This is an evolving area of research! Come and hear abit about the fascinating world of birds and fungi... Support Jen, a.k.a StagPath, (the inspiration for this episode) instagram: @stagpath Nature guidance work: stagpath.com Note - at 14:18, it sounds like I say "pop"rolites, but the correct word (and what I said) was coprolites! References: Boast, A. P., Weyrich, L. S., Wood, J. R., Metcalf, J. L., Knight, R., &...
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This is an evolving area of research! Come and hear abit about the fascinating world of birds and fungi... Support Jen, a.k.a StagPath, (the inspiration for this episode) instagram: @stagpath Nature guidance work: stagpath.com Note - at 14:18, it sounds like I say "pop"rolites, but the correct word (and what I said) was coprolites! References: Boast, A. P., Weyrich, L. S., Wood, J. R., Metcalf, J. L., Knight, R., &...
Well it's been a minute! but I'm finally back in the booth with Jimmy Rosebrock, and he's brought along his co-host from the Feel Good Birder Podcast, Jeff! We talk trips, encounters, instagram, Pokémon and more! It's one big ole' glorious catchup! Support the show
You'll be gull-ad you listened to this episode! Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 References: Bell, M., & Harborne, P. (2019). The use of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to census large breeding colonies of black-billed gull (Larus bulleri) and white-fronted tern (Sterna striata) at the Ashburton River/Hakatere River mouth. Notornis, 66, 95-97. Brown, D. (2001). Black-billed gulls hawking cicadas over shrubland. Notornis, 48, 111-112. Dowding, J....
Come and learn about the functions and evolution of the dawn chorus, and how human activity is changing it. Listening back, i think it's important to note that this research applies to diurnal (awake in the daytime) birds. Nocturnal birds never came up in my research, probably for that very reason, but I thought i'd mention it here nonetheless! Also, I'm not sure why the last birdsong transition sounds a bit funky - it occurred during the final mastering step, and the rest were fine, so I don...
Falc-on... Falc-off. Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Support the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 References: Bell, D. A. (2017). Distribution of New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae): Results of a 10-year survey 2006-2016. Notornis, 64, 234-238. Fox, N. C. (1977). The Biology of the New Zealand Falcon:(falco Novaeseelandiae Gmelin 1788). Journal of Raptor Research, 13(1), 7. Fox, N., & Wynn, C. (2010). The impact of electrocution on the New Zealand falcon (Falco ...
Travel back in time to December, 2024 with hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock as they get deep and meaningful! But seriously, big props to Jimmy for managing to recover audio we thought had been lost forever...Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurbs" episodes
Join hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock for the first Birds and Beer episode of 2025! They talk goals, bird-related Christmas presents, "Bird of the Year", and much more!Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurbs" episodes
Take a load off and come and learn about the fascinating phenomenon of torpor!(Im not sure where the sound artefact at 3:53 came from!)Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 References:Douglas, T. K., Cooper, C. E., & Withers, P. C. (2017). Avian torpor or alternative thermoregulatory strategies for overwintering?. Journal of Experimental Biology, 220(7), 1341-1349.McNab, B. K., & Weston, K. A. (2018). The energetics of torpor in a temperate passe...
Support the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References:Barker, R. J. (1990). Paradise shelduck band recoveries in the Wanganui district. Notornis, 37, 173-181.Bisset, S. A. (1974). Helminths of the paradise shelduck Tadorna Variegata (Gmelin) in the high country of Canterbury.Johnsgard, P. A. (2010). Ducks, Geese, and Swans of the World: Tribe Tadornini (Sheldgeese and Shelducks).Williams, G. R. (1964). Extinction and the anatidae of New Zealand. Wildfowl, ...
In this episode of Birds and Beer, hosts James Rosebrock and Matthew Ross dive into their shared passion for birding and craft beer. They discuss their beverage choices, the joy of podcasting, and conduct a comparative study of backyard bird counts from New Zealand and the United States. The conversation explores common bird species, the impact of invasive species, and unique adaptations in avian life, all while enjoying a cold beer and sharing personal anecdotes. They explore the differences...
Hear all about the chain of events that led to the evolution of one of New Zealand's endemic bird families!Support me to make the show bigger and better at patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow along on instagram: matt.rossellaBooks used for research:Birdstories - Geoff NormanBirds New Zealand (beauty like no other) 2nd ed. - Paul GibsonBirds of New Zealand and Outlying Islands - M.F SoperThe Brilliance of Birds - Skye Wishart and Edin WhiteheadResearch articles cited:Aidala, Z., Chong, N., Ander...
Join hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock as they drink brews and talk birds!Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurbs" episodes
Hear all about @theweenuthatch and his worldwide big year (so far!), as well as his week-long leg of the trip in the North Island of New Zealand!Follow me and (other) Matt on instagram: @matt.rossella and @theweenuthatchSupport the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439 Bird call ID's1) Santa Marta antpitta2) White-throated sparrow3) Great tit4) Mute Swan (just kidding!)
Come and learn about tūī, the vocal acrobats of New Zealand!Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439Links:tūī vocalisation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqw9LvW2nvw tūī mimicking human speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ij78s460oQM References:Hill, S. D. (2011). The vocalisation of tui (Prosthemadera novaeseelandiae): a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Conservation Biolog...
Come and learn all about New Zealand's only bird to be the sole member of its family. Snitches get stitchbirds!Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439References:Angehr, G. R. (1984). A bird in the hand: Andreas Reischek and the Stitchbird. Notornis, 31(4), 300-311.Duntsch, L. (2022). Genomic insights into the adaptive potential of the hihi (Notiomystis cincta), a threatened Aotearoa New Zealand bird (Doctoral dissertation, ResearchSpace@...
Come on a time travelling journey with me to somewhere I wish I could go for a day! Pre-human New Zealand, when birds ruled the land.Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport my dream of turning this podcast into a part time job by contributing on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439Books used for research:Birdstories - Geoff NormanReferences:Brathwaite, D. H. (1992). Notes on the weight, flying ability, habitat, and prey of Haast’s Eagle (Harpagornis moorei). Notornis, 39(4), 239-247.Carpenter,...
I hope some new/rare people venture outside their normal "podcast range" and find this episode!Amendments:I forgot to mention Southey in the list of authors responsible for the compilation of bird reports from the RAC. They are accurately cited below. My apologies! Also, I meant black CURRAWONG, not burrawong! Sorry for that mistake - I was having trouble saying the name, and evidently still had trouble even when I thought I'd nailed it haha.Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the po...
I hope you lek the episode...Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport my dream of making the podcast a part-time job at patreon.com/blurbs439References:Alonso, J. C., Alvarez-Martinez, J. M., & Palacin, C. (2012). Leks in ground-displaying birds: hotspots or safe places?. Behavioral Ecology, 23(3), 491-501.Foster, M. S. (2021). Male Aggregation in Dwarf Tyrant-Manakins and What It Tells Us about the Origin of Leks. Integrative and Comparative Biology, 61(4), 1310-1318.Isvaran, K. (202...
I think I’m fascinated with paleo-ornithology… Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaReferences:Carney, R. M., Tischlinger, H., & Shawkey, M. D. (2020). Evidence corroborates identity of isolated fossil feather as a wing covert of Archaeopteryx. Scientific Reports, 10(1), 15593.Guimarães, M. J. (2023). Colonial ground nesting by Archaeopteryx suggests wing evolution in primal association with nesting and the ground up evolut...
The birding highlights from my recent trip to the South Island of New Zealand! Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Pied stilt call: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjdydTwH29oBrown creeper song:https://nzbirdsonline.org.nz/species/brown-creeperUnder "sound' section: Brown Creeper Part song from a small flock, Te Anau, November 1956, Afternoon, McPherson Natural History Unit Sound Archive, www.archivebirdsnz.com
Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaReferences:Beranek, C. T. (2020). Nocturnal detection of Australian Little Bittern and Australian Painted-snipe–Prospects for nocturnal survey methods for rare wetland birds. The Whistler, 14, 48-53.Hassell, C. J., & Rogers, D. I. (2002). Painted Snipe nesting at Taylor's Lagoon near Broome, north-western Australia. Stilt, 41, 14-21.Herring, M., & Silcocks, A. (2014). The use of rice fields by the endangered A...
This is an evolving area of research! Come and hear abit about the fascinating world of birds and fungi... Support Jen, a.k.a StagPath, (the inspiration for this episode) instagram: @stagpath Nature guidance work: stagpath.com Note - at 14:18, it sounds like I say "pop"rolites, but the correct word (and what I said) was coprolites! References: Boast, A. P., Weyrich, L. S., Wood, J. R., Metcalf, J. L., Knight, R., &...
