Dirty Bird Podcast3 Syys 2021

Episode 36: Bittern Pill to Swallow (American Bittern, Least Bittern)

Everyone has heard of herons and egrets, but bitterns get no love. That is, until listener Kayla suggested this episode on the American and Least Bittern! These shy wetland birds are easy to overlook but hold some amazing secrets. The American Bittern’s booming call and snow white breeding plumage patches make any day on the marsh magical while the Least Bittern’s feisty crest feathers and acrobatic antics give it a lot of personality. Learn how to identify the various calls of these two amazing birds. Using scientific articles, historical anecdotes, and the writings of John James Audubon I talk all about the feeding, breeding, and evolutionary history of these birds. Also, I unpack the mystery of the exceedingly rare Cory’s Bittern. Listen and learn!

See more of Kayla’s amazing photography at https://www.kaylalindquistphotography.com/

Also stay tuned at the end to hear an awesome review left by Chelsey on apple podcasts. Leave a review to claim your free Dirty Bird Podcast stickers!

Intro music by Ricky Pistone, check out all his music on Youtube. Outro music “NY Redneck” by the Sidewalk Slammers

All bird sounds from xeno_canto.org

Least Bittern Rack-rack call by Paul Driver

Least Bittern song by Paul Marvin

Eurasian Bittern “Booming Call” by Susanne Kuijpers

Least Bittern Call2 by John V. Moore

Least Bittern Alarm Call by Dan Lane

Least Bittern Cough Call by Daniel Lane

American Bittern song by Jeff Dyck

American Bittern song water by Frank Lambert

American Bittern song with buildup by Jack Bowling

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Episode 66: Waxwing On, Waxwing Off (Cedar Waxwing)

These birds know how to party! Sporting flashy colors, cedar waxwings are always found in raucous groups gorging on food, chirping, and sometimes even getting drunk. Dr. John records outside in First...

21 Maalis 202459min

Episode 65: Fight for your Kite to Party! (White-Tailed Kite)

Rodents beware! The White-Tailed Kite has a range that extends from California to South America and wherever it is rodents are on the menu. From mice to guinea pigs, these birds are basically the "Day...

14 Helmi 202441min

Episode 64: It's a Hard (wood) Cock Life: (American Woodcock)

Life is tough for an American Woodcock. You nest on the ground, everything wants to eat and shoot you, and your habitat is decreasing. Plus, even the ornithologists seem not to care about your evoluti...

16 Tammi 202458min

Episode 63: Forever A-Loon (Common Loon)

When you hear the haunting call of a common loon, you may feel alone and scared, but seeing this beautiful bird is sure to raise your spirits! Learn all about the many unique and beautiful calls of th...

17 Marras 20231h 6min

Episode 62: Dirty Bird Shorties: The Common Loon

Spend a few minutes learning about the Common Loon! Hear their unique vocalization, learn about their unique swimming mechanisms, and find out their hidden angry side. ..Intro music by Ricky Pistone.C...

17 Marras 20232min

Episode 61: Dirty Bird Shorties- Magnificent Frigatebird

Did you know young frigate birds play like puppies? And that adults croon to each other like Barry White to get in the mood? Learn fun, fast facts about the breeding and feeding of this giant shore bi...

29 Syys 20233min

Episode 60: Frig Off! (Magnificent Frigatebird)

Magnificent Frigatebird? More like Massive Frigatebird! With huge 7 foot wings, a big red throat sack, and the longest breeding period of any sea bird, the Magnificent Frigatebird lives life large. It...

29 Syys 202352min

Episode 59: An Elephant Bird Never Forgets: The 4 Extinct Elephant Birds of Madagascar

The (possibly recently!) extinct Elephant Birds were fittingly named. Not only were they the largest birds to ever live with eggs even bigger than dinosaur eggs, they also filled a vital niche in Mada...

23 Elo 20231h 19min