Welcome to another episode of Bird Sh*t! It's currently nesting and fledgling season for adorable shorebirds. As such, we're excited to talk to Chris Allieri, founder of the NYC Plover Project.  Chris joins us to talk about: what it's like on the frontlines of the annual summer showdown: shorebirds vs. the worldthe wacky and wonderful world of starting a wildlife conversation non-profitLOTS OF CUTE LITTLE PIPING PLOVERS conversation optimism in a continuously depressing world (or is it just...

Wake up, folks, because our hiatus is over and IT'S MIGRATION SEASON. In this episode, we're bringing you five incredible bird migrations: the longest, the shortest, and some impressive ones in between. We also cover some fun birds in the news stories, including Zoom parrots. Plus, find out if we actually know the length of an American football field and hear some terrible British accents. It's all waiting for you on this "welcome back" episode of Bird Sh*t! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED BIRDS...

Knock on wood: we're talking about woodpeckers this episode! These recognizable and unique species of birds have a lot of cool secrets up their sleeves. Tune in as we unpack what makes them so special (and make a few sexual innuendos along the way, of course). Plus, we discuss birds in the news, including the controversial (possible) rediscovery of the Ivory-billed woodpecker and the benefits of mixing birds with wine.  BIRDS WE MENTION (in order) American robin Peregrine falcon Great...

We're flying the coop and pretending to be snowbirds! This month, we're chatting all about birds from Australia and New Zealand (a request from one of our listeners). Not gonna lie: we learned some AMAZING facts about these southern hemisphere birds. So sit back, enjoy a Vegemite sandwich, and marvel at these birds from Down Under. Plus, we give some shout-outs to some listeners who recently sent in fan mail. Thanks for the love! If you like what you hear, please leave us a review on iTunes...

The holiday season is upon us and nothing says "festive" like a warm, cozy, sweatshirt...screenprinted with some birds on snow-covered branches and probably some pinecones or other ambiguous "outdoor" motives. That's right: put away your ugly sweaters because it's GRANDMA SWEATSHIRT SEASON EVERYONE.  We both have fond memories of our grandmas wearing bird-adorned sweatshirts this time of year. In an homage to both them and this beloved 90s attire,  we are discussing some of the...

IT'S SUMMERTIME, BABYYYY! We're coming at you with the hottest facts about some beachin' North American shorebirds, as well as ways you can help keep the shores safe for birds. Cool down with this tall glass of bird banter! We also share some of our favorite answers to our recent Instagram question: what bird would you want for your neighbor? Tune in to see if we selected yours! BIRD SHIT WE DISCUSSED USEFUL RESOURCES Check out the NYC Plover Project for great tips on keeping shorebirds...

We hope you're ready for some tea. The National Audubon Society is front and center of a lot of important conversations regarding race, inclusivity, and equality—both in the workplace and the great outdoors. In the past few months, the majority of Audubon’s employees have declared that they want to form a union to protect employee’s rights and have a seat at the table. Some Audubon employees have formed Audubon for All, the official name for the union at the National Audubon Society. But,...

We're back! After welcoming our own little baby birds into the world, we wanted to share our favorite bird moms for our first episode of 2021. Yes, this episode is coming out after Mother's Day, but we were able to record it on Mother's Day so it feels relevant still. Some of these bird moms are admirable mentors and others make...questionable parenting decisions. Plus, we share some recent "Birds in the News" (because it turns out you miss a LOT of news when you take 9 months off of...

There's nothing "basic" about the crow family, even if they're abundant. Impress your friends the next time you see a crow (or is it a raven...?) with these uncommon facts about four US-based corvids.

After spending years rehabbing wild birds, Suzie Gilbert picked up a pen and started sharing her wildlife rehab stories with the world. And boy, are these stories WILD.

Springtime means the birds are gettin' busy, meaning lots of nest-building and egg-laying. Here are some of the weirdest nests and eggs in the birding kingdom.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at Bird Sh*t Podcast and revisit some of our favorite Bird Sh*t memories from our first year of podcasting

Stephanie Seymour shares the bird stories and inspiration behind her rock-and-roll album, "There Are Birds."

Take a mental "spring break" and learn about some of the hottest birds in Mexico, Central America, and South America. Perfect for quarantine listening!

Corina Newsome grew up in Philadelphia and has always had a desire to participate in, and advocate for, the protection of wildlife and natural spaces, and encourage people of color in the U.S. to explore the great outdoors. These days, you’ll catch her...

Snuggle up with some brrrrrilliant birds that call the Arctic their home.

Grassland birds biologist Alyssa DeRubeis shares her research on the fate of fragile prairie birds, plus her tips on finding nests (without disturbing birds) and a rad birder-to-birder lifer story.

Learn about your favorite characters from "The Office"...if they were birds.

Reflecting on the biggest bird news of 2019 (like a 3-foot-tall parrot) and five birds that had the best year ever.

Fun facts about the birds in everyone's favorite love-to-hate-it Christmas carol. Plus: the happiest "Birds in the News" story of 2019!

Experience climate change through the eyes of a bird in filmmaker Ryan Moritz's "Important Bird Opera"...and get a behind-the-scenes look into Ryan's revolutionary work of art in this exclusive interview.

When your birding friends start boasting about all the cool rare birds they've seen, impress them with these amazing facts about common, not-rare-at-all birds.

Some birds are named after people. These are those people. (No, they're not all boring white dudes. *SCANDALOUS*)

Halloween means: scary bird calls, horror stories about bird zombies and vampires, and woeful bird omens from folklore. SPOOOOKY!