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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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18:34

50th Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/03/27

Summary: 2023 is the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they explain what this act is and how it has helped our feathered friends over the last fifty years. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://www.fws.gov https://epa.gov https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov https://www.biologicaldiversity.org Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email

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03:02

What’s That Bird?: Yellow Warbler

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/03/23

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 Sue Riffe.

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08:34

The Sonoran Gold Star Hotel: Saguaro Cactus

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/03/20

Summary: Have you ever stopped to really look at a Saguaro cactus? Do you know how many birds use this great plant as a hotel, water source, and food source? Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://www.nps.gov/sagu/index.htm https://www.npa.gov/sagu/learn/nature/birds.htm The Arizona Republic Sunday, March 12, 2023 "Why saguaro is so important to Arizona" by Sarah Lapidus The

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16:19

Nesting Etiquette

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/03/13

Since nesting season is upon us again, we thought we'd repost a favorite about how we should behave around our backyard friend's nests. Enjoy! Summary: It's Nesting Season again! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about some of the different types of nests our desert birds make and how we can help them be successful this year. Show Notes: Nest Box Sizes: www.nestwatch.org Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with

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Ground Feeding: Yah or Nah?

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/02/27

Summary: Ground feeding can be quite controversial. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tackle this topic talking about the good and bad, and giving s few tips on doing it responsibly. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Seed Block Recipe: Bird Seed Block Recipe Ingredients Tools 5 cups birdseed Large mixing bowl ½ cup Bark Butter

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21:16

Plant Spotlight Review for Spring

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/02/20

Summary: When we started our podcast, we always did a native plant spotlight at the end of each episode. We’ve compiled some of our favorites here so you can get those natives planted and attracting birds and butterflies to your yard! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Boyce Thompson Arboretum Plant Sale Info: https://btarboretum.org www.gardenia.net/plant/calliadras-california-baja-fairy-duster Hummingbird Plants of

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Interview with Kathleen Scott from Liberty Wildlife

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/02/13

Summary: Kathleen Scott, Orphan Care Coordinator from Liberty Wildlife, joins Cheryl and Kiersten to talk about hummingbird rehab in the Phoenix Valley! Show Notes: If you have a bird that needs help, please take them to Liberty Wildlife at: 2600 E Elwood St. Phoenix, AZ 85040 Intake Window Hours are 8am – 6pm daily Liberty Wildlife Hotline: 480-998-5550, hours 8am-830pm daily They are always looking for volunteers: https://libertywildlife.org For more information about hummingbird friendly

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Birding by Ear in the Southwest: Part 4

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/02/06

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. Show Notes: Bird song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Yellow-rumped Warbler recorded by Silvan Laan, Black-throated Sparrow recorded by Paul Marvin, Acorn Woodpecker recorded by Harriette Barker, and Eared Quetzal recorded by Andrew

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What’s That Bird?: American Kestrel

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/02/02

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 Todd Alfes.

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Creative Expression in Birds of the Southwest

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/01/30

Summary: Birds are innovative but are they creative? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss some birds of the Southwest through the eyes of an artist, and you can decide whether you think they are creative as well as innovative! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes:

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08:03

Tube Feeders vs Cylinder Feeders

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/01/23

Summary: There are so many types of bird feeders on the market and you may be asking which one is best! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss the differences, pros, and cons of tube feeders and cylinder feeders. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Tube and Cylinder Feeders: www.wbu.com/mesa Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments,

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What’s That Bird?: Yellow-breasted Chat

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/01/19

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: Bird song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology recorded by Paul Marvin. Transcript Host voice - Welcome to the Feathered Desert’s What’s That Bird? A three-minute glimpse into the birds that we share this amazing desert landscape

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Interview with Richard Cachor Taylor author of Birds...

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/01/09

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk birding with Richard Cachor Taylor and discuss his new Arizona bird field guide! He’s been birding for a long time and he talks about his love of the activity and his love of Arizona. Show Notes: Birds of Arizona by Richard Cachor Taylor ***Follow Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa on Facebook and Instagram for updates on when Rick will be signing his book in February 2023. WBU, Mesa is also currently carrying Rick’s book. Call or stop by to get a copy

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16:56

Rewilding Arizona

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2023/01/02

Summary: What happens after a wildfire burns through our desert? Volunteers help restore it! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss some great volunteer programs helping the Arizona desert rewild itself. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show

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What’s That Bird?: Gila Woodpecker

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/12/29

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 Kiersten Gibizov www.allaboutbirds.org

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Listener Questions 2022

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/12/26

Summary: In this episode we tackle some listener questions at the end of 2022. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Liberty Wildlife: https://libertywildlife.org Wild at Heart: https://wildatheartraptors.org Parrots as pets: https://naturalencounters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/companion-parrots-final.pdf https://avalonaviary.com/is-a-parrot-right-for-you.aspx High Quality Bird Food: www.wbu.com/mesa New Podcast:

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California Condor: Giants of the Sky

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/12/20

Summary: Have you ever wondered what the largest bird in North America is? If you live in AZ, CA, UT, or Baja you might have seen it, the California Condor. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they take you on a flight with this majestic bird. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Ornithology by Frank B. Gill Birds of The World: The visual guide to more than 800 species, covering the entire range of bird families by Colin Harrison

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Bird Irruptions

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/12/13

Summary: Have you ever thought where did that bird come from? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about irruptions in birds which could explain why you are seeing an unfamiliar bird in your yard. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Ruby-crowned-kinglet/overview www.birdsandbloom.com/birding/birding-basics/irrutions-forecast www.donnallog.com/winter-bird-migration-and-irruptions Background

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What’s That Bird?: Christmas Bird Count

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/12/10

Summary: This is a special What’s That Bird? episode about the long-running citizen scientist project from Audubon called the Christmas Bird Count. Listen and find out how you can make this one of your holiday traditions! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Audubon Christmas Bird Count Maps: https://audubon.maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html Audubon Christmas Bid Count Home:

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19:44

Family Corvidae: Episode Four: Jays

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/12/05

Summary: In this final episode of Family Corvidae join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about what makes jays so interesting and learn about the five different jays found in Arizona. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Ornithology by Frank B. Gill Https://corvidresearch.blog/catergory/jay-behavior/ Transcript Host Voice: Welcome to The Feathered Desert a podcast all about desert bird feeding in the Southwest region

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