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| 16 Feb 2022 | 38: I come for the birds Down Under! Birds from Australia and New Zealand | 00:46:45 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 | 39: Flicker? I hardly know her! | 00:44:13 | |
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). | |||
| 15 May 2019 | 1: Top 10 Reasons Why You Should Start Birding | 00:20:58 | |
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.
BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
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| 21 May 2019 | 2: How to plan a birding trip (complete with blow-up dolls) | 00:31:47 | |
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. | |||
| 29 May 2019 | 3: Bird Shit Podcast Goes to Canada—Point Pelee National Park Birding Trip, Part One | 00:26:45 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Jun 2019 | 4: Bird Shit Podcast Goes to Canada—Point Pelee National Park Birding, Part 2 (ft. a Prothonotary Warbler!) | 00:23:09 | |
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! | |||
| 19 May 2023 | 40: Migration madness! | 00:44:26 | |
Wake up, folks, because our hiatus is over and IT'S MIGRATION SEASON. BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) Ruby-crowned kinglet BIRDS IN THE NEWS | |||
| 18 Jun 2019 | 5: Gay Birds Who Strut Their Feathers for Pride Month | 00:33:10 | |
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.
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
OTHER COOL SH*T
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| 29 Jun 2023 | 41: NYC is for Plovers - Interview with Chris Allieri of the NYC Plover Project | 01:05:14 | |
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.
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. | |||
| 26 Jun 2019 | 6: How to Choose Birding Binoculars: Interview with Griffin Dennis | 00:30:54 | |
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?
BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
OTHER COOL SH*T
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| 02 Jul 2019 | 7: Amazing Bald Eagle facts to celebrate America's f*cking birthday (Independence Day) | 00:32:25 | |
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!
BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
OTHER COOL SH*T
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| 09 Jul 2019 | 8: The Most Famous Birds in History—Seven Legendary Birds | 00:37:44 | |
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 The birds from “The Birds”
Jimmy the Raven
Alex the Gray Parrot
Pierre the Penguin
Dick the Mockingbird
Rufus the Hawk
Gertie the Duck
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| 16 Jul 2019 | 9: Let's talk about bird sex (because of course we would) | 00:40:15 | |
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.
BIRDS WE DISCUSSED (in order)
OTHER COOL SH*T
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| 23 Jul 2019 | 10: Attract Birds to Your Yard with Native Plants | 00:36:37 | |
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! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
OTHER COOL SH*T
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| 30 Jul 2019 | 11: The Birding World of Harry Potter with Laura Erickson | 00:44:15 | |
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? Drop us a digital line! Email hellobirdshit@gmail.com or find us on Instagram (@birdshitpodcast) and Twitter (@hellobirdshit)
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| 14 Aug 2019 | 12: NOM NOM—The Best Bird Feeders and Food | 00:30:56 | |
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. USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTIONED (in order)
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| 28 Aug 2019 | 13: The Queen of Bird Sh*t: Badass Birding Stories from Laura Erickson | 00:53:32 | |
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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| 10 Sep 2019 | 14: Mean Birds - Deadly Birds of DEATH | 00:33:04 | |
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!!
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| 24 Sep 2019 | 15: Birds Flown Astray: Birds with an Identity Crisis | 00:32:18 | |
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. USEFUL RESOURCES
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| 01 Oct 2019 | 16: From Costa Rica to Canada: Birding with Andrés Jiménez | 00:46:30 | |
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. USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
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| 16 Oct 2019 | 17: Everyday Ways to Help Birds Thrive | 00:34:27 | |
You asked, "how can I help birds?" We said, "HELL YES LET'S HELP SOME BIRDS." USEFUL RESOURCES EASY WAYS TO HELP BIRDS
BIGGER WAYS TO HELP BIRDS
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| 30 Oct 2019 | 18: Learn spooky, creepy bird calls (and omens) for Halloween | 00:28:42 | |
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.) USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
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| 13 Nov 2019 | 19: The People Behind the Birds Named After People | 00:41:36 | |
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. USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
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| 27 Nov 2019 | 20: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Songbird Edition | 00:34:52 | |
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. | |||
| 11 Dec 2019 | 21: Explore Important Bird Areas via Opera: Interview with Filmmaker Ryan Moritz | 00:44:15 | |
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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| 17 Dec 2019 | 22: The (Not Quite 12) Birds of Christmas | 00:39:58 | |
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! USEFUL RESOURCES
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| 07 Jan 2020 | 23: Birds That Had a Freakin' Great 2019 | 00:50:45 | |
Before we dive too deep into 2020, let's reflect on 2019. Some big things happened in the bird world last year. USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
BIRDS IN THE NEWS
2019 BIRD NEWS WRAP-UP
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| 22 Jan 2020 | 24: The Birds of "The Office" | 00:29:29 | |
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." USEFUL RESOURCES Google Street View Birding group on Facebook! BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | 25: Shake Yo' Grass(land bird) - Interview with Alyssa DeRubeis, Grassland Birds Biologist | 00:42:36 | |
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. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES
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| 18 Feb 2020 | 26: Birdie, It's Cold Outside: Arctic Birds | 00:33:27 | |
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). BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) | |||
| 04 Mar 2020 | 27: From the ‘Hood to the Marsh: Environmental Equality with Corina Newsome | 00:49:07 | |
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. BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES
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| 18 Mar 2020 | 28: Birds Gone Wild: Spring Break Birds from Central America, South America, and Mexico | 00:42:46 | |
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!
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| 13 Apr 2020 | 29: There Are (LOTS OF) Birds: Interview with musician Stephanie Seymour | 00:35:19 | |
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. USEFUL RESOURCES
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| 19 May 2020 | 30: "Bird day" Bash Celebrating One Year of Bird Sh*t | 00:35:48 | |
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!
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| 03 Jun 2020 | 31: Layin' It Down: Weird Bird Nests and Eggs | 00:38:45 | |
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.
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| 21 Jul 2020 | 32: Wild Bird Rehab Stories with the "Unflappable" Suzie Gilbert: Author and Bird Rehabber | 00:48:48 | |
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. Visit Suzie’s website to purchase her books (including her latest novel, Unflappable)! BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) | |||
| 25 Aug 2020 | 33: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition | 00:39:43 | |
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). USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
BIRDS IN THE NEWS | |||
| 13 May 2021 | 34: Mother Flockers: Cool Bird Moms | 00:33:53 | |
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. | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 | 35: Let's Create a Bird Union with Audubon for All! | 00:50:30 | |
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. 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.
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| 28 Jul 2021 | 36: Beachin' Birds: Summer Shorebirds | 00:34:13 | |
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! USEFUL RESOURCES
BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)
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| 16 Dec 2021 | 37: Grandma Sweatshirt Birds | 00:39:11 | |
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. | |||