Okay, But... Birds
Podcast

Okay, But... Birds

Dr. Scott Taylor

48 episodes

ScienceEducation

Hosted by evolutionary biologist Dr. Scott Taylor, Okay, But... Birds explores the drama, brilliance, and science behind bird life. Each snackable 30-minute episode blends smart storytelling, expert interviews, and a touch of humor to reveal how birds shape our world. No jargon. No binoculars required. Just real science, quirky insights, and bird-brained drama you’ll want to share at brunch. Because birds aren’t background. Birds are cool.

What this show covers

catsconservationinvasive specieswildlife

What listeners will find here

Cats are killing birds at staggering scale—and the fix is more practical than you think
Cats are the biggest human-caused source of direct bird deaths in the U.S. Pete Marra explains where the billions number comes from, why pet cats still hunt, and why bells don’t help. The episode also weighs hard conservation choices, from catios to island removals.

Episodes

Okay, but how bad are cats for birds?
Okay, but how bad are cats for birds?
5 Nov 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but why are we obsessed with crows and ravens?
Okay, but why are we obsessed with crows and ravens?
29 Oct 2026 · 36 min
Okay, but is the lyrebird a liar?
Okay, but is the lyrebird a liar?
22 Oct 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but what's threatening the apex predators of the sky?
Okay, but what's threatening the apex predators of the sky?
15 Oct 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but how terrifying were terror birds?
Okay, but how terrifying were terror birds?
8 Oct 2026 · 26 min
Okay, but what happens when a bird gets sick?
Okay, but what happens when a bird gets sick?
1 Oct 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my!
Okay, but griffins, and ligers, and birds, oh my!
24 Sept 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but... cranes!
Okay, but... cranes!
17 Sept 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but why does that bird look so rough?
Okay, but why does that bird look so rough?
10 Sept 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but what's up with feathers?
Okay, but what's up with feathers?
3 Sept 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but does age bring Wisdom?
Okay, but does age bring Wisdom?
27 Aug 2026 · 30 min
Okay, but do hummingbirds ever chill?
Okay, but do hummingbirds ever chill?
20 Aug 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but what's the deal with Darwin's finches?
Okay, but what's the deal with Darwin's finches?
13 Aug 2026 · 36 min
Okay, but what's the deal with nests?
Okay, but what's the deal with nests?
6 Aug 2026 · 29 min
Okay, but how do birds handle a heatwave?
Okay, but how do birds handle a heatwave?
30 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Okay, but how does wildfire smoke impact birds?
Okay, but how does wildfire smoke impact birds?
23 Jul 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but did birds invent music?
Okay, but did birds invent music?
16 Jul 2026 · 29 min
Okay, but is the dawn chorus getting quieter?
Okay, but is the dawn chorus getting quieter?
9 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Okay, but what's it like as a bird at the top of the world?
Okay, but what's it like as a bird at the top of the world?
2 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Okay, but does easy living make birds dumber?
Okay, but does easy living make birds dumber?
25 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but... pigeons!
Okay, but... pigeons!
18 Jun 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but did birds originate the open relationship?
Okay, but did birds originate the open relationship?
11 Jun 2026 · 35 min
Okay, but... boobies!
Okay, but... boobies!
4 Jun 2026 · 34 min
Okay, but what about birds that can't fly?
Okay, but what about birds that can't fly?
28 May 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but can a bird really cooperate with humans?
Okay, but can a bird really cooperate with humans?
21 May 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but can birds predict the weather?
Okay, but can birds predict the weather?
14 May 2026 · 34 min
Okay, but can birds smell?
Okay, but can birds smell?
7 May 2026 · 34 min
Okay, but what can we learn from a drawer of birds?
Okay, but what can we learn from a drawer of birds?
23 Apr 2026 · 35 min
Okay, but are bird feeders helping or hurting?
Okay, but are bird feeders helping or hurting?
16 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but what's in a bird's toolbox?
Okay, but what's in a bird's toolbox?
9 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Okay, but do birds have culture?
Okay, but do birds have culture?
2 Apr 2026 · 35 min
Okay, but why put eggs in another bird’s basket?
Okay, but why put eggs in another bird’s basket?
26 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but what makes a yard a bird paradise?
Okay, but what makes a yard a bird paradise?
19 Mar 2026 · 24 min
Okay, but what makes a bird… a bird? Hint: Dinosaurs!
Okay, but what makes a bird… a bird? Hint: Dinosaurs!
12 Mar 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but why do some birds babysit?
Okay, but why do some birds babysit?
5 Mar 2026 · 31 min
Okay, but how do birds stay warm?
Okay, but how do birds stay warm?
26 Feb 2026 · 30 min
Okay, but why is a bird’s world more colorful?
Okay, but why is a bird’s world more colorful?
19 Feb 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but can birds keep up with climate change?
Okay, but can birds keep up with climate change?
12 Feb 2026 · 33 min
Okay, but is birdwatching the original Pokémon?
Okay, but is birdwatching the original Pokémon?
5 Feb 2026 · 36 min
Okay, but why do some birds thrive in cities?
Okay, but why do some birds thrive in cities?
29 Jan 2026 · 31 min
E7: Okay, but who helped build the world’s bird soundtrack? The inside scoop on Merlin!
E7: Okay, but who helped build the world’s bird soundtrack? The inside scoop on Merlin!
22 Jan 2026 · 25 min
Okay, but how do chickadees never forget?
Okay, but how do chickadees never forget?
15 Jan 2026 · 24 min
Okay, but why fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back every year?
Okay, but why fly from the Arctic to Antarctica and back every year?
8 Jan 2026 · 27 min
Okay, but bird flu is really bad, right?
Okay, but bird flu is really bad, right?
1 Jan 2026 · 28 min
Okay, but why did my life list just shrink?
Okay, but why did my life list just shrink?
18 Dec 2025 · 26 min
Okay, but how do you lose 3 billion birds?
Okay, but how do you lose 3 billion birds?
11 Dec 2025 · 35 min
Okay, but is bird monogamy just PR?
Okay, but is bird monogamy just PR?
4 Dec 2025 · 24 min
Trailer — Okay, But... Birds
Trailer — Okay, But... Birds
15 Nov 2025 · 0 min

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