wispet/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilson’s Storm-Petrel</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wilpha/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilson’s Phalarope</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wilplo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wilson’s Plover</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bongul/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonaparte’s Gull</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bonnig1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonaparte’s Nightjar</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bonpar1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bonaparte’s Parakeet</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/higtin1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Highland Tinamou</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/swathr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swainson’s Thrush</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/swahaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swainson’s Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/swawar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swainson’s Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/mouchi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mountain Chickadee</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/laaphe1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lady Amherst’s Pheasant</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/forowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forest Owlet</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/afgsno1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Afghan Snowfinch</a></li></ul>BIRDS IN THE NEWS<ul><li>Parrots throw their food. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/02/science/why-parrots-waste-food.html?action=click&amp;module=Well&amp;pgtype=Homepage&amp;section=Science" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s (maybe) why.</a> </li><li>Lots of “state birds” could <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/10/climate/state-birds-climate-change.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lose their homes</a> in their honoring states. </li><li>Steppe Eagle <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/russia-eagle-data-bill-roaming-charges-iran-kazakhstan-bird-migration-a9171966.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">drives up researchers' roaming data</a>.</li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

19: The People Behind the Birds Named After People

These birds are not like the others in their scientific families. Meet some fascinating birds defying their taxonomy or going through some kind of weird identity crisis. A parrot that lives in the mountains?! A songbird without a song?! Learn about these birds and others in this week's episode.Plus, a mixed bag of "good news, bad news" in Birds in the News.BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESMerlin Bird ID: super easy (and free!) way to ID birds in the wild!Learn more about why ducks have corkscrew penises and puzzle vaginas BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)WarblersBlackpoll WarblerWandering AlbatrossAmerican DipperMallardEvening GrosbeakHoatzinNew Zealand KeaTurkey VultureBald EagleNorthern HarrierBIRDS IN THE NEWSImpress your dorm room friends (and regular friends) with your Bird Song Hero skillzPesticides and migrating birds don’t mix wellBlackpoll Warblers: MIGRATION CHAMPIONSSupport the show

These birds are not like the others in their scientific families. Meet some fascinating birds defying their taxonomy or going through some kind of weird identity crisis. A parrot that lives in the mountains?! A songbird without a song?! Learn about these birds and others in this week's episode. Plus, a mixed bag of "good news, bad news" in Birds in the News. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://merlin.allaboutbirds.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Merlin Bird ID</a>: super easy (and free!) way to ID birds in the wild!</li><li>Learn more about <a href="http://birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/326270/1417924-9-let-s-talk-about-bird-sex-because-of-course-we-would" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">why ducks have corkscrew penises and puzzle vaginas</a> </li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/shape/Warblers" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Warblers</a></li><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Blackpoll_Warbler/overview" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackpoll Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wanalb/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wandering Albatross</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amedip/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Dipper</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/mallar3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mallard</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/evegro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Evening Grosbeak</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/hoatzi1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hoatzin</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/kea1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New Zealand Kea</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/turvul/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Turkey Vulture</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/baleag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norhar2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Harrier</a></li></ul> BIRDS IN THE NEWS<ul><li>Impress your dorm room friends (and regular friends) with your <a href="https://academy.allaboutbirds.org/bird-song-hero/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird Song Hero</a> skillz</li><li><a href="https://www.salon.com/2019/09/15/not-just-the-bees-first-of-its-kind-study-shows-neonics-may-be-killing-birds-too/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pesticides and migrating birds</a> don’t mix well</li><li>Blackpoll Warblers:<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/for-blackpoll-warblers-migration-is-a-very-long-haul-the-birds-fly-2100-miles-without-stopping/2019/03/18/52db3028-45b2-11e9-aaf8-4512a6fe3439_story.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> MIGRATION CHAMPIONS</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

15: Birds Flown Astray: Birds with an Identity Crisis

Andrés Jiménez, a biologist and conservation advocate, has found a snowy owl in downtown Toronto, searched for snakes all across Costa Rica, and rediscovered a toad species that was missing for 30 years. His 9-5 job is leading urban birding programs for Bird Studies Canada, the largest Canadian non-profit dedicated to birds. You don't want to miss out on his remarkable stories of the natural world, ranging from his native Costa Rica to his current Canadian outpost.  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESAndrés’ Udemy course, “Finding Birds and Happiness.” Don’t forget to use the code BIRDSHIT to get the course for only $15! Learn more about Bird Studies Canada: the remarkable organization where Andrés works (the largest bird-related charity in Canada!)The Feminist Birdwatching Club is awesome! They have many local chapters, so check it out if you want to join them. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Wild TurkeysChimney SwiftRed-winged BlackbirdIndigo BuntingBlackburnian WarblerAndean CondorCanada WarblerCanada GooseTennessee WarblerWhimbrelBudgerigar (Budgie; Parakeet)Blue JayNorthern CardinalRuby-throated HummingbirdSnowy OwlSpectacled OwlViolet SabrewingWhite-breasted NuthatchScarlet TanagerYellow-Billed CuckooGray CatbirdPeregrine FalconSupport the show

Andrés Jiménez, a biologist and conservation advocate, has found a snowy owl in downtown Toronto, searched for snakes all across Costa Rica, and rediscovered a toad species that was missing for 30 years. His 9-5 job is leading urban birding programs for Bird Studies Canada, the largest Canadian non-profit dedicated to birds. You don't want to miss out on his remarkable stories of the natural world, ranging from his native Costa Rica to his current Canadian outpost.  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://www.udemy.com/course/birdwatching/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrés’ Udemy course</a>, “Finding Birds and Happiness.” Don’t forget to use the code BIRDSHIT to get the course for only $15! </li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.birdscanada.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird Studies Canada</a>: the remarkable organization where Andrés works (the largest bird-related charity in Canada!)</li><li>The <a href="https://molly-adams.com/feminist-bird-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feminist Birdwatching Club</a> is awesome! They have many local chapters, so check it out if you want to join them. </li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/wiltur/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Turkeys</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/chiswi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chimney Swift</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rewbla/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-winged Blackbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/indbun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indigo Bunting</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bkbwar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackburnian Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/andcon1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andean Condor</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/canwar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canada Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/cangoo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canada Goose</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/tenwar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tennessee Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/whimbr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whimbrel</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/budger/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Budgerigar</a> (Budgie; Parakeet)</li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/blujay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue Jay</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norcar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Cardinal</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rthhum/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ruby-throated Hummingbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/snoowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snowy Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/speowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Spectacled Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/viosab1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Violet Sabrewing</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/whbnut/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">White-breasted Nuthatch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/scatan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Tanager</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/yebcuc/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yellow-Billed Cuckoo</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grycat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gray Catbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/perfal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peregrine Falcon</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

16: From Costa Rica to Canada: Birding with Andrés Jiménez

You asked, "how can I help birds?" We said, "HELL YES LET'S HELP SOME BIRDS." Turns out, there are some very, very simple things you can do to help birds everywhere have a better chance of surviving. From your daily cup of coffee to just appreciating the birds near you, we cover eight easy things you can do every day for your feathered friends. Want to go the extra mile? We know you do. That's why we also discuss eight MORE things you can do to really level-up your love of birds. COME AT US, BRO.Share how you help birds by reaching out to us at hellobirdshit@gmail.com or following along on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast). We'd love to hear from you!BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESSign up for The Skimm if you’re into sassy millennial takes on world events.EASY WAYS TO HELP BIRDSHelp a bird that hits a window: this is Laura Erickson’s advice on what to do!Feather-friendly tape helps birds avoid window collisions.Bird feeder recommendations to feed your feathered friends.Drink Smithsonian-approved, bird-friendly coffee!Keep your kitties inside (or get a dope catio).Educate or work with feral cat organizations in your community.Drive slowly so birds can react to you.Appreciate the birds you see around you every day!BIGGER WAYS TO HELP BIRDSJoin the Audubon Society (or a local Audubon chapter near you)Go on walks with a local birding group.Add native plants to your yard (here’s how to do that)Volunteer for a bird rehabilitation organization near you.Participate in habitat restoration or natural area clean-ups! Literally, like, any new habitat helps.Count some birds on Global Big Day! (Psst: the “fall edition," called October Big Day, is on October 19, 2019!)Track the birds you see on eBird.Support legislation that benefits birds: your vote COUNTS!DONATE TO THESE RAD ORGANIZATIONS:Cornell Lab of OrnithologyBird Conservation AllianceHawk Mountain Native Songbird Care and Conservation Group Support the show

You asked, "how can I help birds?" We said, "HELL YES LET'S HELP SOME BIRDS." Turns out, there are some very, very simple things you can do to help birds everywhere have a better chance of surviving. From your daily cup of coffee to just appreciating the birds near you, we cover eight easy things you can do every day for your feathered friends. Want to go the extra mile? We know you do. That's why we also discuss eight MORE things you can do to really level-up your love of birds. COME AT US, BRO. Share how you help birds by reaching out to us at <a href="mailto:hellobirdshit@gmail.com">hellobirdshit@gmail.com</a> or following along on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/birdshitpodcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@birdshitpodcast</a>). We'd love to hear from you! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES <a href="https://www.theskimm.com/?r=da438b26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for The Skimm</a> if you’re into sassy millennial takes on world events. EASY WAYS TO HELP BIRDS<ul><li>Help a bird that hits a window: this is <a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/way-to-help/7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laura Erickson’s advice on what to do</a>!</li><li><a href="https://www.conveniencegroup.com/featherfriendly/feather-friendly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feather-friendly tape</a> helps birds avoid window collisions.</li><li><a href="https://birdwatchinghq.com/best-bird-feeders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird feeder recommendations</a> to feed your feathered friends.</li><li>Drink <a href="https://nationalzoo.si.edu/migratory-birds/where-buy-bird-friendly-coffee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Smithsonian-approved, bird-friendly coffee</a>!</li><li>Keep your <a href="https://abcbirds.org/program/cats-indoors/cats-and-birds/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">kitties inside</a> (or get a <a href="https://www.catssafeathome.org/catio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dope catio</a>).</li><li>Educate or work with <a href="https://www.alleycat.org/our-work/feral-friends-network/feral-friends-network-connect/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">feral cat organizations in your community</a>.</li><li><a href="https://www.lauraerickson.com/way-to-help/60/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drive slowly</a> so birds can react to you.</li><li>Appreciate the birds you see around you every day!</li></ul> BIGGER WAYS TO HELP BIRDS<ul><li>Join the <a href="https://act.audubon.org/onlineactions/UIlJfiSIFkWw2ITx3EQrZA2?ms=digital-fund-web-website_nas-join_dropdown-20190200_become_a_member" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Audubon Society</a> (or a <a href="https://www.audubon.org/about/audubon-near-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">local Audubon chapter near you</a>)</li><li>Go on walks with <a href="https://www.aba.org/birding-clubs-organizations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a local birding group</a>.</li><li>Add native plants to your yard (here’s <a href="http://birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/326270/1442635-10-attract-more-birds-to-your-yard-with-native-plants" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to do that</a>)</li><li>Volunteer for a <a href="https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/how-find-wildlife-rehabilitator" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bird rehabilitation organization</a> near you.</li><li>Participate in habitat restoration or natural area clean-ups! Literally, like, any new habitat helps.</li><li>Count some birds on <a href="https://ebird.org/news/global-big-day-4-may-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Global Big Day</a>! (Psst: the “fall edition," called <a href="https://ebird.org/news/october-big-day-19-october-2019" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">October Big Day, is on October 19, 2019!</a>)</li><li>Track the birds you see on <a href="https://ebird.org/home" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">eBird</a>.</li><li>Support legislation that benefits birds: your vote COUNTS!</li></ul> DONATE TO THESE RAD ORGANIZATIONS:<ul><li><a href="https://give.birds.cornell.edu/page/39428/donate/1?ea.tracking.id=WEB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cornell Lab of Ornithology</a></li><li><a href="https://abcbirds.org/get-involved/bird-conservation-alliance/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird Conservation Alliance</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hawkmountain.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hawk Mountain </a></li><li><a href="http://nativesongbirdcare.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Native Songbird Care and Conservation Group</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.savingcranes.org/support-icf/membership/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

17: Everyday Ways to Help Birds Thrive

Pack an extra pair of pants because we're playing scary bird calls for our Halloween episode! Play these creepy bird calls at your Halloween party or listen to them late at night when you can't sleep. (Don't worry, it's totally normal.)In addition to learning scary bird calls, you'll hear real-life horror stories about zombies and blood-sucking vampires in the bird world. If that's not enough spooky stuff for you, we also reveal scary bird omens and legends from around the world. You won't look at ravens the same way ever again...and we've got a feeling you'll rid your house of any peacock feathers, too. Tune in to find out why!BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESAll bird calls in this episode are copyrighted recordings from The Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The copyrights for all the bird calls belong to their respective owners, who graciously shared them with the Macaulay Library database; we do not own the recordings in this episode. Thank you! Our source for the bird omens and legends.BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)Common LoonBarn OwlLaughing KookaburraCommon PotooCorn CrakeGreat TitEuropean Pied FlycatcherVampire Ground-FinchBlue-footed BoobyAmerican CrowSparrowsSwallowsIndian PeafowlEuropean StonechatCommon RavenBIRDS IN THE NEWSIt’s old news, but here’s all about that rogue Corn Crake that showed up in New York (despite the fact that it’s supposed to only migrate between Europe and Africa)Here’s more info about that Great Tit vs. European Pied Flycatcher situation that’s occurring due to climate changeOTHER COOL SH*TMiyazaki’s Kodama forest spirits (not super scary but def super cool)Support the show

Pack an extra pair of pants because we're playing scary bird calls for our Halloween episode! Play these creepy bird calls at your Halloween party or listen to them late at night when you can't sleep. (Don't worry, it's totally normal.) In addition to learning scary bird calls, you'll hear real-life horror stories about zombies and blood-sucking vampires in the bird world. If that's not enough spooky stuff for you, we also reveal scary bird omens and legends from around the world. You won't look at ravens the same way ever again...and we've got a feeling you'll rid your house of any peacock feathers, too. Tune in to find out why! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li>All bird calls in this episode are copyrighted recordings from The <a href="https://macaulaylibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Macaulay Library</a> at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The copyrights for all the bird calls belong to their respective owners, who graciously shared them with the Macaulay Library database; we do not own the recordings in this episode. Thank you! </li><li><a href="https://raptorresource.blogspot.com/2015/11/spooky-and-not-so-spooky-birds-in.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our source</a> for the bird omens and legends.</li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/comloo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Loon</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/brnowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barn Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/laukoo1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laughing Kookaburra</a></li><li><a href="https://neotropical.birds.cornell.edu/Species-Account/nb/p_p_spp/overview?p_p_spp=693936" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Potoo</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/corcra/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Corn Crake</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/gretit1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Tit</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/eupfly1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Pied Flycatcher</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/shbgrf1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vampire Ground-Finch</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bfoboo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blue-footed Booby</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amecro/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Crow</a></li><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/shape/Sparrows" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sparrows</a></li><li><a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/browse/shape/Swallows%20and%20Swifts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swallows</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/compea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indian Peafowl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/stonec4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">European Stonechat</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/comrav/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Common Raven</a></li></ul> BIRDS IN THE NEWS<ul><li>It’s old news, but here’s all about that <a href="https://www.audubon.org/news/birders-drop-everything-behold-rare-corn-crake-turned-new-york" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">rogue Corn Crake that showed up in New York</a> (despite the fact that it’s supposed to only migrate between Europe and Africa)</li><li>Here’s <a href="https://www.sciencealert.com/climate-breakdown-has-turned-this-adorable-birb-into-a-violent-killer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">more info about that Great Tit vs. European Pied Flycatcher situation</a> that’s occurring due to climate change</li></ul> OTHER COOL SH*T<ul><li><a href="https://ghibli.fandom.com/wiki/Kodama" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Miyazaki’s Kodama</a> forest spirits (not super scary but def super cool)</li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

18: Learn spooky, creepy bird calls (and omens) for Halloween

Alyssa DeRubeis

Grassland Birds Biologist

Grassland bird populations are declining more than any other bird group in North America. Rather than spaz out—our normal reaction to bad bird news—we had a conversation with Alyssa DeRubeis and felt a lot better about the work being done for grassland birds. Spoiler: there’s still hope for restored habitats. Alyssa grew up in Minnesota and started birding when she was five years old. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology, she earned her Master’s degree studying nesting and non-breeding birds in remnant and restored tallgrass prairies at the University of Arkansas. Tune in to learn a TON of cool stuff about grassland birds, their biggest threats, and what the future holds for these fragile birds. Plus, Alyssa shares tips on how to find bird nests (without disturbing birds) and shares one of the coolest birder-to-birder lifer stories we’ve ever heard. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCESThe bird tattoo contest at the Biggest Week in American BirdingThe Breeding Bird Survey is a vital resource for understanding what’s happening to birds in North AmericaThe Nature Conservancy is doing great things for grassland bird habitat protection and restoration!BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)American RedstartGreat Gray OwlBarn OwlSedge Wren DickcisselNorthern CardinalIndigo BuntingEastern MeadowlarkBlack-Capped ChickadeeHenslow’s SparrowsWinter WrenBlackburnian WarblerScarlet TanagerRed-bellied WoodpeckerSnowy OwlSnow BuntingBald EagleAmerican RobinBarn SwallowRed-winged BlackbirdMarbled GodwitNorthern GoshawkCooper’s HawkBoreal OwlSupport the show

Grassland bird populations are declining more than any other bird group in North America. Rather than spaz out—our normal reaction to bad bird news—we had a conversation with Alyssa DeRubeis and felt a lot better about the work being done for grassland birds. Spoiler: there’s still hope for restored habitats. Alyssa grew up in Minnesota and started birding when she was five years old. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Ecology, she earned her Master’s degree studying nesting and non-breeding birds in remnant and restored tallgrass prairies at the University of Arkansas.  Tune in to learn a TON of cool stuff about grassland birds, their biggest threats, and what the future holds for these fragile birds. Plus, Alyssa shares tips on how to find bird nests (without disturbing birds) and shares one of the coolest birder-to-birder lifer stories we’ve ever heard.  BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSEDUSEFUL RESOURCES<ul><li><a href="https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com/bird-tattoo-contest.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The bird tattoo contest</a> at the Biggest Week in American Birding</li><li>The <a href="https://www.pwrc.usgs.gov/bbs/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breeding Bird Survey</a> is a vital resource for understanding what’s happening to birds in North America</li><li>The Nature Conservancy is <a href="https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/priority-landscapes/central-great-plains-grasslands/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">doing great things for grassland bird habitat </a>protection and restoration!</li></ul> BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)<ul><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amered/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Redstart</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/grgowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Great Gray Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/brnowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barn Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/sedwre/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sedge Wren </a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/dickci/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dickcissel</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norcar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Cardinal</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/indbun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Indigo Bunting</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/easmea/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eastern Meadowlark</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bkcchi/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Black-Capped Chickadee</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/henspa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Henslow’s Sparrows</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/winwre3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Winter Wren</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/bkbwar/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blackburnian Warbler</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/scatan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scarlet Tanager</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rebwoo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-bellied Woodpecker</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/snoowl1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snowy Owl</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/snobun/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Snow Bunting</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/baleag/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bald Eagle</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/amerob/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">American Robin</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/barswa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barn Swallow</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/rewbla/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Red-winged Blackbird</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/margod/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marbled Godwit</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/norgos/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Northern Goshawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/coohaw/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cooper’s Hawk</a></li><li><a href="https://ebird.org/species/borowl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Boreal Owl</a></li></ul><a href="https://ko-fi.com/birdshitpodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

25: Shake Yo' Grass(land bird) - Interview with Alyssa DeRubeis, Grassland Birds Biologist

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