Birdy. Proudly nerdy. Detailed. Not-so-subtly obsessive. Delve into all things birding and birding culture with George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown. Join us for light-hearted conversations on birds, conservation, travel, and more.
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A very broad talk on technology, from breaking news to recent innovation. We'll cover gaming, technology, new age engineering, cars, and more! Hosted by Brayden Layton and Josh Phillips.
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Gull mysteries with Amar Ayyash
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This week, we're not just talking about Amar's highly anticipated book, The Gull Guide—we're chatting about the discoveries and controversies that led to what we currently know about gulls, the unknowns that still exist, and how to fall in love with these mysteries birds along the way. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining…
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Fall birding highlights (so far!)
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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. If you haven't already, be sure to read The trials of John P. McCown by Steve Hampton. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. …
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Comparing thermal scopes, Hurricane Helene effects, and the beauty in the unknowns on pelagics
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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 experience with Alvaro's Adventures in his newsletter While you're at it, make sure to read An Immense World by Ed Yong We get tons of questions about ther…
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Brazil's legendary lands and lesser-known gems
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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 the species on Birds of the World (sign-in required). George has two trip reports from Brazil. Check out Safari Brazil: The Pantanal and Brazil's Atl…
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We're answering your birdy questions!
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We're back with a listener question episode! We mention Project Phoenix—check out the details here. Subscribe to our newsletter and send us your questions below ⬇️⬇️ Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for s…
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Deep dives and Easter eggs in the new Stokes finch guide
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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. Learn more and preorder it here before the book is published on September 17! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreo…
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Conflict in chasing rare birds & what it feels like to be on pelagics
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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. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to…
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Wacky tales and unique habitats with Phil Chaon
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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 Phil's recent eBird trip report Get notifications for Habitats of North America, coming out this winter Order Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Bi…
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Ornithological careers and accompanying global adventures with Holly Garrod and Billi Krochuk
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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 Instagram Meet Billi via Biodiversity Research Institute and Instagram Check out the beautiful Black Bee-eater that we talk about in the episode And ye…
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How Alvaro's bar chat led to a new species of storm-petrel
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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 paper that was published: Resolving the conflictive phylogenetic relationships of Oceanites (Oceanitidae: Procellariiformes) with the description of a n…
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Decreasing the pressure and increasing the joy in birding with Jason Hall and Dexter Patterson
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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 Joy Podcast P.S. Jason is co-leading a Hillstar Nature tour in Puerto Rico in 2025! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining …
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Behind the scenes of professional bird guiding and podcasting with Ken Behrens
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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, travel, and food Ken misses from his old home in Madagascar. Please let us know: What do you think about the American Birding Association's Listing Areas …
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Expression of genes, extreme lifespans in animals, and birding the Galapagos Islands
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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's Checklist Redux 2024. Want more tiger sharks? Tooth and Claw podcast has a fascinating tiger shark episode. Read the paper: Oceanic seabirds chase t…
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Behind the scenes of Alaskan birding tours
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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 magic they found along the way. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share you…
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Intersections of science, art, and passion in birding with Melissa Hafting
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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 Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com…
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It’s taxonomy season! Previewing splits and lumps
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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 beautiful tribute from Birds Caribbean about Orlando Garrido Keep an eye on our socials for links to taxonomy updates as we get them! Get more Life list …
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Tribute to Tom Johnson, a remarkable bird expert and human
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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, known for his profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to bird conservation and science. This episode features an intervi…
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Patterns in Vagrant Birds, Hummingbird Splits, and Tractors
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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. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for spons…
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A deep dive on oceanic birds and wildlife with Kate Sutherland
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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 the high seas! Check out Seabirding Pelagics with Kate when you're ready for an offshore adventure. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newslette…
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What it's like to go birding in Cuba
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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 season two. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at l…
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Why we can’t put down Kenn Kaufman’s newest book
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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 the woods! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at life…
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Birding the Darien Gap with Adam Walleyn
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Adam has birded the places people dream of all around the world, and recently returned from his most recent adventures in the primary forests of the Darien Gap. We're chatting birds, mammals, herps, and more! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifel…
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Travelogue: Scouting Mammals and Birds in Northern India
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George is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his scouting trip in northern India from January 2024. Want to hear the rest of the story? Check us out on Patreon! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for spons…
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Let's Discuss ABA Checklist and Avian Tree of Life Updates
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There's been some exciting news in the birding world, and we have thoughts — and some inside scoop! Today, we're talking about ABA Checklist updates and major discoveries in bird evaluation and taxonomy. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpo…
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Understanding red crossbill types and other finches with Matt Young
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The finch guru is with us today! We're talking speciation, food source specialization, mimicry, and more. Yep, this episode is meaty. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to k…
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George joins the American Birding Association Board of Directors!
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We're chit-chatting about ABA, natural disasters on birding tours, and other news from our backyards. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out Geo…
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Early Spring Birding: Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Cuba
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In North America, winter lingers up north while migration and breeding season rev up in the south. Today, we're chatting about recent stories from the field and a few from the archives. Check out lekking Sharp-tailed Grouse here. Check out Cuba: An American History here. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon fo…
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Birding Down Under: The Spectacular Subantarctic Islands
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We want you to hear just how cool and fascinating the Subantarctic Islands islands are. Join us there in December? [Learn more here.] Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to k…
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Alvaro is here today with a deep dive on supergenes and their phenotypic expressions in birds. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's c…
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Harpy Eagles and Backyard Companions with Holly Merker
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A plea from your producer: Any tips on dealing with paper wasps?! But really, I've got it under control, I think... Holly returns to the podcast this week as we catch up on Neotropic birding and more. Read about Mollee's full Harpy Eagle experience here. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. …
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Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk…
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Hey, hey. The American Ornithological Society has announced the 2024 proposals affecting taxonomy and species. Here's what we think about them! And have you heard about the drama around an individual seeing 10,000 bird species for the first time? Congrats, Peter Kaestner! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon f…
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The ups and downs of birding in India
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We have lots to share this time! Subscribe to our shiny newsletter Find us on Patreon Check out these least bittern x-rays And visit our tour websites to join us in the field! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining…
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Conquering ticks (the icky ones) and tales from Uganda
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George interviews friends Andrea and Josh about gorillas, tick-borne diseases and prevention, and bird and wildlife photography. More from Andrea and Josh: About the American Lyme Disease Foundation The Unbiased Science Podcast Check out Josh's photography Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponso…
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Birdy questions answered: Communicating about rare birds
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We're chatting about New Year birding, winter sea watching and pelagics, and the evolution of communication platforms for birders. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us an…
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Patterns in winter vagrant birds and Christmas Bird Counts
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We're back for season four, and we have lots to catch up on! Join us as we chat about recent travels, Christmas Bird Counts, and other exciting winter birding. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for…
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Behind the scenes of working at Cape May Bird Observatory
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George is bringing you a set of interviews with part of the fall crew at Cape May Bird Observatory. Enjoy these glimpses into life at the counting sites with Martina Nordstrand, Gautam Apte, and Aidan Place! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribi…
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Changing bird names: Deep diving the AOS decision process with Alvaro
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Have you heard the news? We get the inside scoop on the American Ornithological Society's decision to change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction. We reference the AOS's decision and documentation and Reflections of a Native birder: The one Indian killer bird name I really have trouble with by Steph…
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Fall Birding and Changing Names
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We recorded this episode just before the American Ornithological Society announced plans to change bird species named after people, but it was already on our minds. Join us as we discuss fall birding on both sides of the US, bird club name changes, pawpaw trees, and more. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa O…
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The weirdest things we've seen while birding
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Our gang catches up on early fall birding and herping before sharing some of our stories from the field about crazy non-bird sightings that have left us wondering...AKA, s**t birders see. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter…
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Embracing birding's mental health benefits with Holly Merker
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Are birds magical? We explore that question, hawk watches, and the joys of being an eBird reviewer with Holly Merker. Learn about the Frontiers and Ornithology Symposium here! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining…
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The art of finding birds virtually with Greg Neise
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Greg Neise joins us this week to chat about all things virtual and Fantasy Birding! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com…
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European and urban birding with David Lindo
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David Lindo, the Urban Birder himself, joins us to talk about his love of birding and how the U.S. birding culture compares to Europe's. Learn more about urban birding on David's website. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk t…
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The things that happen while doing bird research
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This is a meaty one! George and Alvaro chat about the causes of high fall migration counts, caged birds, snapping turtles, cardinals, South American birding, and so much more. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and sha…
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Level up your bird photography with Glenn Bartley
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Glenn joins us to talk all things bird photography—including tips on what to do before and after you get the shot! Helpful links Glenn’s site eBook—Post Processing: A Guide for Nature Photographers Book—Hummingbirds: A Celebration of Nature's Jewels Breeze Browser Fast Raw Viewer Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more…
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Flamingos or flamingoes? Either way, they're around. We catch up on some great rare birds and other excursions. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optic…
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Birding in the Southwest, Empidonax flycatcher identification, and pizza toppings
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We catch up on our late summer birding adventures, a range of birding resources, and pineapple on pizza. Helpful links: InfiRay T2 Pro Thermal Monocular Pulsar Axion XM30F Field Guide to North American Flycatchers: Empidonax and Pewees Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter a…
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Happiness by way of birds and a bicycle with Dorian Anderson
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Dorian Anderson joins us to chat about photography, tales from the road, and how a unique big year helped him find himself. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks t…
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Is El Niño the cause of these pelagic sightings?
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George and Alvaro catch up on good band names, rare birds found while not primarily birding, and the possible causes of some interesting wildlife sightings on the West Coast. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and shar…
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Hawkwatches, rare birds, and karaoke with Jeff Bouton
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We're starting this episode with a brief tribute to our friend, Tom Johnson, who unexpectedly passed in July 2023. Then we catch up with our pal Jeff Bouton of Kowa Optics, sharing stories old and new. Check out all of Kowa's great products at https://www.kowaoptic.com/. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life lis…
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