That Quirky Bird Girl

Mar 11 2025 14 ep. 26 mins 3

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I’m Steph, a goofy bird nerd and neurodivergent content creator on TikTok! This podcast is all about spreading joy and laughs, while having serious conversations about what we can do to support the birds in our areas and internationally. Each episode, I’ll share feel-good stories about how birds and people are making the world a better place along with some actionable steps that you can take for our feathered friends (and yes, that includes the Rock Pigeon)! 🦆

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From Feathers to Fluency: How Birds Helped Me Learn Languages

Mar 11 2025 19 mins

What if I told you that birds didn’t just change the way I see the world—they changed the way I speak? That their colors, movements, and presence helped me understand emotions, translate feelings into words, and even learn new languages?In this episode, I take you deeper into my journey of experiencing the world through bird colors—this time, through the lens of language. I�

Seeing Australian Bird Colors: An Early Bird Lover's Lens

Mar 04 2025 30 mins

Have you ever felt a color? Seen an emotion through the wings of a bird? In this episode, I’m inviting you into my world—into the way I experience birds, colors, and emotions.Through a guided exercise, we’ll close our eyes together as I walk you through the colors and birds that represent different emotions in my mind. I’ll share how birds helped me express emotions and tak

Beyond My Binoculars: How Birds Helped Me Step Into the Unknown

Feb 25 2025 32 mins

What if I told you that birds changed my life? That my time with them helped me face my fears, step into new spaces, and redefine what I believed I was capable of?In this episode, I share my deeply personal journey of how birds became more than just something I watched—they became my guides. They helped me navigate uncertainty, heal from adversity, accept my neurodiversity, and u

Born to Chirp: Embracing My Neurodivergent Mind Through Birds

Feb 18 2025 37 mins

From childhood fascination to full-fledged bird nerd, my journey with birds has been deeply intertwined with my neurodivergence. In this episode, I dive into how birds have shaped my understanding of the world, offering both structure and spontaneity in ways that resonate with my mind. I explore the key moments that sparked my love for birds, the unique ways neurodivergent folks co

Soaring Stories: Exploring Bird Intelligence & My Travels in London

Feb 11 2025 34 mins

In this episode ofThat Quirky Bird Girl, we’re diving intoThe Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman and exploring how birds can inspire our own adaptability, intelligence, and resilience. From the clever problem-solving of Caribbean Grackles to the unwavering determination of Western Ospreys, we’ll break down how these birds can teach us to trust ourselves, take chances, and emb

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The Genius of Birds: Are We Underestimating Ourselves Too?

Feb 04 2025 27 mins

In this episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, we kick off our journey into The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman—but with a twist. As we explore how birds challenge our understanding of their brains and what they're capable of, I couldn’t help but ask… are we underestimating ourselves too? I dive into the key themes from the introduction, reflecting on how birds have shape

Birds of Central Park, NYC: Finding Freedom with Juncos, Robins, and Jays

Jan 28 2025 28 mins

In this magical outdoor episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, we’re birding in the heart of one of the most iconic cities in the world—Central Park, NYC! Amid the hustle and bustle of the city that never sleeps, we uncover a vibrant world of birds, from Dark-Eyed Juncos to American Robins, and even Blue Jays showing off their mimicry of Red-Tailed Hawks. This episode is about more

Birds and Becoming Me: A Journey of Joy and Resilience

Jan 21 2025 31 mins

In this close-to-my-heart episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I share the my emotional story of how birds have been my greatest healers, guiding me through self-discovery and joy. Together, we’ll explore how to categorize different birds to inspire and grow our own happiness, making life just a bit more colorful alongside birds like Blue Jays and Western Ospreys. I also have an ex

Bird Banter: American Robin Flights and Feathered Fights

Jan 14 2025 36 mins

Chirp, Chirpers! Ever wonder why American Robins are the ultimate worm detectives of the bird world? In this episode of Bird Banter, we’re wiggling our way into their quirky foraging antics, breaking down their signature silly hop (it’s a vibe, trust me), their international cousins, mirror fighting, and the ultimate showdown of male vs. female pizazzzzz. Expect some science, s