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Hi, I'm Matt, a bird enthusiast from New Zealand! So, not surprisingly, this is a podcast about birds! I want to learn all of the interesting things about our avian friends, and to share that journey with you.
Follow me/message me on Instagram: matt.rossella
Support the podcast on Patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439
Episodes
30 episodes
Birds and... Brews: The Re-brew-nion
Well it's been a minute! but I'm finally back in the booth with Jimmy Rosebrock, and he's brought along his co-host from the Feel Good Birder Podcast, Jeff!We talk trips, encounters, instagram, Pokémon and more! It's one big ole' gloriou...
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Episode 5
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40:08
The Black-Billed Gull (Tarāpuka)
You'll be gull-ad you listened to this episode!Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the show: patreon.com/blurbs439References:Bell, M., & Harborne, P. (2019). The use of an Unmanned ...
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Episode 25
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23:00
The Dawn Chorus
Come and learn about the functions and evolution of the dawn chorus, and how human activity is changing it.Listening back, i think it's important to note that this research applies to diurnal (awake in the daytime) birds. Nocturnal birds...
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Episode 24
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25:00
The New Zealand Falcon (Kārearea)
Falc-on... Falc-off.Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439References:Bell, D. A. (2017). Distribution of New Zealand falcon (Falco novaeseelandiae): Results of a 10...
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Episode 23
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23:16
Birds and Beer - The Lost Episode
Travel back in time to December, 2024 with hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock as they get deep and meaningful! But seriously, big props to Jimmy for managing to recover audio we thought had been lost forever...Follow on instagram...
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Episode 4
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58:42
Birds and Beer... and Bourbon!
Join hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock for the first Birds and Beer episode of 2025! They talk goals, bird-related Christmas presents, "Bird of the Year", and much more!Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf sc...
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Episode 3
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1:12:37
Torpor
Take a load off and come and learn about the fascinating phenomenon of torpor!(Im not sure where the sound artefact at 3:53 came from!)Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the show: patreon.com/blurbs439 Refe...
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Episode 22
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14:45
The Paradise Shelduck
Support the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella References:Barker, R. J. (1990). Paradise shelduck band recoveries in the Wanganui district. Notornis, 37, 173-181.Bis...
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Episode 21
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18:41
Birds and Beer - Our Backyard Birds
In this episode of Birds and Beer, hosts James Rosebrock and Matthew Ross dive into their shared passion for birding and craft beer. They discuss their beverage choices, the joy of podcasting, and conduct a comparative study of backyard bird co...
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Episode 2
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1:18:13
Mohouidae (The Whitehead, Yellowhead & Brown Creeper)
Hear all about the chain of events that led to the evolution of one of New Zealand's endemic bird families!Support me to make the show bigger and better at patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow along on instagram: matt.rossella<...
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Episode 20
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16:38
Birds and Beer - Pilot Episode
Join hosts Matt Ross and Jimmy Rosebrock as they drink brews and talk birds!Follow on instagram:@matt.rossella@jrmdbirdsIf scripted podcasts are more your thing, check out:The Feel Good Birder PodcastOther "blurb...
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Episode 1
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1:15:15
A Big Year With @theweenuthatch
Hear all about @theweenuthatch and his worldwide big year (so far!), as well as his week-long leg of the trip in the North Island of New Zealand!Follow me and (other) Matt on instagram: @matt.rossella and @theweenuthatchSupport the ...
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Episode 19
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20:21
Dialects In Tūī
Come and learn about tūī, the vocal acrobats of New Zealand!Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439Links:tūī vocalisation:
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Episode 18
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21:01
The Stitchbird (Hihi)
Come and learn all about New Zealand's only bird to be the sole member of its family. Snitches get stitchbirds!Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast on patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439References...
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Episode 17
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30:02
Time Travel: New Zealand Avifauna Before Humans
Come on a time travelling journey with me to somewhere I wish I could go for a day! Pre-human New Zealand, when birds ruled the land.Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport my dream of turning this podcast into a part time ...
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Episode 16
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15:25
New/Rare Bird Sightings In New Zealand
I hope some new/rare people venture outside their normal "podcast range" and find this episode!Amendments:I forgot to mention Southey in the list of authors responsible for the compilation of bird reports from the RAC. They are accu...
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Episode 15
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22:47
Leks (Evolution And Benefits For Birds)
I hope you lek the episode...Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport my dream of making the podcast a part-time job at patreon.com/blurbs439References:Alonso, J. C., Alvarez-Martinez, J. M., & Palac...
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Episode 14
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17:30
Archaeopteryx
I think I’m fascinated with paleo-ornithology… Support the podcast on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaReferences:Carney,...
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Episode 13
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26:00
Birding In The South Island
The birding highlights from my recent trip to the South Island of New Zealand! Support on Patreon: http://patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossella Pied stil...
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Episode 12
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13:59
The Australian Painted Snipe
Support the show: patreon.com/blurbs439Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaReferences:Beranek, C. T. (2020). Nocturnal detection of Australian Little Bittern and Australian Pa...
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Episode 11
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17:52
Darwin's Finches
Thanks for listening! (also I meant to say "La" Niña not "El" Niña!)Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaSupport the podcast: patreon.com/blurbs439References: Abzhanov, A. (2010). Darwin's Galapagos ...
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Episode 10
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20:54
The Wrybill
Learn all about the only bird in the world with a sideways curved beak!Support blurbs on Patreon: patreon.com/blurbs439 Follow me on instagram: matt.rossellaReferences:Adrian, C. R., & Dowding, J. E. (2003). The ...
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Episode 9
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14:27
The Eastern Rosella
The first species to be featured on the podcast that is not endemic to New Zealand! Learn about this parakeets interesting introduction to New Zealand and all the different colour morphs that are out there to be seen! Support the s...
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Episode 8
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10:28