Birds of a Feather Talk Together

By John Bates, Shannon Hackett, RJ Pole, Amanda Marquart

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Join John Bates and Shannon Hackett, two seasoned bird experts, as they soar through the fascinating world of birds in this must-listen podcast for bird lovers of all levels! Whether you're an experienced birder or just starting to explore the wonders of the avian world, Birds of a Feather Talk Together has something for everyone.With exclusive access to one of the largest bird collections in the United States, John and Shannon are joined by amateur birders RJ Pole and Amanda Marquart for in-depth discussions on exotic, rare, extinct, and common birds from around the globe. From the tiniest sparrows to the mighty eagles, no feathered friend is left out.Each episode brings exciting stories, expert insights, and birding tips—perfect for anyone who has ever been fascinated by the beauty, behavior, and mysteries of birds. Whether you're a lifelong bird watcher or a beginner looking to learn more, this podcast will inspire you to discover new species, dive into bird conservation, and learn from the pros!Why Listen?Discover rare and exotic bird species you never knew existed.Get insider tips from top bird experts on identifying and spotting birds.Learn about bird conservation efforts and the latest in avian research.A perfect podcast for beginners and experienced birders alike.Hit subscribe now and start your journey into the incredible world of birds—one chirp at a time!

Episode Date
94: Blackpoll Warbler Revisited - Epic Migration and More About Warblers
May 19, 2025
93: Great Potoo, we also talk Prothonotary Warbler and Answer A Question on Robin's Eggs
May 12, 2025
92: Wood Ducks: Nesting Behavior, Baby Ducklings & a Surprise Owl Sighting
May 05, 2025
91: How NSF Budget Cuts Are Threatening U.S. Science – A Deep Dive with Ornithologists
May 05, 2025
90: American Dipper - Bird that Walks Under Water
Apr 28, 2025
89: Red-Ruffed Fruitcrow
Apr 14, 2025
88: Spotted Towhee - Bright Red Eyes!
Apr 14, 2025
87: Gambel's Quail - Sedona, topknots, and who was Gambel?
Apr 07, 2025
86: Hoatzin Revisited with Jacob Drucker - You've Seen It On 'The Americas' on NBC
Mar 31, 2025
85: Purple Martins Revisited - Migrating to the U.S. to live in man-made structures
Mar 24, 2025
84: Mourning Dove
Mar 17, 2025
83: Harlequin Duck - Fascinating Waterfowl with Stunning Plumage
Mar 10, 2025
82: Kirk Wallace Johnson Interview - The Feather Thief - The Shocking True-Crime Tale of a Museum Heist & Rare Bird Feathers
Mar 03, 2025
81: The Feather Thief Part 6: Obsession, A Possible Accomplice, Final Thoughts
Feb 24, 2025
80: The Feather Thief Part 5: The Crime, The Importance of Museum Collections, also a discussion on Canada and also precious metals
Feb 17, 2025
79: The Feather Thief Part 4: The Argus Pheasant and Jason Weckstein Joins Us Again!!
Feb 10, 2025
78: The Feather Thief Part 3: Fly-tying with guest Jason Weckstein
Feb 03, 2025
77: The Feather Thief Part 2: Walter Rothschild, Feather Fever, and the start of the Audubon Society
Jan 27, 2025
76: The Feather Thief Part 1 - Alfred Russel Wallace, also the horrific crime that occurred at the museum
Jan 20, 2025
75: The Feather Thief Prologue - Quick Listen Prior to Starting The Mini-Series :)
Jan 19, 2025
74: John Returns From The Falklands, Gentoo Penguins, What Do Birds Do In The Rain?
Jan 13, 2025
73: Willard's Sooty Boubou Revisited - A New Species Described
Jan 06, 2025
72: The Archaeopteryx at the Field Museum + An Exciting Announcement
Dec 30, 2024
71: Christmas Bird Count, The Feather Thief Question, An Exciting Announcement!
Dec 23, 2024
70: Holiday Wrap-Up - What We've Learned
Dec 16, 2024
69: John's Trip to the Falkland Islands, also we talk about Bird Flu
Dec 09, 2024
68: The Rusty Blackbird - Dramatic population decline, also a question on 'The Big Year'
Dec 02, 2024
67: Wild Turkey Revisited - with Jacob Drucker
Nov 25, 2024
66: White-throated Sparrow
Nov 18, 2024
65: Wrentits with Kevin Burns
Nov 11, 2024
64: Inti Tanager with Kevin Burns - Also known as the 'Kill Bill' Tanager
Nov 04, 2024
63: Kagu - Ghosts of the Forest
Oct 28, 2024
62: Unlock the Secrets of Mindful Birdwatching with Joan E. Strassmann | New Book 'The Slow Birding Journal'
Oct 21, 2024
61: Roseate Spoonbill Revisited - The Color Pink
Oct 14, 2024
60: Double-crested Cormorant, drying their wings, swimming with heavy bones
Oct 07, 2024
59: Darwin's Finches (they're tanagers!) with Kevin Burns
Sep 30, 2024
58: Tanagers with Kevin Burns
Sep 23, 2024
Teaser: We Are Down This Week - Exciting Episodes On The Horizon!
Sep 16, 2024
57: Medley - Warblers, European Goldfinches, Cassowaries, Horse Flies, Oh my!
Sep 09, 2024
56: Alpine Accentor - Let's talk about bird sex high in the mountains
Sep 02, 2024
55: Peg-billed Finch - Elusive bird from Costa Rica, Shannon and John's experience with them
Aug 26, 2024
54: Black-billed Magpie - Fighting cats, bird funerals, and interactions with humans
Aug 19, 2024
53: Greater Roadrunner - Adaptations to Live In the Desert, How Fast Are They?
Aug 12, 2024
52: Burrowing Owls with Aiyana Reissman from Living Coast Discovery Center
Aug 05, 2024
51: Multiple Topics: Belted Kingfisher Family, CT Scanning Birds, Bird Dialect, and A Movie About Cowbirds?
Jul 29, 2024
50: Northern Flicker - Hybridization, CTE From Banging Head?
Jul 22, 2024
49: Giant Hummingbird - New Study!
Jul 15, 2024
48: Ospreys with Jack Wildlife (Jack Turner) - Memes, Photography, Also Golden-Cheeked Warbler
Jul 08, 2024
Happy Fourth of July! - Teaser for Upcoming Episodes + Spreading the joy of birds
Jul 01, 2024
47: Light-footed Ridgway's Rail with Aiyana Reissman from Living Coast Discovery Center
Jun 24, 2024
46: Cicadas with Maureen Turcatel - impact on birds, blue-eyed cicada, and fungus!
Jun 17, 2024
45: Ruby-Throated Hummingbird - Also a question on feather iridescence and/or mutation
Jun 10, 2024
44: House Wren, we also talk about The Archaeopteryx at the Field Museum
Jun 03, 2024
43: Kirtland's Warbler - Back From the Endangered Species List, Connection to Leopold and Loeb?
May 27, 2024
42: Brown-Headed Cowbird - Laying eggs in someone else's nest
May 20, 2024
41: Wes Larson of Tooth and Claw Talks Southern Cassowaries and His Epic Australia Adventure
May 13, 2024
40: Blackpoll Warbler - Impressive Migration, Also More About Warblers...
May 05, 2024
39: Bald Eagles - Massive Nests, Aerial Cartwheels, and Coming Back From DDT
Apr 29, 2024
38: Florida Trip - Osprey, Brown Pelican, Shorebirds, and we also talk about the Eclipse
Apr 22, 2024
37: European Roller - Migration Across the Sahara, Vomiting for Self-Defense
Apr 08, 2024
36: The Brown Creeper, How Animals Evolved to Fly, and Round 2 of Round Robin Voting!
Apr 01, 2024
35: European Starlings with Louise Bodt + Round Robin Tourney First Round Voting :)
Mar 25, 2024
34: European Goldfinches with Louise Bodt - European birds introduced in the U.S.
Mar 18, 2024
33: Tufted Puffins - Shannon's Favorite Puffin
Mar 11, 2024
32: Common Puffin (Or Atlantic Puffin) - John's Favorite Puffin
Mar 04, 2024
31: Limpkins Interview Part 2 with Marky Mutchler
Feb 26, 2024
30: Limpkins Interview Part 1 with Marky Mutchler
Feb 20, 2024
29: Flame Bowerbird - Building A Bower and Attracting A Mate
Feb 12, 2024
28: Blue Jays - Acorns and Oak Trees
Feb 05, 2024
27: Birds of a Feather Talk Together Backstory - Our Origin Story
Jan 29, 2024
26: Mallard Duck - We Also Talk About Christmas Bird Count
Jan 22, 2024
25: Puteketeke or Great Crested Grebe - Thanks John Oliver for Making This 'Bird of the Century'
Jan 15, 2024
24: The Hoatzin - A Link To The Dinosaurs?
Dec 18, 2023
23: Rock Pigeons (Rock Doves) - You see them everywhere in the city, but did you know how amazing they are?
Dec 11, 2023
22: Hawaiian Honeycreepers with Jacob Drucker - Part 2
Dec 04, 2023
21: Hawaiian Honeycreepers with Jacob Drucker - Part 1
Nov 27, 2023
20: Wild Turkey - Conservation success, magnificent feathers, sexual dimorphism
Nov 20, 2023
Teaser: Sticker Giveaway + Update on New Episodes
Nov 10, 2023
19: Ravens - How Smart Are Birds? Using Tools and Imitating Calls
Oct 30, 2023
18: The Shoebill - A Large Bird With An Even Larger Bill - Also A Beginners Guide To Birding
Oct 23, 2023
17: Bloodsucking Birds! Vampire Finches, Oxpeckers, and Egyptian Plovers - Oh my!
Oct 09, 2023
16: Bird Collisions in Chicago - Nearly 1,000 Birds Die In A Single Night
Oct 09, 2023
15: Ring-Billed Gull - Not A Seagull! Also, That Diet is Trash...
Sep 23, 2023
14: Willard's Sooty Boubou - A New Species Discovered; John and The Field Museum's Involvement
Sep 11, 2023
13: Killdeer - The 'Broken Wing' Display, Also a Discussion on Wildfire Smoke Impacting Birds
Sep 04, 2023
12: Roseate Spoonbill - The Color Pink, Birds Going Bald
Aug 28, 2023
11: Oilbirds - Using Echolocation and Living in Caves
Jul 31, 2023
10: Northern Cardinal - What Causes That Bright Red Color? Is This Your State Bird?
Jul 24, 2023
9: Great Horned Owl - An Elusive Predator! Also, What Is A Species?
Jul 17, 2023
8: Purple Martin - Living in Man-Made Homes + A Killer Grackle
Jul 10, 2023
7: Mailbag + Teaser
Jun 27, 2023
6: Frigatebird, The Gular Pouch, and Flying High For Fun?
Jun 19, 2023
5: Sandhill Cranes - Migration, and Mating for Life (a myth?)
Jun 12, 2023
4: American Woodcock - Dancing and Peenting
Jun 05, 2023
Teaser: Upcoming Episodes!
Jun 01, 2023
1: Ivory Billed Woodpecker
May 16, 2023
2: Birds of Paradise
May 16, 2023
3: Mailbag! Travel, Genetic Mutations and Color
May 16, 2023