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Dirty Bird PodcastSerious about birds...but nothing else Author: Dirty Bird
In each episode, your host Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about a bird species with a laid back attitude. Learn about bird evolution, taxonomy, and behavior, with a few myths and legends mixed in. John keeps the banter light, the energy bright, and the humor raunchy. Warning: Fowl language Follow on Instagram @Dirtybirdpodcast, send listener mail or voice memos at dirtybirdpodcast@gmail.com to have them heard on the show! Theme song by Dick Piston, aka Ricky Pistone. Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Episode 81: Loosey Goosey (Barnacle Goose)
Episode 81
Tuesday, 20 January, 2026
HONK! In this listener suggested episode, Dr. John covers his first species of the family Anseriformes (Ducks, Geese, Swans) by talking about the Arctic specialist the Barnacle Goose. This bird is super interesting- everything from its breeding strategy to avoid predators from the really interesting origin of its common name. Can you believe people used to think the Barnacle Goose was a crustacean and not a bird?! Learn how to identify this bird from its plumage and vocalizations. Also learn all about what it likes to eat and how it makes babies. Dr. John also explored the population status of the Barnacle Goose over time. Finally, we end the episode with good ole' evolutionary history and duck-dive into the origins of geese way back in the Cretaceous alongside dinosaurs. .Intro music by Ricky Pistone and outro by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music.All Bird sounds are from Xeno-Canto.org.Intro call by David Darrel-Lambert.Yapping calls by Lars Edenius.Type A Call by Petter Westberg.Type B call by Patrik Aberg.Cacophony of Barnacle Geese by Hans Norelius
