RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18 -- Rendered At Wed, 20 May 2026 07:31:52 +0000 Birds https://redcircle.com/shows/birds en-US All rights reserved. Nature & Birds The Bird Podcast! A journey into the wonderful world of birds. With books, public sound recordings, and personal recordings and explorations by Richard Emerson. Thanks for tuning in! 493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18 The Bird Podcast! A journey into the wonderful world of birds. With books, public sound recordings, and personal recordings and explorations by Richard Emerson. Thanks for tuning in!

]]> episodic no Nature & Birds birdpodcast@awpodcast.com no full A Battle between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch! A Battle between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch! Nature & Birds Whilst on our daily walk today, we caught this little song battle for territory between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch, sitting on top of a little bush.

The Blue Tit has the two highs and the two low notes at first, and then three highs as it got more combative. The Greenfinch has a more “babbling” song, with the periodical “screeching” sounds.

In the end, the Blue Tit was driven out and had to fly away!


Private recording April 10th, 2023, ©Richard Emerson.

]]> <p>Whilst on our daily walk today, we caught this little song battle for territory between a Blue Tit and a Greenfinch, sitting on top of a little bush.</p><p>The Blue Tit has the two highs and the two low notes at first, and then three highs as it got more combative. The Greenfinch has a more “babbling” song, with the periodical “screeching” sounds.</p><p>In the end, the Blue Tit was driven out and had to fly away!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Private recording April 10th, 2023, ©Richard Emerson.</em></p> d6d1c1cf-8a0c-4ac3-81dc-a0f2dc4596ea https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/159c22e3-4564-4690-9910-37474e04800c Mon, 10 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0000 48 no full Dawn Chorus in Royal Natal National Park, South Africa Dawn Chorus in Royal Natal National Park, South Africa Nature & Birds Wonderful example of the Dawn Chorus of birds at sunrise.

From the Royal Natal National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Source: British Library, Creative Commons 4.0.

]]> <p>Wonderful example of the Dawn Chorus of birds at sunrise.</p><p>From the Royal Natal National Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.</p><p>Source: British Library, Creative Commons 4.0.</p> 752d2f2d-1ede-454d-9a5f-0c73e8a068fa https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/be8258f6-c80d-4b4c-a464-846c71983ce0 Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:08:24 +0000 135 no full Chaffinch in the Lake District, Easter 2023 Chaffinch in the Lake District, Easter 2023 Nature & Birds Notice the descending cascade of notes!

Recorded April 7th, 2023. ©Richard Emerson

]]> <p>Notice the descending cascade of notes!</p><p>Recorded April 7th, 2023. ©Richard Emerson</p> 5ba3a9f9-671a-463c-8ac6-88b1fa7a1c7f https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/80d50454-400c-4ec2-9362-2bc302ef0b24 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:35:00 +0000 26 no full Greenfinch in the Lake District, UK Greenfinch in the Lake District, UK Nature & Birds Notice the "screeching" part of the song!

Recorded April 7th, 2023 ©Richard Emerson

]]> <p>Notice the &#34;screeching&#34; part of the song!</p><p>Recorded April 7th, 2023 ©Richard Emerson</p> 31141ef0-3f6a-49da-ad53-1f41ba9b22a0 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/f803dd7b-e499-4408-8042-a32027eda86e Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:32:27 +0000 21 no full Song Thrush in the Lake District Song Thrush in the Lake District Nature & Birds Recorded on April 2nd, 2023. With some additional birds joining in at times!

Source: Private Recording ©Richard Emerson

]]> <p>Recorded on April 2nd, 2023. With some additional birds joining in at times!</p><p>Source: Private Recording ©Richard Emerson</p> 70694ad6-d9a5-4eea-9820-945fff3be6fa https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/a651a5a5-8289-4f39-bf31-0328b4256e46 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:19:08 +0000 44 no full Great Tit in the Lake District. Great Tit in the Lake District. Nature & Birds Recorded April 3rd, 2023.

Source: Private Recording ©Richard Emerson

]]> <p>Recorded April 3rd, 2023.</p><p>Source: Private Recording ©Richard Emerson</p> 418b448e-8f4a-4498-9898-7fe881fff94b https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/d06e1511-6d33-4be1-a8d4-daaabe4c68fe Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:13:44 +0000 24 no full Blue Tit in the Lake District, UK. Blue Tit in the Lake District, UK. Nature & Birds Recording April 3rd, 2023. Three sharp high notes, repeatedly.

]]> <p>Recording April 3rd, 2023. Three sharp high notes, repeatedly.</p> 320d129b-5978-4db1-8bf2-7f70afaa7318 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/9c28cb22-8092-4a72-9a2d-d0674901d408 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:12:01 +0000 12 no full Dawn chorus with blackbirds in the foreground Dawn chorus with blackbirds in the foreground Nature & Birds Adult male blackbird and many other birds giving song in garden surroundings.

Source: Department of Conservation (NZ).

]]> <p>Adult male blackbird and many other birds giving song in garden surroundings.</p><p>Source: Department of Conservation (NZ).</p> c67ace2b-8c4b-490f-9487-7d4c167a6820 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/5175ed5e-46f8-4403-a44a-828b0f2fc8d1 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:05:15 +0000 145 no full Dawn chorus with bellbird/korimako in the foreground. Dawn chorus with bellbird/korimako in the foreground. Nature & Birds Birds singing from silver beech trees in Abel Tasman National Park.

Source: Department of Conservation (NZ).

]]> <p>Birds singing from silver beech trees in Abel Tasman National Park.</p><p>Source: Department of Conservation (NZ).</p> 94a5975f-53e3-4593-8ea8-76cbb5f42408 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/e4e0fa5b-ad7b-4ef9-9c00-b5f798fe40f9 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:04:14 +0000 118 no full Birds and All Nature, Vol. IV, No 1, July 1898 Birds and All Nature, Vol. IV, No 1, July 1898 Nature & Birds "Birds and All Nature" was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems and articles describing birds, animals and other natural subjects with accompanying color plates.

The magazine was published from 1897-1907 under the various titles, "Birds," "Birds and all Nature," "Nature and Art" and "Birds and Nature." These short pieces are perfect for a first recording or for anyone with a love of nature. 

]]> <p>&#34;Birds and All Nature&#34; was a monthly publication of the Nature Study Publishing Company of Chicago. It includes short poems and articles describing birds, animals and other natural subjects with accompanying color plates. </p><p>The magazine was published from 1897-1907 under the various titles, &#34;Birds,&#34; &#34;Birds and all Nature,&#34; &#34;Nature and Art&#34; and &#34;Birds and Nature.&#34; These short pieces are perfect for a first recording or for anyone with a love of nature. </p> 24f04249-3e79-4bf3-a6ef-c8a2f39cfd99 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/d49564a9-c894-4090-9c87-daef23ebb62b Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:40:54 +0000 4426 no full Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 4. Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 4. Nature & Birds In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! 


All 12 chapters:

Why Beautiful Birds are Killed

Birds of Paradise

The Great Bird of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise

The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise

About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations

About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations

Some very Bright Humming-Birds

Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones

The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird

The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant

White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

]]> <p>In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! </p><p><br></p><p>All 12 chapters:</p><p>Why Beautiful Birds are Killed </p><p>Birds of Paradise </p><p>The Great Bird of Paradise </p><p>The Red Bird of Paradise</p><p>The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise</p><p>About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations</p><p>About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations</p><p>Some very Bright Humming-Birds </p><p>Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones</p><p>The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird </p><p>The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant</p><p>White Egrets, &#39;Ospreys&#39;, and Ostrich-Feathers</p> e9fd8893-5788-4874-a03d-e7a67f8ddf60 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/fee5e61e-b4ae-42ed-9947-43c781951252 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:12:24 +0000 4587 no full Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 3. Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 3. Nature & Birds In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! 


All 12 chapters:

Why Beautiful Birds are Killed

Birds of Paradise

The Great Bird of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise

The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise

About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations

About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations

Some very Bright Humming-Birds

Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones

The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird

The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant

White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

]]> <p>In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! </p><p><br></p><p>All 12 chapters:</p><p>Why Beautiful Birds are Killed </p><p>Birds of Paradise </p><p>The Great Bird of Paradise </p><p>The Red Bird of Paradise</p><p>The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise</p><p>About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations</p><p>About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations</p><p>Some very Bright Humming-Birds </p><p>Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones</p><p>The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird </p><p>The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant</p><p>White Egrets, &#39;Ospreys&#39;, and Ostrich-Feathers</p> f4a46164-96b1-4728-a721-b20aeb3c8cb1 https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/521eda8f-4125-4587-89cc-095c91031a29 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:11:36 +0000 4662 no full Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 2. Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 2. Nature & Birds In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! 


All 12 chapters:

Why Beautiful Birds are Killed

Birds of Paradise

The Great Bird of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise

The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise

About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations

About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations

Some very Bright Humming-Birds

Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones

The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird

The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant

White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

]]> <p>In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! </p><p><br></p><p>All 12 chapters:</p><p>Why Beautiful Birds are Killed </p><p>Birds of Paradise </p><p>The Great Bird of Paradise </p><p>The Red Bird of Paradise</p><p>The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise</p><p>About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations</p><p>About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations</p><p>Some very Bright Humming-Birds </p><p>Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones</p><p>The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird </p><p>The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant</p><p>White Egrets, &#39;Ospreys&#39;, and Ostrich-Feathers</p> 6261c102-ada0-4379-a9fc-8e6345487bee https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/c2422257-7f34-4fd0-9d3e-3fce962e40ed Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:10:50 +0000 4610 no full Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 1. Beautiful Birds, by Edmund Selous (1857 - 1934). Part 1. Nature & Birds In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! 


All 12 chapters:

Why Beautiful Birds are Killed

Birds of Paradise

The Great Bird of Paradise

The Red Bird of Paradise

The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise

About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations

About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations

Some very Bright Humming-Birds

Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones

The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird

The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant

White Egrets, 'Ospreys', and Ostrich-Feathers

]]> <p>In this volume, Edmund Selous explains the beauty of birds to children. We meet some of the most beautiful birds in the world, and learn about their lives. We also learn what to do when our mothers decide to wear hats with stuffed birds on them! </p><p><br></p><p>All 12 chapters:</p><p>Why Beautiful Birds are Killed</p><p>Birds of Paradise</p><p>The Great Bird of Paradise</p><p>The Red Bird of Paradise</p><p>The Lesser, Black, Blue, and Golden Birds of Paradise</p><p>About all Birds of Paradise, and some Explanations</p><p>About Humming-Birds, and some more Explanations</p><p>Some very Bright Humming-Birds</p><p>Hermit Humming-Birds and Two Other Ones</p><p>The Cock-of-the-Rock and the Lyre-Bird</p><p>The Resplendent Trogon and the Argus Pheasant</p><p>White Egrets, &#39;Ospreys&#39;, and Ostrich-Feathers</p> 0733ae03-2b7c-44dd-9af8-3f4c7cd188cd https://redcircle.com/shows/493088d3-7a7e-4cc0-9f54-01680dda5a18/episodes/e4c077e1-8374-4150-8f9f-ba3c4fd60a15 Wed, 05 Apr 2023 19:02:31 +0000 5320 no