SE Arizona is full of incredible birding locations and we've saved our favorites for last! Join us for more about Patagonia, Santa Rita, and more! Main story at: 11:23 Show notes King Tides explained Patagonia State Park Paton Center for Hummingbirds Santa Rita Lodge El Charro eBird hotspots Patagonia State Park Paton Center for Hummingbirds Madera Canyon (Santa Rita Lodge) Second trip to Madera Canyon (Santa Rita Lodge) Intro Bird Call: Eurasian-collared Dove (Recorded at the Salton Sea March 2...
Jan 14, 2021•54 min•Season 3Ep. 15
There are a lot of great places to bird in Southeastern Arizona...but don't forget about the amazing places that are near Tucson! Our trip was largely guided by suggestions from friends and birders who have extensively birded this area, so we knew we were in good hands with these recommendations. Main story at 15:00 Show notes Birds of Mexico and Central America Sweetwater Wetlands Park Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Saguaro National Park Gentle Bens Restaurant eBird hotspot Sweetwater Wetlands Pa...
Dec 31, 2020•55 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Hannah and Erik escape the cold of Oregon for the warmer temperatures of Tucson, Arizona. First stop is the Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary in Cochise County, Az and the famous feeders in Mary Jo Ballator's garden. After learning more about Mary Jo and the SABO, they head off in search of more southeast Arizona target species: Scaled Quail, Rufous-backed Robin, and Gilded Flicker at some incredible rural and urban birding sites. Main Story skip to: 08:30 Show notes Christmas Bird Count website Ash Can...
Dec 17, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Snowy Owls are a beautiful species and a special animal to see for birders and non-birders alike. In 2013-2014 there was an irruptive year that taught us much about this species. And in 2020, they are being seen along the Canada-U.S. border and in urban environments for all to enjoy and appreciate. Main Story about Snowy Owl information skip to: 11:20 Our adventure to Seattle for the Snowy Owl: 43:15 Show notes Audubon CBC webpage Snowy Owl Project SNOWStorm Black Swamp Bird Observatory guidelin...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 12
Birding is a great hobby/recreation to share with acquaintances, friends, family...anyone. It can also be something fun to do together. Coach Pack has been a birder for awhile and recently began sharing his love of birding and adventure with his daughter, Peyten. Together, they are crushing the Colorado birding scene! Main Story skip to: 16:00 Show notes Tides Explained RGVBF Facebook National Audubon Society, Christmas Bird Count Coach Pack's Twitter Intro Bird Call: Pacific Wren (Recorded Apri...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 11
Hannah and Erik explored several different national wildlife refuges throughout the Pacific Northwest to see what their auto tours had to offer. Each refuges has incredible beauty, interesting wildlife, and so much more to see! Show notes There are 567 total national wildlife refuges in the USA. Here is more info about the Big Six Wildlife-Dependent Public Uses . Main Story skip to: 9:15 Kootenai NWR : 12:30 Turnbull NWR : 22:15 Umatilla NWR : 30:45 Rio Grande Valley Virtual Birding Festival Win...
Nov 05, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 10
In celebration of the Global Bird Weekend, Hannah and Erik head to Glacier National Park to tally up species in this iconic, picturesque landscape in the Big Sky state. They caught the first snow of the year, visited a few hip spots, and found some exciting birds! Main Story skip to 15:45 Show notes Birdability Week eBird October Big Day The Birding Co-op Scholarship for Black and Latinx Birders Glacier National Park Polebridge Mercantile Bias Brewery Backslope Brewery Historic Tamarack Lodge &a...
Oct 22, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In the Pacific Northwest, we often see a lot of shorebirds as vagrants in the fall. We search for a recurring Sharp-tailed Sandpiper at Fernhill Wetlands, talk about the increase in WhatsApp usage in the birding community, and why sewage wetlands make a great recreational location for many types of users! Tim Appleton from Global Birding kicks off our show talking about the upcoming Global Bird Weekend - which is happening October 17-18, 2020. Show notes Main Story skip to: Tim Appleton Intervie...
Oct 08, 2020•51 min•Season 3Ep. 8
We periodically see news reports of "hundreds and thousands of dead birds falling from the sky"...but why does that happen? Scott Carleton, the Migratory Bird Chief for the USFWS Southwest Region helped us understand why mass mortality events happen and what you can do to help birds. For the main story skip to 5:00 Show Notes Backyard Birding Game USFWS Climate Change Website Hundreds of Thousands of Birds Are Suddenly Dropping Dead. No One Knows Why - Popular Mechanics article Mass deaths of mi...
Sep 24, 2020•49 min•Season 3Ep. 7
There's leaves crunching underfoot and fog in the air...that means school is just about in session! However, in 2020 many students are returning to a virtual classroom, which means more time spent in front of a computer and less time outside. So listen in and learn how you can mesh school and birding! For the main story skip to: 11:10 Show notes The Birding Co-op Oswald West State Park Current Wildfire Maps Cornell Lab of Ornithology Resources Audubon for Kids eBird hotspot Oswald West State Par...
Sep 14, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Hannah and Erik have spent the last few months working on a secret project with a handful of other young birders whose goals are to offer affordable travel experiences, benefit communities and non-profit partners, and build a supportive, inclusive community. This episode is a bit different than all of our other episodes... we did not go on an adventure or talk specifically about birds with anyone. What we did do is chat with The Birding Co-op planning committee to discuss this brand new, non-pro...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Due to extenuating circumstances, the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival was brought to the world virtually! Hannah and Erik checked out several of the events - and even presented one. Listen in to see what we learned and what we thought of the festival. Hopefully next year, we can actually go to Tucson! Show notes Voodoo Ranger IPA Great Texas Birding Classic Thick-billed Longspur new name Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Birdability webpage Starlink (not skynet) Hocking is pawning, Hawking i...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 4
Awww the ocean. Cool sea breezes, the sticky salt spray, and oodles of birds. Hannah and Erik went on another pelagic - this time out of Westport, WA - to see what is out there. Not only did they have a phenomenal time with the crew, they were also able to see 4 lifers! Show notes Westport Seabirds Virtual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival LOGE Hotels website eBird hotspot Pelagic List 1 Pelagic List 2 Pelagic List 3 (Grays Canyon) Pelagic List 4 Pelagic List 5 Intro Bird Call: Pink-Footed Shea...
Jul 30, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
So...we know we talk about eBird a lot, but after a recent chain of emails with our local reviewer we asked him if he would be willing to answer some of our burning questions. Adrian Hinkle has been a reviewer for a few years and gave us some great insight into the behind-the-scenes of those emails you may receive asking for more details about your sightings. Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival How to spot comet NEOWISE American Ornithological Society statement eBird Reviewer Network I...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Sage Thrasher, Brewer's Sparrow, Least Flycatcher, and more had us heading to Central and Eastern Oregon and the fantastic birding spot that is Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Also, we end with a wrap-up of Season 2 and the answers from last season's secret question! Show notes Bird Names for Birds movement: #birdnamesforbirds is one of the hashtags being used to collate the discussion about changing offensive bird names. Petition sent to AOS Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Occupation of the ...
Jul 02, 2020•59 min•Season 3Ep. 1
From May 31st to June 5th, 2020, we celebrated the inaugural Black Birders Week. It was a week-long online event celebrating Black nature enthusiasts to increase the visibility of Black birders. Tykee James, the government affairs coordinator with the National Audubon Society, is one of the co-organizers and joined us to talk about Black Birders Week and more! Show notes Tykee James: Instagram , Twitter @BlackAFinStem Twitter Wildlife Observer Network Black Nature Narratives Time for your Hobby ...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 26
The worldwide spring migration of birds is a great time for to educate and inspire new birders, count migrating species, and come together to appreciate birds. Each year, on the second Saturday in May eBird hosts the Global Big Day and Environment for the Americas hosts their World Migratory Bird Day to do just that. Listen in to find out more about these events and how you can participate! Also, Hannah and Erik finally tracked down a nemesis bird, Erik has some minor surgery and shaves the bear...
May 07, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 24
In this episode, Hannah and Erik review a beautifully written and illustrated book sent to them about Turtle Dove migration and their recent adventure along a nearby logging road. From European Turtle Doves on paper, to Ruby-crowned Kinglets along a road, timber greatly impacts our lives as birders and citizens of the world, listen in to find out more about how to recreate in these landscapes. Show notes The Turtle Dove’s Journey: A Story of Migration by Madeleine Dunphy, illustrated by Marlo Ga...
Apr 23, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Well, the Champions of the Flyway didn't end up exactly as we expected due to COVID-19. INSTEAD Hannah's team, the Women in Steppe, decided to invite all women to join in which formed the FIRST Global Women's Big Day. Listen in to see how it went. Also, we asked several participants from other Champions of the Flyway teams and the Global Women's Big Day to send us a shout-out from their side of the globe...check it out! Show notes Champions of the Flyway Rogue Brewery Schilling Cider Inaugural G...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 22
The first-ever Citizen Science Day was held in 2016 and the citizen science teams at Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County and California Academy of Sciences dreamed up a fun way to capitalize on their home cities’ friendly rivalry and hold a citizen science event around urban biodiversity. That was the first City Nature Challenge, a friendly competition between Los Angeles and San Francisco , engaging residents and visitors in documenting nature to better understand urban biodiversity. L...
Mar 26, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Ahhhh…SoCal. The sun, surf, beer, and parakeets?! Hannah and Erik head back to Southern California for the San Diego Bird Festival where they bike around Mission Bay, do a few Women Who Bird Socials, and then head out to the desert for a few lifers. Not only is it a fun and intimate festival, there is lots to see and do, put this festival on your birding bucket list! Show notes McMenamins Brewery Amplified Ale Works Modern Times Brewery Salton Sea Wiki Anza-Borrego Desert SP Karl Strauss Brewery...
Mar 12, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 20
"I love puffins. They are small, round gothic birds, and their babies are called pufflings." ~ Caitlin Moran Tufted Puffins are whimsical birds found along the West Coast of the United States from Central California up through Alaska - but for how much longer? Hannah and Erik speak with three people who all have the same goal: fill in the knowledge gaps and promote conservation of Tufted Puffins. Learn more about Tufted Puffins, what is being done to protect this species, and the people who care...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Part field guide, part travel book, Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest is full of great information for birders, nature enthusiasts, and travelers. Hannah and Erik chat with author, Sarah Swanson, about the book she wrote with her husband, Max Smith. This book has facts and life history about 85 birds you might see in the Pacific Northwest, including specific places to see them, and has 8 weekend routes laid out for adventures. Show notes Maplewood Coffee and Tea Must See Birds Blog Portlan...
Jan 30, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Oh San Diego... the sun, the surf, the birds. It's really a great break from the dreary, Pacific Northwest winter. Hannah and Erik explore a few of the best hotspots in the county including: Cabrillo National Monument, Tecolote Canyon, and Mission Bay. And then head up to Disneyland and find some of the happiest birds on earth! BTW, we forgot to mention which city had the most listeners for the last episode...so shout out to the listeners in Warrenton, Oregon! Thank you all for tuning in! Show n...
Jan 16, 2020•59 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Hannah and Erik join the San Diego Audubon Society's Dune Defenders to rid the landscape of a nasty plant, Puncturevine, in an effort to restore and protect habitat for the local subspecies of Least Tern, the California Least Tern. Megan Flaherty, the San Diego Audubon Society's Restoration Manager, tells us what they are doing to protect this species and more! Show notes San Diego Audubon Least Tern Puncture Vine Resource California Least Tern Partial history of Mission Bay eBird incidental lis...
Jan 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 15
It's the end of 2019! Hannah and Erik are here to tell you about Cowboy Pigeons, loss of bird life, and bird-friendly legislation. Erik details his adventures in the first few Christmas Bird Counts of the year! Show notes: American Bird Conservancy Glass Standards for Safety 3 Billion Birds Lost Las Vegas Cowboy Pigeons Have Been Relieved of Their Hats! “Birds have hats on, bro” video (can’t find original video) Christmas Bird Count Audubon Letter to Bird Lore to propose Christmas Bird Counts Fo...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Hannah and Erik know a number of incredible guides, some of whom are women. While at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, they met up with a few women guides who have diverse backgrounds and experiences to learn their perspectives on guiding and the changes that have occurred since they began. Also, Hannah and Erik give you a taste of birding "pump up" songs and discuss some of the blog post that Hannah wrote regarding women guiding. Birding "Pump Up" Songs Bird Song (M.I.A) Bird Song (Sweats...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Another year, another Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival in the books! Hannah and Erik had an awesome time birding the RGV, seeing friends, and chasing birds. The festival field trips took them all over the valley from Falcon State Park to South Padre Island. The RGV is such an incredibly special part of the United States, it’s the only place to see Green Jays, Great Kiskadees, Plain Chachalcas, and so much more. Listen in to find out what hotspots you shouldn’t miss (and where to eat) when you ...
Nov 21, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Here it is, the much-anticipated final leg of Hannah and Erik’s Grand ScandinAVIAN Adventure! In this episode, they get off the cruise ship and travel all over the home of the world’s oldest continuous monarchy, Denmark. The landscapes are beautiful, the birds are plentiful, and the food is delicious. Listen in to learn about the amazing Wadden Sea; Odense, the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen; and how to eat a hamburger the Danish way. Show notes Our Favorite Columbia Sportswear Commercial...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 11
On the second leg of their Grand ScandinAVIAN Adventure, Hannah and Erik enjoy a leisurely cruise around the Baltic States and Scandinavia aboard the Norwegian Cruise Line Getaway. We visited ports in Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden. Some offered good birding spots...and others required a bit more work. We had a beer in every port, toured historic churches, palaces, and a walled city, and managed to a few lifers. Show Notes Tales of Reval - Tallinn, Estonia Church on Spilled Blood ...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 10
