Episode 71: Talk Turkey To Me: Dirty Bird Thanksgiving Special!

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11/16/24 • 73 min

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This Turkey is served HOT! Dr. John sits on a log in the woods of Holly River State Park, WV as he talk about all the dirty details of Turkeys, wild and domestic. Learn some great facts to share around the thanksgiving table- and also how to disprove some of the common myths that your Uncle likes to say. Some of these facts may be too hot to handle- erect snoods, big skull caps, and gobbles- oh my! Learn about the domestication of turkeys, wild turkey evolution history, turkey breeding, and much more! Its everything you didn't want to know about Turkeys
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Also thanks to Cass for this week's bird watch!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers
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Birds sounds are from xeno-canto.org

Intro Gobble by Thomas Paine
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Intro Turkey Call by

Gobble 1 by Paul Marvin

Gobble 2 by

Gobble 3 by

Courtship Chump, Hum, sneeze by Ted Floyd

Cackle Call by Paul Driver

Cooing Contact call by Bruce Lagerquist

Yelp Call by Bruce Lagerquist

Intro Gobble by Thomas Paine
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Intro Turkey Call by

Gobble 1 by Paul Marvin

Gobble 2 by

Gobble 3 by

Courtship Chump, Hum, sneeze by Ted Floyd

Cackle Call by Paul Driver

Cooing Contact call by Bruce Lagerquist

Yelp Call by Bruce Lagerquist

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Episode 70: That's so Raven (Common Raven)

Recorded in the only virgin spruce forest in the eastern US, this episode about Common Ravens is full of the ambience of Gaudineer Scenic Area in the Monongahela National Forest. As chickadees and kinglets chirp in the background, Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about the Common Raven. These birds a spookily intelligent and despite huge population crashes in the 1800s they are now extremely successful....sometimes to the detriment of endangered species! Learn about how the Raven really can quoth "nevermore" and the efforts to save the gopher tortoise from raven's ravenous beaks. Join Dirty Bird Podcast for another educational and fun episode!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers
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All bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org
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Raven Opening Call by Lars Edenius

“Qwork” call by Lars Edenius

Ravens Talking by Markus Jacobs

Alarm Call by Lars Edenius

Contact Call by Joao Tomas

Raven Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPhbXsxE7aY

Raven Saying Goodmorning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQShKi1s2sY

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Episode 72: Flockin' Robin (American Robin)

The American Robin is ubiquitous in backyards all across North America. But how much do you know about its life history, evolution, and unique vocal range? In this listener suggested episode, Dr. John rock out with the robin and brings you all the cool facts about their omnivorous diet, cooperative breeding, and a couple giggles at their genus name...Turdus!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music
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Bird sounds are from Xeno-Canto.org

Intro Robin Song by Brian Cox

Robin Song by Richard E. Webster

Robin Song 2 by Paul Driver

Fast Robin Song by Richard E. Webster

Alarm calls, chucks:

Alarm Call 1 by Ted Floyd

Alarm Call 2 by Richard E. Webster

Seet Alarm Call by Thomas Ryder Page