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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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11:37

Canada Goose – Frequent Flyer in Arizona

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/11/28

Summary: Ever wonder about those Canada Geese that hang out in Arizona all year long? Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out some pretty amazing things about these waterfowl! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.Allaboutbirds/guide/Canada_Goose www.birdnote.org Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com Transcript Host Voice: Welcome to The Feathered

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24:17

Owls of Arizona: Silent Hunters of the Night Sky: Part 2

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/11/21

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they continue their discussion of the owls found in Arizona. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.avibirds.com/owls-of-arizona/ www.a-z-animals.com/blog/true-owls-vs-barn-owls-what-are-the-diffrences/ Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night, by Mark Wilson Liberty Wildlife: (480)998-5550 2600 E Elmwood St. Phoenix, AZ

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What’s That Bird?: Northern Cardinal

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/11/17

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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17:20

Tool Use in Birds

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/11/14

Summary: Did you know that birds use tools? They do! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss all the ways bird use tools. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: https://pigeon.psy.tufts.edu/ https://www.birdwatchingdaily.com/news/science/various-ways-that-birds-around-the-world-use-tools/ “Bait-fishing by Birds: A Fascinating Example of Tool Use” by William E. Davis and Julie Zickefoose -

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16:59

Bird Laws

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/11/07

Summary: Laws protecting birds can be confusing but Cheryl and Kiersten take a moment to make it all clear. Join your Feathered Desert co-hosts as they talk federal, state, and city laws that protect our birds. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show

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23:28

Owls of Arizona: Silent Hunters of the Night Sky: Part 1

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/10/31

Summary: Did you know that Arizona is home to 13 different species of owls? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about these amazing feathered residents. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes. Show Notes: www.avibirds.com/owls-of-arizona/ www.a-z-animals.com/blog/true-owls-vs-barn-owls-what-are-the-diffrences/ Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night, by Mark Wilson Liberty Wildlife: (480)998-5550 2600 E Elmwood St

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Arizona Regions: Northern Arizona including Grand...

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/10/24

Summary: Arizona has so many beautiful regions with various bird species. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they venture into Northern Arizona and talk about what birds you can see and the best times of year to visit! Show Notes: Cheryl's personal experience www.nationalparks.org/explore/parks/grand-canyon-national-park Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com

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What’s That Bird?: Great-tailed Grackle

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/10/20

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 Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Micheal O'Brien www.allaboutbirds.org

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21:18

Bird Feeding Myths Part 3

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/10/17

Summary: Have you ever wondered if it is okay to use red dye in hummer food? Organic sugar versus refined sugar in hummer nectar? Should I clean my bird bath? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tell you the truth about some of these persistent bird feeding myths. Show Notes: www.audubon.org Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds www.naturescapes.com Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com

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22:59

Gardening for Wildlife

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/10/03

It's the beginning of Fall planting season so we thought we'd revisit one of last seasons episodes about building a bird friendly garden! We'll be back next week with a brand new episode. Summary: Creating a wildlife habitat is easier than you think. Wild Birds Unlimited and National Wildlife Federation are pairing up to promote neighborhood wildlife habitats. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they walk you through the five simple steps to help you help our feathered friends. Show Notes: NWF Native Plant

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What’s That Bird?: Great Blue Heron

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/09/23

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:Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Paul Marvin. Our email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com Transcript Host voice - Welcome to the Feathered

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17:50

A Brief History of Bird Migration: What we know, how...

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/09/20

Summary: Bird migration is one of the most amazing journeys that any animal undertakes. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they delve into how humans discovered bird migration, what we know about it, and what we are still trying to figure out. Show Notes: Audubon Magazine Spring 2022: The Wonder of Migration “Have Wings Will Travel” by Alisa Opar, 20-27 “A Matter of Timing” by Scott Weidensaul, 29-33 “Birds of a Feather” by Barry Yeoman, 48-53 Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birds

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23:57

Thank the Pigeon!

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/09/13

Summary: Pigeons are not everyone’s favorite bird. Some people down right hate them, but we should thank them for so many things! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they explain why pigeon deserve a heartfelt thank you from humankind. Show Notes: A Pocket Guide to Pigeon Watching: Getting to Know the World’s Most Misunderstood Bird by Rosemary

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What’s That Bird? Western Kingbird

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/09/09

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest. Show Notes:Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Tom Barnwell. Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com

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10:40

Hybridization: The True Mystery of What’s That Bird?

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/08/29

Summary: What's that bird you ask? It looks sorta like a Rose-breasted Grosbeak but not. Maybe it's a hybrid! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they give you a short tutorial on bird hybridization in the wild. Show Notes: https://www.audubon.org/news/the-amazing-wold-hybrid-birds https://www.allaboutbirds.org “A Deep Dive into the Oriole Genome Tackles the Mystery of Hybridization” by Rebecca Heisman “Analysis: Hybrid Birds are Supercolliders of Speciation” by Irby Lovette “One Species or Two? A Winner

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Birding by Ear in the Southwest Part 3

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/08/23

Summary:In the third episode of our birding by ear series, we are discussing five more desert birds and their calls. Join us and continue on your path to becoming a master birder! Show Notes:Bird Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of ornithology recorded by Pat Goltz - Canyon Wren, Mary Mutchler - Black-chinned Hummingbird, Mike Hearell - Vermilion Flycatcher, Ryan O'Donnell - Elf Owl, and Andrew Spencer - Gilded Flicker iBird Ultimate: Ultimate Guide to Birds App Background bird

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What’s That Bird?: Abert’s Towhee

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/08/18

Summary:A three-minute podcast from the hosts of The Feathered Desert about individual bird species found in the desert Southwest. Show Notes:Song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, recorded by Rose Ann Rowlett https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide https://audubon.org Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com

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18:31

Southwest Arizona Region: A Cactus and Four Birds

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/08/15

Summary: Have you visited the Saguaro National Monument in SW Arizona? Listen as Cheryl and Kiersten tell you why you should put it on your vacation list! Show Notes: Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions:

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13:56

Owls in the City: Burrowing Owls and Relocation

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/08/08

Summary: Owls in the city?! Did you know that we have Burrowing owls living right here in Phoenix? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they tell you all about them! Show Notes: Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions:

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19:01

More Summer Reading For Bird Lovers

The Feathered Desert Podcast ·

2022/08/01

Summary: Looking for a good summer read about birds? Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they discuss some of their favorite books you can buy right here at the Mesa store. Show Notes: Background bird song: Naturescapes Backyard Birdswww.naturescapes.com Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa https://mesa.wbu.com Our New email address, please reach out with comments, questions, or suggestions: thefeathereddesert@gmail.com We are no longer sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa but through personal experience we

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