Hannah and Erik Go Birding

Hannah and Erik take on the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival in a two-part episode.  It's day one and they have just finished a field trip to Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park.  So they take a few moments to interview some fascinating people about why they decided to come to the festival.  This year is the 25th anniversary and bigger and better than ever... That's why they needed 2...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik attend a bird banding session at Jekyll Island in Georgia, they go over the basics of bird banding and discuss their day.  They are also on the West Coast now … so look for them when you are out chasing seabirds in Northern Oregon.  eBird lists: Jekyll Island Banding Station Hannah’s eBird Map Seaside, Oregon Cove Other Notes: Bird Banding Report Link Ways to get i...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik birded around Lake Newnan near Gainesville in search of migrating warblers. Also, why you should join your local Audubon Society or birding club.     eBird lists:   Sweetwater Wetlands Park  Powers Park  Palm Point Park  Other Notes:  Audubon Chapters  2016 USFWS National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (opens as a PDF)  Connect with...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik birded around South Florida in search of some rarities, got chased by rains and storms, and talked about field guide preferences!     eBird lists:  120th Street Zenaida Dove Frog Pond WMA Key Largo Botanic Gardens (Dagny Johnson SP) Ocean Bay Natural Area, Port Lucie County Connect with us at @Hannahgoesbirding on Instagram,  @HannahandErikGoBirding on Facebook, or...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik visited the Orlando Wetlands Park to see what wastewater site is all about, listen to the sounds of nature, and discuss some unique places to go birding.     eBird lists:  Orlando Wetlands Park  Other things we talked about:  Record the Earth Orlando Wetlands Park Six unusual habitats that are birding hotspots by Jessica Law The Birdist Rule #63: Go Someplace Weird...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik cruised to Key West and the Havana, Cuba where they took a tour to the Vinales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site!   eBird lists:  Monument de la Prehistoria Havana to Vinales Valley Fort Zachary Taylor State Park    Other things we talked about:  American Birding Podcast: Birding While Black with Drew Landham  Connect with us at @Hannahgoesbirding on Instagram,...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik visited a few hotspots in Alabama and Georgia, eat a really good sandwich and talk art!   eBird lists:  Providence Canyon State Park Eufaula NWR Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center    Other things we talked about  Bourbon & Birdies Hearth and Soul TLH Alabama Birding Trail The Cannon Brewpub  Connect with us at @Hannahgoesbirding on Instagram, @Hannahan...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik visited NE Florida to view a Royal Tern colony and look for that darn Reddish Egret! They also discuss citizen science and ways in which you can get involved!   eBird lists:  Fort George Island State Park Huguenot Memorial Park Information about Fort George Critical Wildlife Area (CWA) at Huguenot Memorial Park Little Talbot Island State Park Big Talbot Island Stat...

In this episode, Hannah and Erik volunteered to help a researcher collect data on dead trees. They also visited St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge--will they find a Reddish Egret? And lastly, they talk about the Duck Stamp and have some opinions about contributing to conservation.   eBird lists:  Wade Tract Tall Timbers Research Station St. Marks NWR  Additional Notes  Gizmodo article Masked Duck...

Hannah and Erik went searching for a Reddish Egret but, found a surprise and learned a lesson on the way. Listen in as they recount their latest adventure and announce their win in the Great Texas Birding Classic. Cedar Key ebird Checklists: https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46614041 https://ebird.org/view/checklist/S46610201 Great Texas Birding Classic ebird Checklist: https://ebird.org/view/chec...