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Episode 173 - Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsAfter more than a decade of encouragement, recommendations, and relentless badgering from Danielle, Sam is finally caught up on the entire Hunger Games book series.Mission accomplished.Now comes the next challenge: convincing her to watch the movies.But first, we have to answer a much bigger question:Is Sunrise on the Reaping the best Hunger Games book?Danielle says no.Sam is prepared to make her case.We discuss:• Sam's first-time reaction to the newest Hunger Games novel• Whether it belongs at the top of the series ranking• The themes that make the book resonate so strongly• How it changes the way we view the rest of the series• Sam's increasingly controversial Hunger Games reading order: Book 1 → Sunrise on the Reaping → Book 2 → The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes → Book 3Whether you agree or disagree, this episode is packed with Hunger Games discussion, rankings, and probably a few hot takes.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro00:51 Background08:09 Age Level & Content Warning8:33 Judge a Book by Its Cover10:12 Discussion58:13 General Thoughts01:04:50 One Question for the Author01:06:05 Rating01:06:58 Poetry in the Book01:08:26 Favorite of the Series01:10:10 Reading Order01:12:28 Outro
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Further reading: What gives bees their sweet tooth? Show transcript: Welcome to Strange Animals Podcast. I'm your host, Kate Shaw. Right before I left on my trip to Belize a few months ago, my aunt Janice gave me a magazine to read on the plane, the Autumn 2021 copy of LivingBird. It's about birds and birdwatching. I actually forgot to take it with me and it was in my car the whole time I was gone, but when I got home I took it in to read. One article caught my eye, titled “Investigating the Sweet Tooth of Songbirds.” Literally the same day that I read that article, I stumbled across another article on ScienceDaily titled “What gives bees their sweet tooth?” And a podcast episode idea was born! You may have heard that domestic cats can't taste sweetness, and that's true. When your pet cat wants to drink the milk in a bowl of sugary cereal, it's not the sugar they care about because they can't taste it. Also, milk isn't good for cats and even if they can't taste the sugar, it can end up giving them cavities. The question is, why don't cats taste sweetness? And what other animals can't taste it either? Carnivores like cats don't need to taste sweet flavors because it's just not present in meat, which is what carnivores eat. You can test this easily if you put two saucers on the floor for your cat, one with a small amount of unseasoned chicken and a sugar cube in the other. I guarantee you the cat will eat the chicken and play with the sugar cube, which will get sugar all over the floor so maybe don't do that after all. This is where I share with you, for no reason, that when I was in elementary school I used to eat sugar cubes while pretending I was a horse. Horses can taste sweet flavors like sugar because they're herbivores. Herbivores eat plants, and in fact herbivores have a whole lot of taste buds so that they can easily tell what kind of plants they're eating. Bitter tasting plants might be toxic while sweet ones provide lots of energy. Herbivores are also keenly attuned to the taste of salt since their diet is typically low in salt and they need to seek it out. Humans are omnivores, and omnivores eat pretty much anything. Like our great ape cousins, we also evolved to eat a lot of fruit. Ripe fruit tastes sweet so we really like our sweet foods. Omnivores like dogs, pigs, and bears also like sweet foods because they're high in calories and therefore provide a lot of energy. But how does an animal lose an entire sense of taste? It's not like all tigers woke up one day and boom, the ability to taste sweetness was gone. It happens gradually as the genes responsible for an animal's sense of taste mutate over many generations. Let's take as our example the bottlenose dolphin. The ancestors of the dolphin and other cetaceans were terrestrial animals related to the ancestors of modern even-toed ungulates like hippos, camels, deer, and pigs, and were probably either herbivores or omnivores. But as the dolphin's ancestors evolved over millions of years, they shifted to a fully marine lifestyle and a fully carnivorous diet. Over the thousands and thousands of generations, the genes that control the ability to taste sweetness mutated so much that they're now useless, but since the dolphin doesn't need to taste sweetness the mutations don't matter. In the case of the bottlenose dolphin and other cetaceans, in fact, they also can't taste bitterness or umami. Umami is what helps you taste the difference between chicken and turkey, steak and pork, tuna and trout. Basically it's the flavor of meat or savory foods, including cheeses. You can taste the difference between cheddar and Swiss because of the umami receptors in your taste buds, which are determined by genes. But the dolphin eats nothing but meat! Why would it lose the ability to taste meat? Researchers think it's because the dolphin swallows fish and other animals whole, without chewing. Cetaceans and other marine carnivores like sea lions that swallow their food whole actually have almost no taste buds at all. If you're wondering what happens when an animal that can't taste sweetness has to adapt to a diet where tasting sweet foods is important, that's exactly what happened with songbirds. The ancestors of birds lost the ability to taste sweetness millions of years ago when they were dinosaurs. Then, well, you know what happened to the non-avian dinosaurs. Suddenly the ancestors of modern birds had a lot of available ecological niches to take advantage of and they evolved rapidly to fill them. This included small birds who eat berries and nectar. Genetic studies suggest that the ancestors of songbirds regained the ability to taste sweetness around 30 million years ago in Australia. The same thing happened in hummingbirds at about the same time. In both cases, the genes that control the ability to taste umami evolved to taste sweetness instead—but songbirds and hummingbirds adapted different umami genes. That's what you call a subtle case of convergent evolution. Songbirds and hummingbirds adapted to a diet high in sugar because it's a good source of energy and easily found in flowers. In turn, flowers needed to be pollinated and have their seeds spread around, so they evolved to provide even more sugars in nectar and berries. But birds aren't the only animals that pollinate flowers and are attracted to nectar. Insects can all detect sweetness. However, bees are exceptionally attuned to sweetness and have two taste neurons instead of one per taste bud. Insects don't have taste buds the same way we do, of course. In mammals, reptiles, and birds, taste buds are located on the tongue, in a few parts of the mouth, and at the top of the throat. In insects, taste receptors can be in any number of places. They're on an insect's mouthparts but often also on their feet, legs, and antennae. Some amphibians have taste receptors on the body as well as concentrated in the mouth, and many fish have taste receptors all over their body. Catfish in particular have the most taste buds known, up to 175,000. Humans have about 10,000. Cats only have about 500. Before you start feeling sorry for your cat for not being able to taste sweet foods and not having a great sense of taste in general, cats have a taste receptor we don't. It's the water sense. To us, a nice cold glass of water tastes refreshing but doesn't really have a flavor. A cat or dog, and many other animals whose diet is mostly meat even if they aren't specifically carnivores, have the ability to taste water in a way we can't even imagine. Because meat is high in salt content, having taste buds attuned to water helps the animal drink enough water to process all that salt. If you gave me the choice, I'd choose sweetness over the ability to taste water. But my cats would probably disagree. Thanks for your support, and thanks for listening!
This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes about the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher—one of North America's smallest, busiest, and most beloved songbirds.While John is off birding in New Zealand and Australia, we're taking a look back at this conversation about a bird that perfectly captures what makes birdwatching so rewarding. Blue-gray Gnatcatchers may be tiny, but their energetic behavior, buzzy calls, and constant movement make them unforgettable once you start noticing them.When we originally recorded this episode, we talked about how special it would be to spend a day surrounded by Blue-gray Gnatcatchers and how important it is not to take those moments in nature for granted. Recently, that exact experience happened again, serving as a reminder of one of the best lessons birding can teach us: slow down, pay attention, and appreciate the birds around you.In this episode, Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Blue-gray Gnatcatcher behavior, bird identification, migration, habitat, nesting, bird songs and calls, and why these tiny birds are such favorites among birders.We also answer a listener mailbag question about vultures and condors, exploring the fascinating world of scavenging birds and their important role in ecosystems.If you love birding, birdwatching, songbirds, backyard birds, bird behavior, bird identification, vultures, condors, ornithology, wildlife science, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky
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WHAT AN ABSOLUTELY BREATHLESS AND INTENSE JOURNEY! Game of Thrones Season 8 Episodes 1-4 Reaction & Review with Andrew Gordon and Tara Erickson! As fantasy epics continue to dominate pop culture, we are heading back into the frozen trenches of Westeros to break down the final, world-shaking conflicts, legendary wars, and massive character payoffs of television's ultimate cultural phenomenon: Game of Thrones. Game of Thrones Full Uncut Watch Along: / thereelrejects GAME OF THRONES 7x5-7x7 REACTION: • GAME OF THRONES 7x5-7x7 REACTION – THE NIG... GAME OF THRONES 7x1-7x4 REACTION: • GAME OF THRONES 7x01 - 7x04 REACTION – JON... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ In this comprehensive television series review and reaction, Andrew and Tara breakdown the massive opening stretch of the final season as the living prepare to face the dead. We dissect the heavy acting choices and phenomenal presence of the main ensemble cast, including Kit Harington (Eternals, Pompeii) as the honorable Jon Snow / Aegon Targaryen, Emilia Clarke (Me Before You, Terminator Genisys) as the fiercely determined Daenerys Targaryen, and Peter Dinklage (X-Men: Days of Future Past, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) as the brilliant Tyrion Lannister. We also look at the massive roles played by Sophie Turner (Dark Phoenix, The Staircase) as the resilient Sansa Stark, and Maisie Williams (The New Mutants, Pistol) as the lethal Arya Stark. Our hosts react to every iconic, jaw-dropping highlight that these massive cinematic episodes have to offer. We break down the emotional tension of the Winterfell arrivals, Jon Snow's world-shattering true lineage revelation in the crypts, and the beautiful, tear-jerking sequence where Jaime Lannister knights Brienne of Tarth before the fire. We unpack the technical scale, visual mastery, and historic scope of "The Long Night"—the brutal Battle of Winterfell against the Night King and his Army of the Dead—leading to Arya Stark's unforgettable final blow. From the heartbreaking funeral pyres and wild celebration feasts to the shocking, devastating ambush at Dragonstone resulting in the tragic execution of Missandei and the fall of Rhaegal, this massive stretch of television gave us an absolute frenzy of storytelling to unpack. As we march forward toward the ultimate iron throne finale in our complete series retrospective, we are evaluating the immense pacing, narrative choices, and structural scale of these final episodes. Follow Andrew Gordon on Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MovieSource Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agor711/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/Agor711 Follow Tara Erickson: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TaraErickson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taraerickson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thetaraerickson Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we explore the fascinating world of the Black-and-white Warbler—one of the most unique and behaviorally unusual warblers in North America.Unlike most warblers that hop through leaves and branches, Black-and-white Warblers climb tree trunks and branches much like nuthatches or woodpeckers, making them instantly recognizable to birders once you know what to look for. Their bold black-and-white striped plumage, energetic movements, and distinctive behavior make them one of the most charming songbirds in the forest.This episode was inspired by listener Kelsey, who asked us to do a full deep dive into these amazing birds—and we had a blast discussing them.Field Museum ornithologists and curators of birds John Bates and Shannon Hackett join RJ and Amanda Pole to discuss Black-and-white Warbler behavior, migration, bird identification, foraging strategies, habitat, bird songs and calls, and why this species stands out among North American warblers.If you love birding, birdwatching, warblers, songbirds, bird behavior, ornithology, migration, wildlife science, and fascinating bird facts, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky
Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local Singer-Songwriter from right here in Georgia Chip McGuire. It's been about 7 years since Chip actually set down with me and had a conversation. Man I had so much fun catching up. We talked about his journey, German Fairy Tales, His recent Health issues, and more. We even listened to a few of his songs. So pull up a seat and tune in you don't want to miss this one.
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Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer-songwriter from the band Evan Williams and the Chasers. Mr Evan Williams. Evan came on the show and we had a great conversation about Southern Rock, Red Lobster Biscuits, Blues Traveler, and so much more. He even played us a few songs that haven't been released yet. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation
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In spring, millions of songbirds — like the Orchard Oriole — migrate north across the Gulf of Mexico, from the Yucatan to the southeastern U.S. When birds encounter storms or headwinds, many may die. Why risk such an end, when they could migrate north along the length of Mexico? It's likely that many birds evolved to take the potentially perilous trans-Gulf route because it is direct and considerably faster, putting the birds on the best breeding territories more quickly. ¡Escuche este episodio en español! 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.
Episode 166 - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne CollinsSam finally reads The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes for the first time and immediately develops theories.Joined by Danielle, we dive into Suzanne Collins's Hunger Games prequel and unpack everything this book adds to the world of Panem, the psychology of power, and the making of Coriolanus Snow.But that's not all.Sam leaves this episode with:• A brand new conspiracy theory• A completely new recommended reading order for the series• Strong opinions about what this book changes retroactivelyWe discuss whether prequels can deepen an original trilogy, what this book says about ambition and control, and how first-time readers react differently than longtime fans.If you love the Hunger Games universe, this is a fun one.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: How Far I'll Go by Keala Kendal⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:25 Background05:53 Age Level & Content Warning06:54 Judge a Book by Its Cover08:21 Discussion52:59 General Thoughts55:08 One Question for the Author57:14 Rating58:12 Read Again?01:01:46 Favorite of the Series so Far01:03:10 Outro
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a singer-songwriter from Tennessee Mr Eric Turner or you may know him as E.T. He came by the show to share some good stories and good music. As always we got distracted. We talked about Festivals, Tribute Bands, Waylon, Audigo and more. Eric even played us a few songs. So pull up a chair and listen in to our conversation
Episode 165 - The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C. S. LewisBook vs MovieSam and Tim return to Narnia for The Voyage of the Dawn Treader and this turned into a full book vs movie comparison.The verdict? The book delivers. The movie… does not.We talk about how the film takes the bones of the story and somehow still misses what makes it work. From major tonal changes to adaptation choices that just don't land, this ends up being the weakest of the 2000s Narnia movies. And yes, you can absolutely feel the smaller budget.We break down:• What makes the book so effective• Where the adaptation goes wrong• Why this one feels like the biggest miss of the trilogy• And what would Lion Jesus do?If you've ever said “the book was better,” this is one of those times where it's not even close.New episodes every Monday at 8 AM EST ✨Next week: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins⏱️ Time Stamps00:00 Intro01:08 Background06:40 Age Level & Content Warning08:49 Judge a Book by Its Cover09:54 Discussion34:32 The Islands in the Book53:18 The Islands in the Movie01:06:51 General Thoughts01:08:15 One Question for the Author01:09:43 Rating01:10:32 Read Again?01:11:00 Favorite of the Series so Far01:11:48 Outro
"The amount of times I've been and just for a brief moment you almost sort of lose track and forget ... and you're just looking at this marvel on a really good migration day and the number of birds... and it's absolutely incredible and then the next thing you know, all of a sudden, you'll hear the gunshots start."The massacre of migrating birds each spring and autumn around the Mediterranean is ecocide. It's done mostly for fun, status and selfies; sometimes for delicacies. Nightingales and passerines of all kinds, turtle doves, kestrels, hawks, raptors and even storks and flamingos are gunned down or lured and trapped with glued branches and cruel snares. One organisation, the Committee Against Bird Slaughter or CABS, is fighting this atrocity all over the Med. In this episode Ben Goldsmith is in conversation with Lloyd Scott about what they are doing to help save these birds. Ben Goldsmith is a British financier and rewilding enthusiast. Join him as he speaks to people from all over the world who champion nature and are helping to restore habitats and wildlife to some of the most nature depleted parts of our planet.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach.Text Rewilding the World here. Let us know what you think of the podcast and if there are any rewilding projects you would love Ben to feature in future episodes. Rewilding the World is brought to you by UNI, the world's first coral reef and river safe line of bodycare. These exceptional products are made with sustainably sourced natural ingredients. UNI are leading the way in guilt-free sustainable Body Care, from hand wash to shampoo, body serum and natural deodorants. Learn more at WeareUNI.com. Available in the UK at Space NK.
Find our review of The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes here: https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/alostplot/episodes/2023-11-22T06_00_00-08_00 In this episode, Maverick and Avalon delve into the themes and character dynamics of 'The Hunger Games,' exploring its dystopian setting, the moral dilemmas faced by Katniss Everdeen, and the complexities of her relationship with Peta. They discuss the film's commentary on power, sacrifice, and the nature of entertainment in society, providing insights into the characters' motivations and the emotional stakes of the narrative. They discuss the development of key characters like Kato and Seneca Crane, analyzing their roles as antagonists and the implications of their actions. The climax of the film is examined, particularly the defiance against tyranny and the lasting impact of the series on popular culture.----------Highlights:0:00 'Hunger Games' Introduction5:33 Film Opening Scene9:29 Katniss Everdeen14:22 When Good People are Forced to do Bad Things23:22 Peeta Mellark30:23 Escalating Stakes44:13 The Climax48:25 Themes50:10 Lasting Impact#thehungergames #peetamellark #katnisseverdeen #alostplot #dystopian
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Songbirds are disappearing at an alarming rate, with some species teetering on the verge of extinction, barely clinging to their endangered habitats. Birders, not to mention scientists, are sounding the alarm. But true as these words are today, they also describe the 19th century, and the valiant—and occasionally violent—efforts to protect birds from the utter devastation of human activity. This is the subject of James H. McCommons's new book, The Feather Wars. Birds were threatened by aggressive logging, farming, hunting, sport, and the desire to put a feather in a woman's cap. But they were also imperiled by the very people who claimed to love them—ornithologists, and their kindred oologists, whose hobby consisted of killing thousands upon thousands of birds and collecting their eggs to fluff out their collections. McCommons takes us behind the battle lines of the first American effort to save the birds, in the hopes that some lessons might apply to our current circumstances.Go beyond the episode:James H. McCommons's The Feather Wars: And the Great Crusade to Save America's BirdsGet to know the birds in your back yard with eBird from the Cornell Lab of OrnithologyLearn how to garden for wildlifeRead this viral essay about keeping your cat indoors: “The Domestic Cat: Bird Killer, Mouser and Destroyer of Wild Life; Means of Utilizing and Controlling It” (1916)Tune in every (other) week to catch interviews with the liveliest voices from literature, the arts, sciences, history, and public affairs; reports on cutting-edge works in progress; long-form narratives; and compelling excerpts from new books. Hosted by Stephanie Bastek and sponsored by the Phi Beta Kappa Society.Subscribe: iTunes/Apple • Amazon • Google • Acast • PandoraHave suggestions for projects you'd like us to catch up on, or writers you want to hear from? Send us a note: podcast [at] theamericanscholar [dot] org. And rate us on iTunes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"We all do things we're not proud of to survive."Sequel Month is getting the prequel treatment as The Wives Colangelo return to Panem for THE HUNGER GAMES: THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS & SNAKES. This week's episode might be a bit of a heavier one, considering, well, everything, but to fight fascism, you have to know how it operates. Fortunately, the dystopian prequel does a pretty bang-up job at showcasing how leaders like Coriolanus Snow come to power, why you should never trust state-controlled media, and how the seeds of resistance take so long to come to harvest. Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds, as always, be ever in your favor.--------Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom--------MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTResources for Trans Youth in Kansas: https://southernequality.org/ks/--------Article MentionedIn ‘The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,' Lucy Gray Is a Different Kind of Hero in Katniss' World(https://www.teenvogue.com/story/the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-lucy-gray-katniss-hunger-games)--------Social Media Plugs@ThisEndsAtProm@BJColangelo@HarmonyColangelo----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer-songwriter from Georgia Ben Gardner. If you are around North Georgia you know Ben, if not you are in for a treat. Pull up a chair and listen in as we talk about Madlife, Business vs Artistry, One Hit Wonders, and so much more. Ben even plays us a few songs. So come sit a spell
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Regresamos en el tiempo para presenciar la construcción de Panem y de los Juegos del Hambre modernos. Además, Snow no era malo, es el veneno de Lucy Gray el que lo corrompió.The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (2023)Dirigida por Francis Lawrence-Puedes apoyarnos y tener acceso anticipado enhttps://www.patreon.com/updateando Show en vivo y más contenido enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/updateando-https://www.instagram.com/updateando/https://twitter.com/updateandohttps://www.facebook.com/updateando/https://discord.gg/YftZeAj-Sigue a Lego:https://twitter.com/Lego_Rodriguezhttps://www.instagram.com/Lego__RodriguezSigue a Mei:https://www.instagram.com/meimeimei.___Sigue a Cham:https://x.com/Cham311#HungerGames #LucyGray #Snow
Let's welcome back to the Georgia Songbirds, local singer-songwriter Thomas Hinds. Thomas came back on the show to catch up and let us know what he's been up too. It's been a few years since he was on so we had alot to talk about. We talked about his new music, poetry, Taylor Guitars, and so much more. He even played us a few songs and did the 1st Behind the Music. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation.
Hi Brian, not feeling too well, are we Brian? Well you're about to chipper on up as we bring to you our discussion of Frank Henenlotter's 1988 creature classic, BRAIN DAMAGE. It's Curtis' pick in Cody's theme of “Rrrrrreal F*ckin' High on Drugs” and we also discuss the results of our Patreon poll in which a winner for “Coolest List” in our 2026 Horror Movie Draft was crowned, some Bone Temple action, some Sam Raimi goodness, and a whole other host of horrors both real and cinematic! Go to patreon.com/SHUDcast where you can sign up for all kinds of extra goodies! 00:00 - 11:00ish - Intros - Harry Styles (why not?), Cody's gum grafts, our Patrons' vote on the coolest 2026 horror movie draft list, laserdiscs 11:00ish - 1:12:30ish - The other stuff we watched this time! Curtis - Kindred Spirits, Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, A Knight's Tale, Horror in the High Desert 2-4, This is Spinal Tap, Before the Devil Knows You're Dead, The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, A Cursed Man, Ghost Station, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, The Rip, The Naked Gun (2025), Mother of Flies, Bugonia, Saturday Night Fever, Send Help Austin - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, About Time, Dead Man's Wire, The Ugly Stepsister, Together, Cody - 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Eddington, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Is This Thing On?, School of Rock, Harry Potter 7 Pt. 1, A Minecraft Movie, Braveheart, Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim, The Hobbit 1-3, LOTR 1-3, Deathstalker, Send Help, Pluribus, Ancient Aliens Lucas - The Rip, Bugonia, Play Date, Land of Bad, Marty Supreme, Ghost Dog: Way of the Samurai, The Running Man, Shelter, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Best in Show 1:12:30ish - 1:38:00ish - BRAIN DAMAGE - SHUDdown and discussion! 1:38:00ish - End - Austin's pick for our next movie in our theme, “Rrrrrreal F*ckin' High on Drugs”!
RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for another audio described theatre review.This week we are looking at what might be someones first experience of theatre with two great family shows, Robin Hood at the Birmingham Hippodrome and Aladdin at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre to find out how a pantomime comes to live with AD for an accessible experience that can be shared with the whole family too.About Robin Hood - The ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza.Join TV fashionista, DJ and radio star Gok Wan as Gok Scarlet, Birmingham panto favourite Matt Slack as Robin Hood, Faye Tozer as Maid Marion and Matt Cardle as the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham. The all star line-up is completed by Andrew Ryan as Henrietta Hood, Sandra Marvin as The Spirit of Sherwood, and pantomime royalty Christopher Biggins who makes a special appearance as King Richard.With stunning scenery and dazzling costumes direct from The London Palladium, Robin Hood promises all the ingredients of a perfect pantomime: laugh-out-loud comedy, bundles of audience participation, astonishing special effects, and plenty of boos and hisses for the whole family to enjoy.About Aladdin - Join Aladdin on a spectacular quest from humble beginnings to riches beyond his wildest dreams! With a magical lamp, the help of a trusty genie and three wishes, only he can take on the evil sorcerer Abanazar! Can he conquer the cave of wonders and who will win the heart of the princess in the most spellbinding battle of good versus evil!?Join West End leading lady Zoe Birkett (Pop Idol/Moulin Rouge The Musical/The Bodyguard) as Spirit of the Ring, Michael Greco (EastEnders/The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes) as the evil Abanazar and CBeebies' Ben Cajee as Aladdin in the ultimate pantomime adventure for all the family!Returning favourites Tam Ryan (Wishee Washee) and Ian Adams (Widow Twankey) are joined by Wolverhampton's own Sofie Anné as Princess Jasmine, West End star Duane Gooden as the Genie and panto legend Ian Billings as The Notary!
Britt and Chris have finally watched the BoSaS movie...just 2 years late. They explore Lucky Flickerman's ridiculous heights of hilarity, Lucy Gray's songs and accent, Sejanus' character adaptation, and of course the portrayal (more like poortrayal) of Coriolanus Snow. They also touch on a quote that absolutely broke Chris, the Capitol's architecture and costuming, and Dean Highbottom, Dr Gaul, and Clemensia's representations. Please tell a geeky friend about us and leave a review on your podcast app! If you really enjoy our content, become one of our amazing patrons to get more of it for just $1 per month here: https://www.patreon.com/geekbetweenthelines Every dollar helps keep the podcast going! You can also buy us a ko-fi for one-time support here: https://ko-fi.com/geekbetweenthelines Please follow us on social media, too: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/geekbetweenthelines Pinterest : https://www.pinterest.com/geekbetweenthelines Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/geekbetweenthelines Twitter : https://twitter.com/geekbetween Website: https://geekbetweenthelines.wixsite.com/podcast Logo artist: https://www.lacelit.com
It's the future but they are dressed like it's the past and all their cars are old timey??? Today we are talking about the movie adaptation of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. The cast is star studded, the movie had to make lots of changes because the book is long, and Lucy Gray maybe shouldn't sing ballads without some instruments. Also, if your boyfriend has a shaved head maybe don't sing a song about him being white and pure even if his last name is snow, it's just giving Nazi.WARNING: murder, child abuse, gun violenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.
THE MOST INTENSE & REVEALING EPISODE YET!! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 1 Reaction: • A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS 1x01 REACTI... A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS Episode 2 Reaction: • A KNIGHT OF THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EPISODE 2 R... It's a BIG WEEK in Westeros as Greg, John, & Michael Tessler REUNITE for A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Greg Alba, John Humphrey, & Michael Tessler react to Season 2, Episode 3 of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, titled “The Squire,” a chapter that deepens the emotional core of the series by putting Egg at the center of the story. Based on George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg and starring Peter Claffey (Bad Sisters, Vikings: Valhalla) as Ser Duncan the Tall and Dexter Sol Ansell (The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) as Egg, this episode blends character development with visceral jousting and dramatic worldbuilding in Westeros. Follow Michael Tessler:r:https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1/28/2026 Mike and cohost, actress Violet Tinnirello welcomed actress Vaughan Reilly to ConversationsRadio Ep.214 We were thrilled to feature New York based actress Vaughan Reilly. She is best known for her portrayal of Maude Ivory in 'The Hunger Games - The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' Vaughan was born in New York City and made her television debut at age 9 in 'Russian Doll' opposite Natasha Lyonne. She stars as Nora, the daughter of Nicole Kidman and Antonio Banderas in Halina Reijn's, 'Babygirl' and is recurring as Teen Kacey in 'Long Bright River' and Guest Stars on 'Law & Order, SVU' and 'Chicago Med'. Vaughan's next big project releases on Netflix in 2026. In her downtime, Vaughan enjoys singing and playing guitar. her favorite band is Green Day. She is fluent in Spanish and a straight A student. Follow Vaughan on Instagram @vaughan_reilly Check out her webpage VaughanReilly.com Enjoy the Podcast!
66 years before Katniss first enters the arena, there is another girl from District 12 that captures the countries, and Coriolanus Snow's attention. You need to listen if you love: men who think they are important becuase of their last name, snakes who just love a good tune, and cops getting away with crimes. WARNING: Murder, child abuse, domestic violence, cannibalism, war, substance abuseBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.
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MEETING DUNK & EGG!! A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Download PrizePicks today at https://www.prizepicks.onelink.me/LME... & use code REJECTS to get $50 instantly when you play $5! The world of Westeros CONTINUES to grow as Greg, John, & Michael Tessler UNITE to give their A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, Commentary, & Spoiler Review!! Greg Alba, John Humphrey, & Michael Tessler react to the season premiere of HBO's A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the new Game of Thrones spinoff adapted from George R.R. Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas (The Hedge Knight). Set roughly a century before the events of Game of Thrones and after the events of House of the Dragon, the new series shifts the scale from epic wars to intimate adventures, focusing on honor, friendship, and the realities of knighthood in Westeros. The premiere introduces Ser Duncan the Tall, known as Dunk (Peter Claffey – Bad Sisters, Vikings: Valhalla), a towering hedge knight with a strong moral compass but little status, and his sharp-witted soon-to-be squire Egg (Dexter Sol Ansell – The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, Emmerdale). Their journey places them amid the politics of the Seven Kingdoms during the reign of King Aegon V Targaryen's era, brushing up against noble houses, tourneys, and the lingering legacy of Targaryen rule. As Ser Duncan attempts to honor his mentor and make a name for himself, a new opportunity presents itself in the form of a tourney... Blending classic Game of Thrones lore with a lighter, more personal perspective, the premiere sets the stage for a series rooted in chivalry, consequence, and the everyday lives shaped by Westeros' power struggles. It's a refreshing return to the world of George R.R. Martin—less about thrones, more about the people who live in their shadow. Follow Michael Tessler:r:https://www.instagram.com/mjtessler/ Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a singer-songwriter from Alabama Joe Johnson. I met Joe years ago when we were doing the GA vs AL Songwriter Showdown. We finally got him to come on the show and we had a fun conversation. He brought a few guests with him, I got introduced to a Rain Drum, we had an impromptu rendition of "Wipeout" happen, we talked about music, family, depressing the dog, and more. Joe even played us a few songs. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation.
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer songwriter from right here in North Georgia Matt Urbanek. I've known Matt for a few years now, he has even filled in on drums for my band. Matt came by the show to play us a few tunes and catch up. We talked about Van Halen, drumming, Hair bands, the local scene and more. He even played us a few songs. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation.
From shorebirds to warblers to backyard regulars, the Great Lakes region is a critical stopover for millions of birds every year.MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about winter birdwatching, how to attract birds to your yard and how to make birding more welcoming to more people.Guest:Dexter Patterson is the co-founder of the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin, an organization dedicated to making birding more accessible and inclusive for people of color. He also co-hosts The Bird Joy Podcast and is the author of the book, “Birds of the Great Lakes."Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a local singer-songwriter and former Disney Actress Izabela Rose. Izabela and her mom came on the show and we had so much fun. This was one of my favorite interviews. We talked about her roles in Disney Movies, her families struggles. moving to LA, how she found her love for music and acting and so much more. We even listened to a few of her songs. Her determination was inspiring. Pull up a seat and tune in to our conversation. This was should not be missed.
A Little extra episode this week. The Georgia Songbirds Weekly Top 10 Countdown. The top 10 you voted thru and 5 new songs from sifferent artists. Vote for your favorites. You can vote on the Instagram of the Georgia Songbirds or thru our website.
Townsend's Solitaire is the only US representative of a group of mostly mountain dwelling thrushes of Central and South America, plus Hawaii somehow, and are some of my favorite birds. They are related to our bluebirds and robins but are better singers than both.
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds Family a husband and wife duo from Georgia, Kimberly and Kevin Griggs otherwise known as Serpent and Dove. They came on the show after a long set the night before and braved a sit down with me. We talked about songwriting, Family, Jimmy Fallon, Teen slang and more. We listened to 1 of their songs but they pushed thru and played us a few originals live as well. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation, hear the stories and songs of Serpent and Dove
This episode needs no introduction: Shooter Jennings joins Donnie and Dave to discuss his dad's cache of recordings, the process of bringing together three albums' worth of new Waylon Jennings music, and his feelings about the first installment, Songbird. Shooter talks at length about the discovery of Waylon's previously unreleased music, his relationship with his legendary dad and his own role as a father of two. This one was big for the Country Music Dads, as there couldn't be a more perfect topic for this podcast. Show Notes1:24 -- Shooter tells us about the discovery of these songs and how the Songbird project came together. 6:12 -- Dave says it was surreal to hear these songs in 2025. Shooter felt the same way. And then he knew he had to share this with others so they could have the same experience. 8:26 -- The Myth vs. The Man: Shooter explores what fans might be able to take from these projects. 10:42 -- Shooter's childhood on the road and why he's tired at shows regardless of how much sleep he gets. 12:20 -- Waylon the Artist vs. Waylon the Dad. Shooter kept true to the art but modernized it a bit — “letting the music on the tape talk.” That said, the experience of going through this chapter of his dad's life was very special to Shooter. 20:07 -- As a producer, the process of this project was a bit different for Shooter because Waylon is no longer with us; he is his father, and there was so much more material than usual. So he wanted to make it last to “make it like Waylon is here for a minute.” 23:00 -- Donnie asked about how relationships impact Shooter's production style. He specifically pointed to Turnpike Troubadour's last two albums and the fan backlash after Cat in the Rain. Shooter's direct and honest answer provides an interesting view into his producing style.28:58 -- The Dads ask Shooter how the production on the next albums fit together and how they tell a story. We also learn that there are several other projects to come from this collection of recordings, including songs by his mother, Jessi Colter. It's like a little Marvel Universe of Waylon Jennings, they joke. But wouldn't that be cool?30:40 -- How this project impacts Shooter's legacy and his kids' vision of him. 36:30 -- What's next for Shooter? He's working with Charley Crockett and BJ Barham of American Aquarium again.Thank you for listening. The best way to support us is to subscribe to the show on Spotify, Apple podcasts, or whatever podcast platform you use. If you want to see new episodes and more content delivered straight to your email inbox, please subscribe to our newsletter: countrymusicdads.substack.com. You can find everything we do on our website: countrymusicdads.com. And we'd love to hear what you think, so send us comments, suggestions, friendly banter on Instagram @countrymusicdads, or via email countrymusicdads@gmail.com.Mentioned in the EpisodeSongbird album by Waylon JenningsCountach (for Giorgio) album by Shooter JenningsTony Joe WhiteSometimes Y album by Yelawolf
Let's welcome to the Georgia Songbirds family a local singer-songwriter from right here in Georgia, Caroline in the Garden. Caroline came on the show and brought her Piano with her. She played us a few songs and we got to know her. Not only is she a talented singer-songwriter but she used to be a lawyer. We talked about that, AI, her blog, Kids, movies and more. She even pplayed us a few songs and told the stories behind them. So pull up a seat and listen in to our conversation.
In this episode of Editors on Editing, Glenn is joined by Mark Yoshikawa. Mark's credits include The Tree of Life, The New World, Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Westworld, Chief of War and the pilot of Succession. Now he's brought his incredible skills to the powerful film, The Long Walk.Thanks again to ACE for partnering with us on this podcast, check out their website for more.Want to see more interviews from Glenn? Check out "Editors on Editing" here.The Art of the Frame podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Anchor and many more platforms. If you like the podcast, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss future episodes and, please leave a review so more people can find our show!
Summary: This episode delves into the world of invasive birds, exploring their ecological impact and culinary potential. Justin and Adam discuss various species, including rock doves, Eurasian collared doves, songbirds, and waterfowl like snow geese and mute swans. They share insights on cooking techniques, flavor profiles, and sustainable practices for harvesting these birds. The conversation emphasizes the importance of viewing invasive species as a resource and encourages listeners to experiment with historical recipes and modern cooking methods. - Leave a Review of the Podcast - Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices The Art of Venison Sausage Making Recipes: Breaking Up with Dove Poppers: Why It's Time to Move On Buttermilk Fried Dove & Waffles with Spicy Bourbon Maple Syrup Retro Recipe: Sous Vide Peking Dove with Pickled Veggies Sweet and Spicy Jalapeño Quail or Doves Roasted Doves and Maitake with Poblano Cream Sauce on Grits Tandoori Dove with Cilantro-Yogurt Sauce Takeaways: Invasive species can be a resource if harvested responsibly. Rock doves and Eurasian collared doves are common invasive birds in North America. Both doves are edible and can be prepared in various ways. Cooking techniques vary based on the age and type of bird. Songbirds like house sparrows and starlings are often overlooked as food sources. Mute swans are invasive and can be managed through hunting. Snow geese are abundant and provide high-quality meat. Cooking methods for waterfowl include roasting, braising, and grinding for sausage. Upland birds like pheasants are often introduced and considered game birds. Historical recipes can provide inspiration for cooking invasive species. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Invasive Species and Their Culinary Potential 02:53 Doves: The Rock Dove and Eurasian Collared Dove 05:55 Flavor Profiles and Cooking Techniques for Doves 08:44 Exploring Other Invasive Birds: Songbirds and Their Edibility 11:25 Harvesting and Cooking Techniques for Songbirds 14:36 Creative Recipes for Dove and Songbird Dishes 17:27 Culinary Traditions and Historical Context of Eating Invasive Birds 32:05 Exploring Urban Wildlife: Pigeons and Sparrows 34:03 The Invasive Mute Swan: A Threat to Native Species 34:29 Snow Geese: Conservation and Culinary Delights 38:20 Canada Geese: The Resident vs. Migratory Debate 41:31 Flavor Profiles of Waterfowl: Snow Geese vs. Canada Geese 46:07 Cooking Techniques for Waterfowl: From Plucking to Braising 51:17 Upland Birds: A Culinary Perspective 53:49 Peacocks: The Ornamental Bird with Culinary Potential 57:39 Final Thoughts on Invasive Birds and Cooking Techniques Keywords: Invasive species, hunting, cooking, doves, pigeons, songbirds, waterfowl, recipes, ecological impact, sustainable eating Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, we're breaking down the upcoming slate of fall movies. But first, we review our wildly confident (and occasionally tragic) 2023 predictions. We'll debate which obvious blockbusters will actually deliver, which films are destined to flop, and which ones might just surprise us by staying frosty. Plus, Erin is out to prove her movie-savvy credentials, while Knox brings the heat with another round of Red Lights, Red Cards.Relevant links: Our full show notes are at knoxandjamie.com/627It's a great time to be on our FREE email list! Head to knoxandjamie.com/nonfiction to subscribe and add some amazing fall books to your TBR (you DO NOT want to miss next week's edition). Accountability: 2023 Fall Movie Preview | Cinema Enema | Eras Movie made how much? | Green Lights // Dumb Money | Foe by Iain Reid | The Holdovers | The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes | May December Watch all the Obvious, Losers & Stay Frosty trailers here Red Light Mentions: Riyahd Comedy Festival | Backlash for Europeans Winning Ryder Cup | White Out at Penn State | Landry Kiffin/Whit Weeks hard launch Green Lights:Jamie: books - Vampires of El Norte & The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel CañasKnox: movie - One Battle After AnotherEpisode sponsors: ZYN | Pura Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
All birds need to sleep — or at least snooze — sometime during each 24-hour period. And most sleep at night. A bird, like a Mallard Duckling, may turn its head around and warm its beak under its shoulder-feathers. Songbirds find a protected perch, sheltered from rain and nighttime predators. Small forest birds often spend the night in tree cavities. Ducks sleep while floating in protected bays.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.
By August, many birds have just completed the intense rigors of nesting and raising young and now undergo a complete molt. Molt is a cyclic process of feather growth. As new feathers grow in, they push the old ones out. Why molt? Because feathers wear out. Songbirds that migrate long distances need to complete this process on a tight schedule, to be ready when it's time to strike out in September. You might not even recognize this American Goldfinch in its winter plumage.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.
Download our Mobile App! iOS | Android --- This mountainside shrine rests high above the bustle of everyday life. The cool breeze is clean and pure, stirring the leaves and giving life to the chimes hanging from the peaked roof. Songbirds attracted by the peaceful vibration add another layer of tranquility. There is no stress, worry, or fear. Take advantage of this perspective to reassess your own circumstances. ---
Download our Mobile App! iOS | Android --- This mountainside shrine rests high above the bustle of everyday life. The cool breeze is clean and pure, stirring the leaves and giving life to the chimes hanging from the peaked roof. Songbirds attracted by the peaceful vibration add another layer of tranquility. There is no stress, worry, or fear. Take advantage of this perspective to reassess your own circumstances. ---