{"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 TopicsRuby throated hummingbirds in AlbertaBird migration and long game strategyFeeding and attracting hummingbirdsBird identification and field guidesUsing apps for bird watching and identificationBird behavior and territorialitySeasonal bird feeding tipsStory of Luna the bird and bird rescueChanging bird songs and dialectsSound Bites\"Hummingbirds remember where they eat and map it in their brain.\"\"They migrate all the way down into South and Central America.\"\"Hummingbirds are like gladiators at feeders.\"Chapters\n00:00\nIntroduction to the episode and guests00:25\nOverview of ruby throated hummingbirds in Alberta01:11\nMigration patterns and how hummingbirds find feeders02:09\nPlaying the long game with plants and feeders03:31\nMigration distances and bird memory04:30\nCircadian rhythms and juvenile learning05:48\nTiming for putting out feeders and planting for hummingbirds07:16\nFeeding locations and attracting hummingbirds08:10\nHummingbird territoriality and competition09:02\nBuilding a backyard for hummingbirds and other birds10:00\nFeeding different bird species and diet variety12:35\nOverfeeding and bird nutrition13:55\nManaging seed and food spoilage15:04\nRoutine and care in bird feeding15:46\nStory of Luna the bird and bird rescue18:42\nReflections on Luna's story and bird care19:47\nUsing field guides and bird identification tools23:33\nApps and technology for bird watching27:08\nFun fact: Changing bird songs and dialects29:06\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}