Mike Rowe is SHOCKED by This BIRD EXPERT | Somebody's Gotta Do It

[@ellifainstarglow7573]

Mike, please please please get some more eyes on bat rehabbing!! This pup season has been SO SO hard, Bat World Sanctuary really needs more eyes, and you'd be the PERFECT person, especially with this new series!!! Please help us educate people about these little guys, they need it so badly this year!

[@MeadowsMiniFarm]

This

[@darkwinter6028]

I’m fortunate to be able to say that there are several bats that live nearby; and they come out in the evening and eat mosquitoes. I can see them flying around the area (I’m on 6 acres so my back yard is fairly large); and sometimes even hear their sonar chirps.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Yes....and go to Austin Texas. It has the largest bat colony in the United States, and Brazoria county in south Texas has the largest bird migrating area in the entire world.

[@DonePlaying]

Maybe those bats should pull themselves up by their bootstraps.

[@edoboleyn]

Elli - That would be great. You should email him. The bats need our help. Whole populations are being destroyed by white nose virus introduced from the Old World, they’re being decimated by wind farms, and they were even blamed for a pandemic! Bats are essential to insect control. Replacing lost bat populations with pesticides and insecticides costs farmers and consumers millions.

[@jcking6785]

I’ve been a bird nerd for most of my 69 years. And I’ve been a Mike Rowe fan since the first episode of Dirty Jobs. What a nice pairing.

[@patdonnelly9392]

Yes, indeed!😊

[@ellenmelius7807]

Need name, phone number of honest plumber in Hudson, Columbia County, ny, and am old and disabled.

[@31Alden]

Absolutely chuffed about Mike spending time with John and the young people who are obviously interested in birds. Love how John calls himself a “bird nerd” and rolls with this. But I want to say a huge Thank you to John’s SISTER who introduced him to birds. Mike, you’re the BEST, of course. Warm, accessible, funny and just plain delightful. The Safety Meetings are sublime! 😂

[@pauljefferies2091]

What I like about Mike is that he is so agreeable. He can meet a person who might disagree with him politically or anything else and make friends with them in minutes. He would make a great president.

[@J.A.Smith2397]

MIKE ROWE FOR PRESIDENT!!!

[@charleywalker2982]

👍

[@Felice_Enellen]

As I recall, it's the one job he _never_ wants to do.

[@cjgia4898]

@@Felice_Enellen You are correct. It's a "dirty job" that is too dirty for Mike Rowe and that's saying something. It's the kind of dirty that he won't do.

[@michaelripley4528]

Well its a dirty job😃🤷🏼‍♂️

[@matthewbromm7552]

run mike

[@22trident45]

I like the way you wrapped up this episode, the "why" they do it. Thanks.

[@karagill5279]

I am a songbird and raptor wildlife rehabber with Virginia, so I was very excited to see this episode! I was actually down at NCU in January for my wildlife training classes I needed to keep my permit, but did not know about this museum. I would love more information on how to break into this field of work, since as a rehabber, we do not get paid for the work we do. We do it all out of the kindness of our hearts and for the animals...but any sort of paid work would be nice as well! Would anyone know more about this?

[@nelvabohannan1926]

Very good episode. I know a number of years ago when you were doing the first installment of Dirty Jobs your folks had requested to come along with us to look at the endangered Red -Cockaded Woodpecker. I was a certified tree climber and permitted endangered bird technician for the U.S. Forest Service in the Southern Region. We did not get to do that episode with you but I am glad that you found someone as passionate about birding and research as we were. Mike, continue the great work of finding passionate people who are more concerned about the overall good than they are about money. In this very self-serving world we need more unselfish folks to do the jobs that somebody has to do in order to maintain our way of life and to help preserve the wildlife. Thanks so much!

[@JanetLavoie]

Those kids are so excited... I love that! That man has such a gift!

[@billyhaddock5540]

Thanks Mike and Crew, on showing and telling-us all about Birds.

[@tamireeves8376]

Such an interesting man! A kind and gentle soul just like to make sure we don’t forget about our birds.

[@squigtonianmayhem4602]

My dad got me into birds as a kid. Between huntin and fishin, I learned many from my surroundings. It is a joy that never depletes.

[@rasputinsorphan1260]

Dan is a GREAT sport! I love that he knows folks scoff at his job and he just rolls with it. Good man.

[@cleverusername9369]

I get the feeling he's been working with Mike for a long time and is perfectly familiar and at ease with Mike's sense of humor and predilection for involving and poking fun at his crew 😀 it's kind of Mike's thing, has been for eons. His crew seem like an easy-going bunch

[@adamthomson2873]

Entertaining and educational. Thanks Mike

[@Black_Jesus3005]

I got nothing but respect for John and these kids! This is amazing!

[@XsapphiqX]

I just got done with Field Station this summer for my Forestry degree and we did mist netting during wildlife week! It was so fun nd I loved getting to interact with all the birds we caught. We got four cardinals, two indigo buntings, aand a white-eyed vireo. Amazing little creatures.

[@KA-qw5cv]

And it seems everyone survived the cardinal encounters 😊

[@vinceburris2538]

Great show. Thank you Mike.

[@dertythegrower]

Good work, Mr. Mike Rowe, as always. 👍

[@judylinville2179]

I love all of your shows and your sense of humor. Thank you.❣️

[@desertodavid]

Very cool episode. You know These kids excuse me young adults left pumped up!!

[@darleneh7740]

Just subscribed. Can’t wait for my hubby to watch this segment. He’s a bird nerd! ❣️

[@jamesdude4220]

to see the eyes light up in our youth, great job sir🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@scootersfrog]

seeing the kids pumped about that donated bird John must be proud beyond measure

[@31Alden]

I had the same response!

[@awboat]

An Eskimo Curlew from an attic???? I was geeking out.

[@CFGossettAbbasHealingArts]

Love the bird collection. The Anniston Museum of Natural History in Anniston, Alabama has an awesome bird collection that was the beginning of a great museum collection of animals. I love that place and seeing this episode brings back lots of memories for me.

[@kyaintit]

Great episode! Shout out Dan the safety man.

[@blakeelmore5461]

I remember going to this part of the museum as a kid I absolutly loved it so intriguing.

[@francesacoy4730]

The place looks very peaceful and very well kept.

[@ryanshema2196]

Some of the best produced videos Mr Dirty Bird

[@jackwalsh1468]

Hey Mikey! I really liked this informative video and everyone that's "For the birds", too. Kudos for all that your crew, you and the "Bird Nerds" do. Cheers, Mate.

[@33Donner77]

Good show. The HOT and HUMID Carolina coastal plain extends in about 150 miles from the ocean. To find a living that you enjoy is more important than money. The money will follow.

[@callak_9974]

The money MAY follow, some livings don't pay squat no matter how good you are in it.

[@tresilewis5925]

Just wonderful.

[@samoatodd8730]

Interesting. Extraordinary Teacher!❤

[@ianwalton284]

He should have mentioned at 5:55 the birds skin is beet red because it is severely dehydrated from being in the net in the hot sun for too long. Animal abuse in the name of science..

[@jasonfox6013]

What an inspirational guy

[@lysdexsick]

Mr Mike Rowe been my favorite show presenter for a while now!!! Genuine Guy... i think and hope!!!! hehehe

[@mss34698]

Keep em coming Mike. I love this series.

[@DeathByRabbit]

Imagine doing something you love doing everyday.. and then you also get to meet Mike Rowe. What a day.

[@kenyongray2615]

My Dad and I years ago used to go to the New York Zoological Park or the Bronx Zoo. One of the highlights was always going to the World of Birds.

[@6789uiop]

Mikes so cool. Respect.

[@josephrobichaud5198]

How cool is that, young people volunteering !

[@ralphcrosby4051]

thanks for the informative adventure stay safe looking forward to more

[@thee_undertaker]

Dude I wish people watched you miss than they watched tiktok. You're doing God's work

[@banhatlessducks]

I reckon dirty jobs was an influence on me even if I didn't realise at first, love what you do Mike and glad you are inspiring new generations.

[@Voscilate]

Yes! Another one from my childhood hero! I have had a lawn business for ten years now. Mike was a HUGE influence on me making me feel like I didn’t need college and now I have three trailers three crews ton of stuff to do the yards and costumer relationships for years now. I love my job and I’m super happy mike made me feel like I could do this profession and still be successful. Edit:mike said these jobs are the backbone of our nation and truly keep us going. Also why I love his show!

[@EricRuskoski]

This is awesome! Thanks!

[@iowegian7496]

I enjoy this show more than all the stuff that is out there!

[@lukehartlerode9530]

Keep it coming Mr. Rowe!

[@BenjySparky]

Mike you rock! Peace

[@ironkong8906]

love listening to mike take the piss out of the safety meetings

[@cjgia4898]

Oh my crow, it's Mike Rowe! I'll see myself out.

[@milkmanman]

Noice

[@charlesdrown6455]

Very interesting show.

[@jennifertemple175]

You were in Raleigh last weekend?!? I hope you enjoyed your visit. Prairie Ridge Ecostation & all of the museums in RTP are wonderful.

[@sleeve8651]

Watching this brought back memories of one of my now deceased Friends ! William " Bill " Cochran aka. Wally Whom devoted much of his life to the study of Birds ! He is responsible for engineering very likely the first micro transmitters to be attached to the backs of Birds, to ascertain things such as Wing beats, Heart beats, and a system to track migrating birds as well ! Some may know of him, from these very works ! Too, he was responsible for aiding the U.S. Government in building a Satellite to compete with Russia's Sputnik program ! His many written article's on the subject of Birds can be found in Libraries around the World ! I was very fortunate that he considered me a Friend and colleague for many of our escapades ! GODSPEED Wally ! 🐦 R.I.P. William W. Cochran ❤️🥀❤️ 🐦

[@IamMedicine]

Thanks Mike!

[@jcim6438]

Thanks.

[@FalconFinder00]

Bird nerds in action! Happy to he counted as one. That man is a real one

[@graeme9679]

Loved the safety meeting.

[@billanzell5962]

Great show mike..

[@mitzimarquez2410]

Great video, loved it 😍. Birdie social security number.... LoL 🤣😅 who would have thought it!

[@ernestoborrego5102]

Awesome!

[@catatonicbug7522]

I banded birds in Jr high with one of my teachers. I thought I might be an ornithologist at that point. That didn't happen, but I've always enjoyed science.

[@katsumiskytower8714]

wth?! you were in Raleigh this month???? thats crazy! I live in Garner. would have loved to meet you!

[@cleverusername9369]

Welcome to my beautiful home state, Mike! Hope you enjoyed your stay and got some of our world famous BBQ Also Mike's question about a rock n roll band from the 60's could've been the Byrds, the Yardbirds, the Eagles, the Fabulous Thunderbirds, I'm sure there are more

[@brianmincher716]

The safety meeting had me howling.

[@TTOS69]

Aye NC represent

[@djeoutdoors]

This was awesome 👏 I

[@brianmincher716]

Jolly: well, he knows a lot. . . Priceless.

[@junkyardhemi]

Finally the place to ask this question. Is handling a wild bird dangerous in any way aside from the bird attacking? Disease? Contagious viruses or anything like that?

[@callak_9974]

Most diseases don't cross species, so should be ok from that. But you could possibly pass it on to another bird if you don't clean up.

[@greatplainsman3662]

Maybe alitte lice.

[@airbourne1266]

Didn’t even see the video. Saw Mike Rowe’ name and face and just subscribed. I loved the Dirty Jobs show

[@josephhead2748]

Mike Rowe for Prime Minister!!!!

[@ToysToolsandTales]

Love ya mike!

[@Felice_Enellen]

I love seeing how interested the kids are. We pushed everyone towards STEM for the last 20 years but there's so much more to the world.

[@jakesmerth1919]

You understand that this is literally Science? The S in STEM?

[@ToxicMrSmith]

​@@jakesmerth1919I'm glad I'm not the only one who realised how dumb that comment was

[@anissah161]

My 1 crush, Mike. I can not tell a lie. 😇 I appreciate your work, have for years.

[@gliskhayward6648]

You should do an episode about the camera crew that’s gotta be an interesting job

[@billkurek5576]

Great! The part about him being a skydiver should have brought up a whole bunch of Birdman conversations, but didn’t. I was waiting for Mike in a costume……

[@jetpackadventures1202]

Mike and his team just take us everywhere - don't they - you have to admit that you could not guess the next adventure

[@stephenpeterson7479]

Speaking of birds. A trip to The Iowa Parrot Rescue in Letts, Iowa. My daughter has 2 now and would like another. Her husband disagrees.

[@TheDeviIDogg]

I feel like there's two paths someone can take when they put dead things in the freezer. They're either smart and destined to do some science type stuff or they end up being a rather unsavory character

[@Tonyhouse1168]

Both types have to be smart..

[@TheDeviIDogg]

@@Tonyhouse1168 Tell that to all the crackheads who put their mother's/girlfriend's body in the freezer. It happens all the time

[@GeorgeRoccoJr-jo3hh]

Thank God for them safety meetings.

[@specialroast5411]

Must say from an academic perspective coming from someone who studied wildlife that my experience taking a ornithology taxonomy class is 10x more put together than the mammology counterpart. Sadly there seems to be a bit of a turf war involving the representation of classes of Animalia, with departments often favoring mammologists over ornithologists/herpetologists and it is honestly disguising. And many academic institutions can’t do a fraction of what this guy is doing but consider it the same. If you were to ask the people what’s the goal of the taxonomy, they would struggle to answer it the way as johns response of “ preserve records for people to study”

[@dertythegrower]

Mike, i wish you could make a set or page where people can watch all your dirty jobs and fox and other work all in one spot.. your shows are awesome but always scattered on networks where they are hard to find after we find out they exist

[@ehrgeiz5649]

? just watch here - His team uploads old stuff all the time.

[@dertythegrower]

​@@ehrgeiz5649i see he has a new thing and exclusive show on foxbusiness also... but its very confusing for most people, and im even pretty techy..

[@dertythegrower]

​@@ehrgeiz5649i mean his own official playlist with every show by age like most shows have here

[@jakesmerth1919]

You actually think he owns all of those?

[@noberet]

I can't believe you have so dew subscribers. I shall add myself to those numbers.

[@Cardiacmoment]

I can just see the ornithologist’s mom calling him, “Norman!” 😏 🔪

[@kasonfurnas9551]

I saw.The Byrds open for the Grateful Dead!

[@junesuegaval2416]

OK, I know I'm a bird nerd when I can't stop smiling when I say, "It's a curlew!!" before they identify it in the video.

[@daveenakissack2563]

Not him doxing their security room code 🤣🤣🤣😭😭😭

[@Alexis-zr8fq]

Americas best uncle

[@KB-ke3fi]

Mike, you need to go to Austin Texas, to see the largest bat colony in the U.S. And then mosey on down to Brazoria County Texas, who has the largest migrating bird area in the world.

[@bradleysmith9431]

I'm pretty sure Mike Rowe did do an episode of "dirty jobs" at that bat cave in Austin!

[@GoatZilla]

Good ol' Mike "Safety Third" Rowe, professional actor.

[@hgwells6202]

I want to see Mike Rowe Jet Boat Racing!

[@charleywalker2982]

Thanks for sharing your videos and keep them coming please.

[@gregwall6553]

Mentors are real heroes.

[@hamle92]

hey Mike😊 out of curiosity, have you seen tony robinson trying out the worst jobs in history?

[@jansonshrock2859]

nice!

[@eazyridin7283]

Hey there’s also the Yardbirds . Right ?

[@richardlove4287]

As they were working on owls…they should have said the "who" for the band.

[@Tyrochus]

100% for the birds yo

[@patmcbride9853]

Thank goodness western NC doesn't get as hot.

[@fearthehoneybadger]

That job is for the birds. Someone had to say it.

[@VintageBlacklist]

I love science.

[@melissafields3376]

I Guess I'm a bird nerd!😂😂