John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, Amanda Marquart

Birds of a Feather Talk Together

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Birds of a Feather Talk Together is a birding and birdwatching podcast for beginners and experts alike, blending expert ornithology with curiosity, storytelling, humor, and real-time discovery. Hosted from Chicago by married Field Museum ornithologists and curators John Bates and Shannon Hackett, alongside birding enthusiasts RJ and Amanda Pole, the podcast explores the fascinating world of birds through conversations that are educational, approachable, and fun. Each episode dives into bird behavior, bird migration, bird identification, bird songs and calls, backyard birds, conservation, bird...

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John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, Amanda Marquart

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4: American Woodcock - Dancing and Peenting 05.06.2023 28:34

John Bates and Shannon Hackett discuss the American Woodcock with their co-hosts RJ Pole and Amanda Marquart. We discuss their mating rituals, and learn some new details about these amazing birds. If you want to write into our show to be featured in our mailbag section, please give us a shout at podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.com Also visit our Instagram birds_of_a_feather_podcast Thanks! Here are...

Teaser: Upcoming Episodes! 01.06.2023 1:32

Coming soon are episodes on The American Woodcock, Sandhill Crane, and Frigatebird. Here's a little preview of what to expect! QqJip9ff9tcADGm6abuX Here are links to our social and YouTube pages, give us a follow: YouTube Instagram TikTok BlueSky

1: Ivory Billed Woodpecker 16.05.2023 33:25

Join John Bates and Shannon Hackett as they teach birding enthusiasts RJ and Amanda on their journey to learn more about the Ivory Billed Woodpecker. John and Shannon work at the Chicago Field Museum and manage one of the largest collection of bird specimen in the world. The Ivory Billed may (or may not?) be extinct, but either way John and Shannon have up close and personal access to actual Ivory...

2: Birds of Paradise 16.05.2023 38:23

Join us this week as we discuss the Birds of Paradise. From their mating rituals, to their exotic dancing, to a bird specimen that may have been found by Alfred Russel Wallace himself. John and Shannon's knowledge of the Birds of Paradise is truly fascinating, as we jump in to learn more. We love to hear from our fans! Please submit mailbag questions at podcast.birdsofafeather@gmail.com and...

3: Mailbag! Travel, Genetic Mutations and Color 16.05.2023 16:40

Join us this week as we answer more questions from our fans. John travels to Uganda, RJ travels to the San Juan Islands, and we learn about genetic mutations on birds and how it can effect their coloring. Birds of a Feather Talk Together is the ultimate bird podcast for expert birders and amateur birders who are just getting started. Join us on our journey! Do you want your question answered on t...