Snow Geese and Kaisa

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Bird Brain

Kelly Keegan

16 episodes

4 days ago

Bird Brain is a podcast about bird characters from popular culture and their counterparts in the natural world. Expect ratings on the anthropomorphic interpretations, anecdotes, ornithologist guests and appearances from my Fairy Godson, Elliott, aged 10. Each episode will explore pressing questions like: What type of bird is Big Bird? Would pigeon post have been more appropriate than owl post? And, has there ever really been a vampire duck?

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Snow Geese and Kaisa

Bird Brain

56 minutes 46 seconds

8 months ago

Snow Geese and Kaisa

In this episode of Bird Brain, we take flight into the world of geese in literature, folklore, and nature with Liliana Tarrant Snedden—President of the Cardiff University Ornithological Society and BTO Youth Rep.

We discuss:
Kaisa the daemon – Exploring how Philip Pullman's choice of a Snow Goose for a witch’s familiar in His Dark Materials is subverting the usual image of a witch’s bird, often linked to corvids or birds of prey.
📜 Mary Oliver’s Wild Geese

🧬 Genetic diversity – Why it’s crucial for species survival and conservation.

Liliana also shares how young birdwatchers can get free birding equipment to level up their skills! Check out these links:
🔗 BTO Equipment Scheme: Access free birdwatching kit
🔗 BTO Youth Reps: Find out more
🔗 Follow Liliana on Instagram: @liliana.rts

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#Birdwatching #HisDarkMaterials #Geese #WildlifeConservation #PhilipPullman #DaemonTheory