Episode 76: Sons and Darters: The Four Darter/Anhinga Species
A four for one special! In this episode, Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about the four Darter species, also known as Anhinga. These curious water birds have a variety of nicknames from...
16 Jun 202548min
Episode 75: Let you Hair(y) Down(y): All about the Hairy and Downy Woodpecker
In this two for one episode, learn about the very similar looking Downy and Hairy Woodpecker! The smallest woodpecker in North America, the Downy Woodpecker can be difficult to tell apart from its lar...
25 Apr 202547min
Episode 74: Big Socks? Big Hawks! (Red-Tailed Hawk)
With its nearly an inch and a half long taong, the red-tailed hawk certainly wears big socks. And you know what they say about big socks...big hawks! The Red-Tailed Hawk is ubiquitous across North Ame...
27 Mar 20251h
Episode 73: Whoop! There it is! (Whooping Crane)
Party people! Its time to learn about conservation! The Whooping crane very nearly went the way of the Pileated Woodpecker, Bachman's Warbler, and the Moa (all extinct birds covered before on this sho...
19 Feb 202552min
Episode 72: Flockin' Robin (American Robin)
The American Robin is ubiquitous in backyards all across North America. But how much do you know about its life history, evolution, and unique vocal range? In this listener suggested episode, Dr. John...
29 Des 20241h 2min
Episode 71: Talk Turkey To Me: Dirty Bird Thanksgiving Special!
This Turkey is served HOT! Dr. John sits on a log in the woods of Holly River State Park, WV as he talk about all the dirty details of Turkeys, wild and domestic. Learn some great facts to share aroun...
16 Nov 20241h 13min
Episode 70: That's so Raven (Common Raven)
Recorded in the only virgin spruce forest in the eastern US, this episode about Common Ravens is full of the ambience of Gaudineer Scenic Area in the Monongahela National Forest. As chickadees and kin...
14 Okt 20241h 1min
Episode 69: Bat Bird: The nocturnal, cave-dwelling Oilbird
Echolocation, extreme night vision, cave dwelling…you’d think this describes a bat species but no! The amazing Oilbird of South America not only has a unique name but also some incredible evolutionary...
27 Sep 20241h 3min
