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Dirty Bird Podcast

Dirty Bird
Common Loon
Cedar Waxwing
White-Tailed Kite
Wild Turkey
Whooping Crane
Red-Tailed Hawk
Hoatzin
European Starling
Brown Creeper
American Woodcock
American Robin
Oil Bird
Barnacle Goose
Grey Catbird
First Landing State Park
Common Magpie
Thanksgiving
Common Raven
Magpie Species
Eurasian Magpie

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@... more

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Latest Episodes

Robin Returns! In this listener suggested episode from across the pond, Dr. John talks about the European Robin. Despite the similar name, its actually not related to the American Robin at all! Learn all about the life history of the European Robin s... more

Kid friendly episode! Dr. John and nature/children's book author Adrienne Palma discuss her book Oakley The Osprey which is packed full of fun Osprey facts and amazing illustrations. Also, the book is set in the Outer Banks where Adrienne lives and D... more

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 strat... more

Listeners give this episode 5/5 Starlings! Love them or hate them, European Starlings are here to stay in their introduced range across every continent except Antarctica. Even though they eat crops, crash planes, and evict native birds from their nes... more

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Recent Guests

Adrienne Palma
Author focused on children's books that educate about wildlife
Self-published author
Episode: Episode 82: Ospreys, OBX, and Children's Books: Interview with author Adrienne Palma on her book Oakley The Osprey
Punchy Joe
Contributing listener sharing birdwatching experiences
Episode: Episode 74: Big Socks? Big Hawks! (Red-Tailed Hawk)
Jay Pogo
Dirty Bird super fan
Episode: Episode 67: But I'm a Creeper, I'm a weirdo (Brown Creeper)

Host

Dr. John
Host of Dirty Bird Podcast; provides accessible bird science with humor and storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • great listen for roadtrips!

    I love this podcast! It’s about the only podcast that will keep me entertained while i’m driving!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CattyDennis
    United States5 months ago
  • The Best Bird Podcast!

    This podcast has it all! heart, great humour, fascinating facts, and real-time bird sounds in the background! The format is perfect, and I especially love when there’s a folklore story included. Dr. John somehow makes all the scientific stuff engaging and accessible for everyone, even my family of non-birders find it enjoyable!

    I stumbled across Dirty Bird Podcast about a year ago after listening to “Forever A-Loon” and I’ve been hooked ever since. Just a top-notch show, with clearly so much ded... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sigrid R H
    Australia9 months ago
  • Chess

    Haven’t listened to a second of this podcast, but I just played the host in online chess randomly. His username was “dirtybirdpodcast”- I looked it up and here we are.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mc-Chase
    United States9 months ago
  • An unexpected find

    Found this randomly when traveling for vacation. LOVE IT. Great information. It truly is the combination of ornithology and humor I crave. Looking forward to listening to more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ja76!!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • American Kestrel

    My favorite bird that is a small and mighty. I am in love with this podcast informative and fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kestrel lover
    United Statesa year ago

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Positive feedback often cites strong production quality and host charisma.
Many appreciate the accessible explanations of bird behavior and evolution.
Listeners praise the show for being informative and entertaining, with a friendly, banter-filled vibe.
Fans highlight the mix of factual content with humor and occasional folklore references.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#226
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#39
Poland/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#73
South Africa/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#121
New Zealand/Science/Nature

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Episode 82: Ospreys, OBX, and Children's Books: Interview with author Adrienne Palma on her book Oakley The Osprey
Q: What inspired you to do kids books and how did you orient Osprey facts to interest children?
I wanted to create engaging and educational content for children about Ospreys, incorporating fascinating facts into the storytelling.

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A laid-back, science-minded show that dives into birds' evolution, taxonomy, and behavior with humor and occasional myth-busting. Episodes mix in cultural lore and folklore, plus field-side banter, making complex topics accessible and entertaining for a broad audience of nature lovers, educators, and curious listeners. Notable for its blend of rigorous facts and playful storytelling, the host keeps conversations approachable while rewarding true bird nerds with detailed insights and occasional guest perspectives.

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1. The Science of Birds
2. The American Birding Podcast
3. Okay, But... Birds
4. BirdNote Daily
5. Ologies with Alie Ward

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Dirty Bird Podcast launched 6 years ago and published 84 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Punchy Joe
3. Jay Pogo

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