Best Kayla Fisk Podcasts (2026)

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Community Science: Project Feederwatch 8:35

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Send us a text Getting started in Birding? Check out the upcoming Birding Academy! In the birding world, there are several community science initiatives to get people excited to contribute important data that helps biologists track bird populations and movements throughout the year. And starting November 1st, marks the beginning of Project Feederwa…

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Audubon's Birds of America Reenvisioned 16:50

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Send us a text Getting started in Birding? Check out the upcoming Birding Academy! There has always been a strong connection between birds, birding and art. Even birders who are not artist are probably very familiar with artists such as Sibley, Peterson and of course Audubon, who was famous for his Birds of America project where he drew over 400 of…

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Birds as Pollinators 17:10

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Send us a text Getting started in birding? Check out my upcoming Birding Academy! When we typically think of pollinators, we think of insects, but birds also fill this important ecological role. Join me as we go over how birds across the world act as pollinators.By Kayla Fisk

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Owl Adaptations 21:06

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Send us a text A look into the world of owls and their amazing unique adaptations.By Kayla Fisk

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Introduction of the House Finch 10:55

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Send us a text Many in the eastern half of North America might be surprised to hear that the House Finch, a common backyard bird, is not native to their area. Here is the story of how the House Finch arrived in the east.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Regulidae 15:54

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Send us a text A look into one of the 251 families of birds in the world, Regulidae. This family contains the kinglets and only contains six species, two of which can be found in North America.By Kayla Fisk

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Tales of Extinction: The Passenger Pigeon 18:24

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Send us a text A sad tale of how the Passenger Pigeon went from being the most abundant bird species in North America to extinct in a time frame of only about 100 years.By Kayla Fisk

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Wisdom the Laysan Albatross 11:34

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Send us a text A look into the the life of Wisdom the Laysan Albatross, the oldest known bird in the world, who is believed to have hatched in 1951.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Swifts 13:13

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Send us a text A look into the world of swifts. These birds are made for life on the wing, with several amazing adaptations that make this life possible.By Kayla Fisk

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The Incredible Migration of the Blackpoll Warbler 4:14

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Send us a text A look into an example of one of the amazing migration patterns birds can have, spotlighting the Blackpoll Warbler. A small songbird who flies thousands of miles over open oceans without stopping, to get to its wintering grounds in South America.By Kayla Fisk

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The Nocturnal Song of the Ovenbird 2:29

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Send us a text A look into a rarely heard song from a common forest bird, the Ovenbird.By Kayla Fisk

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Vermivora Warblers and their Hybridization 10:37

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Send us a text A look into the Vermivora Warblers, the Blue-winged Warbler and the Golden-winged Warblers, and their fascinating hybridization.By Kayla Fisk

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Intro to Hawk Groups and their Identification 13:56

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Send us a text A look into the main categories of birds you would see while hawk watching, the buteos, falcons, accipiters, eagles and the oddballs that don't fit into these groups.By Kayla Fisk

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New World Sparrows 10:51

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Send us a text A look into the family Passerellidae, or the New World Sparrows, a family of birds that contains 132 species.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Adaptations: Ocelli 2:18

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Send us a text A look into how some birds have ocelli, or false eyespots and their purpose.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Terms: Dihedral Flight 1:22

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Send us a text A look into the flight style of the Turkey Vulture.By Kayla Fisk

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Species Spotlight: I'iwi 9:35

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Send us a text Hawaii is home to many endemic birds, including the I'iwi. In this episode you will learn a bit about this little honeycreeper and the threats it is facing.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Behaviors: Caching 3:22

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Send us a text Ever wonder how birds survive winter or other rough times where food may be hard to find, here is a look into one of the behaviors birds use to survive these time periods.By Kayla Fisk

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Finding Food in Winter 2:26

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Send us a text With how difficult it can be to find food in the winter, many species choose to migrate south, but what about the insect eating birds we see during the winter months like Brown Creepers and Kinglets?By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Adaptations: Grouse Feet 2:33

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Send us a text A look into one of the ways Ruffed Grouse deal with winter conditions.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Anatomy: Eye Rings 2:45

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Send us a text A look into the details of a bird's facial anatomy, their eye rings. A bird's anatomy can be highly variable, from the broadest being body shape, color, bill, wings and feet. Down in more minute features that can often get overlooked. When drawing, we are always told the eye is the most important feature that you want to stand out. B…

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How Diet Affects Color 4:36

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Send us a text A look into how what a bird eats can affect it color, with a spotlight on the Cedar Waxwing If you see a flock of Cedar Waxwings, you may notice that some have yellow tipped tails while others may be orange. That color change is a direct result of something relatively new being included in their diet. When a waxwing’s tail feathers g…

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Species Spotlight: Evening Grosbeak 8:56

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Send us a text A look into the life of the Evening Grosbeak, a large boreal finch that is a welcome guest at any bird feeder.By Kayla Fisk

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Mini: Bird Colors- Melanin Pigment 1:49

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Send us a text A look into one of the ways birds express color.By Kayla Fisk

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Hummingbirds 14:32

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Send us a text A quick look into the world of Hummingbirds.By Kayla Fisk

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Mini: Woodpecker Nares 1:28

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Send us a text A quick episode about an unique woodpecker adaptation.By World of Birds with Kayla Fisk

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Bird Eggs 15:06

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Send us a text A quick look into what makes bird eggs so unique and what shapes their appearance.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Dimorphism: Age 11:30

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Send us a text A look into some of the ways birds change in appearance as they age, from fledgling to an adult.By Kayla Fisk

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What is a Species 12:30

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Send us a text A look into how biologist classify what a species is in the bird world.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Parulidae 11:36

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Send us a text All about the bird family Parulidae, also called new world warblers or wood warblers.By Kayla Fisk

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Species Spotlight: Steller's Sea Eagle 10:12

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Send us a text A little episode about the Steller's Sea eagles biology and life history.By Kayla Fisk

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How do Birds Survive Winter? 12:10

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Send us a text A look into some of the strategies birds use to survive winter conditions.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Charadriidae 12:34

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Send us a text This episode goes over the bird family Charadriidae, which contains plovers, dotterels and lapwings. There are a total of 68 species in this family in 10 genera. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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Species Spotlight: Hoary Redpoll 7:30

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Send us a text This episode features the hoary redpoll, a small round finch species that lives high up in the arctic tundra. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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A Conservation Story: The California Condor 11:35

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Send us a text The California condor population was at one point at only 22 individuals, but the determination of several individuals and agencies has led to it being brought back from the brink of extinction. As of 2020 there are more than 500 individuals in the world.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Albatross 15:12

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Send us a text This episode is featuring a look into the lives of Albatrosses.By Kayla Fisk

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A Birds Life: Altricial vs Precocial 7:42

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Send us a text A look into the parts of a birds lifecycle. This episode is about baby birds, more specifically the categories of the different styles a baby bird can hatch and grow up. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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Species Spotlight: Black-Capped Chickadee 9:26

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Send us a text This episode is a species spotlight for the cute little black-capped chickadee. This little songbird is a common sight at bird feeders in its range so I hope that this episode will teach everyone a little bit more about this bold little bird. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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A Conservation Story: The Whooping Crane 15:42

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Send us a text A new series in the World of Birds Podcast! Each episode shares the story of a conservation of a species. This episode features the Whooping Crane and how it went from only 20 individuals in the 1940's to almost 800 individuals now. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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What is an Irruption of Birds? 6:02

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Send us a text Many birders and nonbirders may be noticing a few unusual species at their feeder this year, that is because this year is an irruption year for many boreal finches, but what is an irruption and what causes it? Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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Bird Migration 9:35

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Send us a text A glimpse into the great natural wonder of bird migration. A look at why and some aspects of how they complete this amazing journey year after year. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Owls 9:16

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Send us a text A glimpse into some of the aspects that make owls so unique, characteristics of the two families that are called owls. A look into their life, habits, food and more. Bird songs Copyright Macaulay LibraryBy Kayla Fisk

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World's Smallest Bird 4:07

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Send us a text A mini episode featuring the smallest bird found in the world, the Bee Hummingbird.By Kayla Fisk

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Bird Families: Vultures 8:06

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Send us a text An episode featuring Vultures and some of their unique behaviors, adaptations and characteristics.By Kayla Fisk

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Introduction to Bird Diversity 8:54

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Send us a text With over 10000 recognized species of birds, there is a staggering amount of variety found through out this group. From little hummingbirds to giant ostriches, cryptically colored nighthawks to brilliantly colored tanagers. Birds can come in so many different shapes and sizes, each part of their body evolved to make use of every envi…

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World of Birds trailer 0:30

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