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Birds… but chemistry.

What does compost have to do with eggs? How are birds basically doing chemistry experiments to make their colors? Why would a bird eat dirt… or rub ants all over itself?? This episode is a grab bag of wild, fascinating bird facts that connect back to chemistry you already know. No quiz, just vibes.

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00:00 Bird Chemistry Vibes

02:02 Compost Egg Incubators

02:58 Feather Colors Chemistry

06:20 Seeing Ultraviolet Light

08:11 Clay Eating Detox Trick

09:28 Hot Bodies Fast Reactions

14:23 Preening Oil Waterproofing

16:15 Rainy Day Birdwatching

16:44 Anting Bird Hygiene

19:17 Seabird Feather Sunscreen

20:14 More Bird Chemistry Ahead

20:41 Bird Phobia Banter

21:19 Documentary Media Swap

22:22 Mississippi Kite Swoops

28:19 Do Birds Recognize Faces

31:12 Photo IDs and Backyard Hawks

32:34 Chicken Show Family Lore

33:00 Wrap Up and Support

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