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Shoebill!! John tells us about one of the Shoebill specimen that they have at the Field Museum. To listen to our full episode on Shoebills, click here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... (also available wherever you get your podcasts.) #shoebill #birds #museum #podcast #science #nature #bird

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New episode on the Harlequin duck is available now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8... #duck #harlequin #bird #podcast #harlequinduck #birds

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Kirk tells us about meeting Alfred Russel Wallace's grandson. Listen to the full episode to hear more! #thefeatherthief #alfredrusselwallace #evolution #science #book #podcast #bookclub #birds

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The author of The Feather Thief tells us what it was like to sit down and interview the criminal for his book. Listen to the full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8... #truecrime #podcast #interview #viral #birds #museum #thefeatherthief #feathers #books #bookclub

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Listen to our interview with the author of The Feather Thief in this week's episode! The episode is available wherever you get your podcasts. Please share and help us promote this, we want to spread the word!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8... #podcast #book #science #truecrime #birds #feathers

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Tomorrow we release our episode with the author of The Feather Thief: Kirk Wallace Johnson! Here is a sneak peak. Click below to access our podcast - subscribe to listen tomorrow! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... #podcast #birds #thefeatherthief #books #bookclub #birdwatching #naturalhistory

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Our host John Bates shows us a Carolina parakeet specimen at the Field Museum. In our recent episodes we talk all about museum specimen and their important contributions to science. #museum #bird #birds #carolinaparakeet #specimen #podcast #viral #science

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Seeing behind the scenes of a museum can be pretty amazing! Listen to our episodes for a behind the scenes look! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... #museum #podcast #birds #science #nature

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Did anyone else watch 'The Americas' narrated by Tom Hanks last night? www.tvinsider.com/1173205/the-... There was an exciting part on Bald Eagles and Osprey - this reminded us of our episode on Osprey with Jack Wildlife and his experience in the Chesapeake Bay: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/4...

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Have you been listening to our discussion on The Feather Thief? We are getting excited for our upcoming interview with the author Kirk Wallace Johnson! Make sure to subscribe to our pod so you don't miss it!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... #podcast #books #book #bookclub #birds #museum #pod

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In awe of this starling murmuration in the shape of a bird! www.newscientist.com/article/mg24... (hint hint - we have a full episode on starlings if you want to learn more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3... ) #starling #murmuration #birds #bird #nature #starlings

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We're working on a small museum exhibition in the Field Museum on plunge diving and kingfishers. I love kingfishers. Amazing birds. 🪶 @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2cn...

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Museums! On this week's episode we talk about the importance of museums and the role that their collections play in the scientific world. This is our last episode on The Feather Thief before we talk to the author Kirk Wallace Johnson. Check it out!!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/8... #museums #pod

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Blue Jay on snowy day in New England #Birds🪶 #Naturalists🌿 #EastCoastKin #Photography #WriteWhale

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Female Coopers Hawk just now in my yard #birds #raptor #wildlife #nature

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Good morning #birds

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Magpie would like to speak to the spa manager (from the archives 2023) #birds

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Have you listened to our episode on Argus pheasant yet? We talked about them in one of our Feather Thief episodes. Here's a link to check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... #pheasant #featherthief #bird #birds #science #podcast #nature #feathers #arguspheasant #viral #naturevideos

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Here is a list of the Greatest eBird Checklists in the US: www.audubon.org/magazine/the... Marky Mutchler, who is on the list above, was a guest on our pod last year to discuss Limpkins. You can check out our interview with Marky here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3... #ebird #birds #limpkin

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We talk about the Argus Pheasant in our most recent episode. Check it out here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...

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Our latest episode just dropped! We talk about the Argus Pheasant and its unique feathers. We also have Jason Weckstein back to talk more about tying flies, and the cross-over between fly fishing and bird watching. Check it out - Jason is such a great guest!!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...

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A Green Heron snags a meal. #birds #birds_matter

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Picking sides for the Super Bowl? If you want to hear more about (Bald) Eagles, listen to our full episode on Bald Eagles here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/3... #eagles #baldeagles #birds #podcast #nature #science

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Here's our interview with Jason Weckstein. Jason is both an ornithologist and a fly-tying fly fisherman - he was the perfect guest for our mini series on the book The Feather Thief. Check out part 1 now, part 2 comes out next week! youtu.be/SQl0glsDhUo?... #flytying #birds #podcast #feathers #viral

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Bird flu leaves hundreds of ducks dead or severely sick along Lake Michigan, monitor group reports: www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news...

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We talk to ornithologist and fly-tier Jason Weckstein in this week's episode on The Feather Thief. Jason gives us a lot of insight into fly fishing and fly-tying, and was a ton of fun to talk to! Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7...

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We are recording our podcast (@birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social) this morning, and I'm wearing a sweatshirt that says "Practice Empathy" on its front and "always be kinder than you feel" on the sleeve. The world needs more empathy. Thanks to See the Way I See. seethewayisee.com

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Have you started our mini-series on The Feather Thief yet? The first two episodes are available wherever you get your podcasts! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b... #podcast #thefeatherthief #science #museum #truecrime #clips #viral

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Part 2 of our series on The Feather Thief is now live! We discuss Walter Rothschild's Museum, 'Feather Fever', and the beginning of the Audubon Society and how it was founded by women. Check it out! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... #podcast #feather #thefeatherthief #truecrime #birds #museum

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I'm not a big fan of true crime books, but this one sounds fascinating (and outlandish) enough for me to add it to my TBR pile.

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Our first episode on the book The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson came out today. We are super excited to kick off this mini-series on the book! Here's a link to check out the first episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... #featherthief #podcast #truecrime

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Willets at sunset. Low tide. 🪶

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This year we are going to be sharing videos of our pod on YouTube! Here is our first video episode. We talked about John's trip to the Falkland Islands, Gentoo Penguins, and answered a listener question on what birds do in the rain. Enjoy!! youtu.be/M8Srq2CsxR0?...

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John has returned from the Falkland Islands - listen to our newest episode to hear more! Episodes available on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else that you can listen to podcasts 🤠 #gentoo #falklands #birds #podcast #penguins

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Here's a sneak peak of our episode that drops on Monday. We talk about Gentoo Penguins, John's trip to the Falkland Islands, and answer a question on what birds do in the rain. Make sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks everyone for listening!!! #penguins #birds #podcast

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Are you all ready for some video content? Starting next week we'll be posting video versions of our podcast on YouTube! Our usual audio versions will continue, but check out YouTube if you want to see our smiling faces! #podcast #bird #birds #birdsofafeather #science

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Some great results so far! chicago.suntimes.com/environment/... We did an episode in 2023 right after the collision in Chicago that resulted in almost 1,000 bird deaths in a single location. Great to see how things are turning around. Here's the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

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A nurturing female osprey delicately feeds her chick, ensuring it grows strong and healthy. ❤️📷 #birdphotography #birdwatching #raptor #raptors #bird #photographer

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Who doesn't love a good bald eagle fact? Their eyesight and spatial recognition is just downright impressive! #eagle #baldeagle #bird #birds #podcast #nature

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I wish I were better at sharing on social media, but shout out to Dustin Weidner, chicago.wildlife.photography, for taking these pictures of European Goldfinches in the Chicago area. We're so glad our podcast inspired you to share these pictures. #Birds🪶@birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social

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Here's a clip where John and Shannon talk about some of the danger involved in John's trip to study Willard's Sooty Boubou in Africa. Listen to the full episode to hear more: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... #birds #research #africa #birding #nature #wildlife #species #bird

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Willard's Sooty Boubou is a species discovered and described by John and team at the Field Museum. Listen to our episode to hear what led to this species being described! From specimen at the Field Museum, to John's trip to Africa to see them in the wild. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7... #bird

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One more time but with captions :) #podcast #birds #birding #nature #science #adventure

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