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 Mar 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 Feb 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 Jan 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 Nov 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 Nov 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 Sep 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 Sep 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 Aug 20231h 19min
