A four for one special! In this episode, Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about the four Darter species, also known as Anhinga. These curious water birds have a variety of nicknames from "water turkey" to "snake bird". Learn how to identify them in the field, listen to their calls, and find out all about their unique hunting strategy that separates them from other avian aquatic species. Also, listen to the soothing background noises of the summer forest in Buckhannon, West Virginia!
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Thanks to Jess for this episode's bird watch!
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Thanks to Milko for providing the photo for this episode's cover art! Check his instagram page out @milkogervet_photography 
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Intro music by Ricky Pistone and Outro music by the Sidewalk Slammers. Check them out wherever you get your music
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All Bird Sounds are from Xeno-Canto.org

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Opening Anhinga Anhinga call by Phil Brown 

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Nesting Call by Paul Marvin

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American Darter greeting call by Daniel Parker 

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African Darter by Lynette Rudman 

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Australasian Darter by Nick Talbot

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Oriental Darter by Andrew Spencer

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