The Feathered Desert Podcast

Summary:In the third episode of our birding by ear series, we are discussing five more desert birds and their calls. Join us and continue on your path to becoming a master birder! Show Notes:Bird Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of ornithology recorded by Pat Goltz - Canyon Wren, Mary Mutchler - Black-chinned Hummingbird, Mike Hearell - Vermilion Flycatcher, Ryan O'Donnell - El...

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 Rose Ann Rowlett https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide https://audubon.org Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gma...

Summary: Have you visited the Saguaro National Monument in SW Arizona? Listen as Cheryl and Kiersten tell you why you should put it on your vacation list!   Show Notes: Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com www.allaboutbirds.org https://www.nps.gov/sagu/wh...

Summary: Owls in the city?! Did you know that we have Burrowing owls living right here in Phoenix? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tell you all about them!   Show Notes: Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com https://riosalado.audubon.org/downtown-owls-0 h...

Summary: Looking for a good summer read about birds? Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they discuss some of their favorite books you can buy right here at the Mesa store. Show Notes: Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gma...

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 Nick Athanas https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions...

Summary:The San Pedro River is one of the most amazing birding areas in Arizona and is an important habitat for our local and migratory birds. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they give you all the details about this beautiful region of Arizona. Show Notes: https://fws.gov/press-release/2022/-06/service-lists-arizona-eryngo-endangered-critical-habitat https://www.maricopaaudubon.org/bird-checklist-for-...

Summary: Do birds sleep? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they fill you in on all the details of bird sleep. You'll even find out if birds dream! Show Notes: Ornithology by Frank B. Gill https://birdfact.com/articles/how-do-birds-sleep https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms12468 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK526132/ https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.0703452105 Background bird song:  Natures...

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 Stephen Chase https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/verdin/overview https:/...

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten for part three of their fascinating series on corvids. This episode discusses the crow. Did you know that they give gifts, play, and can solve puzzles?  Show Notes: Fascinating reading: Gifts of the Crow by John Marzluff and Tony Angell In the Company of Crows and Ravens by John Marzluff and Tony Angell Crow Planet by Lyanda Lynn Haunt https://vivadifferences.com/...

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they highlight some of the WBU Mesa store's best bird books. There is something for all ages and stages of birders! Show Notes: Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com   We...

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 Pat Goltz https://birdfeederhub.com/facts-about-house-sparrow https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/house-sparrow Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email add...

Summary: Sometimes during our podcasts we ask questions that we don't know the answers to and sometimes listeners ask us questions we don't know the answers to. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they answer some of these questions. The answers might surprise you. They sure surprised us!   Show Notes: Speed and Feathers - https://www.thayerbirding.com/how-do-birds-fly/ How Birds Learn: https://www.hhmi.o...

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten for the second installment of Family Corvidae. This episode talks about the amazing Black-billed Magpie and the Clark's Nutcracker. You'll be amazed!   Show Notes: Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com   Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com   We are no longer...

Summary: Arizona has a variety of regions and each has its own specific birds. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about the White Mountain area of Arizona and describe the kinds of birds you can see there. Show Notes: www.whitemountainaudubon.org Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com   Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggesti...

Summary: What's that strange dark bird with the white bill floating around in the pod? Is is a duck? Is it a water chicken? No! It's a Coot! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tell you all about the American Coot. Show Notes:  https://owlcation.com/stem/the-American-Coot-Interesting-Facys-and-Information www.allaboutbirds.org/american-coot/life-history www.skyenimals.com/animal_index.cgi?animal-coot...

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 Tim Flood. Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com  

Summary: We all know dogs are super smellers and now they're being put to work to save birds! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss new bird conservation efforts using dogs! Show Notes: www.islandconservation.org/conservation-dogs-birds-best-friend https://slate.comtechnology/2021/10/detection-dogs-conservation-endangered-species-science.html Audubon Magazine Fall 2021: "The New Bird Dogs" by A...

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 New email address, please reach out with comments, que...

Summary:Birds aren’t visiting my feeder; I should move it, right? Hummingbird house are all the rage right now, they’ll use those, right? Old food is no problem for wild birds, right? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tell you the truth about these bird feeding myths. Show Notes: Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comm...

Summary:There is so much sad conservation news out there that Cheryl and Kiersten wanted to talk about some great projects that are making a difference to our local birds. Join them as they discuss three local Phoenix Valley projects that are a great way to celebrate Earth Day. Show Notes: https://wildatheartraptors.org/rescue https://cisa.asu.edu/owls https://www.pinalcentral.com/arizona_news/asu...

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 Susan Drown. Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com  

Summary:Cheryl and Kiersten delve into the fascinating subject of bird-friendly beef through conservation ranching. Sound boring? It’s totally not! Give this podcast a listen. Show Notes: https://www.audubon.org/news/audubon-certified-bird-friendly-seal-gets-bird-friendlier Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments,...

Summary:In the second episode of our birding by ear series, we are discussing five more desert birds and their calls. Join us on and continue on your path to becoming a master birder! Show Notes:Bird Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of ornithology recorded by Paul Marvin, Rose Ann Rowlett, Nate Peterson, and Stephen Chase iBird Ultimate: Ultimate Guide to Birds App Background b...

Summary:Having rat problems?  Rodenticide can be a deadly decision for our backyard birds. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss ways to avoid rats while being mindful of our raptors and other wildlife. Show Notes: www.raptorsarethesolution.org www.azwildlifesupport.org Background bird song:  Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments,...