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Ambie and Crystal host the 2024 Blitzies, the annual awards show about our favorite games of the year! Also make sure to check out Ambie's top 10 list on YouTube. 0:00-Intro 0:34-DTW Recap 2:09-The 2024 Blitzies 03:45-Best Family Game 05:26-Best Kids' Game 07:41-Most Innovative Game 09:38-Most Unique Theme 11:04-Best Cooperative Game 12:52-Best Card Game 14:14-Best Party Game 17:40-Best Solo Game 18:20-Best 2p Game 21:34-Best Strategy Game 23:53-Best Trick Taking Game 26:08-Biggest Surprise 28:49-Best New to Us 31:59-Best Game of 2024 34:03-2024 Looking Forward to Recap 36:48-Looking Forward to in 2025 40:41-Outro 41:45-Bloopers Join our discord Support us directly at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz Or shop at our merch store or our Amazon Storefront This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BLITZ10" to get 10% off your entire cart. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/406
Moist Vales. Collad? That's a Typo. Muppet Julia Child. Sometimes a carrot is just a cigar. Orange Squat Goblin. Is It Too Early for an Oscar Nomination Fish Sandwich? Counting and Eating Crow. I Don't Like The Chieeeeeeefs. Thwell. 4 Years, One Moment at a Time. The Dana Carvey Method. Freaming on Paramount Positive. My EV sounds like a TIE Fighter. I can see calling that a wedge. Tubular Bells is a big thing in Trinidad and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Moist Vales. Collad? That's a Typo. Muppet Julia Child. Sometimes a carrot is just a cigar. Orange Squat Goblin. Is It Too Early for an Oscar Nomination Fish Sandwich? Counting and Eating Crow. I Don't Like The Chieeeeeeefs. Thwell. 4 Years, One Moment at a Time. The Dana Carvey Method. Freaming on Paramount Positive. My EV sounds like a TIE Fighter. I can see calling that a wedge. Tubular Bells is a big thing in Trinidad and more on this episode of The Morning Stream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's our last episode of the year and what better way to wrap up 2024 and our Corvid Compendium with this, the Queen of the Corvids, the Magpie! We discuss superstition, nursery rhymes and learn that not all Magpies are the gothic babes we westerners might think of. Thank you all so much for supporting us this year! We can't wait to yap like magpies with you some more in 2025!Happy Holidays Comfies xxx
Alexis has been working hard to become a city witch by befriending the neighborhood ravens. This made us curious about all of our corvid friends! So, we're starting the Corvid Compendium, where we take a deep dives into various corvids! We begin with the classic: Ravens! They're mysterious, smart, and full of some very fascinating mythology, some of which is still relevant today! Will London fall if the Tower of London ravens leave? Seems highly likely to us!
Send us a textIn this episode, we're kicking off season 8 and the witchiest month of the year with a corvid conversation. We talk all about the myth and science behind what makes crows and ravens so witchy. Join Elyse in an interview with Rick de Yampert, author of the new book "Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids". Rick de Yampert is a Florida resident and long-time journalist who spent twenty-three years as the arts and entertainment writer for the Daytona Beach News-Journal. He presents workshops and performs on sitar and Native American flutes at Pagan festivals in the Southeast, and in Unitarian Universalist churches. Rick has studied Hindu sacred sound, shamanic drumming, Goddess worship, Taoism, and more. His crow art has been displayed at galleries and art festivals around Florida. Visit him at RickdeYampert.com or mistercrowart.com.Connect with Leandra and Elyse in the Magick Kitchen Pantry: a free and paid community where you're invited to a Wheel of the Year Book Club, and a library of bonus episodes with us! Join through either of our private communities: The Rebel Mystic by Leandra Witchwood and Elyse Welles on Patreon.
Mark Devries–the documentary filmmaker who specializes in exploring the realm of animals and animal welfare—expands on the final line (the fate of our kin is up to us) of his new film, “Humans and Other Animals.” Laying out an eloquent and philosophical operating principle—which permeates his new film, as it did his debut doc, “Speciesism: […] The post Mark Devries, documentary filmmaker, “Humans and Other Animals” first appeared on Talking Animals.
It's a special summer doubleheader, an honoring of Artemis!First, we are joined by Charity L. Bedell to discuss her book, Divine Dirt: The Art of Using Dirt in Magic, Ritual & Spellcraft. Combining witchcraft, conjuring, and other folk practices, see how to work with the energy of various environments and build relationships with urban and nature spirits. We'll cover how to create and charge magical powders, featuring spells, exercises, correspondences, and resources.Then, I'll be joined by Rick De Yampert to discuss his work, Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids. We'll explore various cultures' history, folklore, and mythology of crows and ravens. Learn to incorporate these intelligent birds into your spiritual practice with rituals, meditations, and more.Get Crows and Raven: https://amzn.to/3VLgJJdGet Divine Dirt: https://amzn.to/3L8NbRaMore on Rick: https://rickdeyampert.com/More on Charity: https://mystic-echoes.com/Get Astro Gnosis 3 tickets: https://thegodabovegod.com/astro-gnosis-3/The Gnostic Tarot: https://www.makeplayingcards.com/sell/synkrasisHomepage: https://thegodabovegod.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/aeonbyteAB Prime: https://thegodabovegod.com/members/subscription-levels/Virtual Alexandria Academy: https://thegodabovegod.com/virtual-alexandria-academy/Voice Over services: https://thegodabovegod.com/voice-talent/Astro Gnosis (Meet the Archons): https://thegodabovegod.com/meet-archon-replay/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Corvids chatting in a green space between a suburban recycling centre and a building site under airport flight path #fieldRecording #London #crows
Ambie and Crystal discuss a couple games they played recently, including Corvids, NAWALLI, and The Walking Dead: Surrounded. Then, we talk about "sigh" games, a new category of game that Crystal and her friend have coined! 0:00-Intro 0:45-Announcements 2:08-Recent Games - Corvids 7:49-NAWALLI (Kickstarter) 11:27-The Walking Dead: Surrounded 15:30-Sigh Games 24:46-Outro 25:56-Bloopers Join our discord Support us at https://ko-fi.com/boardgameblitz This episode was sponsored by Grey Fox Games. Use the code "BGBLITZ24" to get 20% off non-exclusive items. Consolidated Links For the full show notes visit our site at http://www.boardgameblitz.com/posts/383
Why is the crow a symbol of death? Crows and Ravens, otherwise known as Corvids, have always had an otherworldy feel about them. And there's a very good reason for that.Join us as we talk to Rick de Yampert, author of Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids. And learn a bit about the mystical side of these strange black beasts. They're a lot spookier than you realize!Also, Rick shares some of his own, personal ghost stories, and how crows have brought him closer to recognizing the magic in the world.Check out Rick's website at RickDeYampert.com and see his art at MisterCrowArt.com.Tired of websites that have been Frankensteined together using subpar body parts? Check out Becky and Diana's digital media and web design company, The Concept Spot, and let's make some digital spookiness together! theconceptspot.comSupport the Show.
“It's a goopy world”Seeking: Those Fluent in Both the Common Tongue and that of the Corvids, for Expedition. Shocking Survey: 8 of 10 Young Drow Cannot Name all 9 Ancient Houses of Ys. Episode Artwork by Jake: @JavocsHouse of Bob Cover Artwork by @ShaunMakesAudio Production by Astronomic AudioMusic by Duke AlbertFeaturing:Jake as The GMAlex as XerōthCristina as Leon LaCroixDan as Ugo VeriteJessica as Isstran Maelyl—Need More Bob in Your Life? Check out our other (SFW!) podcast, Tales of BobApple PodcastsSpotify—Support the Show:PatreonMerch StoreContact Us:DiscordTheHouseOfBob.orgTwitterInstagramFacebookEmail—Thank you so much to our current Patreon supporters! This podcast would not be possible without you.AnetteBen CarterBrandon Knoxbrunoreturns C.HueyChris BConnor McCollochD ChanDan Klip-KlopElias AndersonElliGarbanzoGary TheobaldJessica Jessica ColvinJoshKeith HaddadLuke ConroyMark BoykinPadraig HegartyPavel LishinSarah EiseleScooter EmersonTeam EAMONN The Pink PastorThomas KuhlmannTom InnsTom WesleyWaffelpokalypse Let us know what you'd like to hear on our Patreon in 2024: https://forms.gle/5B6wGcGS2Xpc214q7
In this episode, I'm joined by author Rick de Yampert to discuss his book Crows and Ravens: Mystery, Myth, and Magic of Sacred Corvids. Rick discusses the intelligence of crows and ravens, crow language, how they show up in myth, religion, and prophecy, crow magic, and how a corvid just might have been depicted in the paleolithic cave art of Lascaux . Support Rebel Spirit Radio https://patreon.com/rebelspirit https://paypal.me/rebelspiritradio Rick de Yampert https://rickdeyampert.com/ https://mistercrowart.com/ https://wanderingspiral.com/ Crows and Ravens Llewellyn https://www.llewellyn.com/product.php?ean=9780738763873 Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/crows-ravens-mystery-myth-magic-of-sacred-corvids-rick-de-yampert/20101716?ean=9780738763873 Connect with Rebel Spirit on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rebelspiritradio X: @RebelSpiritRad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebelspiritradio https://www.rebelspiritradio.com #rebelspiritradio #crows #ravens #corvids #pagan #crowmagic #corvidconversation #magicalcorvides #mythandmystery
This episode begins with a rant. This rant, in particular, comes from Dan Engber - a science writer who loves animals but despises animal intelligence research. Dan told us that so much of the way we study animals involves tests that we think show a human is smart ... not the animals we intend to study. Dan's rant got us thinking: What is the smartest animal in the world? And if we threw out our human intelligence rubric, is there a fair way to figure it out?Obviously, there is. And it's a live game show, judged by Jad, Robert … and a dog.The last episode of G, our series on intelligence, was recorded as a live show back in May 2019 at the Greene Space in New York City and now we're sharing that game show with you, again. Two science writers, Dan Engber and Laurel Braitman, and two comedians, Tracy Clayton and Jordan Mendoza, compete against one another to find the world's smartest animal. They treated us to a series of funny, delightful stories about unexpectedly smart animals and helped us shift the way we think about intelligence across all the animals - including us.Special thanks to Bill Berloni and Macy (the dog) and everyone at The Greene Space.EPISODE CITATIONS:Podcasts:If you want to listen to more of the RADIOLAB G SERIES, CLICK HERE (https://radiolab.org/series/radiolab-presents-g). Videos:Check out the video of our live event here! (https://fb.watch/qczu3n1ooA/) Our newsletter comes out every Wednesday. It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Sign up (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab's science programming is provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Science Sandbox, a Simons Foundation Initiative, and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.
It's Episode 69, dude! So we watched Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), the classic time-travel movie starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as two slackers collecting historical figures to help them pass their history final in order to save a future civilization founded on their band's music. Imagine how weird that sentence would sound if you had never seen this movie–but of course you have seen it. And just in case you missed it, there are nine seconds featuring cave people in this movie, so it counts! Win some SotSA Merch! Send your mistakes, inaccuracies, and corrections to us by email or social media:Twitter: @SotSA_Podcast Bluesky: @sotsapodcast.bsky.socialFacebook: @SotSAPodcastLetterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/ Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.com In this episode:Graphic Designer David Bock designed our logo: https://www.dkbock.com/Oldest evidence of controlled use of fire: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_of_fire_by_early_humans Finlayson et al. (2012) Birds of a Feather: Neanderthal Exploitation of Raptors and Corvids: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0045927Neanderthals wore eagle talons as jewellery: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2015.17095Roebrooks et al. (2012) Use of red ochre by early Neandertals: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1112261109 The evolution of language: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.96.14.8028 Acheulean Handaxes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_axeKnow your King Henrys: https://www.historyhit.com/the-8-king-henrys-of-england-in-order/The Iron Maiden was an 18th Century myth: https://www.livescience.com/55985-are-iron-maidens-torture-devices.html Napoleon wasn't that short: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/napoleon-short.htm
It's Episode 69, dude! So we watched Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989), the classic time-travel movie starring Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter as two slackers collecting historical figures to help them pass their history final in order to save a future civilization founded on their band's music. Imagine how weird that sentence would sound if you had never seen this movie–but of course you have seen it. And just in case you missed it, there are nine seconds featuring cave people in this movie, so it counts! Win some SotSA Merch! Send your mistakes, inaccuracies, and corrections to us by email or social media: Twitter: @SotSA_Podcast Bluesky: @sotsapodcast.bsky.social Facebook: @SotSAPodcast Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/sotsa/ Email: screensofthestoneage@gmail.com In this episode: Graphic Designer David Bock designed our logo: https://www.dkbock.com/ Oldest evidence of controlled use of fire: https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_of_fire_by_early_humans Finlayson et al. (2012) Birds of a Feather: Neanderthal Exploitation of Raptors and Corvids: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0045927 Neanderthals wore eagle talons as jewellery: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature.2015.17095 Roebrooks et al. (2012) Use of red ochre by early Neandertals: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1112261109 The evolution of language: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.96.14.8028 Acheulean Handaxes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hand_axe Know your King Henrys: https://www.historyhit.com/the-8-king-henrys-of-england-in-order/ The Iron Maiden was an 18th Century myth: https://www.livescience.com/55985-are-iron-maidens-torture-devices.html Napoleon wasn't that short: https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/napoleon-short.htm
Crow experts think big communal roosts provide warmth, protection from predators, shared knowledge about food sources, and a chance to find a mate. Follow crows to their roost some autumn evening, if you can, and watch these avian acrobats wheel in for the night.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
This week Cal talks about Northern Flamingos, keeping up with turtle crime, and Manhattan Rhino powder. Connect with Cal and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Shop Cal's Week in Review MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To find out if a crow can recognize an individual human face, Professor John Marzluff of the University of Washington wore a mask while trapping, banding, and then releasing seven American Crows on campus. Later, when he walked through the campus wearing the mask, it was automatic! A big group of birds scolded and divebombed him. He thinks it's a benefit to the birds' survival to point out and recognize challenges in their environment. Watch a video and learn more at ScienceMag.org.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Here's your local news for Tuesday, September 5, 2023:We outline the mayor's 2024 Capital Budget proposal,Learn about counseling for folks post-incarceration,Meet up with a sailboat against nuclear weapons that nears the end of its voyage,Celebrate the unique characteristics and culture of corvids,And much more.
Dr. Kaeli Swift is a researcher and renowned science communicator who loves to unwrap the fascinating world of Corvids for her followers on social media. We caught up with Dr. Swift in Seattle before she left for a new research project she's conducting on the island of Tinian. Dr. Swift talked to us about crows and ravens, their biology, behavior and intelligence in this episode of the Beaver State Podcast. Show Notes: Follow Dr. Kaeli Swift on Social Media - Instagram TikTok Twitter Catch Dr. Swift on the Oologies Podcast talking about crow funerals - Corvid Thanatology (CROW FUNERALS) with Dr. Kaeli Swift — alie ward Book Recommendations - "In the company of crows and ravens" by John Marzluff "Mind of the raven" Bernd Heinrich Check out the crows attacking the Barred owl at Seward Park when this podcast was recorded - https://youtube.com/shorts/_dMpJA84c8M?feature=share
Halle Kiefer and Alison Leiby are obsessed with crows, and not simply because they both host the horror podcast Ruined. Horror buff Halle knows that crows feature prominently in the genre–and our nightmares–for a reason: they're crazy smart and are known to hold grudges. In fact, all birds in the Corvus family, like ravens and magpies, are intelligent. They even hold funerals when a fellow bird flies into the next realm. Enjoy drifting off to sleep learning about these cunning creatures.Hey Sleepy Heads, is there anyone whose voice you'd like to drift off to, or do you have suggestions on things we could do to aid your slumber? Email us at: sleepwithcelebs@maximumfun.org.Follow the Show on:Instagram @sleepwcelebsTwitter @SleepWithCelebsTikTok @SleepWithCelebs John is on Twitter @johnmoe.John's acclaimed, best-selling memoir, The Hilarious World of Depression, is now available in paperback. Join | Maximum FunIf you like one or more shows on MaxFun, and you value independent artists being able to do their thing, you're the perfect person to become a MaxFun monthly member.
Rossifari Podcast - Zoos, Aquariums, and Animal Conservation
Dateline: July 28, 2023. Rossifari Zoo News is back with a round up of the latest news in the world of zoos, aquariums, conservation, and animal weirdness! In Zoo News, we discuss the controversial passing of a legend at Mote Marine Lab, exciting births at the San Diego Zoo and Zoo New England, the unfortunate passing of an African Painted Dog at the Tulsa Zoo, an amazing story from the Topeka Zoo, two stories out of the Cincinnati Zoo, and so much more! In Conservation News, we talk about how European corvids are striking back, the release of Siheks into the wild, an update on carins, and more! And in Other News, we have something to listen to and something to super not watch!ROSSIFARI LINKS: www.rossifari.com patreon.com/rossifari @rossifari on socials @rossifaripod on TikTok
KAXE Staff Phenologist John Latimer provides his weekly assessment of nature in Northern Minnesota. This is the week of July 18, 2023.
Being a “bird brain” isn't such a bad thing after all! Dr. Kaeli Swift talks about the misunderstandings of the brains and intelligence of Corvids. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3NTyn9I EG books: https://growepic.co/3rwDXaw EG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/44nsmJH Connect With Kaeli Swift: Dr. Swift earned her PhD in avian behavioral ecology from the University of Washington. While there, she studied American crows, with a special emphasis on behaviors around death. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington, where she is studying the breeding ecology of the Tinian monarch. Video, audio, and print reports of her research have been featured by: National Geographic, PBS, the New York Times, The Atlantic, Ologies podcast, Science Friday and many others. Blog Twitter Instagram TikTok Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group
In which you will learn: Why you should not wear a Neanderthal mask in Seattle How crows in Japan and Californial crack nuts An entertaining little rhyme about birds and the end times
An old manor house, what could lie within? A thousand eyes watching all attempts to break in... This week the party make it outside and spy their next location, a mysterious manor house on the Hill... So join us now as we bring back this behemoth.. A fast paced comedy deathmatch with strong D&D overtones. Prepare to Plummet Check out our episode sponsor Newsly! Get a free 1 month premium subscription with code 'RPG' at https://newsly.me/ Learn more at Penancerpg.com Support us on Ko fi and Patreon Come talk with us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram Visit our Teespring store Listen on Google Play, Libsyn, Stitcher, Youtube, Podchaser, Podcast Addict Affiliates: @DnDiceUK 10% @GemhammerGaming 20% Use “Penancerpg” at checkout for % off your order at DnDice.co.uk & https://shop.gemhammer.com?ref:penancerpg
Great-tailed Grackles live up to their name. The glossy black males trail their long, V-shaped tails behind them as they fly, almost like a plane towing a banner ad. And while not quite as flashy, the brown-feathered females have impressively long tails, too. Also known as the Mexican Grackle, this species lives in all sorts of habitats from the northern coasts of South America to the western U.S. Their ability to live in both cities and farmland has helped Great-tailed Grackles expand as far north as Iowa. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Hear Tessa (Omni), David (Bi), Cameron (Pan) and our M-Spectacular guest: Molly Jones talk about bird rescuing, magic on the L Train, Playwrighting, Pittsburgh PA, Flight?, even more Catholic Trauma, and more! Don't miss this fun-filled episode Bi-cons!
S04E03: The lore of black cats, crows, and ravens. Us, to literally every black cat or corvid we see: Who're our good little witches' familiars? Sweet baby omens of doom? The bestest spooky speakers of truth ever? Corvids and black cats: Us: YES YOU ARE!! Show notes: https://www.bonesandbobbins.com/2023/03/18/season-4-episode-03
In early February, I had the joy of talking with The Corvid Corner from TikTok. If you listened, then like me, you might've been blown away about the intelligence, loyalty and cleverness of crows.As I confessed in the opening minutes of that episode, I haven't always been a bird fan. In fact, I suffered my first panic attack inside an aviary at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo. I attribute it to too much Alfred Hitchcock as a kid, and not enough Mary Poppins. During the episode, I meant to share some of my early experiences with crows and how my love has grown, but a virus hijacked my brain, so this episode is a necessary supplement to the conversation.Soon after becoming a mother, my heart changed. I saw those winged creatures like my babies, as delightful parts of our community. Show Sources and Materials:https://www.amazon.com/Gifts-Crow-Perception-Emotion-Thought/dp/1439198748https://www.uwb.edu/about/crowsThe Funeral by Jennifer Hotes on WattPad - Read for FREEhttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/uw-professor-learns-crows-dont-forget-a-face/https://www.thoughtco.com/crows-are-more-intelligent-than-you-think-4156896https://worldbirds.com/crow-symbolism/https://www.angelicalbalance.com/spirituality/what-is-the-spiritual-meaning-of-seeing-crows/ Curious Cat is lacing up their hiking boots this Spring. We will be exploring the rumor riddled Cascade Mountain Range, a land of fire and ice. From sasquatch to ufos to remote viewing to bottomless pits, to unexplained missing persons, if you have any supernatural experiences from CASCADIA, drop us an email at Curious_Cat_Podcast@icloud.com and YOUR story might be featured on a future episode! Look for CASCADIA episodes on your regular Curious Cat feed this Spring. Original art by @norasunnamedphotos find the artist on Instagram and look for their newest designs on Society6. Curious Cat Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on TwitterCurious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director: NorasUnnamedPhotos (on Insta)
The Black-billed Magpie is a familiar sight throughout much of the West. The magpie's bulky nest is a rough sphere of sticks nearly three feet across, with entrance ports on the sides. Take a field trip with your local Audubon and see what you can see!More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
In this session of our Behavior Makeover Series, we work with a rehabilitated non-releasable raven that is showing a lot of avoidance behavior around his trainer. We create a behavior shaping plan using non-coercive negative reinforcement instead of counter conditioning or systematic desensitization to build the raven's trust. This works on all species, from parrots to eagles and mammals too. As always, follow your local and federal laws when working with native and exotic species and we do not condone rescuing wild birds without proper permits. For more bird training and behavior tips: ► Having issues with your bird not stepping up on your glove or approaching you? Take the free 7 day fearful and aggressive Challenge https://avianbehaviorlab.com/fear-and-aggressive-behavior-challenge/ ► Learn the Fundamentals Of Animal Training https://avian-behavior.org/39-2/ ►Shop our Amazon Store for bird supplies https://bit.ly/3QWjjJR ► Join a community of passionate bird owners and learn from hundreds of hours of science and behavior based on demand courses and live trainings - FREE for 2 weeks! https://avianbehaviorlab.com Connect with Hillary on Social Media Instagram: https://instagram.com/avianbehavior Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avianbehavior Podcast: https://avian-behavior.org/podcast Subscribe to Avian Behavior here: https://www.youtube.com/avianbehavior Our mission at Avian Behavior is to strengthen the connection between animals and the humans that care for them with the most progressive and positive reinforcement techniques.
Full disclosure - I haven't always loved crows. It wasn't that many years ago when I walked into an aviary at Woodland Park Zoo and had a panic attack. Being shut into a confined space with birds flitting here and there called to mind Alfred Hitchcock's classic, The Birds. I had to step outside and collect myself on a stone bench. Later though, when I became a mother, I saw birds through the eyes of my children. We set up fairy houses in the yard and watched for hummingbirds. My first trip to Alaska sealed the deal. Yeah, we have bald eagles in Seattle. They sometimes circle in the skies overhead, but that's NOTHING compared to what Homer, Alaska had in store. They linger on the spit feet away, perched three across on a driftwood log beside our firepit. They were glorious. It was after that trip that I began to take note of all our neighborhood birds. During a stretch of brittle winter weather, a duo of crows looked at me through the patio doors. They were hungry. I began to feed them and they cawed in thanks. They would hang back on the gate and watch as I brewed my morning coffee. They knew after feeding my cats and dog, I'd sprinkle something nutritious in the yard for them. They knew I was a crow lover, but, and maybe it was the bird dog growling behind me, they never fully trusted me. No matter. I was head over heels in love with crows. Soon two became three. Three became four. The word had gotten out that I had a soft spot for these remarkable, beautiful creatures. It was around that time when I heard an interview on NPR of two UW researchers that were studying crows. They told the story of a woman who fed them for years and the crows, in turn, left her tiny treasures, like a I LIKE IKE pin. I wanted my crows to bring me something, too, so I upped the quality of my offerings. My love affair with crows continues to this day. I found a kindred spirit on TikTok, The Corvid Corner. She not only feeds crows, she rescues them, and goes so far as to make her own suet cakes for these glorious birds. Bear with my scratchy voice as I struggled with the flu during this interesting conversation with my new friend across the pond. We talk candidly about the birds that have stolen our hearts.Please give her a follow on TikTok and watch her incredible, uplifting, and often informative videos there. Here's one article about UW professors studying crows!EMAIL US YOUR FEEDBACK OR STORY!(Let us know if you wish to remain anonymous or if using your first name is okay)Email us at: Curious_Cat_Podcast@icloud.comCurious Cat and Crew on Socials:Curious Cat on TwitterCurious Cat on InstagramCurious Cat on TikTokArt Director – Nora HotesAudio Engineer - Aidan ConnersSOMETHING SPECIAL IS COMING TO CURIOUS CAT SEASON 3! SUBSCRIBE NOW SO YOU DON'T MISS AN EPISODE!
Crows are found on every continent except South America and Antarctica. And while there are a lot of similarities, there are a lot of differences, too. Imagine a powder-gray crow with a pink beak. There's one thing they have in common, though: they're all smart.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Clark's Nutcracker is a clever corvid that has a special relationship with a tree called the whitebark pine. The tree's cones don't open on their own, and Clark's Nutcracker is one of the few species that can pry them open. When the nutcrackers cache the seeds for the winter, they'll leave a few behind, helping spread the next generation of whitebark pines. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Of all the birds out there, the corvid family — the crows, ravens, and jays — might have the spookiest reputation. But this idea that corvids are spooky is far from universal — it's mainly in the Western world, as corvid researcher Kaeli Swift explains.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
For Halloween, corvid researcher Kaeli Swift joins Tenijah for a show-and-tell of spooky birds. Corvids, vultures, and owls all have reputations as ominous and foreboding — and today, we're digging into those ideas. Kaeli unpacks why the birds are seen as scary, shares cool facts beyond their mysterious façade, and explores conservation opportunities to help these birds. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
If we had to pick one bird's voice to symbolize our Eastern woodlands, the Blue Jay's voice would likely be it. And as a frequent visitor to back yards and bird feeders, the Blue Jay is among the most recognized birds of the region. Nearly a foot long, Blue Jays can be loud and assertive when they approach a bird feeder, pushing smaller songbirds aside. But when nesting, the same jays can sneak to and from their nests with uncanny secrecy.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
Is that big black bird a crow or a raven? How can you tell? Ravens (seen right here) often travel in pairs, while crows (left) are seen in larger groups. Also, study the tail as the bird flies overhead. A crow's tail is shaped like a fan, while the raven's tail appears wedge-shaped or triangular. Another clue is to listen closely to the birds' calls. Crows give a cawing sound, but ravens produce a lower croaking sound.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.
This is a story about a wood stork called Flinthead. He lived with his partner in Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Florida. The wood stork couple depended on the wetlands in Florida for not just their survival but also to bring up their babies. This is a post-episode trailer of Episode 5 where I interviewed Dr. Jerry Jackson. Even though the audio isn't perfect, Episode 5 is worth listening to because he covers so much ground. Ecology, wood storks, wetlands, anhingas, and much more. Here I focus on one aspect of that episode: wood storks
Corvids are known to be pretty clever birds, but did you know they're good at guessing weight as well?
Magpies, though sometimes maligned, are fascinating birds that can recognize themselves in mirrors and have funerary practices. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/magpie.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Grab your favorite hot beverage and settle in with Amanda and Corinne as they continue exploring animals in myths and folklore! This time corvids have entered the queue! Amanda grosses Corinne out with a story about magpies and buffalo, and also reminds us about the need to respect closed cultural practices. Corinne jumps between cultures, has big emotions about the role of folklore, and reads some poetry. Like one does.For show notes and more, visit www.graveyardcoffeetalkpod.com
Episode 43 - Winning with the worst faction in Root - The Winter Tournament may be over, but one player's storyline will live forever. Sam and Kyle chat with legendary Root player WalrasLaw about his stunning success with the Corvid Conspiracy, his love for underdog factions, and his clash with our very own MSR. Woodland War Machine: the podcast covering Leder Games' amazingly awesome asymmetric board game: ROOT! Join Jake Michels, Sam De Roest, and Kyle Acheson as they explore the tactics and tradecraft of the cutest strategic warfare game ever! Support the show and hear bonus ROOTPARDY content, over at Good Time Society's Patreon! - https://www.patreon.com/goodtimesociety Episode Links: [WalrasLaw's 1st Corvids Tournament Win] - https://youtu.be/h926pqCRWqM [WalrasLaw's 2nd Corvids win] - https://youtu.be/clkkPSnMpdg [Guerric's Youtube] - https://www.youtube.com/c/guerricsamplesgames/videos Find the crew on socials: @thejakemichels @SamDeRoest @kyle_acheson_music @goodtimesociety Find more from GOOD TIME SOCIETY - https://linktr.ee/goodtimesociety
Starting Season 3 : Swedish crows trained to pick up cigarettes in exchange for actual peanuts- it's proposed to save towns over 75% of the monetary cost of humans picking up trash, but what does that mean for the crows?*****Resources: The American Cancer Society Quitline at 800-227-2345 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503606/are-cigarette-butts-secret-better-roadshttps://www.mentalfloss.com/article/505089/dutch-startup-wants-train-crows-pick-cigarette-buttshttps://cosmosmagazine.com/nature/birds/is-it-ethical-to-train-crows-to-pick-up-cigarette-butts/*normal cleaning animals, vultures, goats for fires, etc: https://www.dawn.com/news/1371300https://www.iflscience.com/plants-and-animals/litterpicking-crows-to-help-rid-swedens-streets-of-cigarette-butts/https://boingboing.net/2022/02/01/crows-trained-to-collect-cigarette-butts-on-the-street.htmlhttps://corvidcleaning.com/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-45155818https://boutique.puydufou.com/papeterie/page/2.htmlhttps://abcbirds.org/blog21/what-do-crows-eat/And, my own life growing up with a smoker.Intro Music is “Tiptoe out the back” by Dan Leibowitz and Interstitial music is by MK2. Additional music provided by Pixabay and Freesound.orgMore about the show can be found at https://bewilderbeastspod.com Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/BewilderBeastsPod)
RJ and Elle conclude their coverage of Augury by looking at research conducted on birds. RJ establishes the intelligence of Corvids, and then discusses the sad relationship humans have with pigeons. He brings up the domestication of the pigeon, and messenger pigeons. He then discusses pigeons who are decorated war heros including Cher Ami and G.I. Joe who saved hundreds of lives by delivering intelligence during the world wars. RJ also discusses Project Pigeon, which was an attempt to train pigeons to be suicide bombers during world war 2. RJ concludes by looking at the future of homing pigeons, specifically the joke/not joke of IPoAC which is a theory that carrier pigeons would be faster and more efficient than the internet at delivering data. Elle does a reading for Jonathan at the Tracy Aviary. Specifically, the helmeted curassow from Venezuela imparts its wisdom.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/mancy)
Hailing from bird-rich Colombia, Eliana was destined to be a birder and nature lover. Her biological endeavors have taken her from her home in South Florida to the far corners of the world, where she immerses herself in nature with a warmth and excitement for all life. You'll most likely never see her without a camera in hand; she is a committed and spirited photographer with a keen eye for composition and technique. She's also a field biologist, veterinary technician, avid ceramicist, gardener, vegan chef, environmentalist... you name it, she's probably done it. Additionally, Eliana is the executive director and lead veterinary technician for Project PetSnip, through which she has spayed and neutered tens of thousands of pets and stray animals. Her passion for Florida native plants is expressed through her own backyard, where she maintains a naturally landscaped space that is frequented by birds, butterflies, and native wildlife. You'll quickly learn that she has an obsession with Corvids and the color green. With her outgoing personality and contagious enthusiasm, she is fantastic company to clients, co-workers, and friends. Together with her husband, Marc, they are “Birding by Bus”.You can find Eliana on IG & FB @birdingbybus. Email: birdingbybus@gmail.com and on www.projectpetsnip.org Let's connect! Subscribe to buckleUp! podcast and follow @nataliaearle on all social media platforms and on FB @thenataliaearleWould you like to be a guest on buckleUp! podcast and share your story? Please email us at buckleupne@gmail.comThis episode is brought to you by Link'd the label www.shoplinkd.com