Birdchick Podcast

We can't let Non Birding Bill know about this story. Family releases "baby bunny" and it lasts maybe 10 seconds in the wild.

Calcified bird photos by Nick Brandt.

9 leading causes of bird deaths in Canada.

Crazy lady writes about...dinosaur "love."

How not to handle criticism.

Ducks Unlimited beard app fundraiser.

NBB's other podcast.

This is a picture of Kabuki, our cockatiel who you sometimes here in the podcast:

I'm going to make fun of Birding Is Fun and their vest contest because I am adamantly opposed to birding vests and I never wear anything ridiculous ever. At all. Never. Ever.  By the way, here's my picture from the Midwest Birding Symposium 3k Fun Run:

Speaking of cool, Luke Musher has 12 recommendations for being a "cooler bird" that are about 75% correct at Nemesis Bird.

This is an interesting color test on how well you see color.  I'm wondering how this affects how people see birds? We both took it.

Looks like we have documented evidence of a golden eagle grabbing a live deer, killing and eating it. Attempts by golden eagles have been captured before in Illinois and Wisconsin, but this is the first successful kill that has been documented. And then there's this series of photos of a golden eagle attacking wounded antelope (warning: graphic).

Eagle with a GoPro Camera:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3QrhdfLCO8

Accopian Bird Savers.

Remember when I got the offer of a free camo bikini? I opted for a camo bedset instead, I actually really like it. And I learned that white vinegar makes a great fabric softener. Owl that was supposed to deliver wedding rings during ceremony, falls asleep instead.

Once again migratory birds get caught in the 9/11 Tribute in Lights.

Hawaiian petrel found dead in Arizona.

We referenced this article in the last podcast but a report came out that 67 eagles have been killed in the last five years at wind turbines. Bird deaths are a cause for concern but considering all the other things that kill eagles, is that so bad?

Walter Kitundu presents the most intimate photo of an oxpecker with a giraffe you will see all day.

Punk Rock Big Year is test offering bird shirts. The initial design is a red-winged blackbird.

67 eagles killed at wind turbines in 5 years vs 7500 birds killed at one gas flare in Canada in one night.

When you have breakfast in Sweden you can put any number of things on your toast like honey, mountain berry jam, cheese in a tube, reindeer meat in a tube or caviar in a tube:

The Spy Stork Story

Facebook bands birding ad for referring to juvenile boobies.

Andrew Wallace sent a really cool link to the Birdchick Facebook page from Project Nightjar. It's a game and you click on photos where you think you see one roosting on the ground.  You can play as a mongoose or a monkey, it's very cool.

People move to the woods...then complain about the animals.

23 things going on inside the mind of a birder.

Story about wind farms killing 65 eagles (both golden and bald) in five years...not that much when you consider that cats kill 5 million birds a year.

Principal vs. Deer from My Ordinary Life...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Et0a8fnuw

Incredible series of photos as an osprey attacks a great blue heron. I know, right?

Hen Harriers on the brink of extinction in England.

Woodpeckers and nuthatches benefit from emerald ash borer.

Drinking one's way through the World Series of Birding.

OK...I've seen a lot of weird birding things on the Internet...this is high on the list of weird. It's artistic, but it may not be safe for work for everyone, so careful following this link. Basically...it's butt birds.

Take Cornell Lab of Ornithology classes online--Be A Better Birder.

Hey all, NBB here. I'm reposting this to try and take care of problems getting the podcast to show up on iTunes. ---------

Are you going to the Midwest Birding Symposium?

Jeff Gordon was on CBS this morning talking about the wood rail.

 Fake Birds on film.

We talked about some Camo Trading Company: Things you should check out camo bikinis, a camo thong  and we actually thought the black and white snow bedding was pretty cool but some of the names.  Not sure what it says to have bedding with the pattern "bone collector."

Football stadium proposal has to include ways to prevent birds from hitting windows.

Yes, you're going to want to watch this:

Kestrels swallowing big things.

Story from AgWeek about bird pest control...and the even more disturbing US Fish research on secondary poisoning.

"De-extincting" the passenger pigeon.

Link about Lynn Rogers "bear researcher."

Did this raven ask for help?

Foie Grois article.

Feed the bears.

MARIANA CROW REHABILITATION TECHNICIAN – 1 person needed for 5+ months to assist in the rehabilitation and daily care of critically endangered Mariana Crows on the island of Rota in the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas. Duties include regular feeding of birds and cleaning and maintenance of outdoor aviaries. The technician may be responsible for providing basic medical care for current captive crows and any new crows that arrive at the facility in need of first aid attention. A working knowledge of wildlife rehabilitation for birds is a must. There will be opportunities to participate in nest searching and radio telemetry of wild Mariana Crows as well. Requirements: At least one year working with birds (preferably corvids) in rehabilitation situations. Strong interest in the conservation of endangered species. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional care for rehabilitating birds without direct supervision. A willingness to work nights, sourcing native insects and reptiles for feeding the captive crows.An interest and aptitude for carpentry work (for the maintenance of current aviaries and construction of new aviaries) is desired. Experience monitoring the soft release of rehabilitated or captive raised birds is desirable. The island of Rota is very small and offers few amenities. Experience working in remote locations is preferred. Benefits include round trip airfare to Rota (reimbursed), housing and $1200-1500/month (un-taxed) depending on experience and length of stay. A minimum commitment of 5 months is required and longer commitments (7+ months) are strongly preferred. Send CV and three references to PHIL HANNON via email (EM: philliphannon13 AT yahoo.com). Deadline for applications: July 9th. Applications will be reviewed as submitted. Start date: Early August. For more information visit: http://depts.washington.edu/rabep/index.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oem2RCUtDTs

Jeff Gordon interviews our young record bird finder here (he's a handsome fella).

The initial response to the the rufous-necked wood rail:

My costume at CONvergence.

5 Ways Science is Humiliating Birds (it's from Cracked, so be warned).

Remember that swallows getting caught in the nets for that highway project, judged ruled that the highway project would keep going.

OK...we mentioned during the last podcast that there was a rediscovery of the night parrot...well...a photo has been posted as proof...

The national symbol causes 4th of July fireworks to be moved. Rumors abound that Australia's Night Parrot has been photographed.

In Guam, spider populations explode as birds disappear.

Why table sugar is ok for birds.

The Thai version of Birdchick.

It's the Digiscoper of the Year contest.

It's the last push for my Digiscoping Big Half Year Fundraiser (but I'm going to do it all year). Here is the current list of photos.

If you order a PhoneSkope adapter, make sure to use the code I give you in the Podcast!