Don't Kria Over Spilled Milk: The Birds of Iceland Round 2 with special guest Cass
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You can take the birder out of Iceland, but you can’t take Iceland out of the birder! John is joined by bird enthusiast Cass to discuss both of their experiences birding in Iceland. Along the way, John shares cool facts about birds such as the Artic Tern (Kria), Norther Fulmar (fyll), Pink Footed Goose, and many more. Learn about the gross defense mechanism of Fulmars, the carnivorous sheep of Iceland, and the epic ice age fight for survival of the pink footed goose. Also, plenty of tangents about non-bird related aspects of Iceland both John and Cass love. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about the land of ice and fire, this episode is for you!.Cover art: John holds a juvenile redwing that fell out of a tree on him during a trot through the woods of Reykholt. The bird was returned to his perch safely! Hear the full story on the episode!..All bird sound are from xeno-canto.orgNorthern Fulmar Chuckle by: Stanislas Wroza European Golden Plover Call by: Michel VeldtPtarmigan Call by: Jens KirkebySnipe Drumming sound by: Herald Pfleger.Intro theme by Ricky Pistone and Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music! 
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