Podcasts about nests

The spider's web is an intricate piece of precision engineering. Made from large proteins, it's sticky, stretchy, and tough. So it's no surprise that many small birds — including this Anna's Hummingbird — make a point of collecting strands of spider silk to use in nest construction. Spider silk not only acts as a glue, holding the nest together, but it's flexible enough to accommodate the growing bodies of nestlings. And it's resilient enough to withstand the bustle of raising those hungry babies. 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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Elliott sits down with award winning wildlife artists Adam and Madison Grimm for a conversation that quickly becomes much bigger than art. At just 19 years old, Madison Grimm is leading one of the most unique grassroots conservation efforts in North America. Through her nonprofit, Second Chance Flight, she rescues duck and upland bird eggs that would otherwise be destroyed during spring farming operations. Farmers across South Dakota now call Madison when they discover nests while haying or working fields, giving these birds a second chance at life. Madison shares how the project began, the challenges of obtaining permits, the process of incubating and raising ducklings, and some of the incredible success stories that have come from the effort. Adam also discusses the role wildlife art plays in conservation and how their family's passion for waterfowl has evolved into a mission to help protect the resource. This is a positive conservation story that every waterfowler should hear. To learn more about Second Chance Flight or support their work, visit:https://www.secondchanceflight.com Contact Elliott:freelanceduckhunting@gmail.com Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/freelanceduckhunting Partners: Flight Day Ammunitionhttps://www.flightdayammo.com Code: NAW10 Shotty Gearhttps://www.shottygear.com Code: FDH10 Weatherbyhttps://www.weatherby.com Mammoth Guardian Dog Crateshttps://www.mammothpet.com The North American Waterfowler Apphttps://www.thenorthamericanwaterfowler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The People's Podcast by Ismail Shahid. In this inspiring episode of The People's Podcast, Ismail Shahid sits down with Yamin Abdul Malik, founder of NESTS, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting literacy and empowering communities through education. During their conversation, Yamin shares the vision behind NESTS, discussing the importance of literacy as a foundation for personal growth, economic opportunity, and community development. The discussion also explores the critical role of financial literacy in helping individuals and families build a stronger future. In addition, Yamin opens up about his personal weight loss journey, offering insight into the discipline, mindset, and lifestyle changes that helped transform his health. His story serves as a powerful reminder that meaningful change is possible with commitment and perseverance. This episode is filled with practical wisdom, motivation, and valuable lessons on education, financial empowerment, health, and personal development. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the power of knowledge, self-improvement, and community impact. Hosted by Ismail Shahid. N.E.S.T.S. LLC is a real estate organization built on the principle that nothing ever stays the same. Founded with nothing more than basid mentorship and minimal capital, we have grown into a highly profitable enterprise that continues to redefine what is possible in real estate investment and renovation. To date, we have successfully completed ten renovation real estate flips, strategically retaining a select few properties within our growing portfolio for long-term value and wealth building. Our motto reflects our philosophy - as markets evolve and opportunities shift, so must we. N.E.S.T.S. thrives on adaptation, turning the inevitability of change into sustainable, lasting success.

Every spring we seem to have a series of incredibly odd location choices for nests among our chickens and ducks. This month, I thought it would be fun to share some of the strange and silly places hens in our flock have decided to make their nests.  If you like our show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and share it with others! It's the most important way to keep this podcast going ❤️Social Media: Facebook & InstagramWebsite: foggyoakfairytales.comMerchandise: https://www.teepublic.com/user/foggy-oak-fairy-tales Feel like reading more about the farm? Check out Claire's book "Ruth on the Roof", a picture book about Foggy Oak Farm's Ruth the kitten and her adventures!— — — — — — —Written, performed, and produced for you by Claire Krendl Gilbert. Thanks to my daughters for their assistance playing and singing the intro and outro!©2026 Claire Krendl Gilbert. All rights reserved.

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Fire ant nests have been discovered and destroyed at Musgrave Park just a week before the 50th anniversary of the Panyiri Festival. Invasive Species Council advisory manager Reece Pianta joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to reassure the public that the event will go ahead safely, though he stresses the critical need for continued government funding to manage the pest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heather and Terry race between two graduations and share very different perspectives on life after the twins leave home. Plus, why the 20th season of RHOC was the most exhausting yet, and a brutally honest recap of Mother's Day that proves the card matters more than the gift. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome everyone to season 6 of Encounters Down Under.First off, a big thank you to all my guests, listeners and supporters of the show. None of this could be possible without you all, thank you again for the continued support. On our first episode, we are dedicating it to 60 years since the Tully nest encounter and we get to sit down with Shane Pennesi himself, who grew up on the farm where George had his encounter with a craft. Watch the episode here via our YouTube channelhttps://youtu.be/FS8mXKpiV7E?si=CAOmqU-KhIcBTka4You can also support the show by purchasing some of our merchandise via our online store. https://encounters-down-under.square.site/s/shop............At about 9.00am on the clear sunny morning of Wednesday January 19 1966, George Pedly, a banana farmer at Euramo, near Tully (north Queensland) was driving a tractor with conventional electrical ignition, across the property of a neighbouring cane farmer. The farm track along which he drove wound its way towards and thence alongside what is locally known as Horseshoe Lagoon. This contained an area of water about 6 feet deep and one hundred feet across at its widest point, a total area of a little more than an acre. The greater part of the water was covered with a thick growth of water reeds, the stems of these about half an inch in thickness that protruded above the water to an average height of two feet.As George approached the lagoon, he thought he detected an occasional misfire in the tractor motor. He leaned forward in his seat to listen, and almost immediately heard a distinct hissing noise which he thought momentarily was a tyre leaking air. Then, to his astonishment, a large saucer shaped object rose from the lagoon, ascended slowly to the level of the tree tops, tilted a little to one side, and then, in a fantastic burst of speed vanished in a south-westerly direction. Mr Pedley thought the object was about 25 feet in diameter, about 9 foot thick at the centre, silver-grey in colour and made no sound apart from the original hissing noise. The total duration of the sighting was about 4 seconds.Mr Pedley jumped from the tractor and ran across to the lagoon. As he pushed his way through the 6 or 7 foot tall sword grass along the waters edge, he immediately saw a large circular area of slowly rotating water that was completely devoid of reeds. He further saw near the edge of the still slowly swirling water a patch of giant water couch grass, about a square yard of which had been clipped short, and the clippings removed. After a few minutes he returned to his tractor, started the motor, and went on his way. When questioned later, Mr Pedley was certain about restarting the motor, but could not remember whether he switched it off, it stalled or simply cut out when he left it, both of which were considered highly unlikely. Later that morning he came back past the lagoon and on further inspection saw for the first time the floating mass of reeds that had obviously come to the surface since his absence. The reeds were radially distributed in a noticeably clockwise manner, and he was emphatic that at that time the reeds in the nest, as it came to be called, were quite green, as were all the other reeds in the lagoon.At about mid-afternoon, he returned to the lagoon with Mr Albert Pennisi, the owner of the lagoon and surrounding property. Mr Pennisi waded out to the floating mass of reeds, and found that it was possible to swim beneath the mass, the water being quite clear and free from obstruction. But its most incredible feature, and one easily seen in photographs taken during the next 48 hours, was the amazingly clear impression of the UFO left on the surface of the nest. The outer perimeter was sharply down-thrusting, as if by a huge inverted saucer, with a perfectly circular central protruberance about 6 or 8 feet in diameter and possibly 18 inches deep.More can be found via UFO Research queenslands website at https://uforq.org/the-tully-saucer-nest/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There may be no busier bird during the nesting season than a male House Wren. Just a day or so after completing his spring migration from the tropics, the male House Wren claims a territory and checks out several potential nest cavities. And in each of these locations, he builds a starter nest using virtually anything twig-like to get the job done — from nails and bits of wire to paper clips and hairpins. The male House Wren stays at it until a female pairs with him. Then she picks one of the starter nests and takes over construction. 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.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On our latest show: Our friend, the Chipping Sparrow; Mike O'Connor on Plirding; and the Hidden World of Nests and Eggs with Robyn Bailey.

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What does it really mean to lead when the world feels like it's on fire-when the news cycle, the climate, the culture, and even our own nervous systems feel stretched past capacity? In this episode of The Rose Woman Podcast, we're asking a deeper question beneath all the conversations about performance, productivity, and “resilience”: What kind of inner life does it take to stay human, sensitive, and sane while holding responsibility for others?Since 2005, Amy Elizabeth Fox has served as one of the founders and Chief Executive Officer of Mobius Executive Leadership, a global transformational leadership firm. For the last twenty years, she has served as a leadership and culture change advisor to eminent professional services firms and Fortune 500 companies and facilitated immersive executive development programs for senior leaders.Mobius offers top team intervention, business mediation, executive coaching, and personal mastery programs, all aimed at unlocking potential and building deeper trust, intimacy, and change agility within a company's top tier. Mobius also sponsors a professional development arm for maturing transformational practitioners called the Next Practice Institute and has an e-learning arm entitled Mobius Touch.Amy is considered an expert in healing individual, family, and collective trauma and has been a pioneer in introducing trauma-informed development and psycho-spiritual principles into leadership programs. If you're curious about how leadership, trauma healing, and spiritual practice can actually belong in the same sentence, you'll want to lean into this one. Settle in, listen to the full conversationIn this episode, we cover so many topics, including:(00:00:00) Introduction to Amy Fox and Leading in Chaos(00:04:58) Amy's Path merging Spirituality, Activism, and Leadership Work(00:07:01) Challenges of Corporate Culture and the Need for Inner Development(00:10:00) Organizational Consulting in Behavior and Executive Development(00:15:37) How the Book came through Meditation and Collaboration with Nicholas Janni(00:18:35) Meditation as Deep Receptivity and Access to Higher Guidance(00:22:47) Ongoing Inner Work as the Ethical Basis for Transformational Leadership(00:24:42) “Next Practices”: Inner Ground, Regulation, and Imagination in Chaos(00:27:15) The Role of Leaders in Creating Stable and Supportive Environments(00:32:17) “Nests” and Micro-Communities as Islands of Coherence and Care(00:35:11) The Impact of Gender and Cultural Dynamics on Leadership(00:37:56) Humility vs. Trauma-Driven Narcissism in Leadership(00:40:53) Inner Safety and Risk-Taking(00:42:55) “Innovation Titration” and Contemplative Practice to Handle speed(00:45:34) The Importance of Ethical Counsel, Humility, and Hope(00:50:48) Closing Thoughts and Invitation to Lead with Beauty(00:53:35) David Whyte's “Start Close In.”Helpful links:Amy Elizabeth Fox - CEO of Mobius Leadership and Author of Leading in Chaos: A Clarion Call To A New Future From Two Pioneers In Leadership Development And Transformational. Now Available on AmazonNext Practice InstituteFoundations of Trauma-Informed Coaching & ConsultingFollow on Instagram @amymobius @mobiusexecutiveleadership Linkedin @amyelizabethfox Facebook @amy.e.fox.94 @mobiusUSNicholas Janni - Episode #159 Becoming a Radiant Leader with Nicholas Janni and Author of Leading in ChaosThomas HüblPatrick Connor - Episode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick ConnorErica Ariel FoxLynda CaesaraShai TubaliLucy Caldwell - Episode # 163: Building Power from The Bottom Up- Impact CirclesAmy Edmondson - Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing WellYour host:NEW Book by Christine: Mantra, Tantra, Ayahuasca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy Body. Available on Amazon and Spotify AudiobooksBhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guests Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis and Peter Dawkins on May 17–27, 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bird nests literally come in all shapes and sizes: burrowed into a sand bank, tucked into grass, underground, high up, stretchy, sturdy, flimsy. Even the chicks are radically different, with some leaping out of trees at a day old, and others clinging to the nest for weeks. Each species has their own unique nesting strategy - Mark Peck helps us explore how and why they work. He also shares tips on how to observe the breeding birds around us! Join Project NestWatch here.Grab a cup of Birds and Beans - Bird Friendly coffee that donates to this podcast when you order at: birdsandbeans.ca/warblersFrom Madagascar to the Philippines, and even tours closer to home - Birding Ecotours has a dream trip for you! Explore their tours at birdingecotours.comMark Peck was the Collections Specialist in Ornithology at the Royal Ontario Museum for 41 years until his retirement in 2024. He is the author of Bird Eggs: A Young Naturalist's Guide, is Vice-President of the Ontario Field Ornithologists,  who awarded him the Distinguished Ornithologist Award in 2024, and is a longtime member of the Toronto Ornithological Club. Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. Support the show

As spring approaches, bees and other insects will start coming out from their winter hideaways. I'm excited to see my little bee friends again.

This episode explores the realities of forest school leadership, challenging idealized expectations with authentic experiences. Hosts Wem and Lewis share insights on community building, industry myths, and the importance of authenticity in outdoor education. keywordsforest school, outdoor education, community building, training realities, outdoor leadership, nature-based learning key topicsMyths vs. reality of forest school trainingCommunity building and relationship managementFlexibility and adaptability in outdoor educationChapters00:00 The Long-Tailed Tit's Nest Discovery05:28 Springtime Adventures and Nature's Bounty06:34 The Reality of Forest School Training11:45 Expectations vs. Reality in Outdoor Education19:48 The Challenges of Flexibility in Outdoor Settings25:57 Nature Bypassing and the Business of Outdoor Education31:58 Navigating the Business Side of Forest School34:24 Navigating Code Switching in Education37:25 The Journey of Continuous Learning40:35 Community Holding Beyond the Classroom45:23 Creating a Homely Outdoor Environment50:24 The Punk Spirit of Forest School57:18 The Future of Community-Funded Education59:22 Pod Fart.mp4 resourcesForest School Association - https://forestschoolassociation.org/Nests by Susan Ogilvie - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nests-Susan-Ogilvie/dp/XXXXXXOfsted - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

What do you call the place an animal lives? In this episode of The Backyard Naturalists, Debbie and Laurie dive into the surprisingly fascinating world of animal homes. From bird nests and squirrel dreys to eagle aeries, bobcat dens, bird rookeries, and bee hives, they explore the wide variety of places wildlife builds, borrows, and calls home. Along the way, they share fun facts about everything from turtles, termites, and raccoons to alligators, snakes, wolves, and even octopuses. As always, the conversation is lively, curious, and full of the kind of nature trivia that makes you look at the backyard a little differently. Whether you are a bird lover, a wildlife watcher, or just someone who enjoys learning the language of the natural world, this episode is packed with surprising discoveries and plenty of charm.

Oh, gosh, there goes another one – another billionaire “flighty bird,” angrily flitting away from the home nest that long nurtured him.This latest one is Howard Schultz, the high-flying avaricious avian who tucked away a multibillion-dollar personal fortune as the monopolistic, exploitative CEO of the Starbucks coffee chain. Howard has recently fallen into a deep pout over the downright rudeness he says he's received from officials in his home base of Washington State.What's his gripe? Haven't you heard, he squawks, the state legislature intends to make rich corporatists like me start paying income taxes!Indeed, Washington is one of only nine states with no income tax, even on billionaires. Instead, to fund public needs, it relies on regressive sales taxes paid by poor and middle-income consumers. So, in an overdue stand for fairness and the Common Good, the state is levying a minimal tax on those few elites who haul in more than a million bucks a year – with the money going to such crucial public needs as child care.But damn the need, Billionaire Schultz is foot-stomping furious that he would have to pay his fair share for the upkeep of the state that has helped him thrive. So, Howard has taken flight, winging clear across the country to Florida, where the right-wing governor and legislature shields the rich from pesky taxes.Proving that “Birds of a feather flock together,” the aristocratic chieftains of such other corporate fiefdoms as Amazon, Meta, and Google are also now nesting in Florida's tax-evasion enclaves. When billionaires declare “We're all in this together” – they don't mean you me – only themselves and their tax lawyers.Jim Hightower's Lowdown is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimhightower.substack.com/subscribe

Chris and Ang imagine the next chapter after the kids leave home, Brent survives a packed week, and we dig into a fantastic batch of calls. CALL 1-774-462-5667 Boost This Episode: Grab Sats with River!⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries Boost with FountainWeb Zap This Episode: Web Zap the Show However you Want!Become a Member:Monthly Jupiter.Party Discount - Only for The Launch!Annual Jupiter.Party Discount - Launch Exclusive! Show Notes: EMPTY NEST - Opening Theme Song Credits Nightingale — Karaoke from your music libraryOnion HouseDisaster-resilient LuxuryThis Home Survives EF5 Tornadoes, Wildfires, and Costs $0 to Heat. The LA FlexMusic:Justin Lantrip • If I Could See The Future

Overlooked and underappreciated - kinglets are one of Canada's toughest little birds! Golden-crowned and Ruby-crowned Kinglets are both fascinating and unique in their own ways. One stays with us all winter long, which is impressive for a bird smaller than a chickadee. And the other lays up to 12 eggs in a stretchy nest! Join us for an exploration of both species: identification tips, bird songs, and fun facts. We're always keen to hear from you! Email the podcast with your episode ideas, leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify, or drop us a review on any of the podcasting platforms like Apple or Overcast. Birds and Beans will donate to this podcast when you use the code "warblers" at checkout. Thanks for your support!Kyle Horner was gifted the love of birdlife and storytelling from his father. From a young age he was obsessed with talking about nature to others (whether or not they wanted to hear it), and his career has been spent doing just that. Kyle has worked in environmental education and science communication for parks, zoos, botanical gardens, outreach programs, non-profits, and the University of Guelph. As the NatureCounts Engagement Coordinator, he is excited to find the stories in the data and share the incredible potential of this fascinating project.Andrea Gress (she/her) secretly thinks Piping Plovers are better than all the other birds...studied Renewable Resource Management at the University of Saskatchewan. She pivoted towards birds, after an internship in South Africa. Upon returning, she worked with Piping Plovers in Saskatchewan, and then as the Ontario Piping Plover Coordinator. Years of sharing her love of plovers with beach goers has turned into a full time communications role with Birds Canada. Support the show

With Easter fast approaching, Kaz whipped up some impressive filo meringue nests for this week's edition of Kaz Cooks and Tubes Tastes. Listen as Hill Street’s Euan Wiseman joins Kaz and Tubes for the taste test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring's on the turn, and the birds are getting busy.From the surprisingly wild love life of the dunnock to bowing and puffed-up chests on city balconies — we explore what courtship really looks like in the bird world. We'll also get practical about nestboxes — where to put them, who they're for, and how even a balcony can help the next generation fledge. With expert advice from the RSPB, we look at the small changes that can make a real difference as breeding season begins.Sean will be joined by ornithologist and environmentalist Dr Mya-Rose Craig with guests including Lucy Lapwing on her coastal patch, City Girl in Nature in South East London, comedian Toussaint Douglass making the case for our feathered city-dwelling friends, and Jason Singh on the unmistakable rhythm of the wood pigeon.Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. The Executive Producer is Jane Gerber.This is a Get Birding Production. The RSPB Guide to Nestboxes Toussaint Douglass: Accessible Pigeon Material runs from Thu 26 – Sat 28 Mar 26 at the Soho Theatre, London. “Love Is A Toad: Exploring our relationship with nature” by Lucy Lapwing is available for pre-order now.The podcast is made in collaboration with Forest Holidays, which encourages birdwatching as part of their guests' stays, with nature sensitive cabins available in 13 incredible locations across the UK. Use the code GETBIRDING26 when booking, for £40 off a 3-night break or £60 off a 4 or 7 night break. The code expires on 30 June 2026 and is for breaks bookable until 1 October 2026.To find out more, visit www.forestholidays.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a very cold day in February, while trailing a Algonquin Wolves (Canis lycaon) across the frozen Lake of Two Rivers, South of highway 60 running through Algonquin Provincial Park, a fellow tracker and I came across a nest. I took out my phone and quickly took some measurements and moved on. It wasn't too long, as it was -30°C (-22°F/243K) and my hands we're screaming at me, but this little discovery started itching my memory of the day and pestering me to figure out who it was. I did a little bit of research, through which I came to the conclusion that the nest may have been built by a Red-winged Blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus). This is the story of that discovery and some of the readings which led me to a possible answer to an ageless question; whodunnit?To learn more : A Field Guide to the Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds by Colin Harrison. Collins, 1978.Peterson Field Guide to Eastern Birds' Nests by Hal H. Harrison. Houghton Mifflin, 1975.Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests by Casey McFarland, Matt Monjello, and David Moskowitz. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2021.Bird Nest Finder by Dorcas Miller. Nature Study Guide Publishers, 2024.Inaturalist identifications of Red-winged Blackbirds in the area of the nestInaturalist identifications of Swamp Sparrow in the area of the nest

fWotD Episode 3198: Saxaul sparrow Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Thursday, 5 February 2026, is Saxaul sparrow.The saxaul sparrow (Passer ammodendri) is a passerine bird of the sparrow family Passeridae, found in parts of Central Asia. At 14–16 centimetres (5.5–6.3 in) and 25–32 grams (0.88–1.13 oz), it is among the larger sparrows. Both sexes have plumage ranging from dull grey to sandy brown, and pale brown legs. Females have less boldly coloured plumage and bills, lacking the pattern of black stripes on the male's head. The head markings of both sexes make the saxaul sparrow distinctive and unlikely to be confused with any other bird. Vocalisations include a comparatively soft and musical chirping call, a song, and a flight call.Three subspecies are recognised, differing in the overall tone of their plumage and in the head striping of the female. The subspecies ammodendri occurs in the west of the saxaul sparrow's range, while stoliczkae and nigricans occur in the east. This distribution falls into six probably disjunct areas across Central Asia, from central Turkmenistan to northern Gansu in China. A bird of deserts, the saxaul sparrow favours areas with shrubs such as the saxaul, near rivers and oases. Though it has lost parts of its range to habitat destruction caused by agriculture, it is not seriously threatened by human activities.Little is known of the saxaul sparrow's behaviour. Often hidden in foliage, it forages in trees and on the ground. It feeds mostly on seeds, such as from saxaul (Haloxylon), as well as insects while breeding and as a nestling. When not breeding, it forms wandering flocks, but it is less social than other sparrows while breeding, often nesting in isolated pairs. Nests are round bundles of dry plant material lined with soft materials such as feathers. They are built in holes in tree cavities, earth banks, rocky slopes, and within man-made structures or the nests of birds of prey. Two clutches of five or six eggs are typically laid in a season. Both parents construct the nest and care for their eggs and young.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:04 UTC on Thursday, 5 February 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Saxaul sparrow on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Emma.

Send Jay comments via textWhen the house goes quiet, the old stories often get loud—especially those nagging voices whispering “I'm not enough, not lovable, not likable.” In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with coach and author Jonathan Aslay to explore how midlife transitions, empty nesting, and dating can trigger these core wounds. More importantly, we discuss a practical and compassionate path back to worthiness that supports not only new relationships but also long marriages ready for rejuvenation.Jonathan shares his personal journey of transformation through pain—navigating divorce, a career collapse, and the devastating loss of his son. These experiences have profoundly reshaped his understanding of love and self-worth. Together, we dive deep into self-love as a skill set, encompassing self-worth, self-esteem, self-discipline, self-reliance, and nurturing the “six-year-old” within us all.For empty nest couples, we outline practical steps to rekindle connection, including shared workshops, therapy sessions, and curiosity rituals that cultivate a new partnership. Highlights & Key Takeaways:The difference between feeling safe with the right person and fearing honesty.Approaching self-awareness as an audience member observing your behavior.Choosing a mindset of victory over victimhood.Understanding self-love as encompassing self-worth, discipline, and inner child care.Jonathon Aslay Bio: The focus of one of America's Leading Mid-Life Self-Love/Life Coaches has expanded into a deeper, essential philosophy of what it truly means to LOVE.   After losing his 19-year-old son Connor in 2018, Jonathon Aslay's grief led him on a soul-searching inner journey, where he became aware of an often-overlooked dimension of the dating conversation.  Today, he's on a mission to encourage both men and women to fully love themselves with his book, ""What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?""—packed with fun, engaging spiritual and personal growth practices.Find Jonathon Online: Instagram, Website, BookSupport the showBECOME A VIP SUBSCRIBER (Join Today!) Bonus Content for Subscribers Only Episode Shoutouts Thank You Emails Private Meet & Greets via Zoom + More ENJOY THE SHOW?Don't miss an episode, subscribe via Apple Podcasts or follow on Spotify and many more. Review us on Love the Podcast, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify -- reviews and ratings help others find us and we'd appreciate your support greatly. LOVE THE SHOW?Get THIS EMPTY NEST LIFE swagCONNECT WITH JAYEmail, LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok

Send us a textThey say "little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems," but nobody tells you about the weird middle ground where the house is quiet, the birds have flown, and yet you're still navigating the emotional gymnastics of parenting adults!In this episode of Made Ya Smile, Carrie and Melinda dive into the bittersweet reality of life as empty nesters. We're pulling back the curtain on our own struggles—from the "should I text them?" anxiety to the realization that our roles have officially shifted from managers to consultants (and sometimes, the advice isn't exactly requested). Thanks for listening! Check us out on Instagram @made_ya_smile_podcast and Facebook @skitzychicks. Jesus loves you, you can't mess that up!

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Originally from Newark, Ohio and currently residing in Anchorage, Alaska Daniel Becker is a Cryptid Researcher and host of the show "Cryptid Wilderness Research Podcast" with Matt Sleater. He is also the founder of the Cryptid Wilderness Research Network which links together researchers for investigation cooperation. Together with his partners William Lunsford and Steven Hill in Arkansas, they explore the world of Bigfoot, Dogman, and other cryptid mysteries. Daniel has spoken at the Nebraska Bigfoot Conference in Grand Island, Nebraska as well as the Anchorage Museum in Anchorage, Alaska.Youtube Channelhttp://www.youtube.com/@cryptidwildernessresearch6991Cryptid Wilderness Research Podcast Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564657464187Click that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

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More yellow-legged hornet nests have been uncovered on Auckland's North Shore - and Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its eradication push. Biosecurity New Zealand's Commissioner North, Mike Inglis spoke to Corin Dann.

Bearded vultures build giant, elaborate nests that are passed down from generation to generation. And according to a new study, some of these scavengers have collected bits and bobs of human history over the course of centuries. Scientists picked apart 12 vulture nests preserved in Spain and discovered a museum collection's worth of objects, including a woven sandal that could be more than 700 years old.  Host Flora Lichtman talks with study author Ana Belen Marín-Arroyo, an archaeologist who studies ancient humans, about how the nests are giving us a glimpse into vulture culture as well as the lives of the people they lived beside.Guest: Dr. Ana Belen Marín-Arroyo is an archaeologist and professor of prehistory at the University of Cantabria in Spain.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com.  Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Mauler wears galoshes so he can leave your dinner party quicker, Rush has a wandering eye for landscapers, Tina Turner's estate gets royalties anytime Jenni has a bowel movement, and Brady gets murdered in a nook and/or a cranny. Love the podcast? Leave us a review!

What does mental wellness really mean, and how do we teach it to kids and teens when the adults around them are stretched thin? In this episode, Dr. Caroline sits down with licensed clinical social worker MJ Murray Vachon, who brings nearly 40 years of experience working with adolescents, families, and midlife adults.MJ shares the two mental wellness definitions that guide her work, how Dr. Dan Siegel's “river of calm” helps us understand chaos and rigidity, and why adults' emotions are contagious for kids. You'll hear stories from classrooms, families, and even Notre Dame athletes that highlight the everyday ways mental health is shaped by modeling, connection, and self-regulation.Listeners will walk away with practical tools like the FACES model, NESTS for self-care, and playful strategies that keep mental wellness accessible for kids and adults alike. This conversation is a reminder that children can't be healthier than the adults raising or teaching them—and small steps in our own wellness ripple out to every child we support.Homework IdeasCheck your own state firstEach day, pause and ask: Am I calm, chaotic, or rigid?Use a grounding practice (deep breaths, stretch, short walk) before engaging with kids.Create a “Glimmer List”Write 5 small, free things that bring you joy (music, a walk, a funny show).Do one daily and encourage your child to make their own list.Practice NESTS Self-CareNutrition: regular balanced meals.Exercise: daily movement.Sleep: aim for consistent bedtimes.Technology: set limits that support rest and focus.Stress skills: model a simple coping strategy (breathwork, journaling, quiet time).Model Validation + BoundariesAcknowledge feelings: “I hear you. This is hard.”Don't over-explain—hold space, then guide with calm presence.About MJWith more than 50,000 hours of clinical sessions, I've spent nearly four decades helping people navigate anxiety, stress, and life transitions with practical, science-backed skills. I'm the creator of Inner Challenge, a mental wellness program launched in 1993 and taught for 21 years in junior highs and even with Notre Dame Football, equipping teens and athletes with coping strategies to boost resilience. As host of Creating Midlife Calm, chosen by Maria Shriver as her “Listen of the Week,” I weave stories and evidence-based tools into actionable practices listeners can use right away. My work always comes back to this: real-life coping skills that are simple, doable, and effective. I started the podcast Creating Midlife Calm because I know the parents of teens are the key to helping them develop the mental wellness that will carry them through adolescence and into adulthood.Get in touchInstagram: @vachonmjmurrayFacebook: MJ Murray Vachon LCSWWebsite: mjmurrayvachon.comEnjoying the show? Help out by rating this podcast on Apple to help others get access to this information too! apple.co/3ysFijh Follow Dr. Caroline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.carolinebuzankoIG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.carolinebuzanko/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-caroline-buzankoFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrCarolineBuzanko/X: https://x.com/drcarolinebuzWebsite: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/Resources: https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/#resourcesBusiness inquiries: https://korupsychology.ca/contact-us/Want to learn more about helping kids strengthen their emotion regulation skills and problem-solving brains while boosting their confidence, independence, and resilience? Check out my many training opportunities! https://drcarolinebuzanko.com/upcoming-events/

First up on the podcast, Contributing Correspondent Kai Kupferschmidt takes a trip to Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago where ancient RNA viruses may lie buried in the permafrost. He talks with host Sarah Crespi about why we only have 100 years of evolutionary history for viruses such as coronavirus and influenza, and what we can learn by looking deeper back in time. Next on the show, Nathalie Stroeymeyt, senior lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Bristol, joins freelancer producer Elah Feder to talk about how humans aren't the only species that takes public health measures to stop outbreaks. To keep their colonies healthy when threatened with infectious disease, ants socially distance and even make architectural changes to their nests' organization. This week's episode was produced with help from Podigy. About the Science Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dallas Bonds with Magpies; Cockatoos Attack Neighbor's Roof GUEST NAME: Jeremy Zachis Dallas, unfazed, continues his friendship with the magpies, letting them play with his toys (whose artificial fibers they use for nests) and eat his biscuits. The segment also highlights the destructive behavior of cockatoos, who are now trying to dismantle a neighbor's corrugated iron roof by pulling out the iron and steel roofing nails with their beaks.

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When kids leave home, they don’t just move away—they tug on their parents’ hearts, too. Greg and Kristen share the laughs (and frustrations) of watching their son head to college—828 miles away—with a questionable dorm-room haircut to prove his independence. From daily check-ins (or lack thereof) to mom’s Life360 “stalking,” this episode blends family stories with financial wisdom. The Taylors also dive into the dangers of lump-sum payouts, why some pensions and sweepstakes winners run out of money, and how careful planning can help protect both your nest egg and your peace of mind.

We're revisiting our episode on the brown-headed cowbird, and trust me, this one's a wild ride. Did you know cowbirds don't build their own nests, but instead lay their eggs in other birds' nests and let them do the parenting? Even birds that aren't even close in size will get stuck raising the chicks of a brown-headed cowbird. Hosts John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, and Amanda Pole talk about the Brown-headed Cowbird!Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

Bicknell's thrush travel thousands of miles every year to nest and raise their young in some of the most rugged places in New England. But their populations are declining, and scientists are trying to learn more about them in hopes they can reverse the trend.

As the climate warms, scientists are working against the clock to solve a mystery about why the Bicknell's thrush, which travels thousands of miles to raise its young on mountaintops across Vermont and the Northeast, is declining.

Science commentator Ximena Nelson joins Kathryn to talk about two studies that give us some insights into bumblebee and spider behaviour. 

We are back and excited to bring some life and running updates. We hope that this episode resonates with so many of you!Thanks for listening. If you are inclined to leave a five star review, we would be so grateful!Follow us on Instagram and Facebook at @runfartherandfaster.Questions? Email us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com or head over to our website (www.runfartherandfaster.com).Please follow, share and review our show!

WELCOME THE GOLDEN GIRLS DEEP DIVE PODCAST! Starting from the beginning of the show, each week we recap an episode of The Golden Girls. Along the way, we sprinkle in researched deep dives into something from the episode or The Golden Girls universe! In Season 2 Episode 26, it's the one we've all been dreading... er... waiting for!!! The gals are all around the outskirts for this episode, but the main storyline here is for the neighbor Renee (what was her name again? RENEE!) and her husband, George. This was supposed to lead to a spin-off with these characters, buuuuuuut I think we're all glad that didn't happen. Nonethelesss - Patrick and Jennifer will hold your hands, and we will all LAUGH our way through it!!! Our episodes are researched by Jess McKillop, Patrick Hinds, and Jennifer Simard. All of our sources can be found on our website. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @GoldenGirlsDeepDive To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Monsters on the Edge, a show exploring creatures at the edge of our reality in forests, cities, skies, and waters. We examine these creatures and talk to the researchers studying them.Joining us on this week's show:Gregory Roman has a film background having graduated from film school in 2008. He joined the Screen Actors Guild in 2011 and has worked on different television shows. His passion for cryptozoology began in the mid 90'swatching Arthur C Clark's Mysterious World on the Learning Channel. Gregory developed his YouTube channel in 2023 after growing frustrations with the quality of the cryptozoology videos he was watching.YouTube Channelhttps://youtube.com/@kryptozoology?si=hmTWr3HTaTYCMkEmClick that play button, and let's unravel the mysteries of the UNTOLD! Remember to like, share, and subscribe to our channel to stay updated on all the latest discoveries and adventures. See you there!Join Barnaby Jones each Monday on the Untold Radio Network Live at 12pm Central – 10am Pacific and 1pm Eastern. Come and Join the live discussion next week. Please subscribe.We have ten different Professional Podcasts on all the things you like. New favorite shows drop each day only on the UNTOLD RADIO NETWORKTo find out more about Barnaby Jones and his team, (Cryptids, Anomalies, and the Paranormal Society) visit their website www.WisconsinCAPS.comMake sure you share and Subscribe to the CAPS YouTube Channel as wellhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs7ifB9Ur7x2C3VqTzVmjNQ

Bird nests can be hard to find, often hidden in plain sight. Is the clever camouflage simply the result of using building materials that the birds happen to find? A Scottish research team used birds popular in the pet trade, Zebra Finches, to try and find out. The team gave nesting Zebra Finches two sources of paper to build their nests from: one that matched the papered walls of their cage, and one that did not. By and large, the finches built nests that blended in with their background.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 episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back mastering engineer and host of The Mastering Show, Ian Shepherd. They dive into the current state of mastering, AI's growing role, work/life balance, and in-the-box vs. out-of-the-box mastering.In This Episode, We Discuss:Companion podcast episodeAdvances in mastering technologyThe rise of AI masteringShift toward releasing singlesImpact of social mediaMastering now democratizedLower barrier to entryAI lacks human contextAI results often bland/genericHumans provide taste and nuanceNetworking challenges in rural areasTechnology removes many practical limitsCareer hasn't suffered despite changesFacing an empty nest soonFocus on intentional, joyful workKnown as the "loudness guy"Links and Show Notes:Ian's 100th episodeIan on WCA #132Matt's Rant: Building ThingsCredits:Guest: Ian ShepherdHost/Engineer/Producer: Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff TruesdellThe Voice: Chuck Smith

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcomes back mastering engineer and host of The Mastering Show, Ian Shepherd. They dive into the current state of mastering, AI's growing role, work/life balance, and in-the-box vs. out-of-the-box mastering. In This Episode, We Discuss: Companion podcast episode Advances in mastering technology The rise of AI mastering Shift toward releasing singles Impact of social media Mastering now democratized Lower barrier to entry AI lacks human context AI results often bland/generic Humans provide taste and nuance Networking challenges in rural areas Technology removes many practical limits Career hasn't suffered despite changes Facing an empty nest soon Focus on intentional, joyful work Known as the "loudness guy" Links and Show Notes: Ian's 100th episode Ian on WCA #132 Matt's Rant: Building Things Credits: Guest: Ian Shepherd Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell The Voice: Chuck Smith

Want to try building a nest? Consider this... an average American Robin weighs less than three ounces. An average person weighs 170 pounds, or 1,000 times as much as a robin. A robin's nest, made of grass and mud, weighs about seven ounces, so yours will weigh 450 pounds. You'll need to collect about 350 strands of grass, each about four feet long. And don't forget the mud: 150 pounds of it. You have five days to complete the job. That's 300 mouthfuls of mud.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.

Field Sparrows make use of all the warm months of the year by building multiple nests each breeding season. Females will build their first, cup-shaped nest near the ground in dense grasses. As shrubs and trees grow their leaves throughout the summer, they will pick new spots higher off the ground each time — to protect their eggs from mammals and snakes. These birds avoid human activity and they're sensitive to suburban sprawl. We can help conserve field sparrows by conserving brushy habitats in agricultural landscapes.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.

Tree Swallows and bluebirds — like this Western Bluebird — are among the earliest northbound migrants to arrive, heralding spring a month before the equinox. These species will nest only in cavities, such as old woodpecker holes or man-made nest boxes. But the supply of specialized nest sites is limited, and competition is intense. By arriving early, these swallows and bluebirds improve their chances of securing unoccupied cavities.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.  

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the Italian author of Invisible Cities, If On A Winter's Night A Traveller, Cosmicomics and other celebrated novels, fables and short stories of the 20th Century. Calvino (1923 -1985) had a passionate belief that writing and art could make life better for everyone. Despite his parents being scientists, who dearly wanted him to be a scientist too, and his time fighting with the Partisans in Liguria in WWII during which his parents were held hostage by the Nazis, Calvino turned away from realism in his writing. Ideally, he said, he would have liked to be alive in the Enlightenment. He moved towards the fantastical, drawing on his childhood reading while collecting a huge number of the fables of Italy and translating them from dialect into Italian to enrich the shared culture of his fellow citizens. His fresh perspective on the novel continues to inspire writers and delight readers in Italian and in translations around the world.With Guido Bonsaver Professor of Italian Cultural History at the University of OxfordJennifer Burns Professor of Italian Studies at the University of WarwickAndBeatrice Sica Associate Professor in Italian Studies at UCLProducer: Simon TillotsonReading list: Elio Baldi, The Author in Criticism: Italo Calvino's Authorial Image in Italy, the United States, and the United Kingdom (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2020)Elio Baldi and Cecilia Schwartz, Circulation, Translation and Reception Across Borders: Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities Around the World (Routledge, 2024)Peter Bondanella and Andrea Ciccarelli (eds.), The Cambridge Companion to the Italian Novel (Cambridge University Press, 2003), especially the chapter ‘Italo Calvino and Umberto Eco: Postmodern Masters'James Butler, ‘Infinite Artichoke' (London Review of Books, vol. 45, no. 12, 15 June 2023)Italo Calvino (trans. Martin McLaughlin), The Path to the Spiders' Nests (first published 1947; Penguin Classics, 2009)Italo Calvino (trans. Mikki Taylor), The Baron in the Trees (first published 1957; Vintage Classics, 2021)Italo Calvino, Marcovaldo (first published 1963; Vintage Classics, 2023) Italo Calvino (trans. William Weaver and Ann Goldstein), Difficult Loves and Other Stories (first published 1970; Vintage Classics, 2018)Italo Calvino (trans. William Weaver), Invisible Cities (first published 1972; Vintage Classics, 1997)Italo Calvino (trans. Patrick Creagh), The Uses of Literature (first published 1980; Houghton Mifflin, 1987)Italo Calvino (trans. Geoffrey Brock), Six Memos for the Next Millennium (first published 1988; Penguin Classics, 2016) Italo Calvino (trans. Tim Parks), The Road to San Giovanni (first published 1990; HMH Books, 2014) Italo Calvino (trans. Ann Goldstein), The Written World and the Unwritten World: Essays (Mariner Books Classics, 2023)Kathryn Hume, Calvino's Fictions: Cogito and Cosmos (Clarendon Press, 1992)Martin McLaughlin, Italo Calvino (Edinburgh University Press, 1998)In Our Time is a BBC Studios Audio Production