
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... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 16 | Founded | a year ago |
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This week on Bird Brain, I’m joined by Alice Vassallo, zookeeper and host of Asshole Animals with Alice.
Together we talk about Red Lories and Iago. We dig into why Disney’s sharp-tongued parrot is so unforgettable, and which real-life animals might... more
This week on Bird Brain, I’m live from Global Birdfair 2025, joined by ecologist Naomi Davis, my first non-binary guest on the pod!
Together we dive into the iconic flock of chickens from Chicken Run, that stop-motion classic once pitched as “The G... more
This week on Bird Brain, I’m joined by ecologist, bird ringer, and rewilding champion Penny Green, fresh from a decade at Knepp and now heading into her next wild chapter on the South Downs.
We’re talking about Green Woodpeckers (also known as yaffl... more
🎙️ In this episode of Bird Brain, we soar into the vibrant and endangered world of the Spix’s Macaw—the striking blue parrot made famous by Blu in the animated film Rio.
Joining me is Scarlett Hilton—BTO Young Leader, nature poet, and passionate ad... more
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