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Nature & Birds

The Bird Podcast! A journey into the wonderful world of birds. With books, public sound recordings, and personal recordings and explorations by Richard Emerson. Thanks for tuning in!

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14 episodes
Updated Apr 10, 2023

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Apr 10, 2023 · 48 sec
A Battle between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch!
Whilst on our daily walk today, we caught this little song battle for territory between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch, sitting on top of a little bush. The Blue Tit has the two highs and the two low notes at first, and then three highs as it got more combative. The Greenfinch has a more “babbling” song, with the periodical “screeching” sounds. In the end, the Blue Tit was driven out and had to fly away! Private recording April 10th, 2023, ©Richard Emerson.
Apr 9, 2023 · 2 min
Dawn Chorus in Royal Natal National Park, South Africa
Wonderful example of the Dawn Chorus of birds at sunrise. From the Royal Natal National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Source: British Library, Creative Commons 4.0.
Apr 7, 2023 · 26 sec
Chaffinch in the Lake District, Easter 2023
Notice the descending cascade of notes! Recorded April 7th, 2023. ©Richard Emerson
Apr 7, 2023 · 21 sec
Greenfinch in the Lake District, UK
Notice the "screeching" part of the song! Recorded April 7th, 2023 ©Richard Emerson
Apr 5, 2023 · 44 sec
Song Thrush in the Lake District
Recorded on April 2nd, 2023. With some additional birds joining in at times! Source: Private Recording ©Richard Emerson
Apr 5, 2023 · 24 sec
Great Tit in the Lake District.
Recorded April 3rd, 2023. Source: Private Recording ©Richard Emerson
Apr 5, 2023 · 12 sec
Blue Tit in the Lake District, UK.
Recording April 3rd, 2023. Three sharp high notes, repeatedly.
Apr 5, 2023 · 2 min
Dawn chorus with blackbirds in the foreground
Adult male blackbird and many other birds giving song in garden surroundings. Source: Department of Conservation (NZ).
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 min
Dawn chorus with bellbird/korimako in the foreground.
Birds singing from silver beech trees in Abel Tasman National Park. Source: Department of Conservation (NZ).
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 13 min
Birds and All Nature, Vol. IV, No 1, July 1898
"Birds and All Nature" was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems and articles describing birds, animals and other natural subjects with accompanying color plates. The magazine was published from 1897-1907 under the various titles, "Birds," "Birds and all Nature," "Nature and Art" and "Birds and Nature." These short pieces are perfect for a first recording or for anyone with a love of nature.
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 4.
In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! All 12 chapters: Why Beautiful Birds are Killed Birds of Paradise The Great Bird of Paradise The Red Bird of Paradise The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations Some very Bright Humming-Birds Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 3.
In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! All 12 chapters: Why Beautiful Birds are Killed Birds of Paradise The Great Bird of Paradise The Red Bird of Paradise The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations Some very Bright Humming-Birds Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 2.
In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! All 12 chapters: Why Beautiful Birds are Killed Birds of Paradise The Great Bird of Paradise The Red Bird of Paradise The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations Some very Bright Humming-Birds Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers
Apr 5, 2023 · 1 hr 28 min
Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 1.
In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! All 12 chapters: Why Beautiful Birds are Killed Birds of Paradise The Great Bird of Paradise The Red Bird of Paradise The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations Some very Bright Humming-Birds Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

Birds

A Battle between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch!

Dawn Chorus in Royal Natal National Park, South Africa

Chaffinch in the Lake District, Easter 2023

Greenfinch in the Lake District, UK

Song Thrush in the Lake District

Great Tit in the Lake District.

Blue Tit in the Lake District, UK.

Dawn chorus with blackbirds in the foreground

Dawn chorus with bellbird/korimako in the foreground.

Birds and All Nature, Vol. IV, No 1, July 1898

Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 4.

Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 3.

Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 2.

Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 1.