The Science of Birds
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 professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.
The Science of Birds
Latest Episodes
From the Field: Birding Romania
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~In this From the Field episode Ivan takes listeners along on a two-week scouting trip to Romania where he e...
Random Bird Thursday: A Crepuscular Species That Is Not Actually Magical
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciat...
Rivers & Streams as Bird Habitat
👕 Bird Merch — Get yourself some bird shirts!~~~In Episode 132, Ivan Phillipsen explores the "circulatory system of the land"—the world of rivers and strea...
Random Bird Thursday: A Trans-Andean Ant-Follower with a Complex Social Life
In each Random Bird Thursday (RBT) episode, the goal is to highlight a bird species that probably isn't going to get featured in a full-length podcast episode. These are birds we might overlook, even though they certainly deserve some appreciat...