Podcasts about feathered friends

Welcome back to Hangin' at the Hangar Bar! After a brief break, Scott and Candice return for the final installment in the "Candice's Perfect Day" series, and this time they're heading to Disney's Animal Kingdom. From safari adventures and grilled corn in Harambe to an afternoon at Nomad Lounge and a nighttime stroll through Pandora, Candice maps out her ideal day in one of Walt Disney World's most immersive parks. Along the way, the duo discusses why Animal Kingdom feels different from every other Disney park, the importance of slowing down and appreciating the atmosphere, and the attractions that surprisingly didn't make the cut. Plus, they share some practical advice for planning your own Disney vacation—without turning it into an endurance event. In this episode:Why Animal Kingdom may be Candice's favorite Disney parkThe Disney snack cravings currently occupying Scott and Candice's mindsBreakfast at Beach Club and coffee (and tea!) from Joffrey'sExploring the Tree of Life carvings and hidden animal trailsA morning safari—and hopes of getting delayed by some particularly stubborn giraffesGrilled corn from Harambe Fruit MarketGorilla Falls Exploration Trail and the Harambe performersRevisiting Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond!Riding Expedition Everest and saying hello to the Disco YetiA leisurely late lunch at TiffinsSpending the afternoon relaxing at Nomad LoungeExperiencing Kilimanjaro Safaris at duskTaking in the glowing beauty of Pandora at nightWrapping up the park day with dinner at Satu'li CanteenWhy attractions like Flight of Passage, Festival of the Lion King, and Feathered Friends in Flight didn't make Candice's perfect itineraryThoughts on Zootopia, DinoLand's closure, and other Animal Kingdom experiencesTips for creating your own "perfect Disney day"Why hydration, rest, and realistic expectations can make or break a vacationWhether Scott's own "Perfect Day" series should be nextAs the "Candice's Perfect Day" series comes to a close, Scott and Candice remind listeners that there is no single "right" way to experience Disney. Your perfect vacation doesn't have to look like anyone else's—whether that means rope dropping attractions or spending hours soaking in the atmosphere with a drink in hand. What would your perfect Animal Kingdom day include? Let us know on social media, and tell us whether you'd like to hear Scott's version of the series next! ✨Follow Hangin' at the Hangar Bar on social media and join the conversation. Thanks for hanging out with us!

We handed our entire Disney's Animal Kingdom plan to a roulette wheel and then had to live with the consequences. The result is equal parts strategy and chaos: a specific date in early March, a standby only game plan, and a strict mobile order food rule that forces us to think about real world logistics like what is actually open, where you can order, and how long it takes to get seated.From there, we nerd out on wait time data and crowd forecasting, comparing predicted versus observed waits and sharing the tools we use when we want to go full theme park analyst. We talk TouringPlans, point you toward thrill-data.com for deeper wait time history, and explain how to use numbers to set expectations without letting your whole day get hijacked by a spreadsheet.The wheel also makes some truly wild calls: rope drop lands on Zootopia Better Zoogether, we weave through Gorilla Falls and Kilimanjaro Safaris, and we schedule Feathered Friends in Flight around showtimes while debating the right kind of “morning sweets.” Then we take a long detour to the Oasis Exhibits, grind through Na'vi River Journey, and finally score a mobile order lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue complete with a very real warning about aggressive birds and unprotected trays.We close strong with Expedition Everest, Festival of the Lion King, a character meet at Adventurers Outpost, Discovery Island Trails, and a big swing at Avatar Flight of Passage. If you like Disney trip planning, Animal Kingdom itineraries, and honest talk about what actually works in the parks, hit subscribe, share this with a Disney friend, and leave a review so more fans can find us.----Adventures & Mousecapades is a passion project from Alicea & Nathan Novak - two Seattleites addicted to The Mouse. We are not affiliated with Disney, nor are we travel agents. Opinions are our own.Instagram, Threads, Facebook: @ourmousecapadesYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ourmousecapadespodhttps://OurMousecapades.compodcast@ourmousecapades.com

The Year of the Snake is coming to a close. This is the perfect time to shed that outgrown skin. We must let go of the old, heavy energy holding us back if we're going to meet the fast-moving energy that the Year of the Horse is bound to bring. One of the greatest drains on our energy comes from comparing ourselves to others. Every time we measure our worth against someone else, we snuff out our own light. It's time to stop worrying about what they're doing and start taking an interest in your own life. When this happens, the temptation to compare becomes a lot less enticing. Let the shedding begin! What am I reading?The Witch's Daughter by Paula Brackston https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781250004086Be More Owl: Life Lessons from our Feathered Friends by Alison Davieshttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781837834068https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?Violet by Hole What's for dinner? Fiber Fueled Sweet Potato Ingredients:Baked sweet potatoProtein of choice - plant based “meat”, grind chicken/beef, shredded rotisserie chicken, fried egg, beans Cheese of choiceGreen Veggie of choice: broccoli, kale, spinach, Swiss chard etc.Red/orange/yellow veggie: bell peppers, tomatoes, cornToppings: guacamole, salsa, hummus, crunchy chili oil, Greek yogurt, sour cream Fermented add-on: kimchi, pickles, sauerkraut, pickled beets/carrots/onions Fresh herbs of choice Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Bake sweet potato until fork tender. Load potato up with all the ingredients you love. Dig in! Go-to Coffee Cake Ingredients:1 cup butter2/3 cup sugar 1 cup buttermilk4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 tsp baking soda1 teaspoon salt Topping:4 tablespoons brown sugar2 tsp cinnamon Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 f. Grease a 9x13 baking dish. Beat softened butter for several minutes with hand mixer or stand mixer. Add sugar, beat for a couple more minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, mix until incorporated. Add vanilla, mix. Stir dry ingredients together in separate bowl. Add flour and buttermilk in stages to the butter mixture, switching between the two until incorporated. Do not over mix. Pour into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle top with brown sugar and cinnamon. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Enjoy! Support the show

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This week we've got a seriously fun one for you. We are joined by the wonderful Ellen Weatherford from the podcast Just the Zoo of Us.John and Shannon are guests on her show later this month, so we asked Ellen to come chat with us about the bird of her choice. She came back with flamingos—and boy, were we thrilled.It turned into such a bright, lively, surprisingly deep conversation about one of the most iconic birds out there. From their wild social lives to their unbelievable color and biology, this episode is just pure joy from start to finish.Ellen joins John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Pole.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

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As I sat yesterday pondering all my friends, family, and compatriots celebrating Thanksgiving, my thoughts turned to the turkey, the traditional sacrificial creature for this event. And whatever the avian counterpart of a rabbit hole is, that's where my thoughts turned as I realized that a tribute to our feathered friends in general would make a nice, lightweight, potpourri episode as we once again hurtle into the final preparations for the holiday season. As my list of possible repertoire exploded, I decided to limit myself only to stage works in which a bird is somehow involved: as a character, as a symbol, as a metaphor, perhaps even as all three simultaneously. So, with composers ranging from Rameau to Sondheim, including such forgotten figures as Walter Braunfels, Victor Massé, and Félicien David, I have put together a wonderful program that focuses particularly but not exclusively on the florid French repertoire, performed by such favorites as Reri Grist, James King, Ileana Cotrubas, Fritz Wunderlich, Sylvia Sass, and Mattiwilda Dobbs, bolstered by such relative newcomers to Countermelody as Léïla Ben Sédira, Ninon Vallin, Janine Micheau, Harolyn Blackwell, Emma Calvé, Endrik Wottrich, Liz Callaway, and Flore Wend. In addition, I am particularly thrilled to present a sublime singer whom I'd not yet encountered before yesterday: the British-Swedish songbird Jacqueline Delman, singing Granados! Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

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Throughout this membership drive we are talking about the animals we love and care for in our homes -- our pets. Today, Lyle Cleary, DVM, associate veterinarian at the Center for Avian & Exotic Medicine, @dr.lyle.dvm on Instagram, talks about the challenges of keeping birds as pets and what they need to thrive.

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The four survivors of flight 935 have been stranded on the island again, but this time it won't be for long. After covering themselves in feathers to keep cool, Warren's past catches up with him and Insert and Agatha are kidnapped by a birdwatcher. Danny just wants to get home and put his feet up. Written, performed, produced, directed and edited by Kevin Chilvers and Matt Sanders.Artwork by Maisie Chilvers. Social media management by Laurie Stone.Some sound effects sourced from www.zapsplat.com Come find us on Instagram @catnoirpodcast . Geoff the Baker reports he has Pteronophobia.That's a fear of feathers. Yes, I had to google it too. Cat Noir is a character based, fully scored, British comedy series trapped within a podcast. Every fortnight, follow the fortunes or misfortunes of an ever growing cast of characters played by Matt Sanders and Kevin Chilvers. There will be action, adventure, drama, high and low stakes with huge doses of comedy. Where the silly and absurd sit side by side in the shade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This week on Everyday Outdoor Living, Lisa dives into two timely topics for your lawn and garden. First, she explains why choosing the right fungicide is crucial for keeping your plants healthy and disease-free—especially during the warm, wet months when fungal issues thrive. Then, Lisa turns her attention to the skies, discussing how rising heat and humidity affect our beloved songbirds and what you can do to support them through the summer swelter.Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just love spending time outdoors, this episode is packed with practical advice and nature-friendly tips. Tune in and grow with us!

Were you one of the thousands of people who attended Bord Bia Bloom over the June Bank Holiday period? Derek and the team were there to bring you a very special live edition of Mooney Goes Wild. Here's one of the highlights: Niall Hatch gives five fantastic facts about feathered friends in five minutes!

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Newfoundland Power recently lent a helping hand to the local Osprey population, and it didn't involve electricity. Jason Dalton is the Manager of Environment and Sustainability for Newfoundland Power, and he joined us in studio to tell us about the rescue effort.

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In this exciting episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together, hosts John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Marquart dive into the fascinating world of the Purple Martin. Learn how these remarkable birds depend on man-made structures for nesting, particularly in the Eastern U.S., and why they're so unique.In the second half, we tackle a mailbag question about a Grackle causing trouble by killing other birds in suburban areas. Is this behavior typical?This episode is packed with crucial bird insights, environmental concerns, and expert advice you won't want to miss. Tune in to learn more about Purple Martins!#PurpleMartin #BirdWatching #FireworksImpact #GrackleBehavior #BirdConservation #BirdsOfAFeather #BirdsOfPrey #SuburbanBirds #BirdLife #WildlifeProtection #BirdLovers

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Join us as we celebrate garden birdlife ahead of the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch! The RSPB's Adrian Thomas gives us a crash course in birdwatching from the comfort of your own kitchen window, while scientist Arran Folly discusses the threats facing our feathered friends and what we as gardeners can do to help. Plus Nick Turrell from the RHS advisory team shares how front gardens can play a vital role in reducing flood risks in our communities. Host: Gareth Richards Contributors: Dr Arran Folly, Adrian Thomas, Nick Turrell Links: The Big Garden Bird Watch RHS guide to identifying garden birds The Vector-Borne RADAR project

This week, as you gather with family and friends for thanks and giving, remember that November is National Native American Heritage Month. Gratitude and appreciation for feathered friends. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candi Lynn Fite "Hope Hop" music composed by Ever Bliss Music, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat Podcast artwork created by Candi Lynn Fite

The migration of birds is currently peaking in Wisconsin, prompting a focus on avian health and conservation. Ryan Brady, a member of the Save Our Songbirds initiative, emphasizes the importance of this campaign. Over the past 50 years, North America has seen a dramatic decline in bird populations, with approximately one in three birds lost. The Save Our Songbirds campaign aims to raise awareness and suggest simple actions that can help. “Adding native plants around our homes can support local bird populations,” Brady suggested. “Planting trees and shrubs native to Wisconsin can provide essential food sources for birds.” Brady pointed out that millions of birds die each year from colliding with windows. “We can reduce window reflectivity with simple actions,” he added. “This can save countless birds, including those that frequent our neighborhoods.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Put on your cosiest pajamas and join the PJ Masks on four exciting adventures: Pedal Power, Battle of the HQs, Feathered Friends, and Mayhem at the Museum! The villains have devised new, dangerous... Uitgegeven door SAGA Egmont Spreker: Alex Jordan

Today we read the story “Some Feathered Friends” which comes to us from the book “The Burgess Bird Book for Children” written by Thornton W. Burgess.   Website: http://www.thefightingmoose.com/   Blog https://thefightingmoosepodcast.blogspot.com/   iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-fighting-moose/id1324413606?mt=2/   Story (PDF): http://ww.thefightingmoose.com/episode386.pdf   Reading List: http://www.thefightingmoose.com/readinglist.pdf   YouTube: https://youtu.be/J1cPd9eg4bg/   Book(s): “The Burgess Bird Book for Children” http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3074   Music/Audio: Artist – Analog by Nature http://dig.ccmixter.org/people/cdk   National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA): http://www.nasa.gov   Song(s) Used: cdk - Sunday by Analog By Nature (c) copyright 2016 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/cdk/53755 

Corin Grillo, alongside TruthSeekah and Arien, delves into the realm of spiritual experiences with celestial beings. Corin's first encounter involved a prayer for a wounded bird, which miraculously transformed into three vibrant birds that soared into the sky.Do you ever experience a yearning for a spiritual connection? By extending your senses towards the angelic, you'll start noticing their presence everywhere. They manifest in the natural world and through others around you. Attuning to their whispers can provide direction on life's journey. Embracing your highest self is to embody your authentic self.Explore all this and more as we have an intriguing chat with our dear friend Corin Grillo. https://www.TruthSeekah.com/Corin-Grillo-Birds

In this episode, I give thanks to the birds and all the joy, inspiration, hope, and peace they've brought into my life, including the birding community, and all the listeners of the Bird for Joy podcast. *** The Bird for Joy podcast is recorded and produced by Candilynn Fite "Plucking Happy" music composed by Jonathan Boyle, permission with commercial license via Premium Beat "Bird for Joy's Sake spoken lyrics written and read by Candilynn Fite Podcast artwork created by Candilynn Fite

John and Brian discuss how you can show your thanks for birds this season in your yard and in your coffee cup. 

Please put on your headphones to fully immerse yourself in another one of my Walt Disney World memories. You will feel like you are in Animal Kingdom with us, watching a showing of Feathered Friends in Flight! as we laugh at the entertaining way they showcase the behaviors of these most beautiful creatures.

Between Pam Perry and John Latimer, the seasonal movements of our avian friends are suitably surveilled.

Are birds dinosaurs? What kind of dinosaurs are birds? And why are some dinosaur models covered in feathers? This week, Dr. Thomas Adams returns to the show and shares how paleontologists discovered the connections between dinosaurs and birds, what evidence supports this connection and which modern-day animals are dinosaur descendants. To learn more information about the sources and references for today's episode, visit: American Museum of Natural History, Get to know a dino: Archaeopteryx lithographica: https://www.amnh.org/explore/news-blogs/on-exhibit-posts/get-to-know-a-dino-archaeopteryx-lithographica Australian Museum, Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family traveling exhibition: https://www.wittemuseum.org/exhibitions/tyrannosaurs-meet-the-family/ AZ Animals, Sinosauropteryx prima: https://a-z-animals.com/animals/sinosauropteryx/ Britannica, Deinonychus: https://www.britannica.com/animal/Deinonychus Library of Congress, What is the world's most dangerous bird?: https://www.loc.gov/everyday-mysteries/zoology/item/worlds-most-dangerous-bird/ Hosted by the Witte Museum's Abigail Jacks, Environmental Science Education Manager, and Daemon Piña, Health and Wellness Education Manager. Featuring paleontologist and geologist Dr. Thomas Adams, Chief Curator & Vice President of Research. Produced by Alyssa Sailor-Tynes, Digital Marketing Manager. A companion to the Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family and Antarctic Dinosaurs exhibitions, at the Witte for a limited time. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family is created by the Australian Museum and toured internationally by Evergreen Exhibitions. Tyrannosaurs: Meet the Family at the Witte Museum is generously supported by The Alamo, Valero Energy Corporation and the Mary Pat and Michael Bolner Exhibit Endowment Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs is developed and traveled by the Field Museum, Chicago in partnership with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, Discovery Place – Charlotte, NC and the Natural History Museum of Utah. Generous support was provided by the Kenneth C. Griffin Charitable Fund. Antarctic Dinosaurs at the Witte Museum is generously supported by HOLT Cat and Mary Pat and Mike Bolner. For more information and to experience the limited-time exhibitions at the Witte, visit https://bit.ly/3QiJ74m.

With the drama and attention around the gigantic purple martin roost at the symphony over the last two years, more of our eyes are on the sky and on our migrating feathered friends. What is migration? Why is Nashville not only a stopping point for bachelor parties – but hundreds of thousands of feathered birds each year? And how can we be better hosts? In this episode, we hear from three guests who have their own experiences with migrating species. Then, we pivot to talk a bit about resident game birds and raptors — birds we live with year-round. But first, we get curious about a North Nashville bonsai tree.  Guests: Damon Mitchell, former WPLN enterprise reporter Liz Cannon, North Nashville resident Laura Cook, bird research coordinator at Friends of Warner Parks Azia Tanks, Warner Parks intern Keith Paluso III, former park ranger and TikTok bird expert Roger Shields, wildlife biologist and Tennessee Wildlife turkey program coordinator Carolyn Pendarvis, operations manager at Walden's Puddle

Hello and welcome to the Enchanted Ears Podcast, where we discuss anything and everything Disney. The Aristocats live action movie was announced with Quest Love directing and doing music for it. Also, the first round of layoffs at the Disney Company are happening. Some of the big cuts are in the divisions dealing with Bob Chapek's focuses: Meta verse and Disney Prime. Sometimes in life, one has to make the hard decision to get rid of things that you no longer want or need, to maybe repair what's broken, and to keep things that spark joy exactly as they are. What if we applied this decisive Marie Kondo-esque philosophy to the Disney World parks? What would we keep, update, and replace in Animal Kingdom? This week, we tackle this difficult question when it comes to some of Animal Kingdom's biggest (and smallest) attractions including Flight of Passage, Dinosaur, Expedition Everest, and Joe's favorite, Feathered Friends in Flight. Also, Angela has ideas about just who could repair the Yeti. It's definitely NOT Bob Iger wearing jean overalls like the long-lost Super Mario Brother. Nonetheless, fan art of that would be appreciated - which you can send to @enchantedearspodcast on Instagram. As always, thank you so much for listening! Have a magical week! Submit a question/topic for us to discuss on a future episode. Don't forget to check us out on: -Instagram -Facebook  -Youtube Be sure to check out our Instagram for our Magic Candle giveaway and save 15% off of your next order at Magic Candle Company by using code “Enchanted” at checkout.

Join The Classic Ghost Stories Podcast for a thrilling reading of 'Our Feathered Friends' by renowned British author Philip MacDonald. Originally published in 1931, this haunting tale takes place on a blistering hot summer's day, when a young couple ventures into the cool shade of an isolated forest and encounters an unexpected and terrifying phenomenon. The story's unexpected twists and turns are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat as you experience one of the masters of detective and mystery fiction at work. Don't miss this gripping short story, which hints at something unusual and chilling lurking within the depths of the forest.New Patreon RequestBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREESupport the showVisit us here: www.ghostpod.orgBuy me a coffee if you're glad I do this: https://ko-fi.com/tonywalkerIf you really want to help me, become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barcudMusic by The Heartwood Institute: https://bit.ly/somecomeback

Little bird friends brining messages from the stars for this Thursdays drawing / pod. Pay attention to the feathered flying critters ya see today, they may have something to say! Hope its a great one for ya! Links: https://www.createmagicstudios.com Instagram: @toddde85 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Createmagicstudios Email: todd@createmagicstudios.com Band Links: The Headies: https://theheadies.bandcamp.com/album/meta-pop Martin: https://squareofoppositionrecords.bandcamp.com/album/martin-slaughter-beach The Halftones: https://thehalftones.bandcamp.com/album/get-off-my-nerves Indigo Milkcap: https://indigomilkcap.bandcamp.com/track/walk-spooky-2

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Bird Buddy introduced new features to their connected bird feeder that not only lets you capture photos and videos of the birds in your yard, but identifies them as well. Kyle Buzzard, CHO (Hardware) explains the benefits, and how their product also is helping monitor migrations and more.  MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

At CES Unveiled in Las Vegas, Bird Buddy introduced new features to their connected bird feeder that not only lets you capture photos and videos of the birds in your yard, but identifies them as well. Kyle Buzzard, CHO (Hardware) explains the benefits, and how their product also is helping monitor migrations and more.  MacVoices is supported by Rocket Money. Cancel unwanted subscriptions today at RocketMoney.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:     http://macvoices.com      Twitter:     http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner     http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:     https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:     http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:     https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:     https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes     Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss

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Using natural elements like pinecones and tree branches, you can make home-made bird feeders. Just add suet or peanut butter, then sprinkle on the bird seed and hang the feeder outdoors.

Recorded live at Tanglewood with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and an all-star cast, this Burmese folktale imagines why the thrush's colors are in its voice, not its feathers.

“For the Birds: The Birdsong Project” is an unprecedented outpouring of creativity by more than 220 music artists, actors, literary figures, and visual artists, all coming together to celebrate the joy birds bring to human lives and to emphasize the climate crisis indicators made evident by changes in bird behaviors and migration patterns.“For the Birds” is a collection of 172 pieces of new music inspired by the beauty of birdsong, performed by artists from across the musical spectrum and 73 works of bird-inspired poetry, read by familiar and famous voices - like Tilda Swinton, Wendell Pierce, Regina King, Michelle Williams, Greta Gerwig, and Bobby Cannavale.The collection is curated and compiled by distinguished film and television music supervisor Randall Poster; he joins us now along with executive producer Rebecca Regan.

While Ari is away, Chris does his best to discuss one of the hottest topics in the companion parrot world: to free fly, or not to free fly? It's a big subject with a lot of moving parts, and it gives Chris the opportunity to discuss the challenges with dealing with absolutes, different views of what constitutes good animal welfare, the importance of flight in the early life of a bird, different definititions of what the phrase "free-flight" even means, and some things that we believe make a bird a good (or bad) candidate as a free-flier.  We'd love to hear our listeners' thoughts on this subject - or anything else you want to talk to us about - and you share those thoughts at podcast@naturalencounters.com!

Humans have been fascinated with birdlife since the first cave drawings 12,000 years ago. In Birds and Us, Tim Birkhead explores how birds have captured our imaginations and inspired both art and science. He looks back to the mummified ibises of Ancient Egypt and the Victorian obsessions with egg collecting, to today's bustling guillemot colonies on the Faroe Islands and the fight to save endangered species. Around 1820 John James Audubon declared his intention to paint every bird species in North America. The result was the hugely ambitious Birds of America featuring 435 life-size, hand-coloured prints. The National Museum of Scotland is currently exhibiting several of his original unbound prints, and the curator Mark Glancy tells the story of this controversial figure who shot thousands of birds in his pursuit of the perfect pose and specimen, but also had a unique eye for their beauty. Alison Richard has spent five decades investigating one of the most extraordinarily diverse places on earth – Madagascar. She recreates the island of the past with its towering flightless Elephant birds and giant tortoises. Her latest book, The Sloth Lemur's Song captures the magic and mystery of Madagascar today, but also serves as a warning at what could lie ahead for its unique wildlife. Producer: Katy Hickman Image Credit: Detail from a print depicting Carolina Pigeons or Turtle Doves from Birds of America by John James Audubon © National Museums Scotland.jpg