Dirty Bird Podcast

The American Robin is ubiquitous in backyards all across North America. But how much do you know about its life history, evolution, and unique vocal range? In this listener suggested episode, Dr. John rock out with the robin and brings you all the cool facts about their omnivorous diet, cooperative breeding, and a couple giggles at their genus name...Turdus! ..Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music..Bird sounds are from Xeno-Canto.org.Intro Robin Song by Brian Cox.Robin Song by Richard E. Webster.Robin Song 2 by Paul Driver.Fast Robin Song by Richard E. Webster .Alarm calls, chucks:.Alarm Call 1 by Ted Floyd.Alarm Call 2 by Richard E. Webster .Seet Alarm Call by Thomas Ryder Page

Recorded in the only virgin spruce forest in the eastern US, this episode about Common Ravens is full of the ambience of Gaudineer Scenic Area in the Monongahela National Forest. As chickadees and kinglets chirp in the background, Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about the Common Raven. These birds a spookily intelligent and despite huge population crashes in the 1800s they are now extremely successful....sometimes to the detriment of endangered species! Learn about how the Raven really can quoth "nevermore" and the efforts to save the gopher tortoise from raven's ravenous beaks. Join Dirty Bird Podcast for another educational and fun episode!.Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers.All bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org.Raven Opening Call by Lars Edenius .“Qwork” call by Lars Edenius .Ravens Talking by Markus Jacobs..Alarm Call by Lars Edenius .Contact Call by Joao Tomas.Raven Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPhbXsxE7aY.Raven Saying Goodmorning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQShKi1s2sY

The jazz musicians of the bird world, the Gray Catbird has both an impressive vocal repertoire and a unique ability to improvise. Join Dr. John in the summer woods of French Creek, West Virginia as he tells you everything you need to know about the Gray Catbird! While their vocalizations are the highlight, they also have some interesting breeding facts: especially their communal attitude towards other songbirds such as robins! Finally, their amazing evolutionary history is also explained in detail. Come learn about this bird right meow! .Intro song by Ricky Pistone, Outro by the Sidewalk Slammers..All bird calls are from Xeno-Canto.org .Intro Meow by Matt Wistrand.Catbird Song 1 by Matt Wistrand .Catbird Imitation by Richard E. Webster .Mockingbird song by Ron Overholtz.Brown Thrasher song by Richard E. Webster .Catbird Song 2 by Bobby Wilcox .Cat Meow Call: Russ Wigh .Alarm call by Richard E. Webster.Jay like call by Manuel Grosselat

These birds know how to party! Sporting flashy colors, cedar waxwings are always found in raucous groups gorging on food, chirping, and sometimes even getting drunk. Dr. John records outside in First Landing State Park while he tells you everything you need to know about Cedar Waxwings. Learn about how invasive species are changing their coloration, how they are able to survive on an almost exclusively fruit diet, and their perplexing evolutionary history. John read’s the scientific publications so you don’t have to and finds all the best facts to teach you about this fascinating bird species..Thanks to Diana for suggesting this episode!.Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music!.Bird Sounds from Xeno-Canto.orgOpening Call by Jeffery MannBzee call by Ted FloydSighing whistle call by Bobby Wilcox

Life is tough for an American Woodcock. You nest on the ground, everything wants to eat and shoot you, and your habitat is decreasing. Plus, even the ornithologists seem not to care about your evolution! On the plus side, migration is more of a swinging vacation than an arduous journey! Join John as he talks all about the American Woodcock's funny vocalizations and feeding behaviors, its conservation concerns, and its unique courtship display. Recorded on a breezy day in First Landing State Park, even a fox stops by to listen!.Thanks to dreamroux for suggesting this episode!..Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers..Birds sounds from xeno-canto.orgOpening Call by Jim Berry.Meep Call by Alex Lin-Moore.Up Close Call by Justin Watts.Flight Call Justin Saucier.Cackle by Paul Driver.Wing Whistle by Paul Driver

Spend a few minutes learning about the Common Loon! Hear their unique vocalization, learn about their unique swimming mechanisms, and find out their hidden angry side. ..Intro music by Ricky Pistone.Cover art by Jessica Coker, follow her on instagram @theospreywing.All Bird sounds are from xeno-canto.orgWail Call by Sunny TsangTremelo call by Davyd Betchkal Yodel call by Thomas Zgirski

Magnificent Frigatebird? More like Massive Frigatebird! With huge 7 foot wings, a big red throat sack, and the longest breeding period of any sea bird, the Magnificent Frigatebird lives life large. It even will throw its weight around to steal food from all manner of creatures, earning its comparison to a frigate warship. Learn all about the life history, evolution, and population threats to this amazing bird of the tropics. .All Bird Sounds are from xeno-canto.org.Begging Call by Ricardo José Mitidieri.Calling and bill snapping by Bobby Wilcox .Drumming by Leonardo Ordóñez-Delgado.Fighting sounds by Bobby Wilcox .Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music .Short clip of “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love Babe” by Barry White used

In this 4th of July special, John talks all about America’s bird the Bald Eagle! While majestic appearing, the Bald Eagle has quite the bad reputation amongst those who have observed its habits up close, Benjamin Franklin even called it “very lousy”! But do its redeeming qualities make up for its sometimes nasty nature? Explore these topics as John tells you everything you need to know about the Bald Eagle! Also, the return of Punchy Joe who talks about the Bald Eagle pair that have spent 10 years raising young just off his dock. And a listener message from friend of the show Charlie! Learn about Bald Eagle Biology, their interactions with humans, how it became America's bird, Native american legends, about a Bald Eagle that fought in the civil war, threats to their population, and their evolutionary history. So put in your headphones, light up the BBQ, and press play on this episode! .Cover art by Jessica Coker! Check out all her work on her Instagram page @jessicacokerartist .Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers, check them out wherever you get your music ..All bird sounds are from xeno-canto.orgBald Eagle Call 1 by: Steve HamptonBald Eagle Call 2 by: Davyd Betchkayl Bald Eagle Call 3 by: Paul MarvinOsprey Call by: Bruce Lagerquist Bald Eagle majestic call by: Russ Wigh Red-Tailed Hawk Call by: Peter Ward and Ken Hall Bald Eagle Capture call by Paul Marvin .Civil War music by adeluc4 from freesounds.orgNative American drum by sandyrb from freesounds.orgBird flap by agentDD from freesounds.orgLanding sound by yoyodaman234 from freesounds.org..Find dirty bird podcast Tshirts at https://www.teepublic.com/user/dirtybird-podcast