Best Hatchling Podcasts (2024)

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Making history and running greener with Barkley Marathons finisher Jasmin Paris 45:18

5d ago45:18

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She's made history as the first woman to ever complete the notorious Barkley Marathons. In Frozen Lake State Park, Tennessee, Jasmin Paris completed the 100-mile course with just 99 seconds to spare, and saw supporters quite literally on the edge of their seats willing her to reach the yellow gate at the finish line. Jasmin is the co-founder of The…

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"Dr Iron Junkie", Dr Minil Patel on Getting Shredded on Plants and Ignoring the Trolls 1:13:41

15d ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Dr Minil Patel is not only a doctor, but a vegan bodybuilder, member of Plant-Based Health Professionals, ambassador for Climate Games and Running On Plants, and a runner! If there's one thing that Minil proves, it's that being vegan does not make you weak. Owning the term "soy boy", he shows that getting ripped is entirely possible by living on pl…

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Running Past 80 with Vegan Octogenarian Ultra Athlete Paul Youd 40:54

1M ago40:54

40:54

Paul Youd: Octogenarian, animal activist, and ultra runner. At age 86, Paul is currently on a mission to complete a million push-ups between the age of 80-90, Paul is up for a challenge and uses his fitness to promote veganism and stand up for the animals. When we recorded, Paul had briefly put a halt on running as he was healing from a broken leg …

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More Bird Podcasts 11:56

2M ago11:56

11:56

Summary: This is The Feathered Desert’s final episode and Kiersten and Cheryl are talking about their recommendations for future listening. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: List of podcasts discussed: BirdNote Daliy Threatened The Science of Birds Songbirding The America…

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Arizona’s Feathered Winter Visitors: Finches 10:45

3M ago10:45

10:45

Summary: Finches visit Arizona in the winter. Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out which finches may visit us in winter. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Arizona’s Winter Finches,” by Charles Babbitt The Cactus Wren-Dition Winter 2023 Transcript Cheryl-Intro Some finch …

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What’s in a Name 8:01

3M ago8:01

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Summary: Bird names are changing in 2024. Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they talk about a controversial decision made about bird names. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “American Ornithological Society Will Change the English Names of Bird Species Named After People,” AOS …

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MOTUS: Serving Arizona Birds 16:49

3M ago16:49

16:49

Summary: Now that you know what MOTUS is and what it does, let’s talk about how is helps Arizona birds. Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out how MOTUS is helping some Arizona birds. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Desert Deliverance”, by Margo Rosenbaum, Audubon Magazi…

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Motus: Putting Arizona on the Map 12:11

3M ago12:11

12:11

Summary: What is MOTUS? It’s the next step in bird migration science. Join Cheryl and Kiersten to find out how this is putting the Phoenix Valley on the map! For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: MOTUS: https://motus.org “What is MOTUS?” by Rebecca Stephenson. Desert Rivers A…

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Female Bird Day 14:35

4M ago14:35

14:35

Summary: How often do you look for female birds? Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they talk about Female Bird Day and why it’s important. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Kenn Kaufman Article: https://www.audubon.org/news.i-became-better-birder-when-i-stopped-focusing-males F…

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Tom Pickering talks Running On Plants and the release of his film I Could Never Go Vegan 49:49

3M ago49:49

49:49

Filmmaker Tom Pickering is founder of the Running On Plants initiative, which encourages people to move while maintaining a plant-based diet - the idea is to promote a compassionate and cruelty-free lifestyle, which also benefits our own health. As a lifelong vegetarian and vegan, Tom has never eaten meat, and in his latest film I Could Never Go Ve…

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End of Year Special 1:53:14

4M ago1:53:14

1:53:14

We're back, if only briefly, but certainly unexpectedly with a "poke our nose in" type pod.Not really much more to say. If we get enough engagement and desire on Twitter ('X' - for retards), we might do more in the future but I'm saying that without asking Martin or Terry. Anyway, please enjoy this helping of your favourite 'close-to-extinction pod…

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Flick This! 9:09

4M ago9:09

9:09

Summary: Why do birds flick their tails? Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they talk about some of the reasons birds may flick their tails. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Why Do Birds Flick Their Tails?” Bird Note, June 13, 2023 “Why Do Phoebes Pump Their Tails?” David Sibl…

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Birdsong and Our Mental Health 9:42

5M ago9:42

9:42

Summary: How can birds help human mental health? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about how bird song effects our mental health Show Notes: Audubon Magazine Winter 2019 “Why Birds and Their Songs are Good for Our Metal Health,” by Richard Sima “How Bird Songs Improve Mental Health,” by Arthur Dobrin D.S.W. “Birding with Benefits: How Nature Im…

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Back of the Pack Running with vegan runner Fiona Brennan 45:34

4M ago45:34

45:34

Content creator, runner, vegan and mum, Fiona Brennan celebrates being a "slow" runner and we talk about life at the back of the pack. We discuss how a DNA test revealed that she is built more for endurance than speed and how that revelation has completely changed her outlook. From the community of Park Run, to finding a run that suits your style, …

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One Hatchling, A Vaccine, and Hope for the Future 14:32

5M ago14:32

14:32

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten for a true story of love and struggle in the time of the bird flu. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Special Delivery,” by Zoe Grueskin, Audubon Magazine Fall 2023, pages 20-27 Transcript: Cheryl Intro: The Arizona’s flock of southwest c…

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Editor of Vegan Food and Living Magazine Holly Johnson talks running, eating, and air fryers 51:18

5M ago51:18

51:18

Holly Johnson is the editor of the UK's only in-print vegan magazine and host of the Simply Vegan podcast. In this episode we talk about what the turning points are to going vegan, how to talk about veganism with children and how finding a job that aligns with your values is important. Holly is a great cook too and we talk about favourite things to…

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Birds, Pesticides, and Flowering Gardens 12:52

5M ago12:52

12:52

Summary: Birds and pesticides do not mix! Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they talk about the history of birds and pesticides, the current status of birds and pesticides, and discuss what we can do in our own backyards. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Huge decline in songb…

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Professor and Athlete Ben Garrod and the Science of Running 1:02:15

5M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

Long-distance athlete and evolutionary biologist Professor Ben Garrod is fresh off tour and takes the time to chat to me about our time on the Dragon's Back Race and the science behind running. Ben has spent six years in Africa, Madagascar, the Caribbean and even been a tour guide in The Arctic, but he still loves running around his hometown of Bri…

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What’s That Bird?: Bullock’s Oriole 3:48

6M ago3:48

3:48

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 Rose Ann Rowlett.By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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Birding by Ear in the Southwest: Part 5 13:38

6M ago13:38

13:38

Summary: Join Kiersten and Cheryl in the final episode of birding by ear. It’s a sought after skill and this episode will help you be the best birder you can be! Show Notes: iBird Ultimate: Ultimate Guide to Birds App Bird song provided by Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology; broad-tailed hummingbird call recorded by Brett Gleitsman …

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Female-friendly running and mummy blogging with Cardiff's Cathryn Scott 46:36

6M ago46:36

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Cathryn Scott, aka Cardiff Mummy Says, is a successful mummy blogger who loves running and has recently been bitten by the ultra bug. Noticing a lack of female-only running groups in her city, Cathryn was instrumental in setting up the club She Runs: Cardiff, where women can feel safe and find enjoyment running together. She's been a vegan for five…

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The Pinyon Jay: A Bird with a land management challenge 9:26

6M ago9:26

9:26

Summary: Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about the amazing Pinyon Jay. This is one amazing bird, but they have a land management problem. Listen to find out! Show Notes: www.Allaboutbirds.org (Pinyon Jay) “Spirit of Persistence,” by Anna Johnson and Edwin Juarez, Arizona Wildlife Views PeriodicalSeptember/October 2023 page 17-20…

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What’s That Bird?: Red-tailed Hawk 3:22

6M ago3:22

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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 Paul Suchanek.By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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Hatchling heatwaves and pilgrimages with body mechanic Jay Grady 1:02:20

6M ago1:02:20

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Jay Grady, one half of the Trail and Error podcast, is a vegan ultra runner and 2023 Hatchling. Enticed into running ultras following a walking pilgrimage with his wife, Jay has competed in the likes of UTMB Mont-Blanc and the Arc of Attrition and is already plotting future challenges. We talk about our shared Hatchling experience in a heatwave, an…

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Running for Good with vegan ultra runner Fiona Oakes 1:06:37

7M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

She's an elite marathon and ultra-marathon runner, but Fiona Oakes finds time to look after more than 500 animals at Towerhill Stables Animal Sanctuary over and above everything else. Running is a way to promote veganism and for Fiona, who eats just one meal a day, her opportunities to toe the starting lines with other elite runners, only serves as…

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Better Birdhouses for our Backyard Friends 19:35

8M ago19:35

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Summary: Another way to attract birds to your backyard is to provide nesting possibilities. Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they talk about what kinds of nest boxes you can provide for your backyard birds. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Birdhouse Features: Features of a Go…

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It’s Hot! Extreme Heat and Our Birds 18:36

8M ago18:36

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Summary: It is hot, hot, hot! How do birds deal with the increasing heat we’re currently experiencing? Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about how birds keep cool in the summer heat. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: www.audubon.org/news/how-to-help-birds-beat-the-hea…

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Avoiders, Adapters, and Exploiters 8:53

9M ago8:53

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Summary: There are three categories of birds that can be found in the wild. Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they discuss the research of wildlife scientist John Marzluff and how it pertains to the birds in our backyards. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: Welcome to Subirdia: …

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Biomimicry: Humans Learning from Birds 18:16

9M ago18:16

18:16

Summary: In this episode Kiersten and Cheryl talk about how birds have influenced us to create some amazingly cool technology. For our hearing-impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “The Amazing Secrets of Woodpecker Tongues,” by Rebecca Heisman, June 10, 2021. American Bird Conservancy. http…

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Bird Eye Color 21:07

9M ago21:07

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Summary: Have you ever noticed how many different eye colors birds have? Join Kiersten and Cheryl as they delve into this understudied topic. For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Notes: “Bird Eye Color” A Rainbow of Variation, a Spectrum of Explanations,” by Eamon C. Corbett, Robb …

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Unusual Eats 9:00

9M ago9:00

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Summary: “You eat like a bird!” We’re sure you’ve heard this before and may have even said it, but if you knew what we know, you’d probably never say it again! Join Cheryl and Kiersten as they talk about some of the strange things birds eat! For our hearing impaired listeners, a transcript of this podcast follows the show notes on Podbean. Show Not…

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Cooking up a vegan storm with chef Lisa Marley 49:00

9M ago49:00

49:00

Lisa Marley is a vegan chef and trains other chefs how to cook some of the best plant based recipes. She's a ProVeg Chef Trainer and her recipes have appeared in some of the most popular publications. She can knock up a vegan feast like no other, and she shows others how easy it can be too on her easy to follow videos on social media. In this episo…

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Window Collisions: A Preventable Death 16:33

9M ago16:33

16:33

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

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Plant Spotlight: Desert Willow 2:49

9M ago2:49

2:49

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!By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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Birding by Ear in the Southwest Part 5 19:13

10M ago19:13

19:13

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…

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Ultra hero Damian Hall and running with a conscience 43:25

10M ago43:25

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Damian Hall, Green Runner, author of We Can't Run Away From This, winter Spine Race winner 2023, Barkley Marathon's four-looper. This ultra-hero continues to compete in the world's most top level events, and all while flying the flag for the environment and saving the planet.By Laura Briggs

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Plant Spotlight: Pipevine 3:16

10M ago3:16

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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!By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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Birds and Memory 15:36

10M ago15:36

15:36

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 Notes: https://allaboutbirds.org/brain-power-wins-over-brawn-when-male-hermit-humingbirds https://audubon.org…

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What’s That Bird?: Sandhill Crane 3:53

10M ago3:53

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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.By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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The Three Herons of Arizona 16:00

10M ago16:00

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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 experi…

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Ultra running across the world with Nicky Chrascina 36:30

10M ago36:30

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Nicky Chrascina has run more miles than anyone else to claim her place in the 100 mile club, and continues to run ultras spanning across the world, from the Marathon Des Sables, to the more recent Mustang Ultra in Nepal. She's also the founder of activewear company Flanci, and supports people from all backgrounds to try an ultra marathon.…

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Father’s Day Best Bird Dads 21:12

10M ago21:12

21:12

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/o…

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Plant Spotlight: Stinknet 3:29

11M ago3:29

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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 http…

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Taste In Birds 17:33

11M ago17:33

17:33

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 …

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Visions of emus and the National Running Show with Mike Seaman 42:43

11M ago42:43

42:43

He's the brains behind the National Running Show with his company Raccoon Events, where he brings together not only some of the best runners in the world, but creates a community for everybody who enjoys running. He's run 100-milers, had visions of emus, and come up with challenges like the Indoor Relay - all to give people reasons to come together…

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Thrashers 12:49

11M ago12:49

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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 su…

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Beginner Birding Tips 10:19

11M ago10:19

10:19

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, …

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Tunnels, bridges, and barefoot running with Vic Owens 35:05

11M ago35:05

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Vic Owens, aka The Happy Runner, is the fastest person to complete the Monarch's Way, has tackled Cobain Events' The Tunnel three times, taken on The Bridge Ultra, run more than 30 miles on her drive and 60 miles around her back garden, and does it all wearing no shoes. This barefoot, vegan runner, has the mental strength most of us can only dream …

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What’s That Bird?: Black-chinned Hummingbird 4:06

11M ago4:06

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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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