Joining the podcast is bird and tree advocate David Allen Sibley. They discuss his creative process, the balance between being an artist and bird lover, and even sketch a bird from his description. Other topics include bird names, nature observation through art, and promoting bird-themed books.
Feathers on songbirds share a common structure with streaks being individual feathers, resulting in consistent patterns.
Discussions on changing bird names with controversial ties to honor neutral or descriptive figures for inclusivity.
Deep dives
Discovering Bird and Tree Patterns
David Allen Sibley shares a breakthrough where he realized the structure of feathers on all songbirds is identical, each streak on a streaked bird being a single feather with a dark streak along the shaft, leading to consistent patterns across species.
Changing Bird Names for Inclusivity
Concerns over bird names tied to problematic historical figures prompt discussions and plans to change names honoring individuals with racist or controversial pasts, aiming for neutral or descriptive bird names.
Fun Sketching Birds with David Allen Sibley
In a whimsical drawing activity, David Allen Sibley describes a bird's features, leading podcast hosts to sketch their interpretations, highlighting the joy and creativity in illustrating natural world subjects.
New Release: Young Reader's Version of 'What It's Like to Be a Bird'
David Allen Sibley announces the release of a young reader's version of his book, 'What It's Like to Be a Bird', adapted for younger audiences to spark curiosity and excitement about bird knowledge.
We are honored to be joined by author, illustrator, and overall bird-and-tree-advocate DAVID ALLEN SIBLEY! We talk to David about his process, whether he's an artist first or a bird lover first, and have him describe a bird perpetrator to us as we sketch from his description!
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