Dirty Bird Podcast

Lonely in quarantine-land, John spends the morning peeping on birds at his backyard feeder and talking about them and the history of bird feeding. Also featuring the sawmill laden soundscape of Elkins, West Virginia and John's musings on quarantine's effect on bird life. . . Intro music by Ricky Pistone aka Dick Piston, Outro music by The Sidewalk Slammers

Dirty Bird (sorta) goes to Iceland! I Skype my good friend Ari Hjaltested from Hvolsvöllur, Iceland about some of our favorite Icelandic birds and their associated folklore. A relatively clean, social distanced special episode. Check out our youtube channel for a video of the interview! Co-host: Ari Hjaltested, viking and electrician Intro music by Ricky Pistone aka Dick Piston, outro music by the...

While sitting next to alligators in the Everglades, Hannah, Zack and I explore a few invasive bird species in Florida. Learn about ugly but delicious ducks, parrots on the loose, and hear my impressions of a eurasian collared dove! Sub-par audio quality, excellent discussion Co-hosts: Hannah St. Mary, nurse and love bird, Zack Polker, Physical Therapy Student and birder buddy Intro music by Ricky...

We're recording in the Everglades! Love birds Hannah and Zack join me to talk about the Roseate Spoonbill. Learn why they are pink and how that made them a target during the plume wars of the early 1900s which almost led to their extinction. Plus, the amazing story of Guy Bradley. Co-hosts: Hannah St. Mary, registered nurse, Zack Poelker PT student and birder buddy Intro Music: Ricky Pistone aka D...

Fellow bird lover Sam Braun and I discuss the life history, evolution, and hunting of the Ruffed Grouse while we participate in the great backyard bird count. Plus, our first caller! Finally, we wrap up with myths and legends. Our longest episode yet- but worth every minute! Co-host: Sam Braun, birder buddy, bodybuilder, and medical student Intro music by Ricky Pistone aka Dick Pistone and outro m...

We take a break from our regular format to talk about avian adaptations. Fun facts for every-bird-body. Learn about the insane evolutionary changes birds have made to be able to fly, hunt, and be the fluffy little feather balls we love to watch Co-host: Kathryn Kopanke, animal researcher, activist, and just all around cool gal Intro music by Ricky Pistone, aka Dick Piston Outro music by Sidewalk S...

A chorus of birds joins us as we talk about the evolution, behavior, and myths and legends about titsmice and chickadees...with a few tangents and bad jokes along the way. Subscribe and rate us! Send a listener mail, or send a voice memo and i'll play it on the show! Co-hosts: Tim Mastracci, birder buddy, "Little" Chris Caracciolo Music: The Sidewalk Slammers Bird Sounds from Xeno-Canto, special t...

In our second episode we continue our discussion on woodpeckers, focusing on the facts and legend of the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. Also some myths and legends of woodpeckers at the end. Apologies to the Wilson family. Co-Hosts: Chris Hildreth: assistant to Jane Goodall, Timmy Mastracci: Birder Buddy Music: Sidewalk Slammers Logo: Lauren McClure

In our first episode, we explore the evolution, taxonomy, behavior, and the secret war of the Pileated Woodpecker. Co-hosts: Tim Mastracci, Birder Buddy and Chris Hildreth, Assistant to Jane Goodall Music by Sidewalk Slammers Logo by Lauren McClure

Listen to this first! Learn about what Dirty Bird Podcast is all about and hear some highlights from favorite moments. Give it a try!  . . Intro song and background music by Ricky Pistone. Background song is Ricky's cover of Cosmic Sans by Cory Wong and Tom Misch. Support all these artist on Youtube and SPotify!