116 Episodes

  1. Nightjars, Nighthawks, and Other Goatsuckers

    Published: 5/12/2025
  2. How to Find Birds

    Published: 4/22/2025
  3. The Osprey

    Published: 4/7/2025
  4. Traditional Field Guides vs. Mobile Apps: A Birder's Dilemma

    Published: 3/21/2025
  5. From the Field: Patagonia

    Published: 3/14/2025
  6. Crossbills

    Published: 2/16/2025
  7. Cooperative Breeding in Birds

    Published: 2/1/2025
  8. From the Field: Birding Nepal and Bhutan

    Published: 1/11/2025
  9. From the Field: Birding in China

    Published: 12/26/2024
  10. From the Field: Birds and Birding in Vietnam and Cambodia

    Published: 12/2/2024
  11. From the Field: How My Life Became All About Birds

    Published: 11/14/2024
  12. Mergansers

    Published: 10/17/2024
  13. Bird Habitat: Rocky Shores and Sandy Beaches

    Published: 9/25/2024
  14. New World and African Parrots

    Published: 9/8/2024
  15. The Common Kingfisher

    Published: 8/21/2024
  16. The Evolution of Feathers

    Published: 8/1/2024
  17. 100th Episode Celebration!

    Published: 7/18/2024
  18. Cormorants and Shags

    Published: 7/3/2024
  19. Bird Brains

    Published: 6/18/2024
  20. Bluebirds

    Published: 6/3/2024

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The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.