Michael Stein

Mentioned in 9 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Serves as narrator and host for BirdNote Daily, a podcast focused on ornithology and bird behavior. Has presented episodes covering diverse avian subjects, including whistling ducks, bearded reedlings, western gulls, and animal feeding patterns. Known for delivering educational content about birds and wildlife research to podcast audiences.

Appears On

BirdNote Daily

Episode Appearances

BirdNote Daily · May 13, 2026

The Nasally Fish Crow

“Narrated and presented the episode about fish crows and their distinctive characteristics”

Fish crow identification and vocalizationsAmerican crow vs. fish crow species differencesBird geographic range expansion

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BirdNote Daily · May 8, 2026

Wood Thrush Thrive In Health Forests

“Narrator and producer of the episode”

Wood thrush habitat requirements and migration patternsForest fragmentation and habitat lossDeforestation and land conversion impacts

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BirdNote Daily · Apr 12, 2026

Who, or What, Was Mother Goose?

“Narrator and host of the BirdNote Daily episode on Mother Goose”

Mother Goose folklore originsEuropean oral tradition historyFairy tale publishing history

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BirdNote Daily · Apr 10, 2026

Sibelius and the Swans

“Host and narrator of the BirdNote Daily episode about Sibelius and the swans”

Jean Sibelius Fifth Symphony compositionWhooper swans migration patternsSwan imagery in classical music

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BirdNote Daily · Apr 8, 2026

Nest Boxes For All Sorts Of Birds

“Host of BirdNote Daily episode on nest boxes for various bird species”

Bluebird nest box conservation successScreech owl nest box design and installationWood duck nest box construction and management

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BirdNote Daily · Feb 27, 2026

Ducks That Whistle

“Narrator and host of the BirdNote Daily episode about whistling ducks”

Black-bellied whistling ducksWaterfowl species behaviorBird migration patterns

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BirdNote Daily · Feb 26, 2026

The Delightfully Round Bearded Reedling

“Narrator and host of the BirdNote Daily episode about bearded reedlings”

Bearded reedling population recoveryWetland habitat restorationBird conservation in the United Kingdom

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BirdNote Daily · Feb 24, 2026

The Gull and the Garbage Truck

“Host and narrator of the BirdNote Daily episode about western gull research”

Western gull behavior and ecologyGPS tracking technology in wildlife researchAnimal adaptation to human infrastructure

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BirdNote Daily · Feb 22, 2026

Feeding Frenzy

“Narrator and host of the episode for BirdNote Daily podcast”

Winter bird feeding behaviorDing Darling National Wildlife RefugeSnowy egrets and great egrets

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