birdwatcher

One of the most difficult skills to pick up as a birdwatcher is how to identify birds in flight. You have to sort through a series of visual clues all at once, at high speed: silhouette, wing shape, how fast it flaps, and patterning. An experienced birder will take in all these and other clues that are hard to put into words — and might say something like: “Look! A hawk! Must be a Cooper’s Hawk — it has that giss.” In other words, it has all the telltale signs. But where did this bit of birdwatching slang originate? 

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This is a little story to soothe our depressed hearts.... it is about sugar and spice and all things nice, the bond between a child and her grandmother, birdwatching and of course it is about love! 
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Juncture, Seeing the Future and Time Catches up by Dexter Britain
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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

• More crow (and corvid) FAQs from Kaeli Swift, Ph.D! (Make sure to follow her on Twitter, too.)

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Cave Swiftlet
• Oilbird
• Forty-spotted Pardalote
• Blue Jay
• Red-shouldered Hawk
• Red-tailed Hawk
• Bald Eagle
• Eastern Screech-Owl
• Eastern Bluebird
• Indigo Bunting
• Brown-headed Cowbird
• American Crow
• Common Raven
• Black-billed Magpie

BIRDS IN THE NEWS

• To NOT Kill a Mockingbird
• We’re not the only ones getting fat during quarantine: birds are, too.
• Don’t hate the gulls: we need their expensive poop!
• A win for an endangered Tasmanian bird, thanks to smart-thinking scientists

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)

• Red-Tailed Hawk
• Peregrine Falcon
• Rock Pigeon
• American Robin
• Brown Thrasher
• Sharp-shinned Hawk
• Cooper’s Hawk
• Southern Cassowary
• Eastern Bluebird
• Bald Eagle
• Roseate Spoonbill
• Great Blue Heron
• Northern Flicker

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)

• Herring Gull
• White Tern
• Hamerkop
• Barn Owl
• White-nest Swiftlet
• European Bee-eater
• Common Tailorbird
• Malleefowl
• Montezuma Oropendola
• House Sparrow
• Northern Flicker
• Common Murre
• Hoopoe
• American Robin
• Kiwi
• Common Ostrich
• Cassowary

Well, the Champions of the Flyway didn't end up exactly as we expected due to COVID-19.  INSTEAD Hannah's team, the Women in Steppe, decided to invite all women to join in which formed the FIRST Global Women's Big Day.  Listen in to see how it went.

Also, we asked several participants from other Champions of the Flyway teams and the Global Women's Big Day to send us a shout-out from their side of the globe...check it out!

Show notes

Champions of the Flyway
Rogue Brewery
Schilling Cider 

Inaugural Global Women's Big Day Stats: March 31st, 2020
120 women participated
13 countries represented
25 United States represented
687 bird species were seen
262 eBird checklists submitted
Women in Steppe eBird Profile

eBird Lists

Cannon Beach Settling Ponds
Haystack Rock
Hammond Boat Basin
Svenson Island
Wireless Rd.

Intro Bird Call:  Barred Owl, Recorded June 2019, Oregon
Outro Bird Call: Hermit Warbler, Recorded June 2019, Oregon

Connect with us at...

IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Twitter: @WeGoBirding
Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding
Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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. 

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• 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. 

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Blue Jay
• American Avocet
• American Crow
• Seaside Sparrow 
• Marsh Wren
• Roseate Spoonbill
• Wood Stork
• Pileated Woodpecker
• Kiwi

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)

• Atlantic Puffin
• Dovekie
• Arctic Tern
• Common Tern
• Northern Fulmar
• Southern Fulmar
• Great Shearwater
• Northern Gannet
• Blue-footed Booby
• Snow Bunting
• White-tailed Eagle
• Ruddy Turnstone
• Black Turnstone

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. 

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• The bird tattoo contest at the Biggest Week in American Birding
• The Breeding Bird Survey is a vital resource for understanding what’s happening to birds in North America
• The Nature Conservancy is doing great things for grassland bird habitat protection and restoration!

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• American Redstart
• Great Gray Owl
• Barn Owl
• Sedge Wren 
• Dickcissel
• Northern Cardinal
• Indigo Bunting
• Eastern Meadowlark
• Black-Capped Chickadee
• Henslow’s Sparrows
• Winter Wren
• Blackburnian Warbler
• Scarlet Tanager
• Red-bellied Woodpecker
• Snowy Owl
• Snow Bunting
• Bald Eagle
• American Robin
• Barn Swallow
• Red-winged Blackbird
• Marbled Godwit
• Northern Goshawk
• Cooper’s Hawk
• Boreal Owl

Part field guide, part travel book, Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest is full of great information for birders, nature enthusiasts, and travelers.

Hannah and Erik chat with author, Sarah Swanson, about the book she wrote with her husband, Max Smith.  This book has facts and life history about 85 birds you might see in the Pacific Northwest, including specific places to see them, and has 8 weekend routes laid out for adventures. 

Show notes
Maplewood Coffee and Tea
Must See Birds Blog
Portland Audubon Birdathon
Oregon Birding Association
Annie Blooms Independent Bookstore
Powell’s Bookstore
Women in Steppe Etsy Store
Ex Novo Brewery
Champions of the Flyway
JP Moss, 2020 The Vision

Intro Bird Call: Great Horned Owl at Finley NWR
Outro Bird Call: Common Raven at Ecola Forest Reserve

Connect with us at...

IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Twitter: @WeGoBirding
Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding
Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com
Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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.!

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

Google Street View Birding group on Facebook!

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Bald Eagle
• Northern Mockingbird
• Woodhouse’s Scrub-Jay
• Common Nightingale
• Northern Shrike
• Horned Lark
• Brown-headed Cowbird
• Great Skua
• Herring Gull
• Rosy-faced Lovebird
• Red-headed Woodpecker
• Red-winged Blackbird

When he rediscovered the elusive night parrot in 2013, John Young became a hero in the bird world.

But his reputation is now in tatters after the veracity of his latest fieldwork was criticised by a panel of experts.

Did the charismatic naturalist fake evidence of the green and yellow feathered creature?

Ann Jones investigates a scandal that threatens to undermine conservation efforts.

This is a repeat of a program that aired in March 2019.

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!

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• Hanson’s “Snowed In” is the quintessential Christmas album. 
• James Bond’s “Birds of the West Indies” Peterson Field Guide
• Get the info on the 2019 Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count taking place near you! 

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Rock Pigeon
• American Black Duck
• Red-legged Partridge (French Partridge)
• Gray Partridge
• European Turtle-Dove
• Faverolle (chicken breed)
• Eurasian Blackbird
• American Robin
• Graylag Goose
• Mute Swan
• Trumpeter Swan
• Ring=necked Pheasant
• European Goldfinch
• Scarlet Macaw
• Northern Cardinal
• Blue Jay
• Great Tit

BIRDS IN THE NEWS

• Happiest bird story of 2019: this 91-year-old Canadian man who has built 900+ birdhouses
• James Bond was an ornithologist IRL. True story. (And RIP <3)

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. 

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• Watch “Important Bird Opera” by Ryan Moritz!
• The Leslie Science and Nature Center in Ann Arbor…check it out!
• Scott Weidensaul’s “Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds” >> A book about bird migration that inspired Ryan’s “Important Bird Opera”
• Farid ud-din Attar’s poem, “The Conference of The Birds,” which inspired Kola’s poem “Unflocked Heart” (the libretto for “Important Bird Opera”)
• In NYC? Check out Governors Island!

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Great Horned Owl
• Bald Eagle
• Wild Turkey
• Turkey Vulture
• Steller’s Jay
• Common Raven
• Laysan Albatross
• Sandhill Crane
• American Robin
• Eurasian Hoopoe
• Yellow-Crowned Night-Heron

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!

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Bald Eagle
• Peregrine Falcon
• Turkey Vultures
• Zebra Finch
• Phainopepla Flycatcher
• Northern Cardinal
• Stellar's Sea-Eagle
• Shoebill 
• American Robin
• Red-Winged Blackbird
• Common Grackle
• House Finch
• European Starling
• House Sparrow

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.

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• Audubon’s Climate Action Guide! Check it out and help save birds!
• More info on the Linnean Society: the world’s oldest active biological society

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Parrots
• American Robin
• Brown Thrasher
• Purple Finch
• Common Loon
• California Quail
• American Goldfinch
• Ruffed Grouse
• Steppe Eagle
• Cooper’s Hawk
• Wilson’s Warbler
• Wilson’s Snipe
• Wilson’s Storm-Petrel
• Wilson’s Phalarope
• Wilson’s Plover
• Bonaparte’s Gull
• Bonaparte’s Nightjar
• Bonaparte’s Parakeet
• Highland Tinamou
• Swainson’s Thrush
• Swainson’s Hawk
• Swainson’s Warbler
• Mountain Chickadee
• Lady Amherst’s Pheasant
• Forest Owlet
• Afghan Snowfinch

BIRDS IN THE NEWS

• Parrots throw their food. Here’s (maybe) why. 
• Lots of “state birds” could lose their homes in their honoring states. 
• Steppe Eagle drives up researchers' roaming data.

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!


BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES
Sign up for The Skimm if you’re into sassy millennial takes on world events.

EASY WAYS TO HELP BIRDS

• Help a bird that hits a window: this is Laura Erickson’s advice on what to do!
• Feather-friendly tape helps birds avoid window collisions.
• Bird feeder recommendations to feed your feathered friends.
• Drink Smithsonian-approved, bird-friendly coffee!
• Keep your kitties inside (or get a dope catio).
• Educate or work with feral cat organizations in your community.
• Drive slowly so birds can react to you.
• Appreciate the birds you see around you every day!

BIGGER WAYS TO HELP BIRDS

• Join the Audubon Society (or a local Audubon chapter near you)
• Go on walks with a local birding group.
• Add native plants to your yard (here’s how to do that)
• Volunteer for a bird rehabilitation organization near you.
• Participate in habitat restoration or natural area clean-ups! Literally, like, any new habitat helps.
• Count some birds on Global Big Day! (Psst: the “fall edition," called October Big Day, is on October 19, 2019!)
• Track the birds you see on eBird.
• Support legislation that benefits birds: your vote COUNTS!

DONATE TO THESE RAD ORGANIZATIONS:

• Cornell Lab of Ornithology
• Bird Conservation Alliance
• Hawk Mountain 
• Native Songbird Care and Conservation Group 

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. 

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• 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. 

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Wild Turkeys
• Chimney Swift
• Red-winged Blackbird
• Indigo Bunting
• Blackburnian Warbler
• Andean Condor
• Canada Warbler
• Canada Goose
• Tennessee Warbler
• Whimbrel
• Budgerigar (Budgie; Parakeet)
• Blue Jay
• Northern Cardinal
• Ruby-throated Hummingbird
• Snowy Owl
• Spectacled Owl
• Violet Sabrewing
• White-breasted Nuthatch
• Scarlet Tanager
• Yellow-Billed Cuckoo
• Gray Catbird
• Peregrine Falcon

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.

BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED

USEFUL RESOURCES

• Merlin Bird ID: super easy (and free!) way to ID birds in the wild!
• Learn more about why ducks have corkscrew penises and puzzle vaginas 

BIRDS WE MENTION (in order)

• Warblers
• Blackpoll Warbler
• Wandering Albatross
• American Dipper
• Mallard
• Evening Grosbeak
• Hoatzin
• New Zealand Kea
• Turkey Vulture
• Bald Eagle
• Northern Harrier

BIRDS IN THE NEWS

• Impress your dorm room friends (and regular friends) with your Bird Song Hero skillz
• Pesticides and migrating birds don’t mix well
• Blackpoll Warblers: MIGRATION CHAMPIONS