iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🐦 New episode! We’re diving into the incredible Swallow-tailed Kite—a bird that catches & eats prey, drinks, and even collects nesting material while flying! How are they so perfectly built for life in the air? 🎧 Listen to Birds of a Feather! #Birding #Birds podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together, a swallow-tailed kite flies overhead

040

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week we talk about the Black Phoebe! We also talk about our upcoming live show at the Urban Birding Festival in Chicago. Lots to talk about - such a fun episode! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #flycatchers #birds #podcast #nature #birding #festival

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Black Phoebe. Black phoebe perched.

050

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Check out our episode on the Common Loon! We revisit this episode this week - hear their iconic call! (You've heard it in plenty of movies before 😉 ). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #loon #birds #podcast

090

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Learn about the Black-capped Chickadee and their amazing brains! They can do something with their brains that will blow your mind - it's just incredible! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #chickadee

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together podcast with a picture of a Black-capped chickadee

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎧 New episode! 🇦🇺🐦 The Noisy Miner may be one of Australia's most fascinating birds. John shares stories from seeing them in the wild, and we explore their surprising social behavior, plus answer a listener question about noise pollution. open.spotify.com/episode/76S3... #Birding #Birds #Australia

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Noisy Miner bird

010

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

John Bates shares one of the coolest things he's seen: Chimney Swifts snapping tiny twigs off branches while flying to build their nests. Listen to the full episode! 🎧 #Birding #ChimneySwift #Ornithology #swifts #nest Listen to full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

041

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

This week we're exploring the incredible Chimney Swift—a bird that rarely lands and can't perch like most birds. We also talk wildfire smoke, climate change, and answer a Carolina Wren mailbag question. #Birding #ChimneySwift #Climatechange #wildfire #podcast podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together with a chimney swift flying overhead

141

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Museums do so much more than display birds—they preserve the specimens that power new discoveries and inspire future birders. 🐦🏛️ Our guest David Vander Pluym explains why museum collections are vital to both science and conservation. #Birding #Museums #Ornithology podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

082

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We're joined by ornithologist David Vander Pluym to explore the Slate-throated Redstart—also known as the Slate-throated Whitestart. We talk about altitudinal migration and much more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

040

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Have you seen the reddit page 'sleep wrens'? We talk all about Carolina Wrens on this week's episode podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #wren #cutebirds #cute #nest #carolinawren #birds #podcast #clips #viral #nature #reddit #animals

010

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Have you seen the reddit page 'sleepy wrens'? Shannon tells us all about the adorable page on our most recent Carolina Wren episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

010

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Carolina Wrens are having a moment! 🐦 A listener challenged us to convince her these loud little birds are actually amazing. Challenge accepted. Our newest episode dives into Carolina Wrens: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #Birding #CarolinaWren #Birds #wren #podcast

080

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The Black-billed Cuckoo is one of North America's most mysterious birds—and it eats caterpillars that most birds won't touch. 🐦 This week we explore the surprising life of this fascinating species. Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #Birding #BlackBilledCuckoo #Birds #Cuckoo #podcast

black-billed cuckoo episode of birds of a feather talk together podcast. the cuckoo has a red eye ring.

050

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

This week we're joined by zoologist @crikeyitschristian.bsky.social to explore how scientists helped save North America's largest bird from extinction - and the story is still being written. California Condor episode is out now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #CaliforniaCondor #Conservation

Birds of a Feather Talk Together cover page on their episode about the California Condor with Christian Flores. A bald California Condor sits perched looking down.

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Birding is full of surprises! 🐦🇦🇺 John shares the story of spotting a Southern Whiteface near Canberra—somewhere he didn't expect to find one—and the fun of figuring out exactly what he was seeing. Listen to the full episode! 🎧 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #Birding #AustraliaBirds

010

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Did you know male and female Paradise Shelducks look so different? 🦆🇳🇿 A listener question about sexual dimorphism led us down a fascinating rabbit hole. John shares stories from seeing these beautiful ducks in New Zealand. 🎧🐦 Listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #Birding #NewZealandBirds

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Over 30 Species of Hummingbirds in 1 Location?? John talks about his recent trip to Peru. Listen to the full episode now! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #birds #hummingbirds #peru #birding #nature #podcast

031

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This week we talk about the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher! Who saw these cuties migrate through this spring??? #bird #podcast #gnatcatcher #bluegraygnatcatcher #nature podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. a Blue-gray Gnatcatcher is perched on a branch.

050

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we're diving into the spectacular Rwenzori Turaco—one of Africa’s most stunning birds. Shannon picked this week's species, and once you see a photo of it, you'll understand why! Link to listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #turaco #africa #birds

Birds of a Feather Talk Together cover page for the podcast episode on the Rwenzori Turaco

020

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

On Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we talk about warbler hybridization, including a rare Cerulean Warbler × Blackburnian Warbler hybrid. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #warbler #podcast #nature #birding #birdwatching #viral #science

050

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

Seen any Black-and-White Warblers lately? Listen to our full episode on them! open.spotify.com/episode/3Siw... #warbler #blackandwhitewarbler #birds #spring #migration #nature #birding #birdwatching #podcast #bluesky

Podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together podcast, the episode is on the Black-and-White warbler. There is a picture of a black and white warbler on a branch.

060

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The Yellow-bellied Sapsucker might have the coolest bird name ever 🐦🌳 John Bates shows a specimen at the Field Museum and explains how these woodpeckers make sap wells that help feed entire ecosystems. Cool name. Amazing bird! #Birding #Woodpeckers #Nature #Podcast #Viral

060

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🌸🐦 This week: the Pink-headed Fruit Dove! With its bright pink head and remote Indonesian mountain habitat, this dove is super fascinating! Shannon picked this week’s bird (because pink 💗). 🎧 Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #Birding #BirdPodcast #PinkHeadedFruitDove #Ornithology

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together podcast. We see the pink-headed fruit dove and it's bright pink head and chest.

081

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Some hummingbirds don’t migrate south for winter?! 🐦❄️ 🎧 Listen to the full episode for more amazing hummingbird stories and bird science! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #Birding #Hummingbirds #AnnasHummingbird #BirdPhotography #Nature

020

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Saw this flock at the Chicago Botanic Garden during migration - look how striking they are up close! The black-and-white crown pattern on these birds is so clean. Migration season in Chicago is incredible when you slow down to look. #Birding #BirdSky #BirdPhotography #Migration #ChicagoBirding

061

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

@60minutes.bsky.social We talked about John's experience with Costa's Hummingbirds on our most recent episode, it was fun watching 60 Minutes this weekend and hearing their segment on birds! #hummingbirds #birds #podcast #60minutes #birdwatching

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

A listener wrote in and asked us about a Costa's Hummingbird that she saw in her backyard, so we did a full episode on them! Available now wherever you get your podcasts, you're going to love these cuties podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #hummingbird #birds #birding #birdwatching #podcasts

podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together podcast with a Costa's Hummingbird sitting on a branch.

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

New episode on the Black-backed Woodpecker is available now!!! #woodpecker #podcast #birding open.spotify.com/episode/74AS...

050

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Congrats to the Club-winged Manakin on being voted our Bird of the Year! Listen to our latest episode to hear how all of the voting went down! Listen for instructions on how to get a free sticker! Here's a link, also available wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

announcement for Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast's winner for Bird of the Year - the Club-winged Manakin. There is a picture of the bird displaying its mating dance.

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Crows can recognize themselves in a mirror 🐦🧠 On Birds of a Feather, Shannon Hackett explains how this level of self-awareness—something humans take time to develop—shows just how incredibly smart crows are. Nature is wild. #BirdsOfAFeather #Crows #AnimalIntelligence #Birding #Nature

040

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

7 Species of Woodpeckers in 1 Day? RJ talks about a recent day going birding. Listen to our latest episode to hear more! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #woodpecker #birding #birdwatching #spring #nature #science #podcastclips #clips #podcast #birds

140

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Did you know that the Green Heron uses TOOLS to hunt? Listen to our full episode on the Green Heron - available now! Wherever you get your podcasts podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #heron #greenheron #podcast #science #nature #birds #birding #birdwatching #facts

podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together on the green heron. a green heron is perched on a branch.

130

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Here's a look at our Round Robin March Madness bracket so far! Who's going to win bird of the year? Listen to our latest episode to hear us discuss the matchups. Each bird is from an episode that we did this year, so you can listen to episodes on any of these birds wherever you get your podcasts!

Bracket of different birds from episodes of Birds of a Feather Talk Together.

000

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

New episode on the Long-eared Owl is out now! Did you know there is a town in Serbia where these owls roost in numbers of up to 800 owls??? Here is a link to listen, also available wherever you get your podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Long-eared owl. A long-eared owl is seen perched on a branch.

040

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

A teaser from our bird bracket challenge: The Downy Woodpecker against the Hairy Woodpecker :) We had fun with this one! Check out the full episode on Eiders, and hear our march madness towards the end of the episode. This is just round 1! Link to listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

March Madness is here and so is our Round Robin Tournament bracket! Starting Monday, we'll be reading the results live on our episode. Check out our most recent episode as well for a fun announcement about who will be participating in the voting this year! #birds #marchmadness #robin #bracket

130

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we’re joined by Dr. Nick Mason, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences and Curator of Birds at the LSU Museum of Natural Science, for an in-depth and engaging conversation all about the fascinating Horned Lark. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

Birds of a Feather Talk Together cover page with a picture of Horned Lark. Interview with Nick Mason.

052

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

We discuss a recent study suggesting that birdwatching may help slow aging. We also note that we’re trying to track down the original scientific paper, because we want to review the actual research before making any firm conclusions or summaries. Link to episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

012

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

Our episode on the Eastern Wood Pewee just came out! Check it out!! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #pewee #easternwoodpewee #flycatcher #birds #podcast

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Eastern Wood Pewee

030

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

In this educational clip from Birds of a Feather Talk Together, Shannon Hackett breaks down the scientific name of the Acorn Woodpecker, Melanerpes formicivorus, and explains the meaning behind it. #AcornWoodpecker #BirdTaxonomy #ScientificNames #Ornithology #BirdFacts #BirdScience #BirdEducation

010

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Have you ever had a deep-fried Snickers? The indulgent fair food leads to a hilarious comparison with the way Acorn Woodpeckers sometimes dig into wood to snack on protein-rich larvae. Listen to our full episode on Acorn Woodpeckers available now! #woodpecker #snickers #birds #nature #podcast

060

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We talk about Cedar Waxwings on this week's episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast! What a beautifully elegant bird - hear all about these amazing birds - available wherever you get your podcasts (and link below). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #cedarwaxwing #birds #podcast

podcast cover page with a Cedar Waxwing sitting on a branch

090

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

We revisited our Wood Duck episode this week! Available now wherever you get your podcasts. Which duck episode has been your favorite so far? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #duck #ducks #woodduck #podcast #nature #birds

podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together podcast with a male wood duck swimming

090

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Harlequin Ducks are absolute legends of the bird world 🦆💥 These fearless ducks thrive in raging whitewater, crashing waves, and some of the most intense aquatic conditions on Earth—and somehow look stunning while doing it. 🌊✨ Here is a link to listen: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1...

harlequin ducks sitting on a rocky shore near intense water

070

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Check out our episode on the Harlequin Duck! Here's a link to listen - we are available wherever you get your podcasts: open.spotify.com/episode/5SG1... #duck #birds #harlequinduck #nature #podcast

050

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

This week on Birds of a Feather Talk Together, we’re diving into Listers 🐦🎬 — a birding documentary that we loved! If you love birding, birders, or the gloriously unhinged things people do to see birds, this one’s for you. Including Shannon’s truly wild story of birding during Hurricane Bob 😳🌬️🌧️

040

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Snowy Owls can eat up to 1,600 lemmings in a year! Listen to our full episode to hear all about how the lemming populations can impact the Snowy Owl populations. Fascinating! Episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #snowyowl #owl #birds #lemmings #nature

060

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

🦉 NEW EPISODE! 🦉 We’re deep into winter, and it’s the perfect time to talk Snowy Owls — including the pair turning heads here in Chicago! Don’t miss the new episode of Birds of a Feather Talk Together 🎧❄️🦉 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #owl #podcast #snowyowl #birds #nature

podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together episode on the Snowy Owl with a picture of a Snowy Owl

092

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Want to learn more about the White-throated Sparrow? We have a great episode on these incredible birds - available wherever you get your podcasts! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1... #sparrow #whitethroatedsparrow #birds #podcast #newepisode

Podcast cover page for Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast. The episode is on the White-throated Sparrow and there is a picture of a White-throated Sparrow standing on the ground in a blue circle.

180

Birds of a Feather Talk Together Podcast @birdsofafeatherpod.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

We had Ellen Weatherford from Just The Zoo of Us Podcast on this week to talk Flamingos! Ellen brought so much fun knowledge to talk about - flamingos are such a cool and interesting bird! Episode available wherever you get your podcasts! #flamingo #zoo #bird #birds #nature #podcast

podcast cover page for birds of a feather talk together podcast with a pink flamingo standing in a blue circle. the title is flamingos with ellen weatherford.

060