Bird Sh*t Podcast
Learn fun bird facts for your next happy hour! Perfect for newbie bird fans, long-time birders, and people who want to learn cool sh*t about birds—we're pretty sure that's you. Join Mo and Sarah for a casual (and very millenial) conversation about all things birding. You'll meet amazing birders, get the latest bird news, and hear lesser-discussed topics around birds and birdwatching. Rated R for "Ridiculously LOLOLOL-worthy."
Episodes
41 episodes
41: NYC is for Plovers - Interview with Chris Allieri of the NYC Plover Project
Welcome to another episode of Bird Sh*t! It's currently nesting and fledgling season for adorable shorebirds. As such, we're excited to talk to Chris Allieri, founder of the NYC Plover Project. Chris joins us to talk about:...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:05:14
40: Migration madness!
Wake up, folks, because our hiatus is over and IT'S MIGRATION SEASON. In this episode, we're bringing you five incredible bird migrations: the longest, the shortest, and some impressive ones in between. We also cover some fun birds in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:26
39: Flicker? I hardly know her!
Knock on wood: we're talking about woodpeckers this episode! These recognizable and unique species of birds have a lot of cool secrets up their sleeves. Tune in as we unpack what makes them so special (and make a few sexual innuendos along the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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44:13
38: I come for the birds Down Under! Birds from Australia and New Zealand
We're flying the coop and pretending to be snowbirds! This month, we're chatting all about birds from Australia and New Zealand (a request from one of our listeners). Not gonna lie: we learned some AMAZING facts about these southern hemisphere ...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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46:45
37: Grandma Sweatshirt Birds
The holiday season is upon us and nothing says "festive" like a warm, cozy, sweatshirt...screenprinted with some birds on snow-covered branches and probably some pinecones or other ambiguous "outdoor" motives. That's right: put away your ugly s...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:11
36: Beachin' Birds: Summer Shorebirds
IT'S SUMMERTIME, BABYYYY! We're coming at you with the hottest facts about some beachin' North American shorebirds, as well as ways you can help keep the shores safe for birds. Cool down with this tall glass of bird banter!We also share...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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34:13
35: Let's Create a Bird Union with Audubon for All!
We hope you're ready for some tea. The National Audubon Society is front and center of a lot of important conversations regarding race, inclusivity, and equality—both in the workplace and the great outdoors. In the past few months, the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:30
34: Mother Flockers: Cool Bird Moms
We're back! After welcoming our own little baby birds into the world, we wanted to share our favorite bird moms for our first episode of 2021. Yes, this episode is coming out after Mother's Day, but we were able to record it on Mother's Day so ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:53
33: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition
Every joke about "Corvid-19" has already been made, so let's skip to the good stuff: BIRDS! We'll share some fascinating, little-known facts about one of the bird world's smartest families (but let's be honest, ALL birds are smart). Cor...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:43
32: Wild Bird Rehab Stories with the "Unflappable" Suzie Gilbert: Author and Bird Rehabber
It's one thing to admire birds in the wild, but it's rare to find people who dedicate their lives to helping injured birds return to the wild. Suzie Gilbert is one of these impassioned birders. Luckily for the world, she picked up a pen to star...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:48
31: Layin' It Down: Weird Bird Nests and Eggs
Spring is upon us and the birds are gettin' busy. And what does that mean? That's right: lots of little baby birds will soon be entering the world. Not all nests are created equal. Some birds lay eggs in giant piles of composting garbag...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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38:45
30: "Bird day" Bash Celebrating One Year of Bird Sh*t
Bird Sh*t Podcast is officially one year old! Sarah and Mo have been talkin' birds, interviewing amazing birders, and sharing badass bird facts for 365 days. Thank you so much for listening and being a part of this adventure!To celebrat...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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35:48
29: There Are (LOTS OF) Birds: Interview with musician Stephanie Seymour
Stephanie Seymour has been a musician her whole life and an avid birder for the last 15 years. Her latest album, There Are Birds, brings together her love of birds and vast musical talents. Don't be fooled by the album's name: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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35:19
28: Birds Gone Wild: Spring Break Birds from Central America, South America, and Mexico
When we first recorded this Spring Break episode, we didn't anticipate half the world being on COVID-19 lockdown. But now seems like as good of a time as any to take a mental vacation to the sunny regions of Mexico, Central America, and South A...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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42:46
27: From the ‘Hood to the Marsh: Environmental Equality with Corina Newsome
Corina Newsome grew up in Philadelphia and has always had a desire to participate in, and advocate for, the protection of wildlife and natural spaces, and encourage people of color in the U.S. to explore the great outdoors. These days, you’ll c...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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49:07
26: Birdie, It's Cold Outside: Arctic Birds
While counting down the days until spring migration, we might as well go full-out WINTER. Embrace your cold side and learn about some awesome birds that call the Arctic their home (for at least part of the year). Learn about: a bird...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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33:27
25: Shake Yo' Grass(land bird) - Interview with Alyssa DeRubeis, Grassland Birds Biologist
Grassland bird populations are declining more than any other bird group in North America. Rather than spaz out—our normal reaction to bad bird news—we had a conversation with Alyssa DeRubeis and felt a lot better about the work being done for g...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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42:36
24: The Birds of "The Office"
Ever wonder what bird species your favorite characters from the hit TV series "The Office" would be? Wonder no more. In this episode, we correlate characteristics of different bird species to some of the rowdy bunch of characters from "The Offi...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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29:29
23: Birds That Had a Freakin' Great 2019
Before we dive too deep into 2020, let's reflect on 2019. Some big things happened in the bird world last year. Scientists identified the remains of a 15-pound, 3-foot-tall parrot named Squawkzilla. US cities adopted bird-friendly laws....
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22: The (Not Quite 12) Birds of Christmas
Some people think it's weird that many gifts in the "12 Days of Christmas" carol are birds. We're not those people...because BIRDS. Impress your friends and family this holiday season by spittin' some fun facts about the birds mentioned in this...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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39:58
21: Explore Important Bird Areas via Opera: Interview with Filmmaker Ryan Moritz
We always hear how climate change impacts birds, but what does it feel like to *be* a bird living through this unfathomable change? Producer, songwriter, and filmmaker Ryan Moritz set out to answer this question. He’...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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44:15
20: Uncommon Facts about Common Birds: Songbird Edition
You know how everyone is always talking about the cool rare birds they've seen? Time to shut up the haters with these amazing facts about common birds. We believe that all birds should be appreciated ever...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:52
19: The People Behind the Birds Named After People
Ever wonder who the people are that named the birds named after people? Well, we wondered about it and decided to do some research. This isn't a collection of hum-drum stories about old white dudes. That's not how we roll. We ...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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41:36
18: Learn spooky, creepy bird calls (and omens) for Halloween
Pack an extra pair of pants because we're playing scary bird calls for our Halloween episode! Play these creepy bird calls at your Halloween party or listen to them late at night when you can't sleep. (Don't worry, it's totally normal.)...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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28:42
17: Everyday Ways to Help Birds Thrive
You asked, "how can I help birds?" We said, "HELL YES LET'S HELP SOME BIRDS." Turns out, there are some very, very simple things you can do to help birds everywhere have a better chance of surviving. From your daily cup of coffee to jus...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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34:27