Best Mandy Bird Podcasts (2024)

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77: Birding Toward Hope (Quentin Schultze) 41:23

1d ago41:23

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Author, speaker, and professor of communication Quentin Schultze grew up in rough circumstances. The child of an alcoholic father who died young and a schizophrenic mother, one of the few things he found solace and connection in was studying robins with his mother. Decades later, he birds with his wife Barbara in the woods of Western Michigan and b…

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Alternative country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden 33:14

1h ago33:14

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Humble, hardworking alternative country singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden has reignited the genre with her honest storytelling and strong melodies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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76: A Summer with Ospreys (Pamela Lowell) 40:02

4d ago40:02

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Trauma therapist , birder, and author of My Summer with Ospreys, Pamela Lowell believes that hope is a great motivator. From her decades of work with people dealing with immense suffering, she’s found that nature can be an incredible balm. But when her enjoyment of birds in the marsh behind her home was drowned out by the sound of chainsaws, it tur…

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Great Artesian Basin with photojournalist Mandy McKeesick 28:52

9d ago28:52

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The Great Artesian Basin is one of the largest groundwater reservoirs in the world, sustaining life wherever its ancient waters come to the surface. Mandy McKeesick takes a deep dive into this fascinating resource in the wake of threats to its future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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75: The Wonder of the Forest Floor (Lore Ferguson Wilbert) 43:15

15d ago43:15

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Lore Ferguson Wilbert shares with us about her new book The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. Together we talk grief, hope, the birds of the understory, and how sometimes it is when it seems that all hope is lost that God shows up. Links from Lore's show: Lore's book - The Understory Lore on Substack Lore…

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Back to the Birdsville Track 16:37

1M ago16:37

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Birdsville Track veteran John Dunn unearths the story of the little-known first mailman on this challenging desert route. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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74: Birding to Change the World with Trish O'Kane 44:04

1M ago44:04

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Together we walk through Trish O'Kane's beautiful new book, Birding to Change the World, including the New Orleans disaster story that first led her into birding. Join us for this episode of The Thing with Feathers as Trish, author and senior lecturer in environmental justice at the University of Vermont, illuminates ways we might make a difference…

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Bird book reunites step brothers 21:54

2M ago21:54

21:54

Step brothers David Freedman and Richard Steele hadn’t seen each other for more than 50 years due to a family estrangement. However, when artist David needed a fellow bird enthusiast to write the text to go with his beautiful illustrations for Australia’s Birds in Watercolour, Richard was just the man. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

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73: Grief Comes for Us All (Mandy Capehart) 38:21

2M ago38:21

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Trauma-informed Certified Grief Educator Mandy Capehart knows a thing or two about sorrow. Her first deep dive into grief came with the surprising and rapid decline of her mother in 2016. From there, she began learning all she could about how we grieve and what might help us heal. Links from Mandy's show: Restorative Grief (Mandy's website) The Res…

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Healing the Planet with Shamanic Energy Medicine with Christina Pratt, Shamanic Healer, Teacher and Founder of the Last Mask Center for Shamanic Healing 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

Rachel interviews author, shamanic healer and teacher, Christina Pratt, founder of the Last Mask Center about the importance of healing trauma, our ancestral lines, and the initation of our young into spiritual adulthood. She discusses how the resistance we feel both individually and collectively to undertaking the steep incline to what she calls s…

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Renaissance bushman Brendan Eblen 34:30

2M ago34:30

34:30

Brendan Eblen is known across the South Australian outback as a house painter, a cook, a storyteller and an RFDS fundraiser. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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72: Julie Zickefoose on Raising Blue Jays, Rehabbing Nestlings, and the Joy of Wild Things 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Julie Zickefoose is one of those birding writers I’ve admired from afar for a long time. When I first got into birds during that miserable pandemic, her book, “Saving Jemima” was one of the first bird-related titles I picked up at our library. I was captivated. Who knew little birds could have such big personalities? Who knew how much creativity an…

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The latest and greatest in Australian agtech with journalist Ken Eastwood 29:37

3M ago29:37

29:37

Australian agtech is ushering in a new era for the way we farm. There are now over 500 agritech companies now in Australia, with the industry entering a critical period when the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) is being realised. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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Gardening for the Birds with Jenn McGuinness 34:05

2M ago34:05

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Gardening is for the birds! But wait... can gardening actually be FOR the birds? Today we're joined by Jenn McGuinness, author of Bird-Friendly Gardening, to learn all about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that can bless our feathered friends. Links from Jenn's show: Jenn's blog Jenn (Frau Zinnie) on Instagram Jenn (Frau Zinnie) on Facebook Birdi…

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70: Fire Ecology, Bird-Friendly Beef, and Woodpeckers (Dale Gentry) 51:25

3M ago51:25

51:25

Director of Conservation for the Audubon Upper Mississippi River, Dale Gentry believes there are lots of reasons to be hopeful. From new initiatives caring for the forests lining the Mississippi to bird-friendly grass-fed beef, join us as we learn more about what the Audubon is doing to care for creation. Plus: we spend some time renaming the birds…

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Saving our native animals with ecologist Katherine Moseby 29:13

3M ago29:13

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Ecologist Katherine Moseby has spent her career working to solve one of Australia’s most complex environmental challenges – feral animals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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69: The Magic of Migration (Emma Rhodes) 42:41

3M ago42:41

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Avian biologist Emma Rhodes joins us to talk about all things migration, the joy of bird-banding, why American Redstarts are the perfect Halloween bird, and how to manage a huge group of volunteers. Links from Emma's show: Banding Coalition of the Americas Emma on Twitter Emma on Facebook Banding Coalition on Facebook Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠M…

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68: Vulture Apologetics (Josina Guess) 37:27

4M ago37:27

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Author, editor, and vulture aficionado Josina Guess joins us this week to talk vultures, sisterhood, and how pressing into the natural world can ground our hearts, minds, and souls. Links from Josina's show: Josina's website Vultures (Josina's essay in Image Journal) Vulture Sister Song Sojourners Magazine Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird I…

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Inside the Akubra workshop with art director Peter Pap 23:22

4M ago23:22

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OUTBACK’s art director Peter Pap recently captured the Akubra workshop in action to mark its 50th year in Kempsey, NSW. He says that on entering the corrugated-iron building, the nearly 150-year history of this Aussie icon was apparent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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67: Ornithology? Theology? How about Ornitheology! (Kevin Burrell) 41:55

4M ago41:55

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Founder of Ornitheology, pastor Kevin Burrell believes God has written reminders of his love and care all over the cosmos. From the call of a chickadee to the Scriptural reminders not to fear, this episode is a tour of beauty, goodness, and birds. Links from Kevin's show: Ornitheology Kevin on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…

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66: Amy Tan's Backyard Bird Chronicles 31:35

4M ago31:35

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Bestselling author Amy Tan gives us a tour of her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles and describes why, even when we're sitting at home, birds can help us feel free. Links from Amy's show: The Backyard Bird Chronicles Amy's website Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Thing With Fea…

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A new chapter for libraries with writer Amanda Burdon 30:50

4M ago30:50

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Gone are the days of libraries being stuffy, silent book repositories. Today’s libraries, especially in rural and regional Australia, are vibrant community hubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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65: Paying Attention, Being Astonished (Roy Howard) 39:10

4M ago39:10

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Presbyterian pastor Roy Howard is spending his retirement with and for the birds. From Peregrin Falcons to the birds of Ecuador to Gerard Manley Hopkins, Roy takes us on a delightful birding journey. Links from Roy's show: Gerard Manley Hopkins poem Mary Oliver poem Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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64: What Birds are the Most Metal? (Dan Baldassarre) 56:30

5M ago56:30

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SUNY Oswego Assistant Professor and Provost Dan Baldassarre brings us his wisdom on bird banding, the joy of teaching undergrads, Harpy Eagles, and which birds are the most badass. Links from Dan's show: ⁠Dan's faculty profile Dan on Twitter Harpy Eagle Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The …

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Unconventional sheep farmer Nan Bray 33:16

5M ago33:16

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Conventional farming is not in Nan Bray’s lexicon. Instead, the Tasmanian scientist-turned sheep farmer uses a range of sustainable and ethical practices that led to her wool being snapped up by a high-end New York fashion label. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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63: The Wonder of Sandhill Cranes (Mary Gemignani) 40:42

5M ago40:42

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Madison resident Mary Gemignani spends her free time with Sandhill Cranes. Today we learn all about these leggy, gentle giants from a photographer who sees them through a lens of love. Links from Mary's show: Mary on Twitter International Crane Foundation Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Th…

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62: Ted Floyd on Bushtits, eBird, and Birding Magazine 44:50

5M ago44:50

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Ted Floyd has edited Birding Magazine for decades. He holds the longest consecutive birding streak in eBird and believes in the revitalizing power of getting out into nature daily. Plus: learn why Bushtits are so dang cool. Links from Ted's show: How to Know the Birds Birding Magazine The ABA Podcast Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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From waste to wealth with Eileen Breen 25:12

5M ago25:12

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Eileen Breen is at the forefront of efforts to create more sustainable Northern Territory businesses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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61: Courtney's New Bird Book - Looking Up (with Daryl Ellis) 31:51

5M ago31:51

31:51

Daryl Ellis joins Courtney to chat about her new book, Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Plus: hear chapter one and get a 20% code for the book! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/courtney-ellis02/message Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe…

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60: Kenn Kaufman on the Birds Audubon Missed 45:43

5M ago45:43

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Birding royalty Kenn Kaufman joins us to talk about drawing birds, the joy of being a beginner, and his new book The Birds That Audubon Missed. Links from Kenn's show: The Birds That Audubon Missed Kenn on Facebook Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Thing With Feathers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TTWF on Twi…

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Art from the saddle with Mark Coombe 18:21

5M ago18:21

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Mark Coombe’s experience around cattle and horses infuses a relatable authenticity to his paintings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By R.M.Williams Publishing

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59: Hope in the Mystery, Children's Books, and Robin Red-Breast (Glenys Nellist) 49:13

6M ago49:13

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Author of over 30 children's books, Glenys Nellist believes in making space for children (and adults!) to live in wonder. We talk about her brand-new book Song of the Seasons, the differences between American Robins and their British cousins, and the comfort of mystery. Plus: an original song about hope by Ephram Wilkoff. Links from Glenys's show: …

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58: Delight, Parenting, and Bald Eagles (Shemaiah Gonzalez) 46:19

6M ago46:19

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Essayist and storyteller Shemaiah Gonzalez brings us to her backyard in the Pacific Northwest for all the Starling/Blue Jay drama. Plus, the hope of literature, the joys and struggles of parenthood, and where to find a Trumpeter Swan. Links from Shemaiah's show Shemaiah on X Shemaiah's Undaunted Joy Substack Shemaiah on Facebook Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Catch Up With OUTBACK Editor In Chief Mark Muller 33:37

6M ago33:37

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From the architecture of the Limestone Coast of South Australia to the life of a great adventurer and a surprising trip to the Tamworth Country Music Festival, editor in chief Mark Muller shares his recent preoccupations with an eloquent behind-the-scenes conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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57: Raptor ID, Bird Counts, and Cape May (Adehl Schwaderer) 46:44

6M ago46:44

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Courtney talks to the Cape May Bird Observatory’s Program Coordinator, naturalist Adehl Schwaderer, about why counting birds is important, how to tell one raptor from another, why the Cape May Birding Festival is so rad (it really is!), and why vultures are the most elegant birds. Links from Adehl's show Cape May Spring Bird Festival Cape May Bird …

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56: Photography, Cardinals, and Cats (Stu McClay Smith) 41:18

6M ago41:18

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Professional photographer Stu McClay Smith guides us through how to snap that perfect shot, what equipment we need to get started, and why cats (of all things!) are bringing him hope. Links from Stu's show Stu on X/Twitter Stu on Instagram Stu's Photography Website Birding links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merlin Bird ID⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠e-Bird⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow The Thin…

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Australia’s ultimate adventures with author Andrew Bain 32:44

6M ago32:44

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If you’re looking for that extra ‘wow’ factor for your next holiday, look no further. Author of Ultimate Adventures Australia, Andrew Bain, shares the many amazing adventures he covered, from wildlife encounters, hikes and kayaking, to heli-mountain biking and a sleepover you can do while suspended off the side of a mountain. See omnystudio.com/lis…

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