Episode 1: Goldfinch
04/26/20 • 23 min
While most birds are in decline, it's now easier than ever to see goldfinches. Penny and Jo explore the surprising success of these charming birds. Plus: the women who founded the RSPB, how to choose a bird book or field guide, and the ancient Mayan civilisation's favourite bird.
While most birds are in decline, it's now easier than ever to see goldfinches. Penny and Jo explore the surprising success of these charming birds. Plus: the women who founded the RSPB, how to choose a bird book or field guide, and the ancient Mayan civilisation's favourite bird.
Next Episode
Episode 2: Great spotted woodpecker
The drumming of great spotted woodpeckers is one of spring's most exciting sounds. Penny and Jo discuss how to spot these dapper birds and distinguish it from the two other UK woodpecker species. Plus: Margaret Atwood's love of birds, the joys of patch birding and a surprising reason to watch Citizen Kane.
If you like this episode you’ll love
Episode Comments
Generate a badge
Get a badge for your website that links back to this episode
<a href="https://goodpods.com/podcasts/bird-curious-224792/episode-1-goldfinch-25525781"> <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/goodpods-images-bucket/badges/generic-badge-1.svg" alt="listen to episode 1: goldfinch on goodpods" style="width: 225px" /> </a>
Copy