57: "The Joys of Birdwatching" Week

Welcome to episode 57, *The Joys of Birdwatching.* Thank you to our curator of the week, Suzy Buttress.U.S. LISTENERS, PLEASE MAKE A PLAN TO VOTE ON NOVEMBER 3RD. VOTE.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION.This week’s episode is sponsored by Buzzsprout and The Casual Birder podcast. More on this podcast:Each week on this podcast, we’ll share the information that's within the newsletter put out by EarBuds Podcast Collective. EBPC is a listening movement. We send a weekly email with a theme and 5 podcast episodes on that theme, and each week is curated by a different person. Anyone can curate a list -- just reach out!Here are the episodes chosen by Suzy this week: SongbirdingMorning Meadow Songs20 minutesThe meadows are again full of melodies – this time a mix of Field Sparrow, Song Sparrow, Northern Cardinal, Tree Swallow, Eastern Towhee, and more. Women Birders Happy HourMarisa Oliva - Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher53 minutesMarisa Oliva works in environmental education in the Rio Grande Valley, but has experience sharing a love of the outdoors, recreation and wildlife with others around the world. The Casual Birder PodcastBackyard Birds in Baja California20 minutes Recorded in the garden of our vacation rental in Baja California, Mexico. The casita had a mature garden, and 13 bird species visited during our first full day there. Bird Sh*tUncommon Facts about Common Birds: Corvid Edition39 minutesEvery joke about "Corvid-19" has already been made, so let's skip to the good stuff: BIRDS! We'll share some fascinating, little-known facts about one of the bird world's smartest families (but let's be honest, ALL birds are smart).Bird CuriousEpisode 1: Goldfinch23 minutesWhile 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. Thank you to the casual birder for their support of this week’s newsletter and podcast episode.Listen to The Casual Birder Podcast. Join Suzy as she takes bird walks, tells you about the wild birds she see, speaks with other enthusiasts, and shares stories from birdwatchers around the world. Listen here: https://casualbirder.com/ Podcast Spotlight: Nocturne. There are 24 hours in a day. Seems pretty straightforward. But what do you really know about the hours between say, 11pm-6am. From graveyard shift jobs to “secret identities”, who we are and what we do at night is often less fully perceived by others, whether by choice or by circumstance. Learn more by tuning in to nocturne. Wherever you get your podcasts.Learn more about Rumble Strip on our website, earbudspodcastcollective.org. You can also apply to have your podcast spotlit. New Blog Post: T. Square of Stitcher’s More Sauce Show Off Her Favorite Podcasts. Read more here: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/earbuds-podcast-collective-blog/moresauce-podcast-recommendationsWe are so excited that Buzzsprout is sponsoring our show. If you're looking to become a podcaster, Buzzsprout is the best podcast hosting site out there. Click here to learn more and sign up for an account: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=869632Want to sponsor one of our upcoming episodes or newsletters? Email us at [email protected]. Here’s our rate sheet: https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/earbuds-podcast-rate-sheet