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EarBuds Podcast Collective: *The Joys of Birdwatching*
5 podcast episodes according to a theme, curated by a different person each week
November 3 - 7, 2020
Listen to an audio version of this newsletter HERE
CURATOR: Suzy Buttress (Creator of The Casual Birder Podcast)
WHY THIS THEME?: Taking time in nature, hearing birdsong, and watching birds nourishes the soul. With these podcasts you can learn more about birds even when you can't get outside to see them.
EPISODES:
Songbirding
Morning Meadow Songs
20 minutes
The meadows are again full of melodies – this time a mix of Field Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Tree Swallow, Eastern Towhee, and more.
Women Birders Happy Hour
Marisa Oliva - Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher
53 minutes
Marisa Oliva works in environmental education in the Rio Grande Valley, but has experience sharing a love of the outdoors, recreation, and wildlife with others around the world.
The Casual Birder Podcast
Backyard Birds in Baja California
20 minutes
Recorded in the garden of our vacation rental in Baja California, Mexico. The casita had a mature garden, and 13 bird species visited during our first full day there.
Bird Sh*t
Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition
39 minutes
Every joke about "Corvid-19" has already been made, so let's skip to the good stuff: BIRDS! We'll share some fascinating, little-known facts about one of the bird world's smartest families (but let's be honest, ALL birds are smart).
Bird Curious
Episode 1: Goldfinch
23 minutes
While most birds are in decline, it's now easier than ever to see goldfinches. Penny and Jo explore the surprising success of these charming birds.
SELF PROMO: I hope these podcasts inspire you to take some time for yourself and get outside (if you can) to a park, a beach, a nature reserve. Listen to the sounds of the birds around you. I'd love to hear about your experience. Share it with me on Twitter
HASHTAG FOR DISCUSSION: #BirdPodcasts
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The Casual Birder
Listen to The Casual Birder Podcast. Join Suzy as she takes bird walks, tells you about the wild birds she see, speaks with other enthusiasts, and shares stories from birdwatchers around the world.
Podcast Industry News
Alex Jones guested on The Joe Rogan Experience this week, which once again stirred up the debate surrounding Spotify's responsibility towards the spread of harmful misinformation. EarBuds founder Arielle Nissenblatt is not pleased.
Interview Valet released their State of Podcast Interviews 2020 report. Hint: remote interviews grew tremendously this year because of, you guessed it, COVID.
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