The Feathered Desert Podcast

Summary: There are so many types of bird feeders on the market and you may be asking which one is best! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss the differences, pros, and cons of tube feeders and cylinder feeders.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Tube and Cylinder Feeders: www.wbu.com/mesa Background bird song:  Natu...

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: Bird song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology recorded by Paul Marvin.   Transcript Host voice - Welcome to the Feathered Dese...

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk birding with Richard Cachor Taylor and discuss his new Arizona bird field guide! He’s been birding for a long time and he talks about his love of the activity and his love of Arizona.   Show Notes: Birds of Arizona by Richard Cachor Taylor   ***Follow Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa on Facebook and Instagram for updates on when Rick will be signing his boo...

Summary: What happens after a wildfire burns through our desert? Volunteers help restore it! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss some great volunteer programs helping the Arizona desert rewild itself.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: www.naturalrestorations.org/lower-salt-river-restoration-2022   https://www.fr...

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest Show Notes: Bird song provided by Kiersten Gibizov www.allaboutbirds.org  

Summary: In this episode we tackle some listener questions at the end of 2022.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: Liberty Wildlife: https://libertywildlife.org Wild at Heart: https://wildatheartraptors.org Parrots as pets: https://naturalencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/companion-parrots-final.pdf https://ava...

Summary: Have you ever wondered what the largest bird in North America is? If you live in AZ, CA, UT, or Baja you might have seen it, the California Condor. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they take you on a flight with this majestic bird.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: Ornithology by Frank B. Gill Birds of The World:...

Summary: Have you ever thought where did that bird come from? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about irruptions in birds which could explain why you are seeing an unfamiliar bird in your yard.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned-kinglet/overview www.birdsandbloom.com/birdin...

Summary: This is a special What’s That Bird? episode about the long-running citizen scientist project from Audubon called the Christmas Bird Count. Listen and find out how you can make this one of your holiday traditions!   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: Audubon Christmas Bird Count Maps: https://audubon.maps.arcgis...

Summary: In this final episode of Family Corvidae join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about what makes jays so interesting and learn about the five different jays found in Arizona.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: Ornithology by Frank B. Gill   Https://corvidresearch.blog/catergory/jay-behavior/   Transcript   Hos...

Summary: Ever wonder about those Canada Geese that hang out in Arizona all year long? Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out some pretty amazing things about these waterfowl!   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: www. Allaboutbirds/guide/Canada_Goose www.birdnote.org  Our email address, please reach out with comments, ques...

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they continue their discussion of the owls found in Arizona.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: www.avibirds.com/owls-of-arizona/   www.a-z-animals.com/blog/true-owls-vs-barn-owls-what-are-the-diffrences/   Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night, by Mark Wilso...

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest Show Notes: Bird song provided by Kiersten Gibizov www.allaboutbirds.org  

Summary: Did you know that birds use tools? They do! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss all the ways bird use tools.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes: https://pigeon.psy.tufts.edu/ https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/science/various-ways-that-birds-around-the-world-use-tools/ “Bait-fishing by Birds: A Fascin...

Summary: Laws protecting birds can be confusing but Cheryl and Kiersten take a moment to make it all clear. Join your Feathered Desert co-hosts as they talk federal, state, and city laws that protect our birds.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes.   Show Notes: https://www.fws.gov/law/migratory-bird-treaty-act-1918 https://www.audubon.org/news/...

Summary: Did you know that Arizona is home to 13 different species of owls? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about these amazing feathered residents.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes.   Show Notes: www.avibirds.com/owls-of-arizona/ www.a-z-animals.com/blog/true-owls-vs-barn-owls-what-are-the-diffrences/ Owling: Enter the World of the My...

Summary: Arizona has so many beautiful regions with various bird species. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they venture into Northern Arizona and talk about what birds you can see and the best times of year to visit! Show Notes: Cheryl's personal experience  www.nationalparks.org/explore/parks/grand-canyon-national-park Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email a...

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest Show Notes: Bird song provided by Macaulay Library at Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Micheal O'Brien www.allaboutbirds.org  

Summary: Have you ever wondered if it is okay to use red dye in hummer food? Organic sugar versus refined sugar in hummer nectar? Should I clean my bird bath? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tell you the truth about some of these persistent bird feeding myths. Show Notes: www.audubon.org Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out wi...

It's the beginning of Fall planting season so we thought we'd revisit one of last seasons episodes about building a bird friendly garden! We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Summary: Creating a wildlife habitat is easier than you think. Wild Birds Unlimited and National Wildlife Federation are pairing up to promote neighborhood wildlife habitats. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they walk...

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest.   For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean.   Show Notes:Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Paul Marvin.   Our email address, please reach out with comments, questio...

Summary: Bird migration is one of the most amazing journeys that any animal undertakes. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they delve into how humans discovered bird migration, what we know about it, and what we are still trying to figure out. Show Notes: Audubon Magazine Spring 2022: The Wonder of Migration “Have Wings Will Travel” by Alisa Opar, 20-27 “A Matter of Timing” by Scott Weidensaul, 29-33 “Bi...

Summary: Pigeons are not everyone’s favorite bird. Some people down right hate them, but we should thank them for so many things! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they explain why pigeon deserve a heartfelt thank you from humankind. Show Notes: A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird by Rosemary Mosco https://mymodernmet.com/homing-pigeons-climate-data/ ht...

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest. Show Notes:Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Tom Barnwell.   Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com  

Summary: What's that bird you ask? It looks sorta like a Rose-breasted Grosbeak but not. Maybe it's a hybrid! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they give you a short tutorial on bird hybridization in the wild. Show Notes:  https://www.audubon.org/news/the-amazing-wold-hybrid-birds https://www.allaboutbirds.org “A Deep Dive into the Oriole Genome Tackles the Mystery of Hybridization” by Rebecca Heisman “...