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by Sam Rodgers
Welcome to Bird of the Day! My name is Sam Rodgers, and I’m a 13-year-old birder from Eugene, Oregon. This is an informative, entertaining podcast about anything and everything birds. Episodes are released once every few weeks and will be based on a specific bird species. Listeners can also submit their bird questions to my trusty carrier pigeon, Earl, and I will answer them in episodes. Thanks for listening!
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- Apr 5, 202614 min
The Snowy Owl
Owls are some of the most well known birds in the world. Everyone loves them, and they get really excited if they see one. Maybe it's something about their creepy hoots and nocturnal lifestyle, making it seem almost like they are magical. Maybe it's because owls look sort of like us, but large, flat faces with big eyes. Or maybe it’s because they can turn their heads all the way around and do things normal birds can’t. Whatever it is, owls seem to fascinate us. But by far the most loved and s...
- Mar 8, 202612 min
The Kirtland's Warbler
One of the rarest birds in North America, the Kirtland's Warbler lives only in the young Jack Pine forests in central Michigan, and it can only survive due to extensive conservation efforts. Sadly, it has been on the endangered species list for a long time, and is still considered threatened. But apart from that, it is a pretty bird, with the male being colored in shades of gray, black, and yellow. This bird is also very interesting, with many unique behaviors and facts. Listen to dive into t...
- Feb 24, 202613 min
Special Episode: What's in a Name?
This is the first special episode! These special episodes are a way for us to learn about other aspects of birds and birding. They could be about anything from bird anatomy to why birds migrate to birds v.s. cats. If you have an idea for a new species episode, send your idea in the Special Episodes section of the Carrier Pigeon Corner form. This episode is all about bird names, what we name them, why we name them, and some of the strangest names out there. Submit your Carrier Pigeon C...
- Feb 17, 202616 min
Darwin's Finches
Made famous by Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking book On the Origin of Species, the group of birds dubbed “Darwin’s Finches” is a group of small grayish birds that are almost entirely endemic to the Galapagos Islands. You have probably heard of the book, or maybe even the birds themselves, but I’ll bet you don't know about the Common Cactus Finch, or what about the Vegetarian Finch? Well, that’s what I’m here for. In this episode we will take a deep dive into these very interesting birds, learn...
- Dec 21, 202515 min
The Bali Myna
You have probably at least heard of the island of Bali, but what about the Bali Myna? Probably not. Now, I don’t blame you, this bird is very endangered, and found only on the western-most part of Bali. In fact, there are probably only less than 50 individuals today. This bird needs all the help it can get, so let’s learn all about the Bali Myna. You can donate to help save the Bali Myna at birdfund.com/bali or at fnpf.org/donations/buy-bali-starling-nest-boxes/. Submit your Carrier Pigeon Co...
- Dec 1, 202518 min
Birding in Costa Rica
As many of you probably know, I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. The focus of this trip was 100% birding. This episode will have a different structure than most others. Instead of talking about one single bird species, this episode will have three main parts. First, I will talk about my stay at one of the most world-renowned birding lodges in all of Costa Rica, if not the world, Rancho Naturalista. Then, I will go over some of the other animals we encountered, and over the habitat and...
- Nov 3, 202515 min
The Ivory-billed Woodpecker
If you are a birder, you may have noticed that the focus of this episode is a little different. You would be right. Very little is known about the Ivory-billed Woodpecker. There are only a few photos and sound recordings from some deep forest in Arkansas and Louisiana. In fact, most people say it's extinct, but some disagree. So are there still Ivory-billed Woodpeckers out there, or are they lost forever? Listen to learn more! Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form. Check ou...
- Oct 19, 202510 min
The Gray Catbird
This might seem like a basic, neighborhood bird to you, but the Gray Catbird is actually pretty interesting. After all, it is related to the mockingbirds and thrashers, famous for their mimicking abilities. And this bird is nothing short of a virtuoso, mixing songs from other birds to create its own. So let's learn all about the Gray Catbird. Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form. Check out the Bird of the Day website, birdofthedaypodcast.com.
About Bird of the Day
Welcome to Bird of the Day! My name is Sam Rodgers, and I’m a 13-year-old birder from Eugene, Oregon. This is an informative, entertaining podcast about anything and everything birds. Episodes are released once every few weeks and will be based on a specific bird species. Listeners can also submit their bird questions to my trusty carrier pigeon, Earl, and I will answer them in episodes. Thanks for listening!
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