Podcast Episodes

Declaring a species extinct and sampling the world's coolest birding events

Season 5 Episode 19

It's our final episode...but only for this season, don't worry 😉

We're chatting about birding festivals near and far, the multinational process of dec…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Defending Ecuador’s rarest species: Jocotoco’s on-the-ground efforts

Season 5 Episode 18

Jocotoco Conservation works in the field throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos to conserve birds, wildlife, and habitats. Today, George is digging int…

1 year, 4 months ago

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Your guide to Life List episodes and highlights

Season 5 Episode 17

Welcome to our 100th episode! We're celebrating by chatting about some listener favorites - and ours! - as well as all that's changed in the birding …

1 year, 5 months ago

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Gull mysteries with Amar Ayyash

Season 5 Episode 16

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 le…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Fall birding highlights (so far!)

Season 5 Episode 15

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 t…

1 year, 5 months ago

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Comparing thermal scopes, Hurricane Helene effects, and the beauty in the unknowns on pelagics

Season 5 Episode 14

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!

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1 year, 6 months ago

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Brazil's legendary lands and lesser-known gems

Season 5 Episode 13

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…

1 year, 6 months ago

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We're answering your birdy questions!

Season 5 Episode 12

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 ques…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Deep dives and Easter eggs in the new Stokes finch guide

Season 5 Episode 11

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 G…

1 year, 6 months ago

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Conflict in chasing rare birds & what it feels like to be on pelagics

Season 5 Episode 10

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 L…

1 year, 7 months ago

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