Women Birders (Happy Hour)

Andrea is a birder and photographer in California.  As a newer birder, she has really utilized her resources: Google, Twitter, local Audubon, and more to get start on her birding path! Learn more about her here: Wandering Always Learn more about Brown Pelican here: Brown Pelican Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brown Pelican Ingredients ½ cup apple juice ½ oz blue curacao Fill wit...

Etta Cosey is a birder in the Seattle-area that has built a community of senior birders.  She is an avid learner and brave enough to work on gulls! Learn more about her here: Birding is for Everyone: Etta Cosey's Liberating Birding (Seattle Audubon) Learn more about McKay's Bunting here: Identifying McKay's Bunting (ABA) Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . McKay's...

Ana Amable works with the Jacamar Club to create opportunities to empower women birders in Peru and beyond. Check out some of her work here: Jacamar Club - Women Birders Ana's website Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Torrent Duck Ingredients 1 ½ oz Pisco .25 oz Lime Juice 2 oz Mango Juice Ginger Beer Ice (Mocktail adaptation: leave out the Pisco) Directions 1. Fill glass with...

Orietta Estrada is a writer, content creator, and fierce advocate for equity and inclusivity in the birding community.  Check out some of her work here: Black & Latinx Birders Scholarship Fund Orietta's Twitter Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . American Woodcock Ingredients 1 oz Vodka 1 oz hazelnut liqueur 1 oz coffee liqueur 1 oz half and half Caramel sauce ice (Mocktail...

Stephanie Lopez is a passionate naturalist from the Rio Grande Valley.  Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Ingredients 1 oz light rum 1 oz vodka ½ oz cream of coconut 1 oz half and half Handful of chocolate chips ice (Mocktail adaptation: not sure of an adequate replacement for rum or vodka) Directions 1.    Pour ingredients into a shaker 2.    Shake, shake, shake 3.    Strain into...

Chidi Paige is a STEM educator and advocate for youth engagement and community building.  She uses games and activities to connect others with birds and wildlife. Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Other notes: Chidi Paige Birdwiser Fledging Birders Hannah and Erik Go Birding - The Birding Co-op Episode The Birding Co-op Ingredients 1 oz Light Rum 1 oz Dark Rum ¼ oz Galliano 2 oz Or...

Cheryl Hogue is a passionate woman birder who advocates for others online and in person.  Her positively and insight is invaluable and is an inspiration to do better and create a diverse community. Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Kowa Women In Steppe Global Birding Ingredients ½ cup lemonade ¼ cup ginger beer 1 oz rum splash Blue Curacao 1 Tb Grenadine Ice lemon (Mocktail adaptat...

Kate Dolamore is a watercolor artist that uses tiny paintbrushes and fine details to bring her fabulous critters to life on the page.  She is inspired by nature and started painting as a way to become a better birder! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Ingredients 1 cup of coffee Preferred amount of ½ and ½  1 oz Fernet ½ oz simple syrup 1 squirt lemon juice (Mocktail adaptation: le...

Megan Shersby works with the BBC Wildlife Magazine , a wonderful publication that brings readers stories and information about wildlife all over the world.  Megan is a writer and general nature lover that works to bring us these incredible stories about wildlife from English backyards to the tropical rainforests. Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Ingredients 1 shot rum ½ cup guava...

Bridget Butler, the Birding Diva, is an advocate for outdoor appreciation and conservation through education.  She offers classes in the field and online, talks, and guiding.  Check out the work she has been doing: Bird Diva Original Indigo Bunting Research Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Ingredients 1 shot cranberry juice cocktail 1 shot blue curacao Fill champagne/sparkling win...

Marisa Oliva works in environmental education in the Rio Grande Valley, but has experience sharing a love of the outdoors, recreation, and wildlife with others around the world.  She uses tools and educational games, like Project WILD,  to engage with others. Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Ingredients 1 oz vodka 1 oz lemon juice 8 oz club soda Juice from half a peach (or ¼ cup p...

Karina Sanchez is a first generation college student, PhD candidate at the University of Northern Colorado, and founder of the Women in Graduate STEM organization at that college.  She studies the effects of sound and urbanization of American Robins.  Check out her website for more. Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Drink of the Episode: Bee Hummingbird Ingredients 1.5 oz white rum...

Stephanie Seymour is a passionate birder and musician who has recently come out with a fantastic album, There Are Birds . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Drink of the Episode: Ruby-crowned Kinglet Ingredients 1 oz vodka 1/4 cup sugarfree red bull ½ cup Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Directions 1. Fill glass with ice 2. Pour in vodka, red bull, grapefruit juice 3. Stir and enjoy! Suppo...

Jennifer Bristol is an advocate for getting families out in nature.  Her family has a long history protecting and conserving natural spaces in Texas.  She recently put out a book, Parking Lot Birding .  Check out Jennifer's website for more . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Drink of the Episode: Magnificent Frigatebird Ingredients Fresh mint leaves 2 ounces Tito’s Vodka 1 ou...

Emilie Chen is a birder and photographer.  I was fortunate to meet her through the Portland, Oregon birding scene and have really enjoyed her bird photos and getting to know her!  Emilie has built a career in the environmental non-profit field and is a genuinely lovely person.  Enjoy! Check out Emilie's Instagram ! Drink of the Episode: Shoebill Ingredients 3 oz Green Chartreuse 2 cups Iced T...

Monica Iglecia is the Assistant Director of Shorebird Habitat Management for Manomet and works to help improve wetlands and coasts in ways that support declining migratory shorebird species. Check out Manomet to learn more about the amazing work they do and to see what you can do to get involved. Drink of the Episode: Ruddy Turnstone Ingredients 1/2 oz Frangelico 1/2 oz Fireball 1/2 oz Kahlua 1/2...

Samantha S. Hauser is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with research interests relating to ecology, conservation, and genetics.  She is also an awesome science communicator who contributes to 46 Questions and does the weekly #BirdQuiz on her Twitter accoun t. Check out her website: Samantha S. Hauser Connect with me on Twitter or email . Drink of the episode: Bl...

Welcome to Women Birders (Happy Hour)! Hannah, from Hannah and Erik Go Birding, is bringing you a brand new podcast all about the wonderful women of birding.  In each episode, expect an interesting interview with an artist, or a professional, or maybe a naturalist - all of which are women who love birds.  Also, in the spirit of a good happy hour, Hannah will come up with a different alcoholic conc...

Suzy Buttress, The Casual Birder, enjoys watching birds.  Suzy is passionate about enjoying her local birds and getting others interested in birding.  Whether it is inspiring people to slow down and enjoy a Rook or teaching beginners to identify birds in the field, she hopes others will love their local birds too. Check out her podcast: The Casual Birder Connect with me on Twitter or email . Drink...