Life List: A Birding Podcast

We're worked up. We're stirring the pot. Catch up with the Life List crew! Species mentioned: Northern Bobwhite, Eurasian Eagle-Owl 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 Optics for sponsoring o...

We're catching up with this episode—recorded in early January—on new year resolutions, new and old places we plan to visit, and recap our recent travels.  Highlight bird species: House Wren, Gundlach's Hawk Locations mentioned: Japan; Cozumel, Mexico; Costa Rica; Colombia Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and...

Is there such thing as too many penguins? Find out as we wrap up our Antarctica tales in this episode we recorded in early December—hence the World Cup and holiday references! Hear Alvaro's zodiac debacle. Plus we chat about local birding, a dovekie "invasion," and a Cozumel birding preview.  Send us: Your bird poop stories. Plus, what should we name George’s beer? Talk to us and sh...

George and Alvaro discuss what life is like aboard a ship in Antarctica, polar plunges, krill, and the world's biggest iceberg, plus spectacular birding all along the way. But the real question is: Can a ship full of birders find Emperor Penguins? 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...

Hey, we're back! George and Alvaro recorded a few episodes while on an epic Antarctic adventure, and this is the first of these installments. They chat about birding in Tierra del Fuego, exploring Argentinean culture and food, what it's like on their ship, and Falkland Island adventures. One spot left to join George and Mollee in Colombia in February! Talk to us and share your topic idea...

We chat about fishers, Phillies, and debate life list nuances. Let us know who you agree with! One spot left to join George and Mollee in Colombia in February! 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...

George and Mollee chat about one of our favorite countries and deep-dive questions about our February Life List: Colombia tour. Join George and Mollee in Colombia in February! 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 .  Than...

Skua! Kirtland's Warbler! Hear some recent extraordinary tales from the field from George and Alvaro.   Plus, join George and Mollee in Colombia or Alvaro in Japan in February! 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 ....

George and Alvaro give the lowdown on storm birding in this episode. They also chat about some unidentifiable birds and the subjectivity of determining genera. If you follow George on social media, you’ll know that this episode was recorded before he had an incredible fall find in Cape May. Stay tuned for the next episode! Plus, join us in Colombia in February! » Talk to us and share your topic id...

This week, we're answering questions from you, our dear listeners! Hear travel and birding tips and if the American Woodcock is indeed the best bird. Plus, join us in Colombia in February! » 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 lifelis...

This is what our podcast is about, folks: George and Alvaro take a deep dive into the American Ornithological Society's most recent supplement to the North and Middle American Checklist to discuss all the good, the bad, and what goes into the decision process. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Plus, we have a lot coming up! Learn more about these upcoming trips:  Li...

We've all been on the road...er, plane, boat, and trail! Hear about our team's recent birding adventures across three continents.  We talk about a lot of birds in this episode:  Ferruginous Pygmy Owl  Elf Owl   Spectacled Petrel Ocellated Tapaculo  Various Antpittas   And honorable mention: pangolin ! Plus, we have a lot coming up! Learn more about these upcoming trips:  Life List in Col...

Renowned naturalist, artist, and author Julie Zickefoose joins us in this episode to talk about the joys of birding her patch, the new BWD magazine, and dogs + skunks 101. All the links: Subscribe to BWD magazine Check out Julie's blog Level up your bird bath Big news: We're headed to Colombia in February! Sign up for the Coffee Triangle & The Colombia Birdfair Tour on our site. And...

Did you hear that Monarch Butterflies have recently become listed as endangered? Get the scoop from monarch scientists on how their population is changing, and while we're at it, how about some Ivory-billed Woodpecker updates, too? Plus hear the latest that proves how birding helps our memories! Deep Dive: Opposing global change drivers counterbalance trends in breeding North American monarch...

George and Alvaro catch up on their summer travels and deep dive Alaska’s birds and mammals.  We get hungry at the end, and you may, too. Send your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.com PS. Watch out for shell people! *send your letters to George* 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 lifelistpodca...

This episode we're joined by Diego Calderon, biologist and co-host of The Birders Show, to discuss all things birds and birding in Colombia and beyond! Topics discussed: Species discovery including the Antioquia Wren , ground rollers, ornithology and recreational birding in the Neotropics, birding with FARC , vagrancy and rare bird chasing, and the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival Send your top...

Marshall Iliff joins us for this interview episode where we discuss big days, vagrancies, 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 lifelistpodcast.com .  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature ; Alvaro'...

Covid hit the pod, but didn't keep us down for long. We're back to catch up on spring migration, The Biggest Week in Birding Festival, west coast pelagic research, and a curious towhee behavior. Species mentioned:   Arctic terns, various warblers, Eastern Towhee Check out:   BirdCast Birding Your Best Life Kowa Scopes Send your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.com Get more Life list...

It's all over the news, but is there concrete evidence that the Ivory-billed Woodpecker still exists in the United States? George and Alvaro discuss these magnificent woodpeckers along with updates from Alvaro's tour in Cuba.  Locations mentioned: Cuba Book recommendation: Vagrancy in Birds by Alexander Lees and James Gilroy Upcoming tours:  New Jersey Deep Water Pelagic with Hillstar Na...

George recounts his adventures in India, Mollee talks about visiting El Salvador, and Alvaro gets a rare bird in his yard while we're recording! Locations mentioned: India, El Salvador, Costa Rica Movie recommendation: 14 Peaks: Nothing Is Impossible Send your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content...

While George is away in India, Alvaro and Mollee are off on adventures of their own! Highlight bird species: Northern Mockingbird, various New World warblers, Black Swift, Broad-winged Hawk Locations mentioned: Chile, Argentina, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Cuba Don’t miss out: on the Broad-winged Hawk Project and Moonlight drives nocturnal vertical flight dynamics in black swifts by Anders Hedenström...

Episode 18 is a special one: our first interview with ornithologist, guide, and artist Dan Lane! Ever wondered what it's like to discover a new bird species...and what to do after discovering it? You won't want to miss this interview where Dan recounts the epic 20-year journey in the discovery of the Inti Tanager.  Cool links: Learn more about Dan on his website Send your topic ideas to...

We start by, what else? comparing pelagic updates from the east and west coasts with a few European bird names thrown in. Did we watch the Super Bowl? Superb owl? Tune in to find out. Measure Alvaro's junk food identification skills before we dive into some *drumroll* bird mysteries our hosts have experienced! Species mentioned: Egyptian Plover; Vermilion Flycatcher; Brujo Flycatcher; and you...

“In any other scenario, this would be a wickedly, inappropriate, ridiculous idea… but we’re birders.” Thus begins many a birding tale, eh? In this case, we're talking condors. George and Alvaro dive into what makes a rare bird special, subspecies specifics, wild versus released or escaped birds, and more. Highlight bird species: Condors; Steller's Sea Eagle and other Steller species; Tun...

Talk about an epic birding adventure! George and Mollee recount their recent travels in Uganda. We deep dive into the things we didn’t expect and what we still can’t stop thinking about. Highlight bird species: Shoebill; a variety of weavers; African Finfoot; Rock Pratincole; plus many mammals Special thanks: To Hannah and Erik of Hannah and Erik Go Birding podcast and Peter Burke of Alvaro's...