Bird Sh*t Podcast Sat, 08 Aug 2026 02:07:00 -0400 http://birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ en-us © 2026 Bird Sh*t Podcast yes Support this Podcast d7d1583d-caf8-5d66-bee0-d18d21b29eed Bird Sh*t Podcast episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) birding, birdwatching, birder, birds, nature, outdoors, millennial, feminism, science, bird Bird Sh*t Podcast https://storage.buzzsprout.com/i1dhpa1nzo8jd7t7dkf0uji85s2r?.jpg Bird Sh*t Podcast http://birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ 41: NYC is for Plovers - Interview with Chris Allieri of the NYC Plover Project 41: NYC is for Plovers - Interview with Chris Allieri of the NYC Plover Project 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 world
  • the wacky and wonderful world of starting a wildlife conversation non-profit
  • LOTS 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)!

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]]> 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 world
  • the wacky and wonderful world of starting a wildlife conversation non-profit
  • LOTS 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)!

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-13124191 Thu, 29 Jun 2023 01:00:00 -0400 3914 2 11 full true 40: Migration madness! 40: Migration madness! 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 DISCUSSED

BIRDS 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
SpaceX vs. the shorebirds (guess who’s winning)

Scientists are making terrifying drones from taxidermied birds

Parrots use video chat (and love it)

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]]> 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 DISCUSSED

BIRDS 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
SpaceX vs. the shorebirds (guess who’s winning)

Scientists are making terrifying drones from taxidermied birds

Parrots use video chat (and love it)

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-12878302 Fri, 19 May 2023 01:00:00 -0400 2666 2 10 full true 39: Flicker? I hardly know her! 39: Flicker? I hardly know her! 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 The Guardian's coverage and @alexander_lees for useful commentary

Wine + birds = pretty awesome

Bird flu is bad and might be here to stay

OTHER COOL SH*T

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]]> 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 The Guardian's coverage and @alexander_lees for useful commentary

Wine + birds = pretty awesome

Bird flu is bad and might be here to stay

OTHER COOL SH*T

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-10515067 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:00:00 -0400 2653 2 9 full true 38: I come for the birds Down Under! Birds from Australia and New Zealand 38: I come for the birds Down Under! Birds from Australia and New Zealand 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
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]]> 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
Support our show at Ko-Fi! Pretty please and thaaaaaaaanks!

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]]> Buzzsprout-10083490 Wed, 16 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2805 2 8 full true 37: Grandma Sweatshirt Birds 37: Grandma Sweatshirt Birds 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Buzzsprout-9725446 Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500 2351 2 7 full true 36: Beachin' Birds: Summer Shorebirds 36: Beachin' Birds: Summer Shorebirds 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 DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

  • Yellow Warbler
  • Common Tern
  • Piping Plover
  • Killdeer
  • Black-necked Stilt
  • American Woodcock
  • Black Skimmer
  • Sora




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]]> 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 DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

  • Yellow Warbler
  • Common Tern
  • Piping Plover
  • Killdeer
  • Black-necked Stilt
  • American Woodcock
  • Black Skimmer
  • Sora




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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-8937258 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0400 2053 2 6 full true 35: Let's Create a Bird Union with Audubon for All! 35: Let's Create a Bird Union with Audubon for All! 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 DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

Follow (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)

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]]> 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 DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

Follow (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)

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-8777888 Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 3030 national audubon society, audubon for all, bird union, audubon society union, birds, birding, birdwatching, birding podcast, bird podcast, podcast about birds 2 5 full true 34: Mother Flockers: Cool Bird Moms 34: Mother Flockers: Cool Bird Moms 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
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BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
California Condor
Hawfinch
Brambling
European Turtle Dove
Least Tern
Shoebill Stork
Laysan Albatross

BIRDS IN THE NEWS
California Condors Throw House Party While Owner is Away
Italians Feast on Illegally-Hunted, Endangered Songbird

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]]> 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 Condor
Hawfinch
Brambling
European Turtle Dove
Least Tern
Shoebill Stork
Laysan Albatross

BIRDS IN THE NEWS
California Condors Throw House Party While Owner is Away
Italians Feast on Illegally-Hunted, Endangered Songbird

Support the show

]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-8513098 Thu, 13 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400 2033 bird moms, birds, birding, birdwatching 2 4 full true 33: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition 33: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition 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 DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES


BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)


BIRDS IN THE NEWS

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]]> 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 DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES


BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)


BIRDS IN THE NEWS

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-5130748 Tue, 25 Aug 2020 01:00:00 -0400 2383 corvids, crows, crow family, covid, bird memes, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adventure, millennial, feminism 2 3 full true 32: Wild Bird Rehab Stories with the "Unflappable" Suzie Gilbert: Author and Bird Rehabber 32: Wild Bird Rehab Stories with the "Unflappable" Suzie Gilbert: Author and Bird Rehabber 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 & Wildlife Service. Whew!



USEFUL RESOURCES

Visit Suzie’s website to purchase her books (including her latest novel, Unflappable)!

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

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]]> 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 & Wildlife Service. Whew!



USEFUL RESOURCES

Visit Suzie’s website to purchase her books (including her latest novel, Unflappable)!

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

Support the show

]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast ft. Suzie Gilbert Buzzsprout-4627004 Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:00:00 -0400 2928 suzie gilbert, unflappable, novel, unflappable novel, bird rehabilitation, wildlife rehabilitator, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural science 2 2 full true 31: Layin' It Down: Weird Bird Nests and Eggs 31: Layin' It Down: Weird Bird Nests and Eggs Spring is upon us and the birds are gettin' busy. And what does that mean? That's right: lots of little baby birds will soon be entering the world.

Not all nests are created equal. Some birds lay eggs in giant piles of composting garbage that they continuously turn to keep the eggs at the perfect incubating temperature. Some birds nest in hanging woven nest sacks in massive colonies. Some birds build saliva nests that are considered rare edible delicacies.

The same goes for bird eggs, which range not only in color but also in size and shape. Yes, that's right: SHAPE. As in, not a normal round sphere egg. WEIRD!

We cover our favorite weird nests and eggs in this week's episode. Thanks for listening!

USEFUL RESOURCES

  • From now until June 14, all Bird Shi*t Podcast shirt proceeds will go to Black Lives Matter. Get your shirt here. 
  • Sarah is a big fan of Tim Birkhead’s book, “Bird Sense”


BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

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]]> Spring is upon us and the birds are gettin' busy. And what does that mean? That's right: lots of little baby birds will soon be entering the world.

Not all nests are created equal. Some birds lay eggs in giant piles of composting garbage that they continuously turn to keep the eggs at the perfect incubating temperature. Some birds nest in hanging woven nest sacks in massive colonies. Some birds build saliva nests that are considered rare edible delicacies.

The same goes for bird eggs, which range not only in color but also in size and shape. Yes, that's right: SHAPE. As in, not a normal round sphere egg. WEIRD!

We cover our favorite weird nests and eggs in this week's episode. Thanks for listening!

USEFUL RESOURCES

  • From now until June 14, all Bird Shi*t Podcast shirt proceeds will go to Black Lives Matter. Get your shirt here. 
  • Sarah is a big fan of Tim Birkhead’s book, “Bird Sense”


BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-4028912 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 11:00:00 -0400 2325 bird nests, bird eggs, weird nests, weird eggs, irds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adventure, millennial, feminism, 2 1 full true 30: "Bird day" Bash Celebrating One Year of Bird Sh*t 30: "Bird day" Bash Celebrating One Year of Bird Sh*t Bird Sh*t Podcast is officially one year old! Sarah and Mo have been talkin' birds, interviewing amazing birders, and sharing badass bird facts for 365 days. Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this adventure!

To celebrate our "bird day," we're revisiting some of our favorite moments on the podcast from the last year. Plus, get behind-the-scenes insights into how we started Bird Sh*t and got to where we are today.

Got a favorite Bird Sh*t moment not featured in this episode? Tell us about it! You can reach us at hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on social media (@birdshitpodcast on Instagram or @birdshitpod on Twitter).

EPISODES FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast is officially one year old! Sarah and Mo have been talkin' birds, interviewing amazing birders, and sharing badass bird facts for 365 days. Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this adventure!

To celebrate our "bird day," we're revisiting some of our favorite moments on the podcast from the last year. Plus, get behind-the-scenes insights into how we started Bird Sh*t and got to where we are today.

Got a favorite Bird Sh*t moment not featured in this episode? Tell us about it! You can reach us at hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on social media (@birdshitpodcast on Instagram or @birdshitpod on Twitter).

EPISODES FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-3825332 Tue, 19 May 2020 07:00:00 -0400 2148 1 30 full true 29: There Are (LOTS OF) Birds: Interview with musician Stephanie Seymour 29: There Are (LOTS OF) Birds: Interview with musician Stephanie Seymour Stephanie Seymour has been a musician her whole life and an avid birder for the last 15 years. Her latest album, There Are Birds, brings together her love of birds and vast musical talents.

Don't be fooled by the album's name: this is not an album of bird calls. It's an eclectic mix of pop and rock-and-roll, blended with lyrical birding stories from Stephanie's adventures. 

Tune in to learn the stories behind Stephanie's bird-named songs, her inspiration for the album, and her work for the Hawk Migration Association of America. Plus, we share snippets of Stephanie's favorite songs during the episode!

Got somethin' you wanna say to Sarah and Mo? Find us on Instagram and Twitter, or send us an email at hellobirdshit@gmail.com!

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES


BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

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]]> Stephanie Seymour has been a musician her whole life and an avid birder for the last 15 years. Her latest album, There Are Birds, brings together her love of birds and vast musical talents.

Don't be fooled by the album's name: this is not an album of bird calls. It's an eclectic mix of pop and rock-and-roll, blended with lyrical birding stories from Stephanie's adventures. 

Tune in to learn the stories behind Stephanie's bird-named songs, her inspiration for the album, and her work for the Hawk Migration Association of America. Plus, we share snippets of Stephanie's favorite songs during the episode!

Got somethin' you wanna say to Sarah and Mo? Find us on Instagram and Twitter, or send us an email at hellobirdshit@gmail.com!

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES


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]]> hawks, hawk, birds of prey, stephanie seymour, bird music, bird musician, there are birds, there are birds album, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, Buzzsprout-3343528 Mon, 13 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0400 2119 1 29 full true 28: Birds Gone Wild: Spring Break Birds from Central America, South America, and Mexico 28: Birds Gone Wild: Spring Break Birds from Central America, South America, and Mexico 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.


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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.


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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-3039157 Wed, 18 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 2566 1 28 full true 27: From the ‘Hood to the Marsh: Environmental Equality with Corina Newsome 27: From the ‘Hood to the Marsh: Environmental Equality with 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. 

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  • 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 now
  • Find Corina in all the places: Twitter, Instagram, and her website
  • Corina’s favorite bird conservation group? The Audubon Society! They do incredible work in so many communities. 

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]]> 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. 

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  • Corina’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 now
  • Find Corina in all the places: Twitter, Instagram, and her website
  • Corina’s favorite bird conservation group? The Audubon Society! They do incredible work in so many communities. 

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast with special guest Corina Newsome Buzzsprout-2909788 Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2947 birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, Corina Newsome, Hood Naturalist, environmental equality, diversity, STEM diversity, STEM, science diversity, equality, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american bi 1 27 full true 26: Birdie, It's Cold Outside: Arctic Birds 26: Birdie, It's Cold Outside: Arctic Birds While counting down the days until spring migration, we might as well go full-out WINTER. Embrace your cold side and learn about some awesome birds that call the Arctic their home (for at least part of the year). 

Learn about: a bird that sprays stomach oil onto the wings of its enemies; an eagle with the widest wing span; a hoarding bird that’s used false teeth and catheters while nest-building; and a bird that flies 600 miles a day just two days after learning how to fly. 

Tell us what you’d like to hear on Bird Sh*t Podcast by dropping us a line at hellobirdshit@gmail.com! You can also find us on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast) and Twitter (@birdshitpod).

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]]> While counting down the days until spring migration, we might as well go full-out WINTER. Embrace your cold side and learn about some awesome birds that call the Arctic their home (for at least part of the year). 

Learn about: a bird that sprays stomach oil onto the wings of its enemies; an eagle with the widest wing span; a hoarding bird that’s used false teeth and catheters while nest-building; and a bird that flies 600 miles a day just two days after learning how to fly. 

Tell us what you’d like to hear on Bird Sh*t Podcast by dropping us a line at hellobirdshit@gmail.com! You can also find us on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast) and Twitter (@birdshitpod).

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2768344 Tue, 18 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2007 birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, european birds, pelagic birds, pelagics, arctic birds, birds of the arctic, winter birds, natural sciences, adven 1 26 full true 25: Shake Yo' Grass(land bird) - Interview with Alyssa DeRubeis, Grassland Birds Biologist 25: Shake Yo' Grass(land bird) - Interview with 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. 


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]]> 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. 


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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2662432 Tue, 04 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 2556 grassland birds, prairie birds, grasslands, critical habitat, wrens, prairies, threatened birds, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, 1 25 full true 24: The Birds of "The Office" 24: The Birds of "The Office" Ever wonder what bird species your favorite characters from the hit TV series "The Office" would be? Wonder no more. In this episode, we correlate characteristics of different bird species to some of the rowdy bunch of characters from "The Office."

Tune in to find out if we let Dwight be the Bald Eagle he thinks he is, why Stanley is the quintessential "lazy bird," and how the heck we determined the right bird for Michael.

Since this is a new episode format, we'd love to know if you like this episode! Send us an email (hellobirdshit@gmail.com) or find us on Twitter (@birdshitpod) and Instagram (@birdshitpodcast). We'd love to know what think...or if you want us to do this for other TV shows, books, movies. etc.!

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]]> Ever wonder what bird species your favorite characters from the hit TV series "The Office" would be? Wonder no more. In this episode, we correlate characteristics of different bird species to some of the rowdy bunch of characters from "The Office."

Tune in to find out if we let Dwight be the Bald Eagle he thinks he is, why Stanley is the quintessential "lazy bird," and how the heck we determined the right bird for Michael.

Since this is a new episode format, we'd love to know if you like this episode! Send us an email (hellobirdshit@gmail.com) or find us on Twitter (@birdshitpod) and Instagram (@birdshitpodcast). We'd love to know what think...or if you want us to do this for other TV shows, books, movies. etc.!

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2549296 Tue, 21 Jan 2020 21:00:00 -0500 1769 The Office, birds of The Office, The Office TV show, TV birds, birds as TV characters, The Office bird personalities, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american bir 1 24 full true 23: Birds That Had a Freakin' Great 2019 23: Birds That Had a Freakin' Great 2019 Before we dive too deep into 2020, let's reflect on 2019. Some big things happened in the bird world last year.

Scientists identified the remains of a 15-pound, 3-foot-tall parrot named Squawkzilla. US cities adopted bird-friendly laws. We've lost 1 in 4 birds since the 1970s (hey, we didn't say it was all good news). Plus, meet 5 bird species that had an AWESOME year.

Here's our birdy recap of 2019!

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]]> Before we dive too deep into 2020, let's reflect on 2019. Some big things happened in the bird world last year.

Scientists identified the remains of a 15-pound, 3-foot-tall parrot named Squawkzilla. US cities adopted bird-friendly laws. We've lost 1 in 4 birds since the 1970s (hey, we didn't say it was all good news). Plus, meet 5 bird species that had an AWESOME year.

Here's our birdy recap of 2019!

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2433755 Tue, 07 Jan 2020 00:00:00 -0500 3045 full true 22: The (Not Quite 12) Birds of Christmas 22: The (Not Quite 12) Birds of Christmas Some people think it's weird that many gifts in the "12 Days of Christmas" carol are birds. We're not those people...because BIRDS. Impress your friends and family this holiday season by spittin' some fun facts about the birds mentioned in this song—plus, a special Hannukah bird!

You'll also get the lowdown on Audubon's 2019 Christmas Bird Count and how you can participate. This long-standing citizenry science event turns a whopping 120 years old this year! WOWOWOWOW. Plus, joining a CBC group near you is a great way for beginner birders to get a helping hand with identification. Check it out!

Oh, we also share two fun and intriguing articles in "Birds in the News" that aren't about climate change destroying birds. Yay!

Thanks to everyone who listened to Bird Sh*t Podcast in 2019. We'll see ya with our eyes to the skies in 2020!

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]]> Some people think it's weird that many gifts in the "12 Days of Christmas" carol are birds. We're not those people...because BIRDS. Impress your friends and family this holiday season by spittin' some fun facts about the birds mentioned in this song—plus, a special Hannukah bird!

You'll also get the lowdown on Audubon's 2019 Christmas Bird Count and how you can participate. This long-standing citizenry science event turns a whopping 120 years old this year! WOWOWOWOW. Plus, joining a CBC group near you is a great way for beginner birders to get a helping hand with identification. Check it out!

Oh, we also share two fun and intriguing articles in "Birds in the News" that aren't about climate change destroying birds. Yay!

Thanks to everyone who listened to Bird Sh*t Podcast in 2019. We'll see ya with our eyes to the skies in 2020!

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2283752 Tue, 17 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0500 2398 12 days of Christmas, 12 days of Christmas birds, birds in Christmas, Christmas birds, birds in songs, Christmas song birds, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north ameri 1 22 full true 21: Explore Important Bird Areas via Opera: Interview with Filmmaker Ryan Moritz 21: Explore Important Bird Areas via Opera: Interview with Filmmaker Ryan Moritz We always hear how climate change impacts birds, but what does it feel like to *be* a bird living through this unfathomable change? 

Producer, songwriter, and filmmaker Ryan Moritz set out to answer this question. He’s spent the last five years filming, recording, and editing a work of art to help humans see today’s world through the eyes of birds. The final result was "Important Bird Opera": a migratory journey exploring "how climate change and other anthropocentric activities have altered the natural world."

In this exclusive interview, Ryan takes you behind-the-scenes of “Important Bird Opera.” Hear about his travels to film birds in Important Bird Areas, how he collaborated with poet Anjuli Raza Kolb for the opera’s libretto, and the personal birding experiences that inspired this one-of-a-kind work of art. 

Ryan’s “Important Bird Opera” premiered on New York City’s Governors Island in the summer of 2019 at the end of his artist-in-residency program with the NYC Audubon Society. Climate change is scary stuff, but Ryan’s work gives us hope—for the planet and for birds everywhere. 



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]]> We always hear how climate change impacts birds, but what does it feel like to *be* a bird living through this unfathomable change? 

Producer, songwriter, and filmmaker Ryan Moritz set out to answer this question. He’s spent the last five years filming, recording, and editing a work of art to help humans see today’s world through the eyes of birds. The final result was "Important Bird Opera": a migratory journey exploring "how climate change and other anthropocentric activities have altered the natural world."

In this exclusive interview, Ryan takes you behind-the-scenes of “Important Bird Opera.” Hear about his travels to film birds in Important Bird Areas, how he collaborated with poet Anjuli Raza Kolb for the opera’s libretto, and the personal birding experiences that inspired this one-of-a-kind work of art. 

Ryan’s “Important Bird Opera” premiered on New York City’s Governors Island in the summer of 2019 at the end of his artist-in-residency program with the NYC Audubon Society. Climate change is scary stuff, but Ryan’s work gives us hope—for the planet and for birds everywhere. 



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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2261162 Wed, 11 Dec 2019 06:00:00 -0500 2655 Ryan Moritz, film, art, bird art, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adventure, millennial, feminism, NYC Audubon, Audubon Society, 1 21 full true 20: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Songbird Edition 20: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Songbird Edition 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2177195 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 06:00:00 -0500 2092 common birds, song birds, northern cardinal, american robin, common grackle, house finch, finches, finch, history of birds, most common birds, everyday birds, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, out 1 20 full true 19: The People Behind the Birds Named After People 19: The People Behind the Birds Named After People 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-2061639 Wed, 13 Nov 2019 09:00:00 -0500 2496 birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adventure, millennial, feminism, Bonaparte, Wilson, birds named after people, famous ornithologi 1 19 full true 18: Learn spooky, creepy bird calls (and omens) for Halloween 18: Learn spooky, creepy bird calls (and omens) for Halloween 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!

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]]> 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!

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  • All 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! 
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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1957765 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1722 halloween, scary, horror story, crime story, scary podcast, nature podcast, real life nature, scary nature, learn bird calls, bird calls, scary birds, scary bird calls, creepy birds, creepy bird calls, halloween birds, bird omens, bird folklore, ancient b 1 18 full true 17: Everyday Ways to Help Birds Thrive 17: Everyday Ways to Help Birds Thrive 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!


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]]> 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!


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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1878038 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:00:00 -0400 2067 how to help birds, helping birds, bird conservation, ways to help birds, protecting birds, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adven 1 17 full true 16: From Costa Rica to Canada: Birding with Andrés Jiménez 16: From Costa Rica to Canada: Birding with Andrés Jiménez 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. 

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  • Andrés’ 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. 


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]]> 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. 

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  • Andrés’ 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. 


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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast; Andrés Jiménez Buzzsprout-1797709 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 2790 Bird Studies Canada, Canadian birds, Canada, Costa Rica, Costa Rican birds, Andrés Jiménez, birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adve 1 16 full true 15: Birds Flown Astray: Birds with an Identity Crisis 15: Birds Flown Astray: Birds with an Identity Crisis 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1757902 Tue, 24 Sep 2019 06:00:00 -0400 1938 birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birder, birdwatcher, bird watcher, birding life, nature, outdoors, climate change, north american birds, natural sciences, adventure, millennial, feminism, parrots, kea, hoatzin, new zealand birds, american dipper, song 1 15 full true 14: Mean Birds - Deadly Birds of DEATH 14: Mean Birds - Deadly Birds of DEATH 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1678957 Tue, 10 Sep 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1984 birds, birding, birdwatching, bird, birdwatcher, birder, bird podcast, birding podcast, fascinating birds, interesting birds, nature, feminism, millennials, deadly birds, murder birds, eagle, owl, emu, ostrich, vulture, birds in history, 1 14 full true 13: The Queen of Bird Sh*t: Badass Birding Stories from Laura Erickson 13: The Queen of Bird Sh*t: Badass Birding Stories from 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast; Guest: Laura Erickson Buzzsprout-1615627 Wed, 28 Aug 2019 12:00:00 -0400 3212 Laura Erickson, birding, birds, birdwatching, birder, beginner birders, how to start birding, interview, feminism, how to start birding, birding guides, birding guide recommendations, birdwatcher, owls, hawks, bird, bird podcast, birding podcast 1 13 full true 12: NOM NOM—The Best Bird Feeders and Food 12: NOM NOM—The Best Bird Feeders and Food Time to talk munchies! In this episode, learn how to attract birds with FOOD (because who doesn't love food?). We get into the nitty-gritty so you can bring the kinds of birds to your yard that you want to see. Learn what kinds of feeders are best for certain types of birds, as well as the preferred foods for different birds.

Plus, in this week's "Birds in the News," get the inside scoop on the latest bird conspiracy theories and bird sh*t outbreak.

Hit us up on Instagram and Twitter, or send us an email at hellobirdshit@gmail.com!

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]]> Time to talk munchies! In this episode, learn how to attract birds with FOOD (because who doesn't love food?). We get into the nitty-gritty so you can bring the kinds of birds to your yard that you want to see. Learn what kinds of feeders are best for certain types of birds, as well as the preferred foods for different birds.

Plus, in this week's "Birds in the News," get the inside scoop on the latest bird conspiracy theories and bird sh*t outbreak.

Hit us up on Instagram and Twitter, or send us an email at hellobirdshit@gmail.com!

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1547662 Wed, 14 Aug 2019 04:00:00 -0400 1856 birds, birdwatching, birdseed, bird feeder, feeding birds, nature, outdoors, birding, birder, bird podcast, millennial, birdwatcher, feeding birds, bird food, attract more birds 1 11 full true 11: The Birding World of Harry Potter with Laura Erickson 11: The Birding World of Harry Potter with Laura Erickson 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)

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]]> 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)

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]]> Mo, Sarah, and Laura Erickson Buzzsprout-1479397 Tue, 30 Jul 2019 08:00:00 -0400 2655 Harry Potter, birds, birding, birdwatching, birder, Harry Potter birds, owls, ravens, raven, corvid, harry potter magical world, wizard, nature, Laura Erickson, laura erickson birds, laura erickson owl, laura erickson harry potter 1 11 full true 10: Attract Birds to Your Yard with Native Plants 10: Attract Birds to Your Yard with Native Plants The problem with birdwatching is that, once you start, your only goal in life is to ALWAYS BE AROUND BIRDS. One way you can do that is by beautifying your home with plants that birds freakin’ love. 

We’ll cover plant species that attract specific kinds of birds for various regions in the United States. Don’t worry if you have a black thumb (like Sarah). Most of these plants are low maintenance and native to specific regions. That means low-key gardening and high-reward birding. Make sure to check out the resources listed below to get native plant recommendations for birds near you! 


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]]> The problem with birdwatching is that, once you start, your only goal in life is to ALWAYS BE AROUND BIRDS. One way you can do that is by beautifying your home with plants that birds freakin’ love. 

We’ll cover plant species that attract specific kinds of birds for various regions in the United States. Don’t worry if you have a black thumb (like Sarah). Most of these plants are low maintenance and native to specific regions. That means low-key gardening and high-reward birding. Make sure to check out the resources listed below to get native plant recommendations for birds near you! 


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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1442635 Tue, 23 Jul 2019 06:00:00 -0400 2197 birding, birdwatching, birds, bird, birder, birdwatcher, birdwatchers, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, adventure, exploring, how to start birding, landscaping, native plants, plants for birds, plants, gardening, gardening for birds, bird 1 10 full true 9: Let's talk about bird sex (because of course we would) 9: Let's talk about bird sex (because of course we would) We’re not big into euphemisms. This episode is all about birds having sex. With so many different bird species in the world, it’s no wonder that there are hundreds of different ways birds attract, court, and lock down a mating partner. 

In addition to “doing the birdie dirty,” learn about the clever, generous, and romantic ways birds woo a mate. Maybe you’ll pick up some great courtship moves, like the Great Crested Grebe tango, the Red-Capped Manakin moonwalk, the free fallin’ Bald Eagle death spiral…ok, maybe not that last one unless you’re into some seriously kinky sh*t. One thing’s for certain: human courtship will look preeeeetty boring after this. Prepare to start nesting.

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]]> We’re not big into euphemisms. This episode is all about birds having sex. With so many different bird species in the world, it’s no wonder that there are hundreds of different ways birds attract, court, and lock down a mating partner. 

In addition to “doing the birdie dirty,” learn about the clever, generous, and romantic ways birds woo a mate. Maybe you’ll pick up some great courtship moves, like the Great Crested Grebe tango, the Red-Capped Manakin moonwalk, the free fallin’ Bald Eagle death spiral…ok, maybe not that last one unless you’re into some seriously kinky sh*t. One thing’s for certain: human courtship will look preeeeetty boring after this. Prepare to start nesting.

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]]> Bird Sh*t Podcast Buzzsprout-1417924 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:00:00 -0400 2415 bird sex, mating, animal mating, courtship, bird mating, birds of paradise, birds of paradise dance, mating ritual, animal mating, bird reproduction, birding, birdwatching, birds, bald eagles, bald eagle, birds of prey, eagles, bird, birder, birders, outd 1 9 full true 8: The Most Famous Birds in History—Seven Legendary Birds 8: The Most Famous Birds in History—Seven Legendary Birds 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. #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 hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @birdshitpodcast and share it with us!

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  • Jimmy Stewart = LOVE

Jimmy the Raven

Alex the Gray Parrot

Pierre the Penguin

Dick the Mockingbird

Rufus the Hawk

Gertie the Duck

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]]> 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. #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 hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @birdshitpodcast and share it with us!

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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 = LOVE

Jimmy the Raven

Alex the Gray Parrot

Pierre the Penguin

Dick the Mockingbird

Rufus the Hawk

Gertie the Duck

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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1388941 Tue, 09 Jul 2019 13:00:00 -0400 2264 famous birds, rufus the hawk, thomas jefferson, mockingbirds, famous pet birds, alex the parrot, gray parrot, parrots, penguins, pierre the penguin, hitchcock, the birds, famous mallard, gertie, gertie the mallard, gertie the duck, birding, birdwatching, 1 8 full true 7: Amazing Bald Eagle facts to celebrate America's f*cking birthday (Independence Day) 7: Amazing Bald Eagle facts to celebrate America's f*cking birthday (Independence Day) ICYMI, America is turning 244 years old. We're skipping the fireworks, hot dog eating contests, and awkward beach sunburns this year and celebrating with a (bird)sh*t ton of facts about America's favorite poster bird. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle as America's symbol and some cool facts about these North American birds of prey!

Drop us a digital line! Email hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast)

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]]> ICYMI, America is turning 244 years old. We're skipping the fireworks, hot dog eating contests, and awkward beach sunburns this year and celebrating with a (bird)sh*t ton of facts about America's favorite poster bird. Learn about the history of the Bald Eagle as America's symbol and some cool facts about these North American birds of prey!

Drop us a digital line! Email hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast)

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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1357855 Tue, 02 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0400 1945 birding, birdwatching, birds, bald eagles, bald eagle, birds of prey, eagles, america, american bird, independence day, 4th of july, americana, bird, birder, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, adventure, hiking, exploring, how to start birdi 1 7 full true 6: How to Choose Birding Binoculars: Interview with Griffin Dennis 6: How to Choose Birding Binoculars: Interview with 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.)

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]]> 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.)

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]]> Mo and Sarah; guest: Griffin Dennis Buzzsprout-1331254 Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:00:00 -0400 1854 binoculars, birding binoculars, piping plovers, shorebirds, bins, binocular, birding, birdwatching, birds, bird, birder, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, adventure, hiking, exploring, how to start birding, great lakes, endangered species, 1 6 full true 5: Gay Birds Who Strut Their Feathers for Pride Month 5: Gay Birds Who Strut Their Feathers for Pride Month 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.

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Researcher Bruce Bagemihl’s book, Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity

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]]> 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.

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Researcher Bruce Bagemihl’s book, Biological Exuberance: Animal Homosexuality and Natural Diversity

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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1291840 Tue, 18 Jun 2019 02:00:00 -0400 1990 LGBTQ, Pride Month, gay, gay couples, gay animals, homosexuality, birding, birdwatching, birds, bird, birder, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, climate change, science, animals, 1 5 full true 4: Bird Shit Podcast Goes to Canada—Point Pelee National Park Birding, Part 2 (ft. a Prothonotary Warbler!) 4: Bird Shit Podcast Goes to Canada—Point Pelee National Park Birding, Part 2 (ft. a Prothonotary Warbler!) Our trip to Point Pelee National Park in Canada was sooooo much fun, we split the goodness into two episodes. In this episode, you'll hear some of our favorite bird calls (like the Carolina Wren and a turkey pecking at a window) and meet a fellow birder who saw a Prothonotary Warbler with us. Lastly, we end with our trip takeaways for becoming better birders—and a real-life bird shit!

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Peterson Field Guide to Birds (recommended by Mark, who we interview in this episode)

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Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Wild Turkey
Carolina Wren
Dunlin
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Prothonotary Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Pileated Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Sandhill Crane
Canda Goose
Mallard
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Barn Swallow

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Our full species lists from Point Pelee National Park
Leave us an iTunes review if you don't hate this.
Best private-room karaoke in Chicago
#birdblessed
"War of the Worlds" tripod robot or bullfrog call?
Thanks for a crazy Friday night, Rick's in Ann Arbor.

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]]> Our trip to Point Pelee National Park in Canada was sooooo much fun, we split the goodness into two episodes. In this episode, you'll hear some of our favorite bird calls (like the Carolina Wren and a turkey pecking at a window) and meet a fellow birder who saw a Prothonotary Warbler with us. Lastly, we end with our trip takeaways for becoming better birders—and a real-life bird shit!

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Thanks to Friends of Point Pelee for all the great info as we planned our trip!
Follow Bird Shit on Instagram
Send us an email (we'd love to hear from you!)
Peterson Field Guide to Birds (recommended by Mark, who we interview in this episode)

BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Wild Turkey
Carolina Wren
Dunlin
Semipalmated Sandpiper
Least Sandpiper
Prothonotary Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Pileated Woodpecker
Downy Woodpecker
Sandhill Crane
Canda Goose
Mallard
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Barn Swallow

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Our full species lists from Point Pelee National Park
Leave us an iTunes review if you don't hate this.
Best private-room karaoke in Chicago
#birdblessed
"War of the Worlds" tripod robot or bullfrog call?
Thanks for a crazy Friday night, Rick's in Ann Arbor.

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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1262513 Tue, 11 Jun 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1389 full false 3: Bird Shit Podcast Goes to Canada—Point Pelee National Park Birding Trip, Part One 3: Bird Shit Podcast Goes to Canada—Point Pelee National Park Birding Trip, Part One Some girls take weekend trips to Napa Valley, New Orleans, or Las Vegas. Mo and Sarah decided to go to Canada. Poor life decision? Possibly. But if you're a birder (or pretending to be a birder for the sake of a podcast you started), there are few places as incredible as Point Pelee National Park in Ontario, Canada for a spring migration birding trip.

This is part one of a two-part series on our trip to Point Pelee for the big spring birding migration. In part one, we interview four friendly birders about their favorite bird moments and their advice for newbies who are just getting started with birding. Plus, listen to some beautiful sounds from the Point Pelee wilderness and the birds that kept us company on our hikes. These sound bytes of chirping birds are perfect for drifting off into a peaceful sleep. Don't worry, we won't be mad.

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The Peterson Bird Guides: learn bird calls (thanks for the advice, Craig!)
Find a local birding group near you

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
Orchard Oriole
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Barn Swallow
Worm-eating Warbler
Sandhill Crane
Colima Warbler
Least Bittern
Common Tern
Little Gull
American Bittern
Willow Ptarmigan
Greater Prairie-Chicken
Northern Cardinal
Red-Eyed Vireo
Yellow Warbler
Black-and-White Warbler
Cedar Waxwing
Carolina Wren
Sanderling
Dunlin
Whimbrel

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Here's an example of what a migration fallout looks like #birdarmageddon
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"The Barber of Seville"...aka the Carolina Wren's call?
Yurts at Point Pelee are dope

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]]> Some girls take weekend trips to Napa Valley, New Orleans, or Las Vegas. Mo and Sarah decided to go to Canada. Poor life decision? Possibly. But if you're a birder (or pretending to be a birder for the sake of a podcast you started), there are few places as incredible as Point Pelee National Park in Ontario, Canada for a spring migration birding trip.

This is part one of a two-part series on our trip to Point Pelee for the big spring birding migration. In part one, we interview four friendly birders about their favorite bird moments and their advice for newbies who are just getting started with birding. Plus, listen to some beautiful sounds from the Point Pelee wilderness and the birds that kept us company on our hikes. These sound bytes of chirping birds are perfect for drifting off into a peaceful sleep. Don't worry, we won't be mad.

BIRD SH*T WE DISCUSSED
USEFUL RESOURCES
The Peterson Bird Guides: learn bird calls (thanks for the advice, Craig!)
Find a local birding group near you

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
Orchard Oriole
American Robin
Red-winged Blackbird
Barn Swallow
Worm-eating Warbler
Sandhill Crane
Colima Warbler
Least Bittern
Common Tern
Little Gull
American Bittern
Willow Ptarmigan
Greater Prairie-Chicken
Northern Cardinal
Red-Eyed Vireo
Yellow Warbler
Black-and-White Warbler
Cedar Waxwing
Carolina Wren
Sanderling
Dunlin
Whimbrel

OTHER COOL SH*T
Here's an example of what a migration fallout looks like #birdarmageddon
HERDEZ GUACAMOLE SALSA
"The Barber of Seville"...aka the Carolina Wren's call?
Yurts at Point Pelee are dope

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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1210565 Wed, 29 May 2019 19:00:00 -0400 1605 point pelee, canada, point pelee national park, birding in point pelee, birding, birdwatching, birds, bird, birder, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, adventure, hiking, exploring, how to start birding, travel, international birding 1 3 full true 2: How to plan a birding trip (complete with blow-up dolls) 2: How to plan a birding trip (complete with blow-up dolls) Planning a birding trip requires slightly different logistics than a weekend getaway. Are your binoculars packed? Have you familiarized yourself with birds in the region? Did you pack your blow-up dolls? As Mo and Sarah pack for their upcoming trip to Point Pelee National Park in Ontario, Canada, they share their advice for birding trip preparations.
 
Plus, we debate whether or not Morgan Freeman will outlive Emperor Penguins in this week's "Birds in the News." 

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED
USEFUL RESOURCES
Find a local birding mailing list for your region!

BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
Large-Billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Mandarin Duck
Secretarybird
Emperor Penguin
White-Throated Rail
Warblers (and how to ID them!)
Kinglets
American Robin

BIRDS IN THE NEWS
A brave bird took down the world’s most expensive fighter jet
Bummer news for Antartica’s Emperor Penguins :-(
The bird that went extinct...then came back!

OTHER COOL SH*T
Point Pelee National Park, Ontario
March of the Penguins
Wall-E blubber people
“It’s a (migrant) trap!”
There are SO MANY Kit-Kat flavors in Japan.
Blow-up dolls...but we’re not including a link. 



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]]> Planning a birding trip requires slightly different logistics than a weekend getaway. Are your binoculars packed? Have you familiarized yourself with birds in the region? Did you pack your blow-up dolls? As Mo and Sarah pack for their upcoming trip to Point Pelee National Park in Ontario, Canada, they share their advice for birding trip preparations.
 
Plus, we debate whether or not Morgan Freeman will outlive Emperor Penguins in this week's "Birds in the News." 

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED
USEFUL RESOURCES
Find a local birding mailing list for your region!

BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
Large-Billed Crow (Jungle Crow)
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Rock Pigeon
Mandarin Duck
Secretarybird
Emperor Penguin
White-Throated Rail
Warblers (and how to ID them!)
Kinglets
American Robin

BIRDS IN THE NEWS
A brave bird took down the world’s most expensive fighter jet
Bummer news for Antartica’s Emperor Penguins :-(
The bird that went extinct...then came back!

OTHER COOL SH*T
Point Pelee National Park, Ontario
March of the Penguins
Wall-E blubber people
“It’s a (migrant) trap!”
There are SO MANY Kit-Kat flavors in Japan.
Blow-up dolls...but we’re not including a link. 



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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1170002 Tue, 21 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400 1907 birding, birdwatching, birds, bird, birder, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, adventure, hiking, exploring, how to start birding, point pelee, canada, travel, vacation, planning 1 2 full true 1: Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Birding 1: Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Birding Not to give you FOMO, but we're pretty sure that birding is having a moment. It seems like more and more people are picking up their binoculars, heading into their local environment, and ID'ing birds. (No? Just us?) Here are the top 10 reasons (of, like, a billion reasons) why you should join the birding revolution.

We (Sarah and Mo) are city-dwelling millennials and beginner birders. In the past year, we've passively observed birds around our Midwest homes and dedicated time to learning about birds. We are now borderline-qualified to host a podcast about birding.

Whether you're new to birding, curious about birding but not sure where to start, or just love talking about the great outdoors, we hope you'll tune in!

BIRD SH*T WE DISCUSSED: 
USEFUL RESOURCES

  • Merlin Bird ID app (Apple / Android): ID birds in the wild with only 5 visual data points. Believe it.
  • eBird app (Apple / Android): track your bird lists and share useful data with badass scientists.

BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)

BIRDS IN THE NEWS


OTHER COOL SH*T

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]]> Not to give you FOMO, but we're pretty sure that birding is having a moment. It seems like more and more people are picking up their binoculars, heading into their local environment, and ID'ing birds. (No? Just us?) Here are the top 10 reasons (of, like, a billion reasons) why you should join the birding revolution.

We (Sarah and Mo) are city-dwelling millennials and beginner birders. In the past year, we've passively observed birds around our Midwest homes and dedicated time to learning about birds. We are now borderline-qualified to host a podcast about birding.

Whether you're new to birding, curious about birding but not sure where to start, or just love talking about the great outdoors, we hope you'll tune in!

BIRD SH*T WE DISCUSSED: 
USEFUL RESOURCES

  • Merlin Bird ID app (Apple / Android): ID birds in the wild with only 5 visual data points. Believe it.
  • eBird app (Apple / Android): track your bird lists and share useful data with badass scientists.

BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)

BIRDS IN THE NEWS


OTHER COOL SH*T

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]]> Mo and Sarah Buzzsprout-1144583 Wed, 15 May 2019 12:00:00 -0400 1258 birding, birdwatching, birds, bird, birder, birders, outdoors, millennial, nature, feminism, adventure, hiking, exploring, how to start birding 1 1 full true