Life List: A Birding Podcast

George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
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Oct 19, 2022 • 1h 11min

Extraordinary birding experiences

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.comGet 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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Oct 5, 2022 • 1h 1min

Storm birding: A science and an art

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 ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet 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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Sep 19, 2022 • 1h 14min

We're answering birdy questions from our listeners!

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.comGet 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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Sep 5, 2022 • 1h 12min

What leads to bird species lumps and splits? A lively discussion on checklist updates

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.comPlus, we have a lot coming up! Learn more about these upcoming trips: Life List in Colombia  The Birding Co-op in Costa Rica Alvaro’s Adventures in Bolivia Hillstar Nature in Maine and Montana 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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Aug 23, 2022 • 59min

Birding Arizona, South Africa, and Colombia

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 Colombia  The Birding Co-op in Costa Rica Alvaro’s Adventures in Bolivia Hillstar Nature in Maine and Montana Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.comGet 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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Aug 8, 2022 • 1h 5min

How backyard birding becomes an obsession with Julie Zickefoose

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 magazineCheck out Julie's blogLevel up your bird bathBig news: We're headed to Colombia in February! Sign up for the Coffee Triangle & The Colombia Birdfair Tour on our site. And while you're at it, look at our shiny new website!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 our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Jul 25, 2022 • 1h 7min

Monarchs demystified and how birding helps the brain

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 butterfliesBig news: We're headed to Colombia in February! Sign up for the Coffee Triangle & The Colombia Birdfair Tour on our site. And while you're at it, look at our shiny new website!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 our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Jul 11, 2022 • 1h 4min

Splitting hares in Alaska and more summer birding travel

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.comPS. 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 lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Jun 27, 2022 • 1h 20min

The evolution of birding in Colombia with Diego Calderon

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 FestivalSend your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.comGet 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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.
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Jun 6, 2022 • 1h 30min

Deep Diving Vagrant Birds with Marshall Iliff

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's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

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