Podcasts about woodpeckers

This week, we're reconnecting after two weeks apart to recap Jack's trip to Cape Cod where he spent it searching for the next viral tchotchke that we unknowingly already have here at 2BD HQ. We also discuss a few unfortunate happenings in my life, embracing my W.T. ways when it comes to the racetrack, how Dave Portnoy may or may not have big time'd Jack. EPISODE NOTES: Nobody Asked Me, But... (1:15) Woodpecker 101 with Jack & Taylor (3:37) Jack's need for NeeDoh (8:00) Mouse problems (13:28) Peaks and Pits presented by Hoffman Car Wash (21:15) Justifying your kid's behavior by saying "He never acts like this..." (38:05) Accepting my Saratoga track traditions (55:00) Roast or Toast (1:07:50) Today's episode is brought to you by Mohawk Chevrolet located in Ballston Spa on Route 67, with a variety of brand new Chevrolet models as well as pre-owned vehicles on the lot for you to browse when you're in the market for a new ride. From expert customer service to entertaining social media content, there's plenty to love at Mohawk Chevrolet so follow along with them on social media or visit them online or in person.

Bleav Host Robert Land asks Fayetteville Woodpeckers Voice Andrew Chapman about the loaded Astros System - with phenoms Xavier Neyens, Kevin Alvarez, Nehomar Ochoa, Juan Sierra, Nick Monistere, Javier Perez, Kellen Oakes, Ryan Verdugo & Ryan Forcucci. Today's Show is Presented by FanDuel! (00:34) Buzz about Astros Loaded System? (2:00) How great is Xavier Neyens? (5:07) Zach Cole: Helping Astros prospects? (5:53) Kevin Alvarez: 'Advanced Beyond Years'? (9:00) Nehomar Ochoa: Houston's own breaking out? (12:40) Juan Sierra: Surprising breakthrough season? (14:47) Nick Monistere: Sugar Land Express? (17:13) Don't sleep on Josh Wakefield? (18:30) Anthony Huezo: Strange path for 20 yr old? (19:45) Javier Perez: Incredible Control! (22:35) Kellen Oakes: Hard thrower with potential? (24:50) Ryan Verdugo: Control Issues a Concern? (26:45) Ryan Forcucci: Injury Update? (28:41) Is Carolina League Pitching or Hitting Friendly? (29:44) Woodpeckers merch & alt military identity? Subscribe ️ Youtube, Spotify, Apple & iHeart X ️ https://x.com/HSTPodcast Facebook ️ https://www.facebook.com/HoustonSportsTalkPod Classic Houston Memories & History Playlist ️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kjM8cv81ruXBBvH-vfCxXPO0npG_OS Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Experience the gentle tapping of a woodpecker blended with soothing forest sounds, creating a peaceful ambient backdrop perfect for sleep, meditation, relaxation, and deep focus. Let this calming nature soundscape ease your mind and transport you to a tranquil outdoor escape.

Immerse yourself in gentle woodpecker taps blended with peaceful forest ambience, creating the perfect natural soundscape for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing nature sounds calm your mind, ease anxiety, and support restful, tranquil sleep.

We are happy to welcome Woodpecker with his brand new track Elevate, a relentless hardtechno weapon pushing MiWoW Music into darker territory. As the second release on Miss Puss' rising label, it marks a bold step toward a rougher, uncompromising harddance sound. Driving kicks, industrial textures, and raw energy collide to ignite peak-time chaos on the dancefloor. Elevate is built for those who crave intensity beyond the ordinary. Interested in releasing on MiWoW Music? Drop a link with your track at djmisspuss@gmail.com .

Christian Troy of Woodpecker Insurance is in the Concord TV studio to talk about the story behind their name, opening their business here on Main Street, and how they help people navigate insurance, mainly Medicaid.

Hömmal, wer hätte das gedacht? Passend zur magischen Schnaps- und Notrufzahl 112 melden wir uns mit einer Folge zurück, die absolut brandheiß ist! Benni brennt vor Begeisterung für die Nachtstreife und David… nun ja, David brennt an ganz anderer Stelle. Aber der Reihe nach!

“…and today we're talking about a pileated pile driver. But more on that later.” Somewhere deep in the forest, a feathered jackhammer slaves away to fill all the trees with holes. The pileated woodpecker attacks hardwood with its whole face and somehow strolls away from repeated headfirst collisions with nary a scratch, let alone constant […]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if Tim played an evil Capitalist that went to war with the most annoying bird to ever exist? Well now you can find out in the worst movie we've ever watched for the pod, Woody Woodpecker (2017). Special Guest Luke is here to break down all the horrible jokes from the bird and all the inspired acting choices from our man Tim! This movie really proves Tim's ability to improve even the worst of watching experiences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jeff and Rebecca wrap up recommendation season. Discussed in this episode: The Intuitionist by Colson Whitehead Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Julie Otsuka Susan Choi How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu The Hike by Drew Magary The Wilderness by Angela Flournoy Kin by Tayari Jones, go back to Fates & Furies by Groff Mrs Dalloway by Virginia Woolf Pachinko by Min Jin Lee Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson Siracusa by Delia Ephron Roman Stories by Jhumpa Lahiri Call Me By Your Name by Andre Aciman From Scratch by Tembi Locke Beautiful Runs by Jess Walter A Room with a View by E.M. Forster Go Like Hell The Tusk That Did the Damage by Tania James By the Sea by Abdulrazak Gurnah The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Hemingway The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver Dark Star Safari by Paul Theroux Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe Unbound by Steph Jagger Riverman by Ben McGrath In the Shadow of the Mountain So Old, So Young by Grant Ginder Behold the Dreamers by Imbolo Mbue Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer Last Night in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez Great Expectations by Vinson Cunningham Life in the Three Dimensions by Shegihiro Oishi So Good They Can't Ignore You by Cal Newport Congratulations, By the Way by George Saunders Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke The List of Things That Will Not Change The Vanderbeerkers of 141st Street By Karina Yan Glaser Dragon Pearl The Eyes of the Impossible Daughter of the Deep The Story That Cannot Be Told Who is Government by Michael Lewis Two Women Living Together by Kim Hana and Hwang Sunwoo The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead Greta & Valdin by Rebecca K Reily The Sparrow, Wild Dark Shore Whidbey The Dream Hotel The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich The Women of Brewster Place by Gloria Naylor The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan The Pirate Queen by Ariel Lawhon On Stranger Tides by Tim Powers Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon Interpreter of Maladies, Tenth of December Almost Famous Women Lost in the City by Edward P Jones The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros Sweetbitter by Stephanie Danler Eat a Peach by David Chang Life is Meals by James & Kay Salter Chocolat by Joanne Harris Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J Ryan Stradal Go Gentle by Maria Semple Less by Andrew Sean Greer Pincher Martin by William Golding Black No More by George Schuyler Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino The English Understand Wool by helen dewitt Sea of Tranquility by Emily St John Mandel Still Life with Woodpecker by Tim Robbins Transcription by Ben Lerner Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy Butcher's Crossing by John Williams This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Thanks to our sponsor, Merit Beauty. Right now, Merit Beauty is offering our listeners their Signature Makeup Bag with your first order at meritbeauty.com. Head to quince.com/bookriot for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Dan, you don't fart? Your breath must stink." Lane Kiffin is the subject of a new Vanity Fair article in which he claims he needed Oxford more than Oxford needed him. Do we believe him? Is that even true? Then, the best-dressed man on TV and Mike Ryan Ruiz group chat world member, Adam Lefkoe, joins the show ahead of the French Open to discuss how he became a tennis guy, why Chris Simms is his nemesis in sports media, how Greg Cote can win a Pulitzer Prize, and how the New York Knicks embarrassed his Philadelphia 76ers. Plus, is the famous parrot, Woody the Woodpecker, on the Mount Rushmore of red-headed athletes? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Experience gentle woodpecker taps blending with serene forest sounds to create the perfect ambient background for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this calming nature audio soothe your mind and promote peaceful rest throughout the night.

Immerse yourself in the gentle tapping of a woodpecker amid serene forest sounds, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these calming ambient nature sounds soothe your mind and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and focus.

Immerse yourself in the gentle tapping of a woodpecker amid serene forest sounds, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these calming ambient nature sounds soothe your mind and create a peaceful atmosphere for rest and focus.

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're diving into one of the most dazzling birds in North America—the Costa's Hummingbird. After a listener wrote in with a question, we decided this tiny desert specialist deserved a full episode—and it does not disappoint.From its iridescent purple crown to its high-speed aerial displays, the Costa's Hummingbird is a master of survival in some of the harshest environments. We explore its unique behavior, desert habitat, feeding strategies, and what makes it stand out among hummingbirds.We also revisit the Black-backed Woodpecker, connecting back to our earlier episode with Ryan, who shared his experience birding on the autism spectrum. That conversation opened up an important discussion about how birding can be more inclusive—and how the birding community can create space for everyone to enjoy nature in their own way.Whether you're a beginner learning your first birds or a seasoned birder looking to go deeper, this episode blends science, storytelling, and real-world perspectives.As always, it's married ornithologists and Field Museum curators John Bates and Shannon Hackett, alongside birding enthusiasts RJ and Amanda Pole, bringing you birds through both expert insight and curious discovery.Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow:YouTube InstagramTikTokBlueSky

This recording captures a rare early-morning moment on Mt. Nokogiri in June, where multiple Grey-headed woodpeckers drum simultaneously, their distinct rhythms responding to one another and forming an emergent chorus across the forested slopes. The mountain's steep rock faces, softened by light drizzle and humid dawn air, shape the sound through natural reverberation, revealing how weather and topography actively participate in the soundscape.Recorded in Chiba, Japan by Miduno.

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Soft forest ambience fills the space with distant woodpeckers tapping among the trees. These gentle nature sounds are ideal for concentration, relaxation, or falling asleep peacefully. Let this quiet woodland setting bring you back to stillness. Love,

Immerse yourself in gentle woodpecker sounds woven into a tranquil forest ambiance, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this soothing nature audio calm your mind, ease stress, and create a peaceful atmosphere for restful sleep and focused mindfulness.

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're joined by birder Ryan Shostack to talk about the incredible Black-backed Woodpecker—and how birding can be more inclusive for everyone.The Black-backed Woodpecker is a fascinating species known for its unique relationship with burned forests, and Ryan shares his firsthand experiences seeing this bird multiple times in the wild. We explore its behavior, habitat, and why it's such a special find for birders.Ryan also opens up about his experience birding on the autism spectrum (including Asperger's), and what birding means to him. It leads to a thoughtful and honest conversation about accessibility, inclusion, and how the birding community can better support people of all backgrounds and abilities.With Shannon's own experience with hearing loss, this is a topic we've been wanting to explore for a while—and this conversation really delivers. We also go on a few fun tangents (including wolves), making this a wide-ranging and meaningful episode.As always, it's Field Museum ornithologists John Bates and Shannon Hackett, alongside RJ and Amanda learning right along with you.If you're interested in birding, bird behavior, inclusion in nature, or just love great conversations about the outdoors—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

We received an e-mail to mooney@rte.ie from listener Helena Golden in Leitrim, aka the Willow Woman! She joins us on the line to tell us about her passion for weaving using natural materials, her Blue Tit nest box camera, and the cuckoo and woodpecker she has heard recently...

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me.   This episode of soothing sleep sounds, peaceful nature ambience, calming water sounds, white noise, and gentle background audio is designed to help you relax, unwind, and fall asleep with ease. Whether you're seeking ocean waves, rain sounds, forest soundscapes, or soft atmospheric tones, each episode offers a tranquil space for meditation, stress relief, and better sleep. Perfect for when you need focus, calm, or restorative, uninterrupted rest or to simply have it playing in the background of your day.  Love,

It was a Woodpecker Insurance Monday on the program. Christian Troy of Woodpecker joined us to share some thoughts from the recent New Hampshire Insurance Commissioner's lunch meeting. Also discussed was “The Triangle”. Find out what means and why it's important! www.woodpeckermedicare.com

Immerse yourself in the gentle sounds of woodpeckers echoing through a tranquil forest, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this soothing nature audio create a peaceful ambiance that helps calm your mind and ease insomnia.

Chuck Lura explores the species of woodpeckers found in North Dakota and the vital role they play as keystone species in maintaining healthy forest ecosystems.

Immerse yourself in the profound stillness of an ancient birch forest at the first light of a spring morning. The air is crisp and cool as the master of the woods, the Black Woodpecker, arrives at its territory to announce its presence. Listen as its powerful, resonant drumming shatters the silence, followed shortly by a faithful partner's echoing response.This recording captures an intimate dialogue between a long-established pair: a rhythmic duet filled with primal energy and the promise of spring. It is a rare and authentic field recording from the Finnish wilderness, where time seems to stand still.An ideal soundscape for relaxation, deep focus, meditation, or finding a genuine connection to nature in the midst of daily life.Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius) Ancient forest / WildernessField recording

8. From the Ivory-billed woodpecker'sextinction to the Endangered Species Act, America's conservation history is mixed. Today, the battle continues as scientific ecology clashes with lingering political ideologies regarding predator management. (8)

Immerse yourself in the gentle tapping of a woodpecker amid a serene forest, creating a soothing ambient soundscape perfect for sleep, meditation, and deep relaxation. Let these natural rhythms calm your mind, enhance focus, and help you unwind effortlessly.

Experience gentle woodpecker taps blending with serene forest sounds to create the perfect ambient noise for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let these soothing nature sounds guide you to peaceful rest and calm your mind.

Is it true that a woodpecker's tongue wraps around its brain? Discover the amazing ways God designed woodpeckers as avian acrobats and what they teach us about Jesus taking the impact of our sins.Here's our trail map:Why Do Woodpeckers Peck On Trees?Does a Woodpecker's Tongue Wrap Around Its Brain?Do Woodpeckers Hurt Trees?How Does God Shield Us From Harm?Related Lessons to listen to next:How Do Wood Duck Babies Survive a 60-Foot Fall? Lesson 53: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7df63827-a6cc-4e50-a3f2-4afee0e19933/Why Is Nature Musical?: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/076641d2-bf3c-4eaf-b810-ef1f1b256e65/Eryn's Books:The Nature of Rest: What the Bible and Creation Teach Us About Sabbath Living: https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Rest-Creation-Sabbath-Living/dp/0825448891Rooted in Wonder: Nurturing Your Family's Faith Through God's Creation: https://www.amazon.com/Rooted-Wonder-Nurturing-Familys-Creation/dp/0825447615936 Pennies: Discovering the Joy of Intentional Parenting: https://www.amazon.com/936-Pennies-Discovering-Intentional-Parenting/dp/0764219782Episode Links:Save 20% and get a FREE speaker using code Nat20 at https://www.sherwoodkids.com/nat20 (offer valid through March 31, 2026)Explore books, curriculum, and resources by Master Books: https://www.masterbooks.com/Nat Theo Club Bonus Video: https://erynlynum.com/memberGet full lesson guides in the Nat Theo Club: https://erynlynum.com/clubFree Woodpecker Coloring Sheet: https://erynlynum.com/does-a-woodpeckers-tongue-wrap-around-its-brain/Ask your nature question: https://erynlynum.com/askScriptures Referenced in This Episode:“But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.” Psalm 3:3 (NIV)“But he took our suffering on himand felt our pain for us.We saw his sufferingand thought God was punishing him.But he was wounded for the wrong we did;he was crushed for the evil we did.The punishment, which made us well, was given to him,and we are healed because of his wounds.We all have wandered away like sheep;each of us has gone his own way.But the Lord has put on him the punishmentfor all the evil we have done.” Isaiah 53:4-6 (NCV)“For God made Christ, who never sinned, to be the offering for our sin, so that we could be made right with God through Christ.” 2 Corinthians 5:21 (NLT)Terms Learned in This Episode:Cavity Nest: A nest inside a tree often made by a woodpecker.Drumming: Rapid pecking of a woodpecker to communicate with other nearby woodpeckers.Zygodactyl: A four-toed foot design with two facing forward and two facing backward, built for gripping.Hyoid Bone: A long bone wrapping around the woodpecker's skull that allows its tongue to move in and out and stabilizes its brain.Capillary Action: When liquid climbs a surface because it sticks to itself.Some but not all sources used for research (*additional information from some sources may present conflicting worldviews)https://answersingenesis.org/birds/what-we-knew-about-woodpeckerhttps://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/hole-story-how-woodpeckers-make-homes-forest/https://www.allaboutbirds.org/news/how-to-recognize-woodpeckers-by-their-drumming-sounds/This podcast episode contains paid advertisements.Credits:Woodpecker sound credit: Jonathon Jongsma, CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsSap sucker video clip: Paul Danese, CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Immerse yourself in gentle woodpecker taps and peaceful forest sounds, perfect for deep sleep, meditation, and relaxation. Let this calming nature ambiance soothe your mind, ease stress, and create a tranquil atmosphere for restful nights and focused moments.

While most woodpeckers carve out cavities in dead trees for their nests, the red-cockaded woodpecker prefers to use the living pine trees of the southern United States. The woodpecker always chooses one of these living southern pines that is over 60 years old. While these pines can live 200 years or more, usually at about age 60, a fungus infection begins to rot away the heartwood at the center of the tree.Over months or even sometimes years, the woodpecker works his way through the living tissue to the hollow center where he will build his nest. The nest cavity is always above the level of shrub growth in order to provide a safe haven from any forest fires.In addition, surrounding foliage can give the gray rat snake access to the nest. These snakes, natural enemies of the woodpecker, can also climb pine trees. But the snake does not like the gummy resin of the pine tree. In fact, snakes that encounter the resin will begin to writhe and fall to the ground. So to make sure that its home is absolutely safe, the woodpecker drills a series of holes around the hole leading to its nest. The holes are kept open so that the nest hole is always protected by the resin.The red‑cockaded woodpecker carefully selects a site for its home in order to be safe from both fire and a natural predator—using the natural chemistry of the tree to aid its survival. Obviously this intelligence was given to the woodpecker by the Creator since trial and error cannot explain such careful planning.Acts 17:28"For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring."Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, the entire creation bears witness to the fact that You are a caring God not distantly removed from us. Grant me a clearer sense of Your presence in My life and Your desire to be even closer to me that You are now. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Mohlenbrock, Robert H. Bienville Pines, Mississippi. Natural History. Image: Picoides borealis (Red-cockaded Woodpecker) Mississippi, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Episode 286 - The Woodpecker Tattoo

Tonight our experts respond to some of your e-mails and queries about ducks in California, Woodpeckers in Cavan, Buzzards in Waterford and the life span of garden birds, including Robins...

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This week on Chess Journeys, I spoke with Ian. We discussed his journey from new player to 1700. Ian provided a number of useful resources including books and videos. Ian is an advocate of the Woodpecker method, attributing his big gains to it. We also discussed a range of topics such as tournament snacks, goals, and the value of specific checklists.  Chessiverse Code: DrSCULL20 Check out my new Substack: https://substack.com/@drscull My Chessable Course! https://www.chessable.com/chess-journeys-tactics-workbook-turning-knowledge-into-skill/course/268850/ Chessnut Link/Code: Code - KEVINSCULL https://www.chessnutech.com?sca_ref=7643464.HueBIKWTYE Get 20% off GM Noël Studer's courses with Coupon chessjourneys20 The Simplified Chess Improvement System: https://courses.nextlevelchess.blog/courses/simplified-chess-improvement-system?ref=04f5d8 My Road to 2200 Youtube series: https://youtu.be/BzKYDt5oBU8 Be sure to check out the Chess Journeys Merch Store! You can support the show and look amazing in the process. https://chess-journeys.creator-spring.com/ I've been streaming somewhat regularly on https://m.twitch.tv/chessjourneys/home If you would like to be a guest on Chess Journeys, contact me on Twitter or fill out the following Google Form:  https://forms.gle/gSnvmUnvpykkgT1y5 As always you can support the show at https://www.patreon.com/ChessJourneys.  Also, be sure to check out my Chessable page at www.chessable.com/chessjourneys   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Residents in parts of Co. Clare have been suffering a spate of power outages. The culprit: recently arrived Great Spotted Woodpeckers that have been excavating holes in wooden electricity poles, causing some of them to weaken and then snap in bad weather, bringing the power lines down with them. Derek and the panel discuss this unusual problem...

The woodpecker's tongue can stretch from three to five times its normal length in order to fish bugs out of trees. You would think that his tongue would have to be rooted in his tail to do that neat trick! This beautiful creation in which we live is not only filled with testimonies to the wisdom of God. It is also filled with special designs that deny the possibility that life in all its complexity developed entirely by chance.Consider the woodpecker. Incredibly, the woodpecker's tongue is rooted in his right nostril. Exiting the back of the nostril, his tongue spits into two parts, wrapping around his head between his skull and the skin, passing on either side of the neck bones, and then coming up through his lower jaw or beak. This gives the woodpecker a long enough tongue to stretch it out far enough to do an effective job of pest control on bug-infested trees!Now, how could this happen by blind evolutionary chance? Even evolutionists admit that it's silly to suggest that the woodpecker's tongue gradually got longer over thousands of year and began to grow under his skin. As one evolutionary scientist said about the woodpecker's tongue, "There are certain anatomical features which just cannot be explained by gradual mutations over millions of years. Just between you and me, I have to get God into the act too sometimes."Why wait to call on God as a last resort? Let's begin with our wonderful Creator!Deuteronomy 4:28"'And there you will serve gods, the work of men's hand, wood and stone, which neither see nor hear nor eat nor smell.'"Prayer: Dear heavenly Father; through the instruction of Your Word and the guidance of Your Spirit, help me to be different from those around me who think that the creation itself made them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.REF.: Sunderland, Luther D. Miraculous design features in woodpecker. Bible Science Newsletter. Image: Woodpecker on tree, Envato. + Dendrocopos major skull, Jimfbleak, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikipedia Commons. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Chasing the Elusive Black Woodpecker in Montseny's Winter Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-26-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La pluja havia deixat el Montseny amb una bellesa única.En: The rain had left el Montseny with a unique beauty.Ca: Les fulles brillaven amb rosada, els arbres esguerraven el cel d'hivern amb les seves branques nues i el terra estava decorat amb una catifa de fulles mullades.En: The leaves shone with dew, the trees scratched the winter sky with their bare branches, and the ground was decorated with a carpet of wet leaves.Ca: Els alumnes de l'escola estaven emocionats de sortir al camp un dia així.En: The students from the school were excited to go out into the field on a day like this.Ca: La Laia, el Martí i la Núria caminaven lentament darrere del grup.En: La Laia, el Martí, and la Núria walked slowly behind the group.Ca: Cada pam del camí era una oportunitat per descobrir alguna cosa nova.En: Every span of the path was an opportunity to discover something new.Ca: Era hivern, però el parc seguia sent un lloc màgic.En: It was winter, but the park remained a magical place.Ca: La Laia es va girar cap als seus amics.En: La Laia turned to her friends.Ca: "He sentit que hi ha un ocell molt especial aquí.En: "I've heard there's a very special bird here.Ca: Vull fer-li una foto pel club de natura.En: I want to take a picture of it for the nature club."Ca: "El Martí va tenir un gest pensatiu.En: El Martí had a thoughtful expression.Ca: "És el picot negre, oi?En: "It's the black woodpecker, right?Ca: He llegit que és rar veure'l.En: I've read it's rare to see it."Ca: " Ell sempre tenia alguna informació interessant a compartir.En: He always had some interesting information to share.Ca: La Núria va somriure, animant.En: La Núria smiled, encouraging them.Ca: "Doncs anem a buscar-lo!En: "Well then, let's go find it!Ca: Però compte, el camí pot ser relliscós.En: But be careful, the path can be slippery."Ca: "El camí era fangós per les pluges recents, i el temps per explorar era limitat.En: The path was muddy due to the recent rains, and the time to explore was limited.Ca: Quan el grup va arribar a un trencall, la Laia es va sentir temptada.En: When the group reached a fork in the road, La Laia felt tempted.Ca: "Crec que hem d'anar per aquest sender.En: "I think we need to take this trail.Ca: Sé que és aquí a prop on l'han vist.En: I know it's nearby where they've seen it."Ca: " Els seus ulls brillaven d'emoció.En: Her eyes shone with excitement.Ca: El Martí va sospirar, mirant els núvols, calculant el temps.En: El Martí sighed, looking at the clouds, calculating the time.Ca: "No estem gaire lluny, però sí que és complicat.En: "We're not too far, but it is tricky.Ca: Podem anar amb compte, però hem de ser ràpids.En: We can be careful, but we must be quick."Ca: "La Núria, que sovint oblidava petits detalls per l'emoció, va dir amb convicció: "Jo hi vaig!En: La Núria, who often forgot small details due to excitement, said with conviction, "I'm going!Ca: No podem perdre aquesta oportunitat!En: We can't miss this opportunity!"Ca: " La Laia va decidir seguir endavant.En: La Laia decided to move forward.Ca: Va decidir que intentarien aconseguir el seu objectiu, però sempre plegats.En: She decided they would try to reach their goal, but always together.Ca: "Anem junts, si veiem que es fa difícil, tornem.En: "Let's go together; if it gets difficult, we'll turn back."Ca: "El camí es va tornar relliscós i les sabates s'enfonçaven al fang.En: The path became slippery, and their shoes sank into the mud.Ca: Els arbres se'ls tancaven cada cop més a sobre, però els tres amics avançaven.En: The trees closed in more and more around them, but the three friends pressed on.Ca: Quan gairebé es donaven per vençuts, van escoltar un so afilat, el cant de l'ocell que buscaven.En: When they almost gave up, they heard a sharp sound, the song of the bird they were looking for.Ca: La Laia va aixecar la càmera amb rapidesa.En: La Laia quickly raised the camera.Ca: Allà, entre les branques d'un roure alt, es trobava el picot negre, distingit entre el verd fosc.En: There, among the branches of a tall oak, was the black woodpecker, distinguished among the dark green.Ca: La Laia va fer la foto amb un crit d'alegria continguda.En: La Laia took the picture with a cry of restrained joy.Ca: "Ho tenim!En: "We got it!"Ca: "Van tornar al grup just a temps, plens de fang i amb el cor accelerat.En: They returned to the group just in time, covered in mud and with their hearts racing.Ca: La Laia sonreia amb orgull, mostrant la foto al seu telèfon, brillant com un tresor recentment descobert.En: La Laia smiled with pride, showing the picture on her phone, shining like a recently discovered treasure.Ca: El Martí va assentir.En: El Martí nodded.Ca: "Veus?En: "See?Ca: Ho hem aconseguit junts.En: We accomplished it together."Ca: "La Núria va riure.En: La Núria laughed.Ca: "I mireu quines sabates!En: "And look at these shoes!Ca: Podem anar de vacances a casa amb això!En: We could take a vacation at home with these!"Ca: " Tots van riure, sentint-se vencedors.En: They all laughed, feeling victorious.Ca: La Laia havia après que l'aventura es gaudeix millor en companyia i sense oblidar la precaució.En: La Laia had learned that adventure is best enjoyed in company and without forgetting caution.Ca: El Martí va trobar coratge per donar suport als somnis dels altres, i la Núria va descobrir com parar fer atenció als petits detalls era important mentre es perd l'esperit d'exploració.En: El Martí found courage in supporting the dreams of others, and La Núria discovered that paying attention to the small details was important while maintaining the spirit of exploration.Ca: El dia al Montseny va culminar en un èxit, no només pel que havien vist, sinó pel que havien après.En: The day at Montseny culminated in success, not only for what they had seen but for what they had learned.Ca: El vent xiulava suaument als seus voltants, perfumant l'aire amb l'olor de la terra mullada i les seves passes impacients i plenes de vida.En: The wind whistled softly around them, perfuming the air with the scent of wet earth and their eager, life-filled steps. Vocabulary Words:dew: la rosadabare: nuestrail: el sendermuddy: fangósfork: el trencallslippery: relliscóstempted: temptadaoak: el rouresharp: afilatgoal: l'objectiutreasure: el tresorachievement: l'èxitcarpet: la catifaconviction: la conviccióopportunity: l'oportunitatbough: la brancadistinguished: distingitrestrained: contingudaadventure: l'aventuracourage: el coratgesupport: el suportdiscovered: descobertpath: el camípark: el parcexploration: l'exploraciólife-filled: plenes de vidaground: el terrawinter sky: el cel d'hivernclouds: els núvolswet: mullat

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In this episode, ornithologist J. Drew Lanham reads a letter he has written to a Pileated Woodpecker, a large species of woodpecker that is sometimes mistaken for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker.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.

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Reading chapter 1 from Still Life with Woodpecker (1980) by Tom Robbins, still one of the weirdest and somehow most quotable books that I love.    Music is Opulent Mirage by SyncMusicTracks

Send us a textAnimation historian Jerry Beck joins the podcast for a preview of the upcoming Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection Blu-ray. Our wide-ranging and entertaining discussion reveals his involvement with the Woody Woodpecker releases from Universal over the years. We trace how Woody Woodpecker and the Walter Lantz library moved from dormancy to restored Blu-rays, powered by curation, overseas masters, and the rise of MeTV Toons. Along the way, you'll hear insights and stories on Woody Woodpecker history as only Jerry can provide.Pre-order Woody Woodpecker And Friends: The Golden Age Collection Blu-ray Purchase links:Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Screwball Collection Blu-ray Woody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection DVDWoody Woodpecker And Friends: Classic Collection Vol. 2 DVDPaul Whiteman King of Jazz - The Criterion Collection Blu-rayThe Extras Facebook page The Extras TV YouTube ChannelThe Extras Twitter Warner Archive & Warner Bros Catalog Group Join our new public Facebook Group for Warner Archive Animation Fans and get the latest update on all the releases. As an Amazon Affiliate, The Extras may receive a commission for purchases through our purchase links. There is no additional cost to you, and every little bit helps us in the production of the podcast. Thanks in advance. Otaku Media produces podcasts, behind-the-scenes extras, and media that connect creatives with their fans and businesses with their consumers. Contact us today to see how we can work together to achieve your goals. tim@theextras.tv

A century of logging and fire control has taken its toll on the mature pine forests of the West, the preferred nest site for this Lewis's Woodpecker. But there is hope. Lewis's Woodpeckers also nest along rivers in large cottonwoods, trees of little value for timber. Also, many remaining tracts of old-growth ponderosas are protected on public lands, and the trees are growing larger day by day.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.

Originally recorded and released in July 2023, available publicly for the first time! Adam and guest co-host Kym Kral discuss a documentary about the theory that the Chernobyl disaster was an intentional act meant to cover up the failure of a massive Russian spying effort.

When the air is thick with wildfire smoke, people are advised to stay home. At Hastings Natural History Preserve in California, Acorn Woodpeckers do the same. These gregarious birds live in family groups and frequently visit their neighbors while foraging. Using tiny radio transmitters, scientists tracked the movements of Acorn Woodpeckers during the summer of 2020 when wildfire smoke blanketed the preserve. On smoky days, woodpeckers spent more of their time at home. And when they did leave their territories, they didn't venture far and visited fewer neighbors than usual. Published in Current Biology in 2023, the findings suggest that harm caused by wildfires go far beyond the blaze itself. As megafires become more common in our changing climate, even more birds could be affected by wildfire smoke in the future.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.

This Episodes Questions: Brians Questions: Hey all, great podcast, thank you for doing what you do. What are some favorite Christmas gifts to make with scrap wood? Specific context for me:  been woodworking for a while, hobbyist, been giving gifts to people for years and now I've lost track of who has gotten what.  Just trying to get some ideas for this year.  Time is easier to give to a project than money.  I also like the lathe for scrap projects.  Have found a good glue up can make a good looking bowl. Follow up/more specific questions: What are some favorite scrap wood projects that are not kits from Rockler (or similar companies)? Other than a bowl, what are some other gifts that can come off the lathe? What are some non kitchen items to make from scrap wood?  (I believe I've given too many cutting boards, charcuterie boards, cooking utensils over the years).  Jim Hello friends,  I haven't submitted a question in a hot minute, as the kids say, but I finally have a good one for you and it's regarding something I'm truly stumped about. After hitting you guys with question after question about, "How do I do _______ without a jointer or planer?" I finally got myself a thickness planer. It's louder than all hell, and it's nothing fancy, but I'm glad I have it.  There's only one issue that I'm having with it, and I can't figure out what's causing it. When I'm getting ready to Mill down some stock, I first set the height of the planer blades so they aren't taking off any material at the start. The depth of cut indicator is at "0". I'll even send the board through with the blades at this height sometimes just to make sure the gauge is accurate. I then lower the blades by 1/64", aka a quarter turn of the handle. I send the piece of stock through, it takes off some material, whatever. So far, so good. Here's what's throwing me off: after I've fed that board through the planer, I can feed that same board right back through, with the blades still set at the same height, and the planer will take off about the same amount of material, from the sound of it. This doesn't only happen on a second pass, either. I can feed the same board through the planer six, seven, or eight times, without adjusting the cutting depth, and the planer continues to remove material at each pass. Unless I'm missing something about how planers work, I would think that the material should have been planed down to thickness on the first pass. I can't figure out why it continues to remove material after multiple passes when I haven't changed the settings. This happens to me every time I use my planer. Not sure if this is relevant but I have a Ridgid #R4331 planer. I also attached a link to a very loud video demonstrating this phenomenon. Thank you in advance for your help and expertise, and thank you for continuing to take the time to put out this phenomenal woodworking podcast. I hope your projects are doing well, and I hope you're doing even better. Sincerely,  Zachary T Owens Guys Questions: Hello, Thank you for the great podcast and for answering my questions. I have a question on using Transtint dye. I heard Guy and Huy mention they use it. Not sure about Brian. Anyway, I screwed up 2 projects when trying to apply it. In both cases I mixed it into Zinser Sealcoat shellac. Firs time applied with foam brush on elm. The second time wiped on on maple plywood. In both cases, the color was very inconsistent. I ended up throwing away the plywood and sanding the elm back to bare wood.  My question is, is it ok to add Transtint dye to shellac? If so, what could be my problem? More importantly, can you tell me the process you follow to apply Transtint dye? The dye I was using is Transtint Dark Walnut. Max I have owned my Sawstop cabinet saw for nearly a year now and I have consistently been impressed with the quality of the machine. One thing that has bugged me since I got the saw is the occasional binding I get when I do a rip cut especially. I have meticulously aligned the fence with the blade/miter slots and with a dial indicator jig to be parallel. I thought it may be internal stresses in the wood but I have the same issue ripping plywood or MDF. I finally figured out the problem. I am using Freud thin kerf blades which have a kerf of 0.091" inches according to the manufacturer. My riving knife is a few thousands thicker than this . Sawstop offers a thin riving knife but I have seen mixed opinions and wanted to get your guys' take on it since I know at least one or two of you have the Sawstop cabinet saw. Have you ever had this problem? Thanks! Adam Huys Questions: Dear Woodshop Life Podcast Senseis, Thank you again for your awesome podcast.  New listener.  Finally finished all podcasts and now going back and listening to them all again. This is my second question submitted in the past few months. Just as I prefaced in my last question/submission, I am in the process of setting up my workshop in a one car space of a three car garage. One of the first things I built in my current workshop was a miter saw station using 2x4's and plywood.  I'm glad I used relatively inexpensive materials, because after only a few months I realized that I allocated too much space to an immobile monolith in my small workshop. I plan to build a mobile miter saw station with collapsable wings to replace my current miter saw station.  The wings when extended will support longer material and when folded will create a smaller footprint. I recently watched Guy's video entitled “Build This Small Sturdy Workbench” on his YouTube channel.  The base of the workbench gave me an idea for the base for my miter saw.  I'll add retractable casters to make it mobile. I want to buy a hollow chisel mortiser for this and future projects.  Based on my budget of $600, I think that limits me to a benchtop model.  Are there any benchtop hollow chisel mortisers in my price range that you might suggest? Thank you again for the great podcast and thank you in advance for your advice. Best, Darryl Noda (Wildfield Workshop) I discovered your podcast earlier this year and have now gone back and listened to the entire back catalog while making sawdust in the shop. I appreciate all the knowledge you are sharing with the entire woodworking community. A question I have recently started thinking about is what would happen with my workshop if something happened to me. I have invested a considerable amount of money in tools from a Sawstop, Laguna Pflux dust collector and Harvey router table, to planes, chisels, and way too many Woodpecker tools. But neither of my kids nor other family members are interested in woodworking, and they wouldn't know what to do with a workshop full of tools. Have you made plans for how to sell or donate your tools? I have created a Will and Trust for my house and financial assets, but I think having a solid plan for the Workshop would be very helpful for my family, but I don't know where to start. Any ideas for community groups that could be donated to, or how the tools could be sold to the right audience? I happen to live in the Indianapolis area as well, so any specific suggestions would be welcome, as well as general ideas.Kevin

If you've heard the hammering of a woodpecker in the woods, you might have wondered how the birds can be so forceful. What does it take to whack your head against a tree repeatedly, hard enough to drill a hole? A team of researchers wondered that too and set out to investigate, by putting tiny muscle monitors on eight downy woodpeckers and recording them with high-speed video as they pecked away in the lab.Integrative organismal biologist Nick Antonson, co-author of a report on the work, joins Host Flora Lichtmen to peck away at the mystery.Plus, you can take two ant eggs with the exact same genes, and one can grow up to be a queen, the other a worker. Neuroscientist and evolutionary biologist Daniel Kronauer joins Flora to share recent research into how an ant becomes a queen.Guests: Dr. Nick Antonson is an NSF postdoctoral research fellow in the department of ecology, evolution, and organismal biology at Brown University.Dr. Daniel Kronauer is the Stanley S. and Sydney R. Shuman Professor in the Laboratory of Social Evolution and Behavior at The Rockefeller University in New York.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.

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