Life List: A Birding Podcast

Alright, we're back! George and Alvaro talk about unusual sightings and behaviors they've seen so far this fall along with takeaways from afar from the AOS conference.

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We're continuing conversations with our listeners on the air as we share updates from our home fronts. We have lots of links to share this week!

• Check out Ed Yong's account of his recent pelagic exper…

George is just back from the Pantanal, and today, we're chatting about that. But first...

• The oldest photo in eBird? Looks like it's this (now extinct) Laughing Owl!
• And check out this illustration of …

We're back with a listener question episode! 

• We mention Project Phoenix—check out the details here. 
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This week, we're joined by Lillian Stokes and Matt Young to share in the laughs, research, and stories behind their jam-packed new book, The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada. L…

We're three busy birders this week with tales ranging from the backyard to the wonders of the deep oceans. Grab a drink and enjoy this classic Life List chat with us—tangents and all.

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Phil's been there, done that, and has the stories to prove it. This week we chat about his recent oceanic expeditions and upcoming book.

• Have a taste of western Australia and the Lesser Sundas via Phi…

Holly and Billi have spanned continents in their incredible career feats. Today, we're chatting about the challenges and adventures that they've had along the way.

• Meet Holly via Birds Caribbean and I…

Here's a story with some drama, discovery, and mysteries yet unsolved! Hear all about the background of discovering the Andean Storm-Petrel (Oceanites barrosi), straight from the source! Here's the p…

Jason and Dexter bring all the joy this week!

• Check out Jason and Dexter on Instagram
• Learn about the In Color Birding Club...
• And the BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin
• Don't forget to listen to the Bird J…

This is a beers-after-hours-type conversation with Ken Behrens: author, bird and nature guide, and co-host of Naturally Adventurous Podcast. We chat about the ups and downs of summertime birding, tra…

This episode is classic Life List—full of facts and stories from our homes and the field. 

• Check out this 79-year-old box turtle monitored in PA!
• Get digestible highlights of the AOS supplement in ABA'…

A trip to Alaska in the summer for rare and vagrant birds is exhilarating...and a logistical feat! George and Alvaro recap their June Alaskan travels from their point of view as guides and share the …

Melissa does it all, and today, we're chatting about it! Check out Melissa's links:

• Dare to Bird by Melissa Hafting
• Melissa's blog
• BC Rare Bird Alert
• BC Young Birders
• Rare Bird Alert documentary 

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We're back to catch up on news in the birding world and our latest stories. Here are a few links we reference in this episode: 

• Diving into Cockney Rhyming Slang is totally worth your time
• Here's a bea…

In our season finale, we pay tribute to Tom Johnson, a distinguished bird expert and an exceptional human being, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. Tom was a guiding light in the birding community…

We've got lots to chit-chat about this week—birds, butterflies, land, and more!

We talk about Harvesters—learn about these butterflies here and their diets here. 

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Kate is a marine biologist and pelagic expert who has stories and facts to fill a whole voyage. Join us as we delve into the mesmerizing world of pelagic birds and wildlife, uncovering the secrets of…

A few weeks ago we sat down to chat about Cuba, earthquakes, and eclipses. We always stay busy!

We mention birding in Bhutan; if you want to know more about what it's like, check out this episode from…

The Birds and Audubon Missed comes out this week. Listen as George and Alvaro reminisce and muse the worlds of ornithology and birding with Kenn—perhaps as you enjoy spring migration in your neck of …