Birds of a Feather Talk Together

John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, Amanda Marquart
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Birds of a Feather Talk Together

A podcast all about birds. Two bird experts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, talk with two amateur birders on all things bird related. With access to one of the largest bird collections in the United States, the hosts dive into exotic, rare, extinct, and also common birds. For experienced birders to people who are brand new to birding, this podcast is for anyone who has ever been interested in birds!

  1. 67: Wild Turkey Revisited - with Jacob Drucker

    2 DAYS AGO

    67: Wild Turkey Revisited - with Jacob Drucker

    We revisit an old episode on the Wild Turkey this week. These birds are a major conservation success story. We also talk about John seeing a turkey in the Democratic Republic of Congo, how turkeys got their name, and learn all about their magnificent feathers. Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart for Birds of a Feather Talk Together. This week we are also joined by Jacob Drucker. Jacob Drucker is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Chicago and the Field Museu...

    23 min
  2. 66: White-throated Sparrow

    18 NOV

    66: White-throated Sparrow

    Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart as we discuss the White-throated sparrow. We talk about sparrows in general, and how to differentiate them based on behavior and not just their appearance. We also talk about how they have been shrinking in size over the last 50 years, and how the specimen collection at the Field Museum have helped determine that. We also talk about their different head-types, and mating preferences between the two head types. We also answer ...

    46 min
  3. 65: Wrentits with Kevin Burns

    11 NOV

    65: Wrentits with Kevin Burns

    This week we discuss the wrentit with Kevin Burns! You've probably heard this bird's call in many movies and tv shows, but only seen it if you've been to California or Oregon. They are one of the most sedentary birds in North America, but somehow their closes relatives are in Asia. Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart in Birds of a Feather Talk Together!Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.comMake ...

    47 min
  4. 64: Inti Tanager with Kevin Burns - Also known as the 'Kill Bill' Tanager

    4 NOV

    64: Inti Tanager with Kevin Burns - Also known as the 'Kill Bill' Tanager

    Kevin Burns joins us again to discuss the Inti Tanager. Kevin is an ornithologist and professor of biology at San Diego State University and goes way back with Shannon and John. Kevin tells us all about the story of this bird, from the sighting in the early 2000’s in Peru, to it finally being described as a species 20 years later. The bird earned the nickname the 'Kill Bill Tanager' due to its bright yellow feathers and black brow which resembled Uma Thurman’s outfit in the movie. We’re not q...

    57 min
  5. 63: Kagu - Ghosts of the Forest

    28 OCT

    63: Kagu - Ghosts of the Forest

    This super unique bird from New Caledonia has been isolated on an island in the Pacific for so long, but somehow its closest relative is the Sunbittern in Central and South America. Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart as we discuss the Kagu. We also answer a question on feathers. Here is the organization that we were referencing in the feather question: https://libertywildlife.org/conservation-services/non-eagle-feather-repository-2/Please send us your question...

    40 min

  6. 21 OCT

    62: The Slow Birding Journal with Joan E. Strassmann

    We interview evolutionary biologist and the author of 'Slow Birding' Joan E. Strassmann. Joan has a new book released on October 22nd and is called 'The Slow Birding Journal'. It is a unique companion for bird enthusiasts seeking a deeper connection with the avian world around them. The journal encourages a slow, mindful approach to birding, celebrating the beauty and diversity of birds wherever you find them. We talk to Joan all about her new book, and get an interesting backstory on her fir...

    28 min
  7. 61: Roseate Spoonbill Revisited - The Color Pink

    14 OCT

    61: Roseate Spoonbill Revisited - The Color Pink

    We are revisiting an older episode on Roseate Spoonbills for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Roseate Spoonbills are pink, and we talk all about how they get their pink color and where that comes from (hint - it may come from their diet.) We also answer a question on Great Blue Herons. Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart on Birds of a Feather Talk Together. Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to podcast.birdsofafeather@g...

    35 min
  8. 60: Double-crested Cormorant, drying their wings, swimming with heavy bones

    7 OCT

    60: Double-crested Cormorant, drying their wings, swimming with heavy bones

    This week we talk about the double-crested cormorant. We also answer a question on swans. Join John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart for Birds of a Feather Talk Together this week. Please send us your questions for us to answer as well! You can send them to podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.comMake sure to follow us on instagram and tik tok!!

    58 min
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About

A podcast all about birds. Two bird experts, John Bates and Shannon Hackett, talk with two amateur birders on all things bird related. With access to one of the largest bird collections in the United States, the hosts dive into exotic, rare, extinct, and also common birds. For experienced birders to people who are brand new to birding, this podcast is for anyone who has ever been interested in birds!

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  • Creator
    John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, Amanda Marquart
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Birds of a Feather Talk Together
  • Show Website
    Birds of a Feather Talk Together

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