World of Birds

Nov 06 2024 43 ep. 8 mins 21

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A look into the incredible diversity present in the 10000+ species found in the world of birds. From the tiniest bee hummingbird to the largest wandering albatross, there is so much to discover and learn about with these incredible species we share our planet with.

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Introduction of the House Finch

Nov 06 2024 10 mins

Send us a textMany in the eastern half of North America might be surprised to hear that the House Finch, a common backyard bird, is not native to their area. Here is the story of how the House Finch arrived in the east.

Bird Families: Regulidae

Oct 22 2024 15 mins

Send us a textA look into one of the 251 families of birds in the world, Regulidae. This family contains the kinglets and only contains six species, two of which can be found in North America.

Tales of Extinction: The Passenger Pigeon

Jul 31 2024 18 mins

Send us a textA sad tale of how the Passenger Pigeon went from being the most abundant bird species in North America to extinct in a time frame of only about 100 years.

Wisdom the Laysan Albatross

Jun 19 2024 11 mins

Send us a textA look into the the life of Wisdom the Laysan Albatross, the oldest known bird in the world, who is believed to have hatched in 1951.

Bird Families: Swifts

Jun 05 2024 13 mins

Send us a textA look into the world of swifts. These birds are made for life on the wing, with several amazing adaptations that make this life possible.

The Incredible Migration of the Blackpoll Warbler

May 22 2024 4 mins

Send us a textA look into an example of one of the amazing migration patterns birds can have, spotlighting the Blackpoll Warbler. A small songbird who flies thousands of miles over open oceans without stopping, to get to its wintering grounds in South America.

The Nocturnal Song of the Ovenbird

May 13 2024 2 mins

Send us a textA look into a rarely heard song from a common forest bird, the Ovenbird.

Vermivora Warblers and their Hybridization

May 08 2024 10 mins

Send us a textA look into the Vermivora Warblers, the Blue-winged Warbler and the Golden-winged Warblers, and their fascinating hybridization.

Intro to Hawk Groups and their Identification

Apr 24 2024 13 mins

Send us a textA look into the main categories of birds you would see while hawk watching, the buteos, falcons, accipiters, eagles and the oddballs that don't fit into these groups.

New World Sparrows

Mar 28 2024 10 mins

Send us a textA look into the family Passerellidae, or the New World Sparrows, a family of birds that contains 132 species.