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PODCAST

The Feathered Desert Podcast

Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

Backyard bird feeding is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding hobbies on earth. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk all about bird feeding in the desert Southwest area of the United States. They talk birds, seed, feeders, and dealing with those pesky unwanted visitors!

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16:33

Window Collisions: A Preventable Death

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/07/17

July is Window Strike Awareness month, so we thought we'd repost this episode from 2021 about how we can prevent window strike deaths. Summary:Window strikes are scary for us and can be deadly for birds. Cheryl and Kiersten shed some light on why it happens and how we can prevent it. Show Notes: https://abcbirds.org www.thezoologicalworld.com/how-birds-see/ www.featherfriendly.com Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with

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02:49

Plant Spotlight: Desert Willow

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/07/15

Summary: Welcome to Plant Spotlight, a three-minute podcast brought to you by The Feathered Desert all about native plants of the southwestern desert. This week we're talking about the Desert Willow!

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19:13

Birding by Ear in the Southwest Part 5

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/07/10

Summary: Learning to bird by ear is an important part of becoming an expert birder. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss four more southwest birds and play their songs and calls. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: iBird Ultimate app Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, House Finch recorded by Ryan O’Donnell, House Sparrow recorded by Pat Goltz, Phainopepla recorded by Paul Suchanek,

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03:16

Plant Spotlight: Pipevine

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/07/08

Summary: Welcome to Plant Spotlight, a three-minute podcast brought to you by The Feathered Desert all about native plants of the southwestern desert. This week we're talking about Watson's Dutchman's Pipe!

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15:36

Birds and Memory

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/07/03

Summary: How well can birds remember? Join Cheryl and Kiersten for a short discussion on bird memory. It’s an episode you won’t forget! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show

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03:53

What’s That Bird?: Sandhill Crane

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/06/29

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 the Cornell Lab of Ornithology recorded by Laurens Halsey.

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16:00

The Three Herons of Arizona

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/06/26

Summary: Our desert areas of Arizona are home to three full time herons. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about these three fascinating birds and tell you where you can see them. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.allaboutbirds.org Personal observations and experiences. Transcript Cheryl: Intro Arizona is known for its’s dry heat, and desert landscapes but, this state has waterways natural, and man -made that

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21:12

Father’s Day Best Bird Dads

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/06/19

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as we celebrate Father's Day by talking about some of the best bird dads! Show Notes: Emperor Penguins - earthsky.org Cassowary - https://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2004/12/02/2580070.htm Emu - https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/emu-parenthood Ostrich - https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/animals/birds/ostrich-facts/ Rhea -

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03:29

Plant Spotlight: Stinknet

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/06/13

Summary: Welcome to Plant Spotlight, a three-minute podcast brought to you by The Feathered Desert all about native plants of the southwestern desert. For my hearing impaired listeners, a complete transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://aznps.com/wp-content/uploads/Stinknet-Brochure-English-Feb2020.pdf https://sdcwma.org/docs/stinknet_desert_plants.pdf Transcript (Music plays) Host Voice: Welcome to Plant Spotlight, a three-minute podcast brought to

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17:33

Taste In Birds

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/06/12

Summary: How come birds always spit out that nasty tasting caterpillar? Do they have a sense of taste? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they answer this question! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Chapter 13: Taste in Birds,” by Shira L. Chelend Shoval, Zehava Uni, and Colin G. Scanes, Sturkie’s Avian Physiology (7th Edition) 2022, pg205-222. Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions:

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12:49

Thrashers

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/06/05

Summary: The Southwest has 1,2,3,4 or more thrashers! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about the four thrashers found most commonly in Arizona. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.allaboutbirds.org Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com Transcript Cheryl: Intro Arizona sits in the middle of thrasher territory. Our corner of the southwest has

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10:19

Beginner Birding Tips

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/05/29

Summary: Is birding as a hobby something you’d like to begin but are a bit intimidated by all the things you need to learn? Join Cheryl and Kiersten for some beginner birding tips that will make it easy to get started. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com Beginner Birding Tips Kiersten - Intro: Cheryl and I always

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04:06

What’s That Bird?: Black-chinned Hummingbird

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/05/25

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest. Show Notes: "Why a Hawk is a Hummingbird's Best Friend," by Ashley P. Taylor, Audubon, September 2015. Bird song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology recorded by Marky Mutchler.

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50:04

Troubleshooting: Doves, Pigeons, and Grackles

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/05/15

We know the white-wing doves are back in town and not everyone is happy about it! If you're having some high blood pressure moments at your feeder, listen to this classic episode for a few tips to deal with these unwanted visitors. Summary: Doves driving you crazy? Pigeons eating you out of house and home? Grackles taking over your backyard? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they reveal ways to outsmart these pesky visitors. Show Notes: dentification: www.allaboutbirds.org Pigeon guards, feeders, and

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21:16

Wake Up With the Birds

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/05/09

Looking for a unique way to help your feathered friends? Check out this classic episode to find out how your breakfast can help birds. Summary:Cheryl and Kiersten talk about bird-friendly breakfast items! Yes, just drinking a cup of coffee or tea and eating pancakes with maple syrup can help save the future of our songbirds. Listen as our co-hosts tell you all about bird-friendly coffee, eco-friendly tea, and bird-friendly maple syrup. Show Notes: Bird-friendly coffee links:

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20:36

Splish Splash...Arizona Birds and Water

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/05/01

The Heat is on its way. Listen to this classic episode to find out how you can help your backyard birds survive the heat of a desert summer. Summary: Cheryl and Kiersten dive into complicated topic of water in Arizona. Find out where Arizona’s water comes from, how important it is to our birds, and learn how we can do our part to conserve water for all our futures. Show Notes: A big Thank You to Rob Clarkson, wildlife biologist, for answering some questions about water conservation in Arizona. Also

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17:33

How to Keep your Feeder from Becoming a Disease Depot

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/04/24

It's always a great time for a clean feeder! Listen to this classic episode to find out how to keep your backyard birds healthy. Summary:Disease is a part of nature but we can help keep our feeding areas healthy for our feathered friends. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss the types of diseases we can see at our feeders and how to keep our backyard birds healthy when visiting our feeders. Show Notes:

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26:17

Let’s Not Pick Up the Baby Bird

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/04/17

Fledging season is here once again, so we've reposted a favorite episode about this time of year. Take a listen and enjoy! Summary: It’s fledging season! Cheryl and Kiersten talk about the Do’s and Don’ts of what to do when we see a fledging bird out of their nest. Join them to find out how to identify a fledgling vs. a hatchling and how we can best help our backyard songbirds. Show Notes: PDF of Wild Bird Rehabbers in Phoenix Area:

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14:33

Wrens of the Southwest: A Boisterous Clan

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/04/11

Summary: Wrens are some of the most charismatic families of songbirds! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they introduce you to some found in the Southwest. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.allaboutbirds.org “Western Chatterboxes” by Ken Keffer, Birds and Blooms Magazine pg 26-32. Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or

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11:10

Spring Migration in the Southwest

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/04/04

Summary: Spring migration in the Southwest is a wonderful time to get out there with your binoculars and see some fly-through visitors as a special treat. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they highlight a few birds that visit the southwest only during spring migration. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with

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