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Hi, I"m Matt, a bird enthusiast from New Zealand! So, not surprisingly, this is a podcast about birds! I want to learn all of the interesting things about our avian friends, and to share that journey with you.Follow me/message me on Instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439

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19:05

The Hawaiian Honeyeaters (Mohoidae)

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2025/10/26

Come and hear about the only entire bird family to go extinct in recent times... Footage of the last Kauaʻi ʻōʻō : https://youtu.be/x2KH5AoyeBc?si=rEONFaoyUNL6Cpsm References: Fleischer, R. C., Campana, M. G., & James, H. F. (2022). Hawaiian songbird radiations. Current Biology, 32(20), R1070-R1072. Fleischer, R. C., James, H. F., & Olson, S. L. (2008). Convergent evolution of Hawaiian and Australo-Pacific honeyeaters from distant songbird ancestors. Current Biology, 18(24),...

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20:00

The Saddleback (Tīeke)

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2025/09/28

Saddle up for another episode of blurbs! Links to Jimmy’s work Instagram: @jimmy_birds Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JimmyR_Birds Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FeelGoodBirder References: Cash, W., & Briskie, J. V. (2012). Abnormally long bill in a South Island Saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus). Notornis, 59, 88-89. Hooson, S., & Jamieson, I. G. (2003). Breeding biology of the South Island saddleback (Philesturnus carunculatus carunculatus, Callaeatidae). Notorni...

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20:36

The Ig Nobel Prize: Bird Research

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2025/08/30

Thanks @theweenuthatch for the topic idea! (go give him a follow on instagram!) Become an "endemic blurb" on Patreon to suggest your own episode topic ideas (through the support the show link!). References: Bubier, N. E., Paxton, C. G., Bowers, P., & Deeming, D. C. (1998). Courtship behaviour of ostriches (Struthio camelus) towards humans under farming conditions in Britain. British Poultry Science, 39(4), 477-481. Ghirlanda, S., Jansson, L., & Enquist, M. (2002). Chickens prefe...

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19:01

Ornithomycology (Birds & Fungi)

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2025/07/26

This is an evolving area of research! Come and hear abit about the fascinating world of birds and fungi... Support Jen, a.k.a StagPath, (the inspiration for this episode) instagram: @stagpath Nature guidance work: stagpath.com Note - at 14:18, it sounds like I say "pop"rolites, but the correct word (and what I said) was coprolites! References: Boast, A. P., Weyrich, L. S., Wood, J. R., Metcalf, J. L., Knight, R., &...

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19:22

The Eastern Spinebill

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2025/06/28

Come and learn about my favourite Australian bird! Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References: Chan, K., Ford, H. A., & Ambrose, S. J. (1990). Ecophysiological adaptations of the Eastern Spinebill Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris to a high altitudinal winter environment. Emu-Austral Ornithology, 90(2), 119-122. Ford, H. A. (1991). Coping with an erratic nectar source—eastern spinebills Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris at New England National Park....

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30:10

Bird Robots

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2025/05/30

This is a serious episode, I promise! Come and learn a bit about the role of robotic birds in conservation and research! References: Araguas, A., Guellaï, B., Gauthier, P., Richer, F., Montone, G., Chopin, A., & Derégnaucourt, S. (2022). Design of a robotic zebra finch for experimental studies on developmental song learning. Journal of Experimental Biology, 225(3), jeb242949. Badri-Spröwitz, A., Aghamaleki Sarvestani, A., Sitti, M., & Daley, M. A. (2022). BirdBot achieves energy-effic...

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12:52

Birding In Victoria

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2025/04/30

Here's a quick catchup about some of the birding I got up to on a recent trip to Victoria, Australia. Follow these legends on Instagram: @superb_gzyd (and check out https://gary-dickson.com/photography/) @birdable Support the show

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40:08

Birds and... Brews: The Re-brew-nion

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2025/04/15

Well it's been a minute! but I'm finally back in the booth with Jimmy Rosebrock, and he's brought along his co-host from the Feel Good Birder Podcast, Jeff! We talk trips, encounters, instagram, Pokémon and more! It's one big ole' glorious catchup! Support the show

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23:00

The Black-Billed Gull (Tarāpuka)

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2025/03/29

You'll be gull-ad you listened to this episode! Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 References: Bell, M., & Harborne, P. (2019). The use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to census large breeding colonies of black-billed gull (Larus bulleri) and white-fronted tern (Sterna striata) at the Ashburton River/Hakatere River mouth. Notornis, 66, 95-97. Brown, D. (2001). Black-billed gulls hawking cicadas over shrubland. Notornis, 48, 111-112. Dowding, J....

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25:00

The Dawn Chorus

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2025/02/23

Come and learn about the functions and evolution of the dawn chorus, and how human activity is changing it. Listening back, i think it's important to note that this research applies to diurnal (awake in the daytime) birds. Nocturnal birds never came up in my research, probably for that very reason, but I thought i'd mention it here nonetheless! Also, I'm not sure why the last birdsong transition sounds a bit funky - it occurred during the final mastering step, and the rest were fine, so I don...

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23:16

The New Zealand Falcon / Kārearea

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2025/01/27

Falc-on... Falc-off.Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439References:Bell, D. A. (2017). Distribution of New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae): Results of a 10-year survey 2006-2016. Notornis, 64, 234-238.Fox, N. C. (1977). The Biology of the New Zealand Falcon:(falco Novaeseelandiae Gmelin 1788). Journal of Raptor Research, 13(1), 7.Fox, N., & Wynn, C. (2010). The impact of electrocution on the New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelan...

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58:42

Birds and Beer - The Lost Episode

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2025/01/07

Travel back in time to December, 2024 with hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock as they get deep and meaningful! But seriously, big props to Jimmy for managing to recover audio we thought had been lost forever...Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurbs" episodes

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72:37

Birds and Beer... and Bourbon!

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2025/01/04

Join hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock for the first Birds and Beer episode of 2025! They talk goals, bird-related Christmas presents, "Bird of the Year", and much more!Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurbs" episodes

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14:45

Torpor

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2024/12/30

Take a load off and come and learn about the fascinating phenomenon of torpor!(Im not sure where the sound artefact at 3:53 came from!)Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 References:Douglas, T. K., Cooper, C. E., & Withers, P. C. (2017). Avian torpor or alternative thermoregulatory strategies for overwintering?. Journal of Experimental Biology, 220(7), 1341-1349.McNab, B. K., & Weston, K. A. (2018). The energetics of torpor in a temperate passe...

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18:41

The Paradise Shelduck

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2024/11/29

Support the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References:Barker, R. J. (1990). Paradise shelduck band recoveries in the Wanganui district. Notornis, 37, 173-181.Bisset, S. A. (1974). Helminths of the paradise shelduck Tadorna Variegata (Gmelin) in the high country of Canterbury.Johnsgard, P. A. (2010). Ducks, Geese, and Swans of the World: Tribe Tadornini (Sheldgeese and Shelducks).Williams, G. R. (1964). Extinction and the anatidae of New Zealand. Wildfowl, ...

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78:13

Birds and Beer (Ep.2) - Our Backyard Birds

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2024/11/14

In this episode of Birds and Beer, hosts James Rosebrock and Matthew Ross dive into their shared passion for birding and craft beer. They discuss their beverage choices, the joy of podcasting, and conduct a comparative study of backyard bird counts from New Zealand and the United States. The conversation explores common bird species, the impact of invasive species, and unique adaptations in avian life, all while enjoying a cold beer and sharing personal anecdotes. They explore the differences...

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16:38

Mohouidae (The Whitehead, Yellowhead & Brown Creeper)

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2024/10/28

Hear all about the chain of events that led to the evolution of one of New Zealand's endemic bird families!Support me to make the show bigger and better at patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow along on instagram: matt.rossellaBooks used for research:Birdstories - Geoff NormanBirds New Zealand (beauty like no other) 2nd ed. - Paul GibsonBirds of New Zealand and Outlying Islands - M.F SoperThe Brilliance of Birds - Skye Wishart and Edin WhiteheadResearch articles cited:Aidala, Z., Chong, N., Ander...

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75:15

Birds & Beer - Pilot Episode

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2024/10/25

Join hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock as they drink brews and talk birds!Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurbs" episodes

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20:21

A Big Year With @theweenuthatch

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2024/09/21

Hear all about @theweenuthatch and his worldwide big year (so far!), as well as his week-long leg of the trip in the North Island of New Zealand!Follow me and (other) Matt on instagram: @matt.rossella and @theweenuthatchSupport the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439 Bird call ID's1) Santa Marta antpitta2) White-throated sparrow3) Great tit4) Mute Swan (just kidding!)

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21:01

Dialects in Tūī

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2024/08/25

Come and learn about tūī, the vocal gymnasts of New Zealand!Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439Links:tūī vocalisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqw9LvW2nvw tūī mimicking human speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij78s460oQM References:Hill, S. D. (2011). The vocalisation of tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae): a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biolog...

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