Darwin's Finches

A Song of Three Birds: Part I

This is the first of three special episodes that I will be releasing in the next two weeks. These episodes are from my performance and collaboration with Jack Magauhey. These three episodes will cover 3 totally new and different birds that I’ve never talked about before. In each episode, we will learn about a bird and then listen to a piece of music inspired by that bird. This suite, Feathered Friends of Fern Ridge, was written by Jack McGaughey and I’m really excited to talk about the birds and hear his music. I hope you enjoy it! The first episode is all about the Western Grebe, so let's learn all about this awesome bird.  Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form [https://forms.gle/fEZT1UCEnKWnPuYr8]. Check out the Bird of the Day website, birdofthedaypodcast.com [https://www.birdofthedaypodcast.com/].

The Snowy Owl

Owls are some of the most well known birds in the world. Everyone loves them, and they get really excited if they see one. Maybe it's something about their creepy hoots and nocturnal lifestyle, making it seem almost like they are magical. Maybe it's because owls look sort of like us, but large, flat faces with big eyes. Or maybe it’s because they can turn their heads all the way around and do things normal birds can’t. Whatever it is, owls seem to fascinate us. But by far the most loved and sought-after owl is the Snowy Owl. Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form [https://forms.gle/fEZT1UCEnKWnPuYr8]. Check out the Bird of the Day website, birdofthedaypodcast.com [https://www.birdofthedaypodcast.com/].

The Kirtland's Warbler

One of the rarest birds in North America, the Kirtland's Warbler lives only in the young Jack Pine forests in central Michigan, and it can only survive due to extensive conservation efforts. Sadly, it has been on the endangered species list for a long time, and is still considered threatened. But apart from that, it is a pretty bird, with the male being colored in shades of gray, black, and yellow. This bird is also very interesting, with many unique behaviors and facts. Listen to dive into the world of the Kirtland’s Warbler! Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form [https://forms.gle/fEZT1UCEnKWnPuYr8]. Check out the Bird of the Day website, birdofthedaypodcast.com [https://www.birdofthedaypodcast.com/].

Special Episode: What's in a Name?

This is the first special episode! These special episodes are a way for us to learn about other aspects of birds and birding. They could be about anything from bird anatomy to why birds migrate to birds v.s. cats. If you have an idea for a new species episode, send your idea in the Special Episodes section of the Carrier Pigeon Corner form. This episode is all about bird names, what we name them, why we name them, and some of the strangest names out there.  Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form [https://forms.gle/fEZT1UCEnKWnPuYr8]. Check out the Bird of the Day website, birdofthedaypodcast.com [https://www.birdofthedaypodcast.com/].

Darwin's Finches

Made famous by Charles Darwin’s groundbreaking book On the Origin of Species, the group of birds dubbed “Darwin’s Finches” is a group of small grayish birds that are almost entirely endemic to the Galapagos Islands. You have probably heard of the book, or maybe even the birds themselves, but I’ll bet you don't know about the Common Cactus Finch, or what about the Vegetarian Finch? Well, that’s what I’m here for. In this episode we will take a deep dive into these very interesting birds, learning all about their habits, looks, sounds, and more. Submit your Carrier Pigeon Corner questions in this form [https://forms.gle/fEZT1UCEnKWnPuYr8]. Check out the Bird of the Day website, birdofthedaypodcast.com [https://www.birdofthedaypodcast.com/].