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Avian Paragraph

Avian Paragraph

By Zan Marsh, Martin Selinus, Timothy Leque

Avian Paragraph is a podcast for Birders, Birdwatchers, and birding enthusiasts. You will be delighted to listen to three knowledgeable people create a discourse about birds for hours on end. The discussions never stop on a whole host of topics which involve birds in some way or another. If you like birds or have been thinking about liking birds for any length of time then give this one a listen. Even if you don't like birds, there is something for everyone!
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S03E02 - Eagle Cap Special

Avian ParagraphOct 13, 2020

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S01E06 - AP Christmas Special

S01E06 - AP Christmas Special

Welcome to the Aviary Paragraph Christmas Special:  Join Martin and Zan and special guests:  "Tim-Tern" Tim Leque  Rachelle Tews  Jeff Hooks  and many more!

Jul 28, 202158:19
S01E03 - BUFFLEHEAD POND SURVEILANCE

S01E03 - BUFFLEHEAD POND SURVEILANCE

Join Zan and Martin on their very special Bucephala Albeola episode of Aviary Paragraph. With one of a kind in studio guest Tim Leque and a brief talk with producer Anna Glover.  Subjects Include: Fois Gras Bufflehead Birds Buffleheads Spotters Sound Stories published online read on air!  TRUST US THIS EPISODE IS A REAL TREAT!!  wildbirds.com/Default.aspx?TabId=1127 clallamcountybirding.com/the-tall-tales/  W/Music By:  Teo Vincent IV  Richard Kram  &  The Staccatos

Jul 28, 202139:28
S01E01 - GROUSE LEK SURVEILANCE

S01E01 - GROUSE LEK SURVEILANCE

On this first episode of Aviary Paragraph we catch up with Zan and Martin in Studio as they discuss, as always, the finer points of birds and life.  On this premier episode the hosts watch a video of the Greater Sage Grouse strutting at a lek - www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0M8pZnNlnI and review the basics of this majestic bird - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greater_sage-grouse Before diving into the complexities regarding its current change in endangerment listing.  We also play a brief game of Spotters Sound, tell a few bird stories, review the book, Aaaaw to Zzzzzd: The Words of Birds by John Bevis (MIT PRESS), Discuss the pros and cons of high zoom v. low zoom scopes, and have fun doing it.  Theme by: Papadin  Features Music by: Teo Vincent IV and Kees Shoonenbeck.

Jul 28, 202134:06
S01E02 - Bittern Marsh Surveillance

S01E02 - Bittern Marsh Surveillance

Zan and Martin talk shop over the Bittern with a little help from special guest Tim Leque.  Zan discusses the finer things and life and gives some brief tips for poets.  Tim Leque Joins the AP Team for a game of Spotter's Sound.  Martin reads from rtpi.org/american-bittern/ and Google results for - "American Bittern Story".  And the gang ends the show whilst discussing the efficacy of the songfinder available on hearbirdsagain.com/,  W/ Music by Richard Kram and Theme by Papalin

Jul 28, 202138:44
S01E04 - Coot Water Surveillance

S01E04 - Coot Water Surveillance

Join Zan and Martin for this special Coot themed episode of AP. music by Vincent Teo and Papalin

Jul 28, 202149:44
S02E01 - Civic Engagement Surveilance

S02E01 - Civic Engagement Surveilance

For today's premier episode of Season II of Aviary Paragraph we have a special surveillance theme: Civic Engagement.  That's right, we have all the news that fit to spill re: birds and more.  We go deep inside the mind of the Red-tailed Hawk. discuss an overly aggressive Red-winged Blackbird, and take a look at current events in Burns, OR at Mahleur National Wildlife Refuge.  Special guest Tim Leque also discusses recent books for birders and we play a little Spotter's Sound.   Music by: Kevin Macleod Justin Mahar R Costello T Phillips Sandra Leslie  PS - Check our twitter for our live in-studio tweets!  https://twitter.com/AviaryParagraph

Jul 28, 202101:07:40
S02E03 - Spishing not Pishing

S02E03 - Spishing not Pishing

Join us for Episode 3 of season II.  The Surveilance is on Spishing, the colorful birding tactic used in order to flush out as many Birds as possible (AMBAP).  We have a segment of Martin and Tim going "Head to head" with special guest, "Dylon Snolt" in regards to Pishing.  Tim takes us to "other worlds" in Tim's Bird Book Corner.  The AP staff plays a game of birder trivia.  Martin and Tim help end our show with a series of stories meant to leave you dumbfounded.  Prepare yourself, this one is a humdinger.  With music by:  Whispering Jack Smith  Dan-O  &  Kevin Macleod

Jul 28, 202157:30
S02E04 - LBJ Surveillance

S02E04 - LBJ Surveillance

That's right, Martin, Tim, and Zan are at it again. This time we review the birding term: LBJ, or "Little Brown Job", delve into the issues of Mahleur Wildlife Refuge, Play a game of Spotter's Sound, and finish off with some great birding stories from the perspective of the birder, AND THE BIRD. Please join us as we flap on about todays toughest birding issues, as you are listening to: AVIARY PARAGRAPH.

Jul 28, 202101:02:30
S02E05 The Bad Boys of Birding

S02E05 The Bad Boys of Birding

Watch and learn as the bad boys of birding take you on yet another thrill ride with this weeks installment of Aviary Paragraph. We go over the finer things in life this episode as we discuss a multitude of bird and birding related things and keep it cool while doing it also as well.

Jul 28, 202101:06:30
S03E06 - AP in AM: "On The Wing" Minisode - E-Bike Special!

S03E06 - AP in AM: "On The Wing" Minisode - E-Bike Special!

AP in AM: "On The Wing" Minisode - E-Bike Special!

AP is now featured in AM! Listen into this minisode with 2/3 the Aviary Paragraph crew as they talk E-bikes in the wilds of the Pacific Northwest.

+For the first time live on tape, Zan apologizes to viewers for lack of content creation; cites "writers block". Watcvh another young mogul cry on film!

Jul 19, 202113:52
S03E05 - Aviary Paragraph - AFTERDARK
Apr 09, 202157:42
S03E04 - Avian Paragraph Chickadee Special

S03E04 - Avian Paragraph Chickadee Special

Join Zan, Martin, and Tim, as well as Zoey and a special guest Trevin. We discuss current events, birds and in particular the chickadee.

Mar 06, 202153:28
S03E03 - Spotted Owl Mini-sode

S03E03 - Spotted Owl Mini-sode

This special episode of AP is a mini-sode unlike any other episode preceding it. It is a sound collage compiled by Zan Marsh

Oct 14, 202019:19
S03E02 - Eagle Cap Special

S03E02 - Eagle Cap Special

Featuring the inside scoop on Sibley's Guide book, This is an interesting podcast for those interested in birds. We are looking for people who are interested in birds to listen.  With opening music from Alex Vaan Jackson  LIVE FROM DOUGLAS LAKE  And as promised: ~10,000 steps  #birds #caps #podcasts

Oct 13, 202052:48
Avian Paragraph's Greatest Hits and Misses Promo

Avian Paragraph's Greatest Hits and Misses Promo

AP's greatest hits is coming soon!

Oct 13, 202003:58
S03E01 - Wenas, WA Special

S03E01 - Wenas, WA Special

Special from Wenas, WA  Many Segmants on:  Clutch British Birders Field Report and more! Birds, birding, birders, sparrow, clutch avian, aviary, wenas washingotn, Avian, audobon road, eastern washington, podcast, flight, fly high

Oct 13, 202050:10