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…

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 …

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 …

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 …

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…

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

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…

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…

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: …

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…

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 …

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…

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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 …

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…

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, …

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.…

By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

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…

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 not…

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 http…

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.By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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:/…

By Wild Birds Unlimited, Mesa, AZ

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 To…

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: Boy…

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: 480-99…

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…

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.By Kiersten Gibizov and Cheryl McAllister

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: www.int…