Dirty Bird Podcast

What has a white rump and a yellow (or red) shaft? The Northern Flicker of course! John and TJ discuss the many pun worthy aspects of the Northern Flicker's unique behaviors and biology. Also, a poem from Dirty Bird Listener Dolly and an awesome voice memo from Jaypogo! Thank's y'all!
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Cover art by TJ Rinoski- check out the new Dirty Bird Podcast logo made by this incredible Richmond, VA based artist!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone, Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers
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Bird calls from Xeno-Canto.org. “Yucker Call” by Russ Wigh
Pileated Woodpecker Call by
Simon Elliott
Flicker Contact call by
Christopher McPherson
Flicker Yarrup sounds by
Paul Marvin
Flicker Wicka Call by
Richard E. Webster
Flicker Drumming by
Peter Ward and Ken Hall
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Thanks for listening! Send listener mail to [email protected] or find me on instagram @DirtyBirdPodcast

These fierce flying fishermen can be found across North America anywhere near bodies of water. Find out how they evolved to be such adapt hunters, learn ancient greek and native american stories involving this respectable bird, and listen to their unique rattling calls. Plus, an interview with Jessica Coker, wildlife photographer and artist who drew the pair of kingfishers for the cover art of this episode! Its a classic dirty bird episode, fun bird facts mixed with fowl language!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Find them on youtube or wherever you get your music!
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Bird sounds from Xeno-Canto.org. Opener Sound:
Peter Ward and Ken Hall
Rattle Call Paul Marvin
Scream Call Thomas G. Graves
Harsh Call Niels Krabbe

You've heard about little pigs called piglets, now get ready for little kings! Learn about these tiny, spectacular birds found throughout much of the US in Winter. Sporting crowns of gold, orange, red, and pink (RIP Guadalupe Ruby-crowned Kinglet) they are not only a delight to see but also have interesting life histories. Get your ears the royal treatment of hearing about these birds!
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Cover art of Ruby-Crowned Kinglet by Jessica, thank you!
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Intro by Ricky Pistone, outro by the Sidewalk Slammers
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Bird calls/songs from Xeno-Canto.org Intro Ruby Crowned Song: Ron Overholtz
Golden Crowned Call: John Janousek
Ruby Crowned Call Lance A. M. Benner
Golden crowned song James Link
Ruby Crowned Song Bruce Lagerquist

With a belly full of Thanksgiving leftovers, join John to learn about the cornucopia of food red-bellied woodpeckers fill their bellies with! Learn everything you need to know- and some stuff you certainly don't need to know- about these common east coast birds. Find out why these birds are sometimes known as "Orange Sapsuckers". Also learn identification tips, life history and how these birds evolved. Its a Dirty Bird Podcast thanksgiving extravaganza!
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Cover art by Jessica
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone, outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers
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Bird sounds from Xeno-Canto.org, Opening “Kwer” call recorded by Brian Hendrix
Chuck call by
Will Sweet
“Pneumonia” Calls by David Vander Pluym
Second Chuck call by Paul Marvin
Mates interacting by Paul Marvin
Rolling Call by Paul Marvin
Drumming by Meena Haribal

A very educational interview with Director of Veterinary Services at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center, Dr. Jen Riley, DVM! Join Dirty Bird Podcast as we diagnose and treat wild bird injuries and diseases. From operating room to release, Dr. Riley walks us through the hard work of caring for birds. She also shares tips on how you can protect birds from trauma and illness in your own backyard! Dr. Riley tells us about One Health and the interaction of wildlife and human healthcare. John also shares some stories of his interactions with injured birds. Whether you're in the medical field or just a nature lover, this episode has a lot to teach!
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Thank you to Dr. Jen Riley and Blue Ridge Wildlife Center for this interview! Please check out their instagram, follow them on facebook, and check out their youtube page for amazing wildlife videos!
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Subscribe to Dirty Bird Podcast for the latest episodes, please leave us a review, and send listener mail to [email protected] to have your questions, comments read on the show! Be sure to check out last week's episode, Number 19, with Wildlife rehabilitation manager Jessica Andersen to learn how injured birds arrive to the clinic and the crazy stories that surround that side of wildlife care!

They tried to send Dirty Bird to Rehab and we said YES YES YES!
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In this episode we hear some amazing bird rescue stories from the Rehabilitation Program Coordinator at Blue Ridge Wildlife Center in Boyce, Virginia. Jessica Andersen talks about her career in wildlife rescue, wrestling canada geese, Dopey the Screech Owl, Weight Watchers for Birds, and much much more! She also educates us on what to do if you find an injured bird and how to keep birds safe from everyone's favorite fluffy serial killers: Cats. Full of dumb jokes with interesting folks, check out this Dirty Bird Podcast Interview!
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Thanks again to Jessica Anderson! Follow Blue Ridge Wildlife Center on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Check out their Youtube channel for amazing animal rescue videos!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone aka Dick Piston and outro music by The Sidewalk Slammers

“‘Twas the day after Halloween, and hungover in the kitchen
Are three idiots watching birds, laughin and bitchin’”
In this episode of Dirty Bird Podcast, join Evan, John and Tim as they have some hair of the dog and comment on birds that visit the feeder in Charlotte, North Carolina. If you’re looking for some laughs, sing-alongs, and the occasional bird fact then this episode is for you!
Note: This episode contains A LOT of fowl language
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone aka Dick Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers

In a very squeaky episode of Dirty Bird Podcast, Punchy Joe and I talk about the Brown-Headed Nuthatch! Learn all about this small but surprising bird and its tool use, alternative breeding style, and evolutionary history. This is a compact episode for a compact bird- a great first time Dirty Birder listen, check it out or pass on to the nature lover in your life!
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Photo by the talented Jessica
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Bird sounds from Xeno-Canto.org, recordists listed as follows Opening Sound Russ Wigh
Squeaker Call Paul Marvin
Alarm Call
Bruce Lagerquist
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Intro song by Ricky Pistone, aka Dick Pistone, Outro music by The Sidewalk Slammers

Tis the spooky season and there is no spookier sound in the eastern US woods than a Barred owl hootin n' hollerin! Learn about mythology, evolution, and life history of barred owls. Also Tim joins Dirty Bird Podcast to talk about our own Barred Owl experiences and comment on episode 15's interview with Wildlife Biologist Peter Singleton!
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Cover pic: Barred Owl Feathers found in Yorktown, Virginia
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Intro music: Ricky Pistone aka Dick Piston, Outro Music by The Sidewalk Slammers
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All Owl sounds from Xeno-Canto.org, credit to recordists below
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.who-cooks-for-you classic barred owl call by
Lance A. M. Benner

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"Monkey” call by
Tom Forwood Jr.
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Duet by
Richard Folkening
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Scary Barred Owl Shriek by
Karla Bloem
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In this episode we are joined by Wildlife Research Biologist with the Pacific Northwest Research Station Peter Singleton to discuss Barred Owls and their impact on threatened populations of Spotted Owls in the Cascade mountains. Join us as peter discusses the conservation history of spotted owls, catching feisty Barred owls in the field, and so much more bird nerd fun!

Intro Music: Ricky Pistone aka Dick Piston

Outro Music: The Sidewalk Slammers

Cover art: Picture of Peter Singleton from U.S. Forest service website