The American Robin is ubiquitous in backyards all across North America. But how much do you know about its life history, evolution, and unique vocal range? In this listener suggested episode, Dr. John rock out with the robin and brings you all the cool facts about their omnivorous diet, cooperative breeding, and a couple giggles at their genus name...Turdus!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music
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Bird sounds are from Xeno-Canto.org

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Intro Robin Song by Brian Cox

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Robin Song by Richard E. Webster

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Robin Song 2 by Paul Driver

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Fast Robin Song by Richard E. Webster

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Alarm calls, chucks:

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Alarm Call 1 by Ted Floyd

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Alarm Call 2 by Richard E. Webster

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Seet Alarm Call by Thomas Ryder Page

This Turkey is served HOT! Dr. John sits on a log in the woods of Holly River State Park, WV as he talk about all the dirty details of Turkeys, wild and domestic. Learn some great facts to share around the thanksgiving table- and also how to disprove some of the common myths that your Uncle likes to say. Some of these facts may be too hot to handle- erect snoods, big skull caps, and gobbles- oh my! Learn about the domestication of turkeys, wild turkey evolution history, turkey breeding, and much more! Its everything you didn't want to know about Turkeys
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Also thanks to Cass for this week's bird watch!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers
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Birds sounds are from xeno-canto.org

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Intro Gobble by Thomas Paine
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Intro Turkey Call by

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Gobble 1 by Paul Marvin

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Gobble 2 by

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Gobble 3 by

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Courtship Chump, Hum, sneeze by Ted Floyd

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Cackle Call by Paul Driver

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Cooing Contact call by Bruce Lagerquist

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Yelp Call by Bruce Lagerquist

Recorded in the only virgin spruce forest in the eastern US, this episode about Common Ravens is full of the ambience of Gaudineer Scenic Area in the Monongahela National Forest. As chickadees and kinglets chirp in the background, Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about the Common Raven. These birds a spookily intelligent and despite huge population crashes in the 1800s they are now extremely successful....sometimes to the detriment of endangered species! Learn about how the Raven really can quoth "nevermore" and the efforts to save the gopher tortoise from raven's ravenous beaks. Join Dirty Bird Podcast for another educational and fun episode!
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers
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All bird sounds are from xeno-canto.org
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Raven Opening Call by Lars Edenius

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“Qwork” call by Lars Edenius

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Ravens Talking by Markus Jacobs

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Alarm Call by Lars Edenius

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Contact Call by Joao Tomas

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Raven Speaking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPhbXsxE7aY

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Raven Saying Goodmorning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQShKi1s2sY