Howdy listeners! We’re all aware of how humans affect the environment-with habitat loss and climate change being hot topics currently, it seems like everybody’s acutely aware of how humanity has affected large-scale ecosystems. That’s why on this episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast Matt, Jon, and CJ decide to shrink down the scope a little bit and talk about different instances where humans have affected individual species and populations because trust us: those are just as important, and certainly provide some crazy stories and history. In addition to this discussion, Matt features the Africanized honeybee, CJ talks about a new discovery in brown tree snake locomotion, and the Bunch as a whole tries to break down a disturbing story involving a manatee in Florida. This is definitely one episode you don’t want to miss! 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 

00:43 - Wellness Check 

02:38 - Creature Feature 

09:30 - Current Events 

27:55 - Human Impact on Species 

53:39 - Outro 

This week on The Birdy Bunch Podcast, we welcome special guest Christa Rolls of the Birding Tools Podcast! We speak with her about the various aspects of wildlife observation and the many ways of being a responsible observer! Aside from that CJ brings us news of a new disease in dolphins, Matt gives us an update on proposals for a rare bird, and Jon features the awesome creature known as the California condor. Make sure to follow Christa @birdingtools on Instagram and Facebook to get great content on how to strengthen your birding skills! Also, be sure to follow us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast for updates and content from this episode and more.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 

00:36 - Wellness Check 

03:28 - Creature Feature 

06:38 - Current Events 

20:17 - Ethics of Observing Wildlife with Christa Rolls 

01:00:39 - Outro 

Welcome to 2021, Nature Lovers! In this episode, we focus on 2020 and review a lot of the events that happened in the conservation community. In addition, Matt features the immortal jellyfish and we discuss the 2021 ABA Bird of the Year: the pileated woodpecker!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 

01:24 - Wellness Check 

03:13 - Creature Feature 

09:10 - 2021 ABA Bird of the Year 

13:40 - 2020 Conservation Recap 

45:25 - Outro 

Hey there nature lovers, welcome to the last episode of 2020! Instead of a normal episode, the Bunch is taking a bit of a break for the holidays-however, the transition into a new year is a time to both celebrate and reflect, so in order to do both, we have the best moments in an episode for you! This year has been a long, strange trip for all of us, but we’re all so grateful for your constant support of our podcast. In half a year we’ve had 8 guests on (including one twice!), discussed 30 topics, had over 3000 downloads, and seen growth we never could have expected! We created relationships with organizations like Penguins International and the Institute of Queer Ecology, and, most importantly, each of us has grown individually. So enjoy this episode, listeners, as thanks for a wonderful 2020 (yes, we did just call it wonderful-don’t get used to it), and make sure to get hyped for a new and exciting 2021!

Happy Holidays from The Birdy Bunch Podcast! In this episode, we talk about some of the most notable - and least notable - holiday animals! In addition, Matt talks about a lost sunfish, Jon tells us about an owl that was found in the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, and CJ features a creature they want for Christmas, the hippopotamus! Jolly fun times and good tidings this week! Make sure to use the discount code 'THANKYOU' for 15% off our merch store for the whole month of December! We’ll be back with new episodes on January 4th!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 

02:06 - Wellness Check 

03:37 - Creature Feature 

09:35 - Current Events 

20:15 - Holiday Animals 

46:19 - Outro 

It’s the holiday season! This week, The Birdy Bunch reflects on the influence and importance of nature documentaries and the various figures that have made them! Aside from that, CJ and Matt bring us some updates on bee conservation and research, and Jon features the amazing matamata. Make sure to use the code 'THANKYOU' at checkout at our merch store for 15% off your entire order! Make sure to follow us on Instagram at @thebirdybunchpodcast to stay up to date on our content. 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 

01:38 - Wellness Check 

02:59 - Creature Feature 

07:02 - Current Events 

18:56 - Nature Documentaries 

56:20 - Outro

Big trees and caves and geysers, oh my! On this episode of The Birdy Bunch Podcast we talk parks: specifically, national parks that are part of the National Park Service (don’t worry folks, international parks are already in the works, too). In addition, Jon talks about Clippy the squid, CJ tells us about wallabies in England, and Matt features one of the most important species in United States history: the American bison. Happy holiday season folks, and make sure to use the discount code THANKYOU for 15% off our merch store for the whole month of December!

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro 

00:45 - Wellness Check 

03:01 - Creature Feature 

13:48 - Current Events 

25:24 - National Parks 

51:15 - Outro 

This week on The Birdy Bunch Podcast, we discuss Wildlife Tourism and the positive and negative sides of this massive industry! Aside from this, CJ brings us some awesome developments in bat ecology, Matt talks about a massive shark, and Jon features the Asian elephant! Make sure to follow us on Instagram @thebirdybunchpodcast for more awesome content from this episode and more! 

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro