E05 Kean Almryde – From Hummingbirds to Disney Magic!

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of NaturallyScott, Scott sits down with Kean Almryde — birder, storyteller, and Disney insider — to talk about how a backyard hummingbird feeder changed his life and led him into the world of birds. From Anna’s and Allen’s hummingbirds in Southern California to peregrine falcons on the bluffs, Kean shares how birding became his spark. Then the conversation takes flight into Disney magic: why The Little Mermaid swapped Scuttle the seagull for a northern gannet, hidden bird sculptures in Disney hotels, flocks of wild parrots in LA, and even José Carioca, the green parrot of Walt’s South American tour. With humor, curiosity, and a touch of Disney storytelling, Kean shows how birds aren’t just in our backyards — they’re in our culture, art, and imagination too.