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that quirky bird girl

Steph that quirky bird girl

I’m Steph, a goofy, big-hearted bird nerd, and neurodivergent content creator on TikTok and YouTube who’s turned a passion for feathered friends into a movement. That Quirky Bird Girl is where joy, laughter, and heartfelt conversations meet the real work of protecting and celebrating birds — from our local parks to skies around the world. Each episode, I bring you uplifting stories, deep dives into birding adventures, and chats with incredible people making a difference for wildlife and community

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00:49:17

S4 Ep. 3: Bird City at Greenwood Cemetery & Finding...

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2026/01/30

iiiiiiiii’m baccccckkkk! 🦆🦅In this episode, I sit down with the lovely Ryan Goldberg, author of the newly published Bird City. Together, we talk birds, community, and the stories that shape who we become.Ryan shares how his passion for birds began, the people who supported him along the way, and what it took to bring Bird City to life—a four-year journey shaped by both human and avian connections. As we chat, we even spot and admire birds in real time, birds like the Red-tailed Hawk, Purple Finch,

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00:01:37

SHORT: come chirpchasing with steph in nashville, tn!

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2025/11/28

BUCKLE IN - we are at Vanderbilt, chatting about two birds that I absolutely love and have heard a lot from during my time here. hope you enjoy :) 🛍️ Order your limited edition That Quirky Bird Girl pin here:⁠https://square.link/u/YK7XiuV8📲 Find all my other content, links, and lives here:⁠https://linktr.ee/learnaboutbirds⁠

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00:39:52

s4ep2: childhood bird nerds on joy, curiosity, and...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I sit down with the lovely and incredibly intelligent Daisy Yuhas — author, science writer, and genuinely one of the most grounded people I’ve ever talked to about birds!! 🐦‍⬛We dive into her lifelong love of birds, how her childhood curiosity turned into a career in science communication, and the story behind her gorgeous book A Field Guide of Birds. Daisy and I talk about the accessibility of birding (yes, even if you don’t know a single bird name yet!),

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00:28:37

S4EP1: BIRD OPTIMISM - how birds keep me sprinting

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2025/10/23

In the season premiere of That Quirky Bird Girl, I explore what three incredible birds — the early-mating American Woodcock, the curious juvenile Red-bellied Sapsucker, and the clever Corvid family — have taught me about navigating business, creativity, and self-growth.From showing up before you feel ready, to valuing learning over comparison, to keeping a wide perspective when things get tough, these birds model what it means to adapt, evolve, and lead with resilience.As I continue to grow my brand

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00:27:33

S3EP12: Birds that helped me find my wings again

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2025/10/17

In this episode, I’m getting a little more personal. I open up about some of the toughest challenges I’ve faced — and how, somehow, birds always found a way to guide me through them.From the boldness of Blue Jays to the quiet persistence of American Robins, these birds became my teachers, my mirrors, and my reminders that growth isn’t always graceful, but it’s always worth it.They helped me rebuild when I thought I had nothing left to give. They showed me that curiosity, joy, and even a little

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00:25:53

S3EP11 How birds help me make my dreams come true

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2025/10/08

Hi there chirper or quirkster!! In this (reluctantly: heartwarming) episode, I’m sharing how birds have been my greatest teachers, motivators, mentors, and mirrors through every major chapter of my life. From American Robins reminding me to stay curious, to Steller’s Jays showing me the power of using my voice, birds have guided me through fear, change, and EVEN the moments when I doubted my own potential (????!).I talk about how birds helped me rebuild my confidence after moving to NYC, the ways

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00:37:36

S3 EP10 BirdNote, Community, and Inspiring Millions...

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2025/09/30

In this episode, I sit down with Nick Bayard, Executive Director of BirdNote, the beloved nonprofit radio program that has reached over 10 million listeners nationwide with stories that spark wonder and action for our lovely birds. Nick shares his journey from being a peacekeeper in Paraguay to leading a non-profit that uniquely blends education, storytelling, and even humor to bring bird conservation into people’s daily lives. We reflect on how his time in the Peace Corps shaped his understanding

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00:10:07

S3 EP9 NYC Birds: all year in central park!!

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2025/09/25

After a whirlwind of travels, I’m back in New York City and diving headfirst into creating again — and what better place to start than Central Park? 🌳In this episode, I take you on a joyful, quirky chat in the park, sharing the bird species that call it home (both native and non-native), what makes them unique, and why birdwatching in an urban environment matters more than we realize. From community bird tours to the surprising lack of female birds represented in merchandise (yes, really!), we

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00:29:21

S3 EP8: Nurturing young dreams with Christine Mott,...

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2025/09/04

In this episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, Steph (I) sit down with Christine Mott, animal law attorney, advocate, and author of Free Bird. Together, we dive into the incredible true story of Flaco the owl, whose escape from the Central Park Zoo captured hearts everywhere, and the powerful message his journey holds about resilience, freedom, and compassion.Christine shares how her passion for storytelling and her work in animal law come together to inspire empathy, encourage young readers, and push

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00:33:32

S3 EP7: how birds helped me overcome my limiting beliefs

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2025/08/26

Hi chirpers and quirksters — it’s Steph, That Quirky Bird Girl! This episode is a cozy one, recorded right from my bed in my PJs, fresh off the highs of a NYC bird tour!! I’m diving into how birds like the American Robin, Blue Jay, Osprey, and Red-tailed Hawk have each taught me to push past doubt and take brave steps forward... even when I questioned myself at every turn.I am also so excited to share that our bird tours are expanding! We’ll be exploring the vibrant landscapes of San Francisco and

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00:18:05

S3 EP6: The Magic of Angry Birds PT 1

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2025/08/13

In this high-energy, bird-filled episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I sit down with Brandon — a long-time Angry Birds fan and creator — to dive deep into the colorful, chaotic, and community-driven world of one of the most iconic bird franchises ever.We chat about Brandon’s journey from discovering Angry Birds back in 2011 to creating his own YouTube content in 2016, and how Rovio has kept the fandom alive by listening to fans and evolving the brand across games, movies, and TV shows.From the unique

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00:37:07

S3 EP5 Breaking, Rebuilding, and My Birdsong: My...

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2025/07/29

Hi friend — I’m Steph, That Quirky Bird Girl. If you’re new here, I’m so glad you landed in my little corner of the internet. I talk birds, mental health, NYC life, travel, and navigating the world as an AuDHD (Autistic + ADHD) creator.This episode is the most personal I’ve ever shared. For the first time, I open up about my divorce — the pain of ending a 10-year relationship, what it meant to leave, and how I chose myself by moving to New York City at the exact same time I chose to start

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00:28:58

S3 EP4: Creating Community - A quirky bird girl...

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2025/07/20

Hi there my quirky bird people -- This is a later in the week podcast episode (thank you for the patience!!) ALL ABOUT building community...An endeavor that I have fallen completely head over heals in love with. I have spent the past 6 months honing in on my community nurturing and I finally feel ready to talk about what the journey behind the scenes has looked like AND how your can replicate it around your interests...even if they are not around birds! I hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned

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00:19:49

S3EP3: San Francisco Birds with Steph!

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2025/07/09

Hi my chirpsters and quirksters!! I hope your summer is as sun shiny as you are! This episode is all about exploring birds in the great state of California -- San Francisco! Along the way we chat Common Ravens (and their tails!), Chestnut Backed Chickadees, and House Finches! Be sure to follow and subscribe (on YouTube!) -- I'm heading to Australia before the end of the year and will be documenting every moment of it. See ya there!Order your limited edition That Quirky Bird Girl pin here!!Find all

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00:23:33

S3EP2: Building Bird-Driven Community and Lasting...

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2025/07/02

Hi Chirpsters — it’s your girl, Steph!In this episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, we’re back with Season 3, Episode 2 and this one is all about community. I’m diving into how birds have helped me build real-life friendships, deepen connections, and find people who get it, people who get me.We talk about how showing up in bird spaces (awkwardly or not!!!) has helped me grow my network in a way that doesn’t feel scary or transactional — it feels real, grounded, and joyful.If you’ve ever wondered what it

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00:28:39

Bird Banter S3: Motivational American Robins, Blue...

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2025/06/25

Hi chirpsters -- it's your girl, Steph! In this episode of that quirky bird girl, we launch into the THIRD SEASON with a few anecdotes about birds that have quite literally made all of the difference for me. I chat about the American robins that taught me to stim, Blue jays that released me from obsession with Cinderella's love story, and the curiosity of a Gray Catbird. As an auDHDer, the odds have often felt stacked against me -- but this is my breaking free! Birds helped me and continue

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00:31:59

Birds and Banter: Celebrating Queer and Bird Joy with...

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2025/06/17

Hi everyone!!! It's your favorite bird creator and chirper, Steph! This week, I am joined by the lovely Monica who is the Founder of the Urban Bird Collective. UBC is an organization that is dedicated to centering bipoc and queer folks in their birding experiences and outings. This Pride month, centering voices -- particularly of color -- has been a primary goal of mine and I am so grateful to Monica for sharing with us just how UBC has turned this mission into life. We chat spark birds, queer

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00:39:29

Chirpchasing Banter with Steph: Steve Burrows Joins!

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2025/06/10

Welcome to the very first episode of something a little different. In this pilot adventure of Chirpchasing Banter with Steph — yes, you heard that right (!!!!)— I take this podcast out of the studio and into the field, literally, for a walk through nature with author, birder, and all-around brilliant human, Steve Burrows.Steve and I go chirpchasing together — not just spotting birds, but slowing down, noticing the little things, and letting the natural world guide our conversation. We talk about

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00:30:11

Birds Make Me Braver: Autism, Queerness & Becoming Me

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2025/06/04

In this special start-of-the-month episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I’m embracing all of me — my queerness, my autism, and my deep love for birds — and kicking off a month of celebration, softness, and honesty.This one’s personal. I talk about what it’s taken to get here — to feel safe enough to say out loud that I’m queer, that I’m autistic, and that I deserve to feel whole without tucking parts of myself away. Birds, as always, are my companions on this journey, and in this episode I highlight

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00:31:33

International Birds and Travel with Steve Burrows

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2025/05/27

In this globe-hopping episode of That Quirky Bird Girl, I’m back with one of my favorite returning guests — the incredible Steve Burrows! 🐦✈️ Steve is the author of the Birder Murder Mystery series and a passionate traveler whose chirpchasing adventures have taken him far beyond the pages of his novels.This time, we’re talking all about the birds of Colombia, India, and Canada — three wildly different but equally magical places for wildlife. Steve shares some of his favorite bird encounters, the

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