@birdsofafeatherpod
A podcast all about birds. 2 Curators of Birds at the Field Museum in Chicago talk with 2 novice birders every week, and have a lot of fun. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/birds-of-a-feather-talk-together/id1688396186
podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Eastern Wood Pewee
Our episode on the Eastern Wood Pewee just came out! Check it out!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
#pewee #easternwoodpewee #flycatcher #birds #podcast
In this educational clip from Birds of a Feather Talk Together, Shannon Hackett breaks down the scientific name of the Acorn Woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus, and explains the meaning behind it. #AcornWoodpecker #BirdTaxonomy #ScientificNames #Ornithology #BirdFacts #BirdScience #BirdEducation
Have you ever had a deep-fried Snickers? The indulgent fair food leads to a hilarious comparison with the way Acorn Woodpeckers sometimes dig into wood to snack on protein-rich larvae. Listen to our full episode on Acorn Woodpeckers available now! #woodpecker #snickers #birds #nature #podcast
podcast cover page with a Cedar Waxwing sitting on a branch
We talk about Cedar Waxwings on this week's episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast! What a beautifully elegant bird - hear all about these amazing birds - available wherever you get your podcasts (and link below).
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#cedarwaxwing #birds #podcast
thank you for listening!
podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together podcast with a male wood duck swimming
We revisited our Wood Duck episode this week! Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Which duck episode has been your favorite so far?
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#duck #ducks #woodduck #podcast #nature #birds
harlequin ducks sitting on a rocky shore near intense water
Harlequin Ducks are absolute legends of the bird world 🦆💥
These fearless ducks thrive in raging whitewater, crashing waves, and some of the most intense aquatic conditions on Earth—and somehow look stunning while doing it. 🌊✨
Here is a link to listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
Check out our episode on the Harlequin Duck! Here's a link to listen - we are available wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/5SG1...
#duck #birds #harlequinduck #nature #podcast
This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we’re diving into Listers 🐦🎬 — a birding documentary that we loved!
If you love birding, birders, or the gloriously unhinged things people do to see birds, this one’s for you. Including Shannon’s truly wild story of birding during Hurricane Bob 😳🌬️🌧️
New Episode Alert!!! 🚨 This week is a little different - we did a movie review on the amazing birding documentary 'Listers'. Have you seen it yet? Check it out for free on YouTube, and then give our episode a listen!
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Snowy Owls can eat up to 1,600 lemmings in a year! Listen to our full episode to hear all about how the lemming populations can impact the Snowy Owl populations. Fascinating!
Episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
#snowyowl #owl #birds #lemmings #nature
podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Snowy Owl with a picture of a Snowy Owl
🦉 NEW EPISODE! 🦉
We’re deep into winter, and it’s the perfect time to talk Snowy Owls — including the pair turning heads here in Chicago!
Don’t miss the new episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together 🎧❄️🦉
Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
#owl #podcast #snowyowl #birds #nature
Podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast. The episode is on the White-throated Sparrow and there is a picture of a White-throated Sparrow standing on the ground in a blue circle.
Want to learn more about the White-throated Sparrow? We have a great episode on these incredible birds - available wherever you get your podcasts!
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#sparrow #whitethroatedsparrow #birds #podcast #newepisode
podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together podcast with a pink flamingo standing in a blue circle. the title is flamingos with ellen weatherford.
We had Ellen Weatherford from Just The Zoo of Us Podcast on this week to talk Flamingos! Ellen brought so much fun knowledge to talk about - flamingos are such a cool and interesting bird! Episode available wherever you get your podcasts! #flamingo #zoo #bird #birds #nature #podcast
podcast cover page for an episode on the bird the Varied Thrush for Birds of a Feather Talk Together
We are back from the Thanksgiving break and just released a new episode on the Varied Thrush! Check it out now! open.spotify.com/episode/0Aqx...
#thrush #variedthrush #bird #podcast
A tiny brown bird with a complex, mottled pattern of different brown tones on its back and a light ivory chest and belly hangs underneath a small rotting tree branch. The bird has a small morsel it its long, curved beak. There are a few fall leaves and blue sky out of focus in the background.
🎶Defying Gravity🎶
Brown Creeper just hanging around while finding a little snack. #BirdOfTheDay #mottled #EastCoastKin 🪶
podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together on the Spoon-billed sandpiper with a picture of a spoon-billed sandpiper in the water.
This week on Birds of a Feather, we dive into the spoon-billed sandpiper—one of the rarest, most extraordinary birds on Earth. From convergent evolution to urgent conservation, join John, Shannon, RJ & Amanda as we explore what makes this tiny shorebird so remarkable!
podcast episode cover page on Golden Eagles
This week is a wild ride through the sky with Golden Eagles! Available now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
#goldeneagle #eagle #bird #podcast #birds
The back of a mockingbird standing on a white stair post.
A mockingbird turned to the left on top of a white stair post.
The Northern Mockingbird silently landed on the porch stairs post, looked all around then left. 🪶
podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together. The episode is on the Palm-nut vulture, and there is an image of a Palm-nut vulture sitting on top of a perch.
This week we talk about the Palm-nut Vulture! What a fascinating bird that is unique in so many ways. Episode available wherever you get your podcasts (also in this link) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
#vulture #podcast #birds #birdsofafrica #birdwatching #bird
Here's another incredible example of convergence. Should we do a full episode on the spoon-billed sandpiper?
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podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together podcast on the common loon. a common loon is swimming.
Common Loon episode is live now! Here's a link to listen on spotify, we are live everywhere that you get your podcasts! open.spotify.com/episode/5XSw...
#loon #birds #podcast #commonloon #spotify
Hi Everyone! Sorry we are down this week, but will be back next week with brand new episodes. We have tons of episodes you can go back and listen to in the meantime :) Thanks for your patience!
How did the Downy and Hairy Woodpeckers get their common names? Shannon explains in this clip - check out the full episode on both woodpeckers to hear more! open.spotify.com/episode/3elU...
#woodpecker #hairywoodpecker #downywoodpecker #birds #species #podcast
podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Hairy and Downy Woodpecker. Images of males Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers.
New episode on Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers just dropped!!! Available wherever you get your podcasts :)
Here is a link to listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...
#hairywoodpecker #downywoodpecker #woodpecker #podcast #birds
What do an Eastern Meadowlark from North America and a Yellow-Throated Longclaw from Africa have in common? More than you’d think! 🐦 In our 'Field Trip', Dr. John Bates reveals how these two distant species evolved to look almost identical — an incredible example of convergent evolution in nature.
John shows the similarities between the racket tails on these two birds from different parts of the world. To see more, check out our YouTube page (link below) and listen to our podcast with new episodes dropping every week!
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#museum #birds #science #podcast #bluesky
So adorable indeed!
Gorgeous! 🥰
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