Hannah and Erik Go Birding
By: Hannah Buschert and Erik Ostrander
Language: en-us
Categories: Science, Nature, Leisure, Hobbies, Society, Culture, Places
Hannah and Erik love to spend their free time adventuring and birding. Join them as they discuss their most recent adventures and other birding topics. They are not experts but are always game to learn and experience new things. Connect with us on all the socials or send an email to: HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com.
Episodes
Christmas Bird Count - Sunriver, Oregon
Jan 08, 2026Christmas Bird Counts is the oldest community science program and has made a huge impact on what we know about birds and their populations! This year, we were able to join the Sunriver, Oregon count. Listen in to see what birds we spotted!
Adventure begins at: 9:23
Show notes
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
Christmas Bird Count
Deschutes National Forest
WildEarth Live Safari
Black-bellied Bustard Video
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
American Dipper
Varied Th...
Jamaica Endemics in Ocho Rios
Dec 25, 2025Our annual "company retreat" was a Caribbean cruise! So in this episode, we talk about going birding around Orlando and then a day-trip in Jamaica.
Adventure begins at: 12:30
Show notes
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
Quill and Finch journals Discount Code: HannahandErik
New Jewel-babbler in New Guinea
Chuys
Christmas Bird Count
Orlando Wetlands Park
Arrowhead Birding Tours
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Jamaican Tody
Yellow-billed Amazon
Intro Bird Call: Stolid F...
Duration: 00:52:55Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival 2025
Dec 11, 2025The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is always a fun time! We went to a few new places, got a lifer, and enjoyed the valley specialty birds.
Adventure begins at: 13:27
Show notes
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
Quill and Finch journals Discount Code: HannahandErik
"New 'remarkably tame' tinamou species discovered in Amazon mountains may already be at risk of extinction"
Sandhills Brewery
Spanky’s Burgers
Rancho Lomitas
Christmas Bird Count
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
<... Duration: 01:05:42Kagus in New Caledonia
Nov 27, 2025It's finally here - our episode about seeing the Kagus in New Caledonia. There is so much to see there including tons of amazing birds, unique plant life, and wonderful people. Add New Caledonia to your travel list!
Adventure begins at: 16:50
Show notes
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird Taxonomic update finalizes
Quill and Finch journals Discount Code: HannahandErik
New Caledonia Bird Guide Isabelle
Giant Fern Tree National Park
Blue River Provincial Park
Kagu Mortality Event Article
eBird Trip Report
...
Duration: 01:03:23Ouvea Parakeet Detour
Nov 13, 2025Ouvea is part of the Loyalty Islands, just off the coast of New Caledonia. It's the only place in the world to see an Ouvea Parakeet and is a total off-the-beaten-path, once-in-a-lifetime birding spot.
*Please be aware that we have a lot of travel logistics in this episode, because it took us some figuring out how to get there, transport, and accommodations - hopefully it's helpful if you ever decide to explore Ouvea!*
Adventure begins at: 10:02
Show notes
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird Taxonomic update fi...
Layover in Fiji birding
Oct 30, 2025On the way to our destination, New Caledonia, we had a 36-hour layover in Fiji. We know how to make the most of that! So, we explored the southern edge of the island from Nadi to Suva.
Adventure begins at: 11:40
Show notes
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird October Global Big Day; Team trip report
Texas A&M extension birding
Rainforest Eco Lodge
Sigatoka Sand Dunes National Park
Garden of the Sleeping Giant
eBird Trip Repor...
Duration: 01:00:11Hawk Watch at Bonney Butte
Oct 16, 2025Hawk watches are conducted along migration routes and collect important information on how these species are doing. Hannah and Erik visited the hawk watch at Bonney Butte in the Mount Hood National Forest to check it out!
Hannah and Erik were given behind-the-scenes access to be able to share some of the nitty-gritty details of what Hawkwatch does, the bird blind that we visited is typically not open to visitors to the site.
*The audio is a bit quiet due to the environmental conditions*
Adventure begins at: 5:35
Show notes
<... Duration: 01:06:09Shearwaters in Washington Waters
Oct 02, 2025We were supposed to have two pelagic trips... but ocean conditions caused one to be cancelled, and the other was delayed! At least we were able to get out on a Westport Pelagic trip before the end of the year - it's always a good time!
Adventure begins at: 14:20
Show notes
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird October Global Big Day; Team trip report
Westport Seabirds
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Birding Beyond Tucson
Sep 18, 2025There are a lot of birding sites in and around Tucson. While guiding at the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, we had the opportunity to check out some new spots and revisit some favorite locations.
Adventure begins at: 11:20
Show notes
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird October Global Big Day ; Team Trip Report
Barrio Brewery
Eegee’s
Catalina State Park
Mt Lemmon
Naturalist Journeys
eBird Trip Report
Bird...
Duration: 01:01:29Ticking Lifers in Tucson
Sep 04, 2025We haven't done much birding in Arizona, so there is still a lot for us to go out and see! In this episode, we visit a few beloved locations, check out some new ones, and find a few new birds.
Adventure begins at: 10:50
Show notes
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird October Global Big Day; Team trip report
El Charro
The Paton Center For Hummingbirds
Santa Rita Lodge
eBird Trip Report ...
Duration: 00:58:48Chasing Dusky Grouse in Washington
Aug 21, 2025On our recent trip to Washington, we had two days to play with. So we decided to go search out a lifer: Dusky Grouse. Who knew we would find such a charming, interesting vacation destination, too! Winthrop and the Methow Valley has a lot of great cascades birds to see and things to do.
Adventure begins at: 12:15
Show notes
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Spring Chirp
eBird October Global Big Day
Sun Mountain Lodge
Winthrop
eBird Trip Report
...
Duration: 00:54:01Urban Cooper's Hawks in Seattle
Aug 07, 2025Since the 1980's, Cooper's Hawks have become a more regularly sighting in cities, including Seattle. Ed Deal, with the Urban Raptor Conservancy, has been studying them for years to find out more about these urban raptors.
Adventure begins at: 9:55
Show notes
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
America’s Favorite Couple
Urban Raptor Conservancy
Peregrine Falcons infected with Avian Influenza
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Cooper's Hawk
Intro Bird Call: Spotted Towhee...
Duration: 00:54:22Salish Sea Tufted Puffins
Jul 24, 2025Tufted Puffins are such an iconic seabird that so many people want to see! A great way to see them up close is to take a bay cruise in the Salish Sea - you might even see an out-of-place Horned Puffin! Listen in to learn about puffins, Smith Island, and the Puget Sound.
Adventure begins at: 10:53
Show notes
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
America’s Favorite Couple
Salish Sea School
McMenamins Tacoma Elks Lodge
Smith Island
Swimming anemones
Sisterhood Birding
...
Duration: 00:57:43Red Knot Survey with Washington Dept Fish & Wildlife
Jul 10, 2025Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been running a Red Knot survey for the past 20 years. We tagged along with Shorebird Biologist, Allison, to learn about the survey in Willapa Bay and why this work is important.
Adventure begins at: 12:45
Show notes
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
International Bird Beer Label Association
America’s Favorite Couple
Red Knot with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
eBird Trip Report
https://ebird.org/checklist/S238007600
Birds/A...
Duration: 00:50:41Briefly Birding Long Island
Jun 26, 2025On our NYC-sampler trip, we had a little bit of time to bird on Long Island. There was so much to see, including a few lifers and interesting sites to explore.
Adventure begins at: 10:00
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
SPI Convention Center
Jones Beach
Lost Farmer Brewery Co.
A&S Bagels
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Purple Sandpiper
Saltmarsh Sparrow
Intro Bird Call...
Duration: 00:48:38Protecting Piping Plovers on Long Island
Jun 12, 2025Audubon New York and Audubon Connecticut are partnering together to protect Piping Plovers along the shores of Long Island Sound. There are several techniques they employ to conserve these birds, including placing exclosures over their nests. We tagged along with Shelby, the Coastal Program Manager, and her team to see what it's all about!
Adventure begins at: 10:54
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
New York Audubon
Cool Birds
SPI Convention Center
Bird Banding Lab defunding
Piping Pl...
Finding Birds in The Big Apple
May 29, 2025Alt title: Bird Migration in New York City
New York City has a lot to offer - food, fun, sights...and birds! We birded around Manhattan and a bit into Brooklyn on our recent trip.
Be warned: it's not all birds on this adventure, we had to explore some touristy sites of the city!
Adventure begins at: 8:00
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Global Big Day
Bird Alliance New York City
Red...
Spring Birding in the RGV
May 15, 2025We talk about the Rio Grande Valley a lot - we know! But that is because it one of our favorite spots to go and every trip is different. This time we saw a lifer and tested out a new boat trip on the Rio Grande river while guiding at the Spring Chirp birding festival!
Adventure begins at: 11:10
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Adam Cayton-Holland
Birding is the World Brazil
Global Big Day
Spring Chirp
Blue...
Birder Language with Rosemary Mosco
May 01, 2025Rosemary Mosco is well-known for her educational, funny, and cute comics. Her new book, The Birding Dictionary, offers all that and more. Listen in as we talk comics, language, and birding.
Interview begins at: 10:20
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Adam Cayton-Holland
Birding is the World Brazil
Global Big Day
The Birding Dictionary
Rosemary Mosco, Bluesky, TikTok, Facebook
Birds/Animals mentioned
Orange-crowned Warbler
Secretarybird
Intro Bird Cal...
Duration: 00:52:16Tala Game Reserve & Wakkerstroom
Apr 17, 2025Alt title: I like big birds and I cannot lie.
We were on the search for a few specific bird species while in eastern South Africa. They were mainly big (Blue Crane, Common Ostrich, bustards, Secretarybird, etc.), which lead us to staying at a couple of cool spots!
Adventure begins at: 8:00
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Southeast Arizona Birding Festival
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Wakkerstroom Hotel
Tala Game Reserve
eBird Trip Report
https://ebird.org/tripreport/322915
Bi...
Duration: 01:00:50Flock to Marion AGAIN! 2025
Apr 03, 2025BirdLife South Africa hosted the Flock to Marion cruise in January to fundraise for the Mouse-Free Marion project, an effort to eradicate house mice from Marion Island that are attacking albatross chicks and threatening the species.
This was our second time on this incredible cruise! We even saw some new birds!
Main Story Begins at: 15:00
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
The Residence mini-series
Terra Listens
MSC Cruiseline
BirdLife South Africa
Mouse-Free Marion
eBird Trip Report
...
Duration: 01:02:27Kruger National Park
Mar 20, 2025Kruger National Park is massive. With over two million hectares to explore, you could spend your whole life exploring it. However, we only had three days - but we lived it to the fullest!
Main Story Begins at: 6:37
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
Kruger National Park
Kruger Adventure Lodge
Phabeni Gate
Tinker Guides
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Wattled Starling
Southern Carmine Bee-eater
Intro Bird Call: Red-crested Bustard (Recorded: Kruger NP Febru...
Duration: 01:01:50Birds and Non-Birds: Monarchs, Elephant Seals, and Urinals
Mar 06, 2025We had a day off from the Morro Bay Birding Festival, so we decided to see what else the surrounding area has to offer. It did not disappoint! Elephant Seals to the north, Monarchs and the Madonna Inn to the south, and a whole bunch of wild landscapes to the east.
Main Story Begins at: 6:20
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
Piedras Blancas
The Life of a Female Northern Elephant Seal
Carrizo Plain National Monument
Pismo Beach Monarchs
Madonna Inn
eBird...
Duration: 00:46:57Morro Bay Birding Festival
Feb 20, 2025The Morro Bay Birding Festival along the California Coast has been around for over 28 years! This year, we decided to see what the buzz is all about.
Main Story Begins at: 10:37
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
Spark Bird
Morro Rock
Morro Bay Bird Festival
Rose’s Bar and Grill
Three Stacks and a Rock
Bobolink festival app
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Sea Otter
Peregrine Falcon
White-throated Swift
I...
Duration: 00:50:03Sandia Crest Rosy-Finches
Feb 06, 2025Hannah has always wanted to visit the famed Sandia Crest on the mountains overlooking Albuquerque, New Mexico for the chance to see three species of Rosy-Finch. Well, we finally had our chance! Listen in to see how we did.
Main Story Begins at: 8:37
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
Sandia Crest history of feeding station
Hotel Zazz
Great Backyard Bird Count
Bosque Brewery
Tractor Brewery
Flying Star Bakery
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
...
More Birds, Less Mosquitoes
Jan 23, 2025The Hawaiian Honeycreepers are facing extinction, and there are some great researchers and conservationists working hard to do something about that. We talked with a few of these folks to hear what they are doing to conserve these species and then went out to see what honeycreepers we could find.
Main Story Begins at: 3:52
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
Spring Chirp
Jen Kindell Art
Kauai forest bird recovery website
American Bird Conservancy
Alakai Swamp Trail
Koke’e State Park
Keo...
Kauai North Shore Hotspots
Jan 09, 2025Kauai has a lot to offer: exciting birds, scenic views, good surf, and more! The island's north side has some excellent birding spots where we saw a few lifers.
Thanks to Jen Kindell for sponsoring this month's Bird Nerd Giveaway!
Main Story Begins at: 9:07
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
Spring Chirp
Jen Kindell Art
Albatross Network Video
Kilauea Lighthouse
Hanalei NWR
Hawaiian state fish
Erik Abel Art
Kauai's Albatross with Hob Osterlund
Dec 26, 2024Hannah and Erik met up with renowned albatross conservationist and advocate, Hob Osterlund, to learn all about Laysan Albatross and their status in Kauai.
Main Story Begins at: 9:22
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
International Conference for Women Birders
Spring Chirp
Shorebirds being uplisted
Albatross network video
Birds/Animals mentioned
Laysan Albatross
Intro Bird Call: Laysan Albatross (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)
Outro Bird Call: Laysan Albatross (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024)
Connect with us at...
Duration: 01:04:152024 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Dec 12, 2024We've been to the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival for many years and each one is different! This time we were able to explore the Bahia Grande unit of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and see more of the Santa Margarita Ranch.
No matter how much you explore the Rio Grande Valley, there is always more to see.
Main Story Begins at: 8:33
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
International Conference for Women Birders
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Bahia Grande Laguna At...
Finding Water on the Willacy County Backroads (South Texas)
Nov 28, 2024On first glance, Willacy County in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas doesn't have much to offer. The surrounding counties have many more birds and eBird checklists to fill your time. But these country roads are filled with oases and lots of birds.
Main Story Begins at: 9:30
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Flock To Marion AGAIN
International Conference for Women Birders
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Extinction of Slender-Billed Curlew
Station 1 Bar and Grill
Hugh Ramsey Nature Park
Laredo Taco Company
eBi...
Duration: 00:58:15Meeting of the Waters & Balbina
Nov 14, 2024We finish up our Brazil adventure by checking out the famed Meeting of the Waters, head up to Balbina to work with some budding birders, and then finish it off with rodizio pizza. Brazil is an incredible birding destination with so much to see and do - add it to your list!
And a HUGE thanks goes out to Kowa Sporting Optics, ABA Birders' Exchange program, and many of our listeners who donated supplies that will make a difference in the lives of the Associação Guarda Parque do Amazonas, a volunteer group dedicated to providing education and...
The Tale of Two Towers in the Amazon
Oct 31, 2024Birding from the forest floor only gets you a small view of what's going on in the canopy. Forest towers are a great way to see more of the birdlife up and down the trees with hawks and swifts up in the sky, foraging flocks mid-canopy, and woodcreepers below the crown.
Maira, Alen, and Hannah also chat about their experience on an all-women birding trip.
Main Story Begins at: 9:07
Interview with Maira and Alen at: 45:30
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Oc...
Birding Brazil: Pink Dolphins, Rufous Potoo, and more
Oct 17, 2024Did you know that the Amazon Rainforest is home to one-third of all species on earth? It has incredible birds, bugs, mammals, plant-life, and more! Listen in as we tell you about exploring Novo Airão and Rio Negro.
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
October Big Day 2024 trip report for gobirdingteam
Flock To Marion Again
IC4WB
RGVBF
Cirandiera Bela Lodge
eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/278688
Birds/Animals mentioned
Spo...
Duration: 01:00:35Brazil Birding: Presidente Figueiredo
Oct 03, 2024Birding in Brazil has been on our schedule for more than a year... and it's finally here! Our first stop: Presidente Figueiredo. Located in the state of Amazonas, Presidente Figueiredo is known as the Land of Waterfalls due to its abundance of water, jungle, caves, waterfalls (over 100!), and geological sites. Ecotourism is growing in this area for it's stunning natural sites and incredible birding.
Main story begins at: 13:20
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Morro Bay Birding Festival
Flock to Marion
Mouse Free Marion
Global Big Day
Lights out Portland
Dark...
Costa Rica Country Roads
Sep 19, 2024Finishing up our last few days in Costa Rica, we spent a day at the beautiful Hotel Quelitales (including an incredible lunch) and then headed west for some backcountry road birding. Relying on eBird hotspots, we found a few interesting spots, including an overgrown adventure park.
Main Story Begins at: 5:30
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Flock To Marion Again
IC4WB
RGVBF
Hotel Quelitales
Sandy Komito
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Costa Rica: Coffee Farms & Botanical Gardens
Sep 05, 2024We had a free day when we first arrived to Costa Rica. So we scoped out a cool botanical garden, a coffee farm that works towards being bird-friendly, and an amazing hotel with birding gardens!
FYI we talk a lot about the logistics of our first-time in Costa Rica on our own with cars and driving.
Main Story Begins at: 10:35
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Flock To Marion Again
IC4WB
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Café Cristina
Hotel Bougainvillea
L...
Costa Rica Birding at Rancho Naturalista
Aug 22, 2024Most birders know that Costa Rica is the place to go. So many birds in a diversity of habitats - you could spend your whole life exploring it! We spent several days at the world-renowned Rancho Naturalista and were lucky to see so many beautiful birds and places.
Main Story Begins at: 6:50
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil
Flock To Marion Again
International Conference for Women Birders
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Rancho Naturalista
Bocadito Del Cielo
Achiote (lipstick tree)
Birder & Comedian, Adam Cayton-Holland
Aug 08, 2024Adam Cayton-Holland is known for his stand-up comedy (most recent special Wallpaper can be found on Amazon Prime); his sitcom, Those Who Can't; or tragi-comedy book, Tragedy Plus Time. But did you know that he is also a birder?
Listen in as he tells about how he going into comedy and birding, the celebrity birding scene, and how birding has impacted his life.
Main Story Begins at: 11:26
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Flock To Marion Again
IC4WB
Rio Grande Valley Birding F...
Woodpeckers and Owls in Central Oregon
Jul 25, 2024Central Oregon has so much to offer! Woodpeckers, empids, and owls - galore!
The Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival takes place at the end of May and highlights some of the great birding spots in the area. We lead a few trips as part of the festival, drank good beers, and did a bit of birding on our own.
Main Story Begins at: 11:32
Show notes:
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Flock To Marion Again
IC4WB
RGVBF
AOS Checklist proposals
AOS Che...
What makes good Greater Sage-Grouse habitat?
Jul 11, 2024We explored a variety of quality levels of the Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem in central Oregon to see how conservationists are working towards improving areas for Greater Sage-Grouse. Stu, a retired physician and passionate botanist, showed us what to look for in quality habitat and what the conservation work being done.
Main Story Begins at: 6:50
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil
Flock To Marion Again
International Conference for Women Birders
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Crepis flowers
Oregon Sunshine Flower
Sagebrush Steppe
S...
Los Angeles Birding Spots: Chino Hills and El Dorado
Jun 27, 2024In advance of our repositioning cruise, we had a few days to bird around LA. We've been there a few times before to bird, so we were searching for new spots and new birds. That drew us to Chino Hills State Park which is a great place for wildflowers, hiking, and Black-chinned Sparrows. Before jumping on the cruise, we had some time to spend at El Dorado Regional Park.
*the name of the museum we were trying to recall is Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - thanks Taylor! Additionally, we mentioned multiple times an incorrect name for the trail...
West Coast Petrels from a Cruise
Jun 13, 2024I know what you are thinking: "another cruise, really?!?" Hear us out - this one is birdy. Spring repositioning cruises along the west coast of the US offer a good chance at seeing some of the pelagic species that are tough otherwise. Listen in for our trip on the Sapphire Princess in search of petrels.
Main Story Begins at: 12:05
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Venmo
Birding is the world Brazil
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Flock To Marion Again
Amberwing Studios Binocular Strap
Oregon Pelagic Tours
Santa Cruz Island & Island Scrub-Jays
May 30, 2024Going to see Island Scrub-Jays was always a dream of ours. They are an isolated species and even considered one of the rarest in the United States. So, we took a day boat trip to Santa Cruz Island in hopes of seeing at least one!
Main Story Begins at: 7:23
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Global Big Day Results
Santa Cruz Island
Island Packers
Birra Los Socios
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Island Scrub-Jay
Competing in a (little) Big Day
May 16, 2024There are many ways to enjoy birding and sometimes it's fun to be a little bit competitive, especially when it helps with conservation. We were excited to return to the Great Texas Birding Classic after skipping out in the last few years. This time we gave a Sunrise to Noon in South Texas a try.
Main Story Begins at: 10:20
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
eBird Global Big Day
Guide to solar storms
Great Texas Birding Classic
La Playa Harlingen
Spring Chirp in South Texas
May 02, 2024Spring is a magical time of year when migratory species are heading towards their breeding grounds. The Spring Chirp is scheduled for a great time in which you get to see a lot of the resident species of the Rio Grande Valley, migrants moving through, and much more!
Main Story Begins at: 11:56
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
eBird Global Big Day
Flock To Marion Again
Captain Henry Charters
ABA Checklist
eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/223694
Wildflowering in the Columbia River Gorge
Apr 18, 2024Wildflowers are blooming! While we might not have gotten to experience a superbloom, there is still a lot to see. We stopped by Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Oregon) and Dog Mountain (Washington) to see what flowers were out.
Main Story Begins at: 12:10
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
eBird Global Big Day
Wildflower Search
Wildflower Viewing Areas
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Dog Mountain
eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/222793
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Ch...
Duration: 00:49:54Pelagic Trip from San Diego
Apr 04, 2024There are so many variables to pelagic birding trips with weather, sea conditions, fish movement patterns, and more! So sometimes it is a surprise what you happen upon. The San Diego Bird Festival offers pelagic trips and we were lucky enough to get on one.
Main Story Begins at: 13:40
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
San Diego Bird Festival
Spring Chirp
Great American Eclipse
Dark Sky Week
eBird Global Big Day
New Seaforth
Flock to Marion 2025 - BirdLife South Africa Cruise
eBird Trip Repor...
Duration: 00:39:54Digiscoping Big Year with Jeff Bouton
Mar 21, 2024Jeff Bouton is a dedicated and expert digiscoper. In 2023, he accidentally did a digiscoping Big Year amounting over 1,000 species caught on camera using his iPhone and Kowa spotting scope. Listen in to hear all about digiscoping, Jeff's digiscoping tips and what he learned doing a big year.
Main Story Begins at: 12:30
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Dial-a-birder: 503-741-9306
Spring Chirp
Dean Hale Woodpecker Fest
Birding is the world Brazil
KOWA YouTube Page
Flock to Marion Again!
Intro Bird Call: Brown-backed Solitaire (Recorded: Oaxaca, Mexi...
Duration: 00:54:10Bars and Birds of San Diego
Mar 07, 2024San Diego has so much to offer - good restaurants and bars, beaches, outdoor recreation... and birds! We've been to San Diego many times, so we were on the lookout for some new places to explore for drinks and birds.
Main Story Begins at: 9:40
*Dial-a-Birder Hotline: Call 503-741-9306 to ask a question or tell us what's going on in your area! Your voicemail could be featured in our next episode!
Show notes
Cornell Lab of Ornithology - BeastBox
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the Worl...
Cruising through the Caribbean
Feb 22, 2024Going on a cruise? It can be hard to get some birding in! But we believe in trying to bird wherever you can - so we did! Our cruise took us to Princess Cay, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk and we were able to see some great birds while checking out the other sites.
Main Story Begins at: 8:25
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil trip
San Diego Bird Festival
Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
Birds and Beans Coffee
Pet...
A Day in South Florida
Feb 08, 2024Back in Florida - at least for a day! Before going on a "company retreat/family wedding" cruise, we had a day to bird the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Good food, sunny skies, and cherished birds! Luckily for us, there was a free walk with Tropical Audubon Society at Frog Pond WMA/Lucky Hammock, a great hotspot just outside of the Everglades National Park entrance.
Main Story Begins at: 9:24
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Great Backyard Bird Count
San Diego Bird Festival
Spr...
The Gambia, Birding in West Africa
Jan 25, 2024In the second half of our West Africa trip, we spent it birding in various spots along the River Gambie. West Africa may not be as high on your bucket list, but it is definitely has unique spots, wonderful residents and visitors, and of course, amazing birds.
Main Story Begins at: 8:20
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the world Brazil
Spring Chirp
San Diego Bird Festival
Oregon Pelagic Tours
May 7, 2024 Princess Cruise
Great Backyard Bird Count
Marakissa River Camp
eBird Trip Re...
Duration: 01:06:51Sax-Zim Bog with Sparky Stensaas
Jan 11, 2024Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota is a fascinating birding spot that is great for winter exploration. But be aware, it is COLD and takes a bit of effort to find those birds. Sparky, executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, joined us to discuss the bog and how to bird there.
*Bird Nerd Giveaway details:
One randomly-selected, lucky winner will win a $200 gift...
Duration: 01:00:08Birding in Senegal
Dec 28, 2023Why do birders visit Senegal? Is it for the warm climate, good food, or plethora of easily viewable, interesting birds? Yes, yes, and yes! Listen in for trees of Scissor-tailed Kites, cool lodges, and some travel tips.
Main Story Begins at: 10:50
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
San Diego Bird Festival
Birda
Kollath and Stensass Publishing
Gambia Birding
ZebraBar
Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary
eBird Trip Report
https://ebird.org/tripreport/175995
<...
Duration: 01:12:04Birda, a new birding app
Dec 14, 2023We love birding and work to connect folks with birds, so it's always great to connect with others who have that goal in mind too! Birda is a fun, free app where you can learn about birds, report your postings, and connect with other birders.
Main Story Begins at: 14:35
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Birda
Intro Bird Call: European Goldfinch (Recorded: England, July 2022)
Outro Bird Call: European Oyste...
Rio Grande Valley Birding Fest 2023
Nov 30, 2023The Rio Grande Valley is an incredible place to see birds and the festival is a great time to see them! This year we visited a new spot, saw a new bird, and had an amazing time at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival.
Main Story Begins at: 12:34
Birdfy by Netvue giveaway details:
One randomly-selected, lucky winner will win a Birdfy Feeder AI & Lite Version: The Smart Cam...
Duration: 00:59:50Back in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas
Nov 16, 2023*NOTE* We briefly discuss the recent news regarding the elimination of eponyms in bird names. We want to remind all our listeners that we are not experts on this topic and this is a complex issue. We do feel very strongly that all birders should always feel and be included in the birding community and that as a community, we should strive to increase inclusion and equity in a diversity of ways.
It's November again, which means it's time for the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival! We were able to get down a bit early thi...
Oaxaca: More Birding!
Nov 02, 2023We spent our last few days in Oaxaca birding a few different areas, seeing Monte Alban, and exploring with a Free Walking Tour. Oaxaca has a lot to offer with birds, good food, things to see, and places to explore!
*CORRECTION: We incorrectly mentioned that Wilson’s Warbler is a west coast bird. They occur throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico at different time in their life history. We meant it as one of the few warbler species that breeds on the west coast. Thank you Richard for noting that error.
Main Story Begins at: 11:30
Oaxaca: Mezcal, Food, and Birds
Oct 19, 2023Oaxaca is a hotspot for food, history, culture, and... birds! In this episode, we really dive into the food, mezcal, and logistics of Oaxaca, as well as our first day of birding. The state of Oaxaca boasts the biggest bird count out of any in Mexico. There are lots of habitats to explore and endemic species to see.
Main Story Begins at: 11:23
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Bird massacre in Chi...
Wings over Willapa
Oct 05, 2023We got to visit one of our local festivals this time! The Wings over Willapa, hosted by the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, celebrates the people, art, and birds of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge which is an important stopover spot for many migrating shorebirds and waterfowl.
Main Story Begins at: 9:15
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Merlin Bird ID
Willapa Bay NWR
Fort Geo...
Fall Pelagic off of Oregon
Sep 21, 2023Going out on a pelagic boat trip is always an exciting experience. Fresh air, the salt spray, and the unknown of what birds you might find! We went on a pelagic out of Garibaldi, Oregon that had lots of unexpected surprises.
Main Story Begins at: 9:32
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Merlin Bird ID Trivia
Oregon Pelagic Tours
Garibaldi Charters
Risso’s Dolphins
eB...
Duration: 00:50:44UK Birding with Mark Pearson
Sep 07, 2023While at Global BirdFair, Mark Pearson from Yorkshire Coast Nature joined us to talk about his suggestions for birding throughout the UK, best seasons to go, and what to know!
Bird Nerd Giveaway: One randomly selected entry will win Window Collison Tape courtesy of Feather Friendly. Send us your entry by September 19 to qualify. To enter, send us: what bird you think has the best nonbreeding plumage.
Interview Begins at: 9:10
Show notes
Buy me a Coffee
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the W...
Global BirdFair
Aug 24, 2023Global BirdFair is the UK's (and maybe the world's?) biggest birding event each year. Vendors, optics companies, artists, and many more flock to Oakham, UK to enjoy spending time with other birders and seeing what's new in birding. It's amazing to see 12,500+ birders, 280+ vendors all together because of birds.
Main Story Begins at: 8:45
Show notes
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Grainstore Brewery
The Hollies Uppingham Bed and Breakfast
Admiral Hornblower
The Lo...
The Feather Speech with Hannah Bourne-Taylor
Aug 10, 2023While at Global BirdFair, we learned about Common Swifts and the threats they face. Hannah Bourne-Taylor is a passionate conservationist that has been working throughout the UK and beyond to protect cavity nesting species, like Common Swifts.
Main Story Begins at: 10:05
Show notes
Cougar in Cannon Beach
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Hannah Bourne-Taylor Website
RSPB Swifts
Swift Bricks
Swift Bricks in the news
Portland Audubon Swift Watch
e...
Duration: 00:43:23Birding Scotland & Bass Rock
Jul 27, 2023Scotland is just magnificent with rolling hills, rugged coasts, and plethora of birds! We explored just a snippet of this beautiful country - but definitely have to get back for more.
Main Story Begins at: 6:55
Show notes
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Scottish Seabird Centre
The Narrow Alleyway in Prague
What Birding Is by Tim Healy- although we hadn't had the chance to meet Tom Johnson, we recognize his vast contributions to t...
Summer of Birding (New York Times X Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
Jul 13, 2023Did you know that July is the slowest eBird month? So, this summer the New York Times and Cornell Lab of Ornithology have come together to spread the word about birding, encourage folks to eBird new locations, and challenge themselves. Check it out!
Main Story Begins at: 11:45
Show notes
American Robin Status and Trends
New York Times Birding
AOS decisions
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
eBird Trip Report:
Bir...
Duration: 00:47:58Garden for Wildlife! with National Wildlife Federation
Jun 29, 2023Interested in adding a bit more wildlife in your life? Consider adding some food, water, cover, and places to raise young for wildlife at your home, business, or other landscapes! Thank you to Mary Phillips for joining us to tell us what we can do to make an impact.
Main Story Begins at: 9:35
NWF Certification
NWF Native Plant Finder
NWF Keystone Plants
Garden for Wildlife
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Fe...
Global Big Day 2023
Jun 15, 2023The Global Big Day is one of our favorite events each year. Birders join together across the globe on a single day to census birds! It's great for science, education, and just great fun.
Main Story Begins at: 7:35
Show notes
eBird Global Big Day
eBird Global Big Day update
Global Bird Fair
Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Bird Nerd Giveaway: Deadline: June 27. Send us your favorite bird fact! One randomly selected winner will r...
Searching for Sooty Grouse
Jun 01, 2023Hannah and Erik stick closer to home in search of a long wanted bird, the Sooty Grouse. They explore some local logging roads and a few hotspots they've never birded before!
Main Story Begins at: 13:05
Show notes
Give us a call and leave a voicemail about your Global Big Day at +1 (503) 468-6901.
Global Big Day
eBird Global Big Day
Global Bird Fair
STUDY SUGGESTS ‘NOT ALL IS LOST’ FOR IVORY-BILLED WOODPECKER
You’ll (Probably) Never See This Giant, Extinct Woodpecker
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring...
Exploring Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan
May 18, 2023It may not be a particularly birdy trip, but seeing Petra and Wadi Rum is truly an incredible experience!
Thank you to Kowa Sporting Optics for your support!
Main Story Begins at: 9:00
Show notes
Give us a call and leave a voicemail telling us about your Global Big Day at +1 (503) 468-6901. (We tried WhatsApp and that didn't work - so just call the number, email, or message)
*Correction: Erik said the Siq leading down to the Treasury in Petra was 200 meters tall but the correct height is 80...
Duration: 01:01:51Champions of the Flyway 2023
May 04, 2023After months of talking about it, the big day is finally here! The Champions of the Flyway competition may be a long day - but is fun trip around Israel to see so many cool birds.
Main Story Begins at: 13:20
Show notes
Champions of the Flyway
Women in Steppe COTF team page
Kowascopers COTF team page
Hannah’s Blog about the Red-Breasted Goose
Global Big Day --- Join our Team!
eBird Global Big Day
Global Bird Fair
Birdiest Festival in America
Galveston Featherfest
Camel inf...
Scouting Southern Israel
Apr 20, 2023After a long journey, we made it to Israel for the Champions of the Flyway. But first - scouting for the big day! We visited a few new sites, saw some great birds, and even tried something new.
Main Story Begins at: 15:25
Show notes
Champions of the Flyway
Women in Steppe COTF team page
Kowascopers COTF team page
Hannah’s Blog about the Red-Breasted Goose
Global Big Day
eBird Global Big Day
Global Bird Fair
Florida Wildlife Corridor
Birdiest Festival in America
Galveston Featherfest
LIVE PODCAST: Flights Paths with Rebecca Heisman
Apr 06, 2023Rebecca Heisman joined us at the San Diego Bird Festival to talk about her recently released book: Flight Paths, a book about the study of bird migration and the scientists and methods behind it all.
Main Story Begins at: 12:13
Show notes
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Week in America
Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman
An Unusual Bloom is Happening in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Here's Why by NBC San Diego
Curious Questions: How did a stork with a spear through its neck solve the mystery of the migration of birds?
Duration: 00:37:33
Birds, Food, and Fun in San Diego
Mar 23, 2023First off - we apologize for going overboard on restaurants and food...but San Diego has SO MANY GREAT OPTIONS! Anyways, we had a great time at the San Diego Bird Festival, as always, but this year the weather decided to give us a challenge.
Main Story Begins at: 11:30
Show notes
AOS 2023 proposals
San Diego Bird Festival
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Week in America
Champions of the Flyway
Women in Steppe COTF team page
Kowascopers COTF team page
Keep Looking Up, by Tammah Watts
Hannah’s Blo...
LIVE PODCAST: Keep Looking Up with Tammah Watts
Mar 09, 2023Tammah Watts, licensed therapist and birder, just released her first book: Keep Looking Up. It's all about the healing power of birding and a fantastic read! She joined us for a live podcast recording at the San Diego Bird Festival.
As it was our first go at recording live at an exhibit hall, please forgive any fluctuations in volume and excessive background noise - we're seasoned pros at it now!
Main Story Begins at: 12:53
Show notes
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Week in America
Champions of the Flyway
Women in Ste...
BirdCast with Andrew Farnsworth
Feb 23, 2023BirdCast uses weather surveillance radar to learn more about bird migration. It's an amazing interdisciplinary program that helps unveil mysteries in the birding world and relates what is learned to the benefit of birders.
Main Story Begins at: 9:22
Show notes
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest week in America
Champions of the Flyway
Women in Steppe COTF team page
Kowascopers COTF team page
Birdcast
Andrew Farnsworth
eBird Trip Report:
Birds mentioned:
Red-breasted Goose
Intro Bird Call: Purple Fin...
Duration: 01:01:11Skagit Valley Snow Geese
Feb 09, 2023The Skagit Valley in northwestern Washington is an important site for wintering waterfowl. And even though they occur in large populations - it can still a while to find!
*Erik mentions the latest eBird update information and had to find the details regarding how species are differentiated here: eBird Support page
Main Story Begins at: 10:00
Show notes
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Festival in America
Champions of the Flyway
Global Bird Fair
International Conference for Women Birders
Skagit Valley Birding
Discover Pass Wa...
In Color Birding Club
Jan 26, 2023Jason Hall is the founder of the In Color Birding Club, a new(ish) non-profit that strives to make the birding experience a positive one for BIPOC folks and their allies.
Main Story Begins at: 8:05
Show notes
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest week in America
Champions of the Flyway
In Color Birding Club
In Color Birding Club on Facebook
BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin
eBird Trip Report:
Birds mentioned:
Cuban Tody
Intro Bird Call: Hairy Woodpecker (Recorded: O...
Duration: 00:54:05Listener's Guide to Birding Florida - North
Jan 12, 2023Wrapping up our trip to Florida with reporting on spots that you all suggested! It took us up to Tallahassee in search of a few rarities and to some beloved sites.
PS. Intro is a little long as we discussed a recent review.
Main Story Begins at: 18:45
Show notes
North Shore Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Festival in America
Champions of the Flyway
Birda
Sweetwater Wetlands
Proof Brewery
St. Marks NWR
Manatee Springs State Park
eBird T...
Duration: 00:49:10North Shore Birding Festival
Dec 29, 2022One of the main reasons to go to Florida was for the North Shore Birding Festival just north of Orlando! We saw so many cool birds and went to interesting places. Can't wait to go back!
Main Story Begins at: 11:00
Show notes
North Shore Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest Week in America
Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann
Christmas Bird Counts
Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant
Wekiwa Springs State Park
T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management
Seminole State Forest
Lake Apopka Wildlife Dr...
Listener's Guide to Birding Florida - South
Dec 15, 2022We asked about your favorite spots to bird in Florida - and you all answered! We traveled throughout Florida to spots mentioned by listeners and we see so many great birds, beautiful places, and enjoy great beer.
Main Story Begins at: 13:45
Show notes
North Short Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest week in America
Christmas Bird Counts
Lincoln’s Beard Brewery
Wakodahatchee Wetlands
A.D. Barnes Park
Celery Fields
Fort De Soto
Circle B Bar
eBird Trip Report:
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival 2022
Dec 01, 2022Another trip to the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is in the books! This time we had a few new spots to explore and birds to see.
This episode is dedicated to Mary Gustafson, an avid birder who mentored and supported many. Mary, you will be greatly missed by us and so many others.
Main Story Begins at: 9:00
Show notes
North Shore Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Birdiest week in America
Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon
Brew in the woods, Valley Nature Center
eBird Tri...
Duration: 01:03:12Colombia: Paramo and Antpittas
Nov 17, 2022We finish off the rest of our (short) adventure to Colombia which includes waiting for antpittas, high elevation hummingbirds, and endangered parrots - this episode is includes a lot!
*P.S. apologies for sounding a bit stuffed up!
Main Story Begins at: 5:10
Show notes
North Short Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
The Birdiest Week in America
Hacienda El Bosque
Rio Blanco
Wax Palms
Nature Colombia
eBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/81230
Birds mentioned:
Colombia: Cloud Forests and Hummingbirds
Nov 03, 2022On our short trip to Colombia, we saw 258 species with over 100 lifers - what an amazing experience. Listen in for places to go, birds to see, and some background on Colombia.
Main Story Begins at: 13:30
Show notes
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
North Short Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Audubon Ecotourism in Colombia
Enchanted Garden was closed due to pandemic orders
Wetlands near Bogota
Ceiba Tree (tree in town square at Victoria)
eBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/81230
<... Duration: 01:05:55Global Bird Weekend
Oct 20, 2022The Global Bird Weekend was a record-breaking success! Thousands of birders went birding and contributed to this amazing weekend of birding, sharing, and learning.
Thanks to everyone that joined our team, Go Birding. We broke our own records as well and we are excited to have you on our team. Looking forward to the next one!
Main Story Begins at: 11:40
Show notes
eBird taxonomic update
eBird Big Day results
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
North Shore Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Fest
Galveston Featherfest
Global Bird...
Bird-Friendly Coffee
Oct 06, 2022What does bird-friendly coffee mean? Bill Wilson from Birds and Beans Coffee joined us to tell us how it all works and why we should buy bird-friendly.
Short pelagic story: 6:00
Main Story Begins at: 10:10
Show notes
Global Big Day
Smithsonian Bird Friendly Coffee
Birds and Beans
I'll Take Mine Shade Grown - Pacific Birds
Tapping birdwatchers to promote bird-friendly coffee consumption and conserve birds
Holes in the side of a boat to let water drain off the deck are called “Scuppers”
Birds...
Duration: 01:01:05Photography 101 with Krisztina Scheeff
Sep 22, 2022Everyone wants to take good photos - but that can be tough! Krisztina from KS Nature Photography joins us to talk about some tips, tricks, and advice for cameras, photography, and more.
Main Story Begins at: 11:27
Show notes
Global Big Day
Join our Global Big Day Team!
International Dark Skies
Lights out Program National Audubon
Birda
KS Nature Photography
KS Nature Photography Facebook
Camera carrier vest
Intro Bird Call: Wrentit (Recorded: Cannon Beach, Oregon June 2020)
Outro Bird Call: Pacific Wren (Recorded: Cannon Beach, Or...
Birds, Food, and Sights in Amsterdam
Sep 08, 2022On the last bit from our 2022 European Trip, we explored the birds, foods, and some historic sights around Amsterdam. We mention several times that it was very hot when we visited, this article, talks about the heat wave that part of Europe experienced.
Main Story Begins at: 11:15
Show notes
Global Bird Fair
Global Big Day
Birda
Vondelpark
Park Plaza Vondelpark Hotel
Westerpark
eBird Checklist:
Vondelpark
Westerpark
Birds mentioned:
Alexandrine Parakeet
Coal Tit
Intro Bird Call: Common Ch...
Duration: 00:50:17Wader Spectacular
Aug 25, 2022Another highlight of our trip to England was experiencing the Wader Spectacular at the Snettisham Nature Reserve - just about two hours from BirdFair. The show the shorebirds put on definitely lives up to it's name!
Main Story Begins at: 14:44
Show notes
Global BirdFair
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Woman, Watching By Merilyn Simonds
RSPB Snettisham
Birda
eBird Checklist:
Snettisham Nature Reserve
Birds mentioned:
Red Knot
Eurasian Oystercatcher
Intro Bird Call: Pied Avocet (Recorded: Snettisham England, Jul...
Duration: 00:44:41Global BirdFair
Aug 11, 2022Global BirdFair was unlike any bird event we have ever seen before - listen in to hear why!
And of course, we snuck some birding in too at Rutland Water and searching for Tawny Owls.
*Bird Nerd Giveaway: Assign a bird to a specific date and tell us why (i.e. November 11: Great Kiskadee because I usually get to see Great Kisakadees that day!
-Deadline is August 23 - one winner will be randomly selected to win an autographed copy of A Bird A Day by Dominic Couzens
Main Story Begins at: 12:50
...
Duration: 00:52:31Bempton Cliffs, UK: Puffins, Razorbills, and Gannets!
Jul 28, 2022Visiting RSPB Bempton Cliffs to see Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, and Northern Gannets was a dream come true! Stunning scenery, amazing birds, and more await you at this site on the UK coastline.
Main Story Begins at: 8:30
Show notes
Global Bird Fair
RSPB
Bempton Cliffs
Bempton Cliffs Wiki
“Chalk” from Chalk cliffs
eBird Checklist:
RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Birds mentioned:
Atlantic Puffin
Razorbill
Northern Gannet
Gray Partridge
Intro Bird Call: European Goldfinch (Recorded: England, July 2022)
Outro Bird Call...
Exploring Mount Hood... and looking for birds!
Jul 14, 2022Birding can take you to some pretty interesting places. This time, birding took us to a part of Oregon that we never really explored: Mount Hood! We enjoyed some gorgeous views, high elevations species, and an unforgettable experience riding the Magic Mile Chairlift!
Main Story Begins at: 11:33
Show notes
International Conference for Women Birders
Global Bird Fair
Audubon For the Birds: BirdSong Project
Timberline Lodge
Laterzees
Bird Collective
eBird Checklist:
Timberline Lodge
Birds mentioned:
Clark’s Nutcracker
Intro Bird...
Duration: 00:41:48Birds and Wine
Jun 30, 2022The Willamette Valley offers an incredible selection of vineyards to explore and wines to taste. Hannah and Erik enjoyed an afternoon at Raptor Ridge Winery, a vineyard that embraces their local wildlife. Wallace, the winery's general sales manager, joins in to discuss how they keep birds in mind.
Also, listen in for the answers to Season 4's secret questions AND a bonus #BirdNerdGiveaway courtesy of the National Audubon Society.
Main Story Begins at: 14:14
Show notes
International Conference for Women Birders
Global Bird Fair
Audubon Bird Song Project
Raptor Ridge Wi...
Spring Chirp Birding Festival
Jun 16, 2022Have you heard about the Spring Chirp? It's a boutique festival in the spring in the Rio Grande Valley! Hannah and Erik had never been to a "boutique festival", so they had to check it out.
Main Story Begins at: 10:08
Show notes
International Conference for Women Birders
Global Bird Fair
Spring Chirp
Don Birria Tacos Y Mas
Laguna Atascosa NWR
South Padre Island Birding Center
Estero Llano Grande State Park
eBird Trip Report
Laguna Atascosa Field Trip
Mission/McAllen Field Trip
Bi...
Duration: 00:56:28Optics 101 with Land Sea and Sky
Jun 02, 2022Marcie from Land Sea and Sky joined us to give us the lowdown on optics. Great information if you are in the market for some new equipment or just want to learn more about what you already carry! Thank you to everyone that submitted questions!
#BirdNerdGiveaway: Win a prize pack courtesy of Valley Nature Center by telling us your answer to... what is your dream optic, maybe you already own it OR maybe you dream of buying it one day. Deadline to enter is June 13th!
Main Story Begins: 9:00
Show notes
Champions of the Flyway
May 19, 2022Israel offers incredible birding and the Champions of the Flyway is a fun, unique way to experience much of what southern Israel has to offer. Hannah and Erik take you through the rest of scouting and then the competition! Did they win? You'll have to listen in to find out!
*Correction: near the end Erik said Marbled Godwit was found by another team but missed by his team but Erik meant Bar-tailed Godwit was seen while his team was watching the Black-tailed Godwit
Main Story Begins at: 8:36
Show notes
Champions of the...
Duration: 01:08:57Birding Travel and Israel Day 1
May 05, 2022You had travel questions - we answered. Listen in for birding travel information and then our first day exploring Israel!
Birding travel questions begin at: 12:30
Israel Day 1 begins at: 52:30
Show notes
Champions of the Flyway
Global BirdFair
Ray Brown's Talkin’ Birds
Optics loaner program webpage
Blue hotel
Barbis diner
Society for the protection of nature in Israel
"Hello Robin" by Ivor Game
eBird Trip Report
https://ebird.org/tripreport/52136
Birds mentioned:
Common Buzzard
Green Bee-eater
Temminck’s Lark<...
Window Strikes with Dr. Daniel Klem
Apr 21, 2022Window strikes are a huge killer of migratory and resident birds - but there is something you can do to fix that. Dr. Daniel Klem joined us to talk about his recent book, Solid Air: Invisible Killer - Saving Billions of Birds from Windows. He answers the big questions about why this is a problem and what can be done to solve it.
Please be advised that there is some conversation regarding bird deaths which may be troubling for some listeners.
Main Story Begins at: 11:35
Show notes
Global Bird Fai...
Duration: 01:03:08Road trip to the San Diego Bird Fest
Apr 07, 2022Hannah and Erik were excited to return to the San Diego Bird Fest for another year of biking and birding - but this time they decided to road trip it down which ended up in a few lifers and cool birding spots.
Main Story Begins at: 10:20
Show notes
Backyard bird shop interview episode: January 28th, 2021 Season 3 episode 16
Champions of the Flyway
Global Bird Fair
All Birds
San Diego Bird Festival
Backyard Bird Shop
Spring Chirp
Merced NWR
Colusa NWR
Ocean Beach, San Diego
S...
"Dumb Birds" with Matt Kracht
Mar 24, 2022Matt Kracht believes that birds are fascinating, wonderful....but also idiotic jerks. He recently published his second book roasting some of our most beloved species. Matt's field guide is full of humor, vulgarity...and some great bird information perfect for birders and non-birders with a sense of humor about birding.
Main Story Begins at: 8:50
Show notes
Hannah's 10,000 Birds Blog
Champions of the Flyway
Global BirdFair
The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World by Matt Kracht
Birds mentioned:
Golden-crowned Kinglet
Black-capped Chickadee