Get Your Bird On

We’re exploring the humor in the habitat with a look at playful science illustration, a serious case of quail fever, and the belief that art is for absolutely everyone. Tina Fuller Somers is an artist and science illustrator who looks at wildlife and immediately finds the punchline. You can feel Tina's signature humor and love for nature in everything she creates—from her inclusive sketching works...

Lured by the glow and lost in the glare of artificial lights, migrating birds are losing their way. This is how we bring back the dark. Blinded by the glare of our human-lit world, our migrating birds are losing their way. From city skylines to suburban and even rural backyards, we explore the science of sky glow with Whitney Grover, Director of Conservation at Golden Gate Bird Alliance , to find...

From a close call at a hotel to the choreography of swallows—an avian excursion with an inspired educator who brings wild bird impressions to TikTok. Ever met a birder so obsessed they missed a robbery while they were held at gunpoint? Meet Fred Werner- ornithologist, inspired science teacher, and master goofball of Costa Rican bird impressions. In this episode, Fred joins me to discuss a life liv...

We're birding from the inside out. Explore the geography of your inner experience, and recognize your unique lens. We’ll look at the personal rhythms and habits that shift how we perceive the birds. It’s an invitation to learn birding from the inside out, and recognize your birding style. To help put words to those experiences, I’ve mapped out the different ways we tend to naturally align with the...

Follow the trail of a mystery bird that turned a quiet hike into an all-consuming search. And- What is 'blurding'? A playful and obsessive look at what happens when nature grabs you and won’t let go. On this journey, we find ourselves caught between two very different characters: the vibrant, high-canopy Western Tanager and the rhythmic and secretive Red-breasted Sapsucker . One thrives on a flash...

For the bird-curious: join us as we explore the wild, with everyday experiences and stories that shape our love for birds. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getyourbirdon.substack.com