{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Birdhouse Banter","title":"EP 7- Ruby Throated Hummingbirds / How much are you feeding your birds? ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1b48750f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1857,"description":"In this episode, Bryn Griffiths along with Ian Sprague and Janine Couture discuss the fascinating world of hummingbirds, bird feeding, and bird identification, sharing practical tips and fun facts to enhance your birdwatching experience.\nKey Topics\nRuby throated hummingbirds in Alberta\nBird migration and long game strategy\nFeeding and attracting hummingbirds\nBird identification and field guides\nUsing apps for bird watching and identification\nBird behavior and territoriality\nSeasonal bird feeding tips\nStory of Luna the bird and bird rescue\nChanging bird songs and dialects\nSound Bites\n\"Hummingbirds remember where they eat and map it in their brain.\"\n\"They migrate all the way down into South and Central America.\"\n\"Hummingbirds are like gladiators at feeders.\"\nChapters\n00:00\nIntroduction to the episode and guests\n00:25\nOverview of ruby throated hummingbirds in Alberta\n01:11\nMigration patterns and how hummingbirds find feeders\n02:09\nPlaying the long game with plants and feeders\n03:31\nMigration distances and bird memory\n04:30\nCircadian rhythms and juvenile learning\n05:48\nTiming for putting out feeders and planting for hummingbirds\n07:16\nFeeding locations and attracting hummingbirds\n08:10\nHummingbird territoriality and competition\n09:02\nBuilding a backyard for hummingbirds and other birds\n10:00\nFeeding different bird species and diet variety\n12:35\nOverfeeding and bird nutrition\n13:55\nManaging seed and food spoilage\n15:04\nRoutine and care in bird feeding\n15:46\nStory of Luna the bird and bird rescue\n18:42\nReflections on Luna's story and bird care\n19:47\nUsing field guides and bird identification tools\n23:33\nApps and technology for bird watching\n27:08\nFun fact: Changing bird songs and dialects\n29:06\nClosing remarks and contact information","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/30zMPpRRF7trq7AXXvg_uCHYJM1sZcLpOc2ONFBsP5M/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jNzY3/MGYyMzhjODFjNDQ0/NTcxYTRjYWZhOWE1/YjQ4MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}