Episode 2

The Barn Owl – The Silent Watcher of the Night

In this episode of Glisten of Birds, Adrian Adair, a poetic voice for birds and their untold stories, takes us into the realm of shadows and silence to meet a bird that moves like a whisper in the dark. The Barn Owl—a ghostly presence in the moonlight, a hunter of the unseen, a guardian of forgotten places.

Through poetic storytelling, deep symbolism, and scientific insight, this episode explores the mystique and mastery of the Barn Owl. From its silent flight and haunting call to its connection to folklore, omens, and the supernatural, we unravel the truth behind this misunderstood nocturnal being. What does it mean to listen to the silence? What can we learn from a bird that sees through darkness?

The Barn Owl does not sing. It does not roar. It does not break the silence. It becomes it.

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Glisten of Birds

Glisten of Birds explores the beauty, mystery, and symbolism of birds through poetic storytelling and science. Hosted by Adrian Adair, an ambassador for birds and nature, each episode unveils the wonders of the avian world, one flight at a time

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Adrian Adair

Adrian Adair is a storyteller, bird photographer, and ambassador for birds and nature, dedicated to unveiling the hidden wonders of the avian world through poetic narration and immersive storytelling. With a deep reverence for the natural world, he weaves together science, folklore, and the unseen magic of flight, guiding listeners on a journey beyond feathers and wings—into the very heart of the wild.

As the creator and host of Glisten of Birds, Adrian brings an unparalleled voice to the realm of nature-inspired storytelling. His work is not just about birds—it is about the stories they carry, the myths they inspire, and the quiet lessons they teach about resilience, beauty, and transformation. Through his carefully crafted episodes, he sheds light on the majestic and the overlooked, the legendary and the real, inviting his audience to see birds not just as creatures of flight but as symbols of wisdom, mystery, and the enduring connection between sky and earth.

A lifelong observer of the natural world, Adrian’s work extends beyond podcasting. As a bird photographer and conservation advocate, he captures the fleeting moments of avian life—snapshots of untamed elegance, frozen in time. Whether through lens or language, his mission remains the same: to honor the winged beings that share our world and to inspire others to listen to the whispers of the wind, where every bird carries a story waiting to be told.

Because some birds do not just fly.
They glisten.