After months of talking about it, the big day is finally here! The Champions of the Flyway competition may be a long day - but is fun trip around Israel to see so many cool birds. Main Story Begins at: 13:20 Show notes Champions of the Flyway Women in Steppe COTF team page Kowascopers COTF team page Hannah’s Blog about the Red-Breasted Goose Global Big Day --- Join our Team! eBird Global Big Day Global Bird Fair Birdiest Festival in America Galveston Featherfest Camel information eBird Trip Repo...
May 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 23
After a long journey, we made it to Israel for the Champions of the Flyway. But first - scouting for the big day! We visited a few new sites, saw some great birds, and even tried something new. Main Story Begins at: 15:25 Show notes Champions of the Flyway Women in Steppe COTF team page Kowascopers COTF team page Hannah’s Blog about the Red-Breasted Goose Global Big Day eBird Global Big Day Global Bird Fair Florida Wildlife Corridor Birdiest Festival in America Galveston Featherfest eBird Trip R...
Apr 20, 2023•58 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Rebecca Heisman joined us at the San Diego Bird Festival to talk about her recently released book: Flight Paths, a book about the study of bird migration and the scientists and methods behind it all. Main Story Begins at: 12:13 Show notes Galveston Featherfest Birdiest Week in America Flight Paths by Rebecca Heisman An Unusual Bloom is Happening in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Here's Why by NBC San Diego Curious Questions: How did a stork with a spear through its neck solve the mystery of...
Apr 06, 2023•38 min•Season 5Ep. 21
First off - we apologize for going overboard on restaurants and food...but San Diego has SO MANY GREAT OPTIONS! Anyways, we had a great time at the San Diego Bird Festival, as always, but this year the weather decided to give us a challenge. Main Story Begins at: 11:30 Show notes AOS 2023 proposals San Diego Bird Festival Galveston Featherfest Birdiest Week in America Champions of the Flyway Women in Steppe COTF team page Kowascopers COTF team page Keep Looking Up , by Tammah Watts Hannah’s Blog...
Mar 23, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Tammah Watts, licensed therapist and birder, just released her first book: Keep Looking Up. It's all about the healing power of birding and a fantastic read! She joined us for a live podcast recording at the San Diego Bird Festival . As it was our first go at recording live at an exhibit hall, please forgive any fluctuations in volume and excessive background noise - we're seasoned pros at it now! Main Story Begins at: 12:53 Show notes Galveston Featherfest Birdiest Week in America Champions of ...
Mar 09, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 19
BirdCast uses weather surveillance radar to learn more about bird migration. It's an amazing interdisciplinary program that helps unveil mysteries in the birding world and relates what is learned to the benefit of birders. Main Story Begins at: 9:22 Show notes San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest week in America Champions of the Flyway Women in Steppe COTF team page Kowascopers COTF team page Birdcast Andrew Farnsworth eBird Trip Report: Birds mentioned: Red-breasted Goose Intro Bi...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 18
The Skagit Valley in northwestern Washington is an important site for wintering waterfowl. And even though they occur in large populations - it can still a while to find! *Erik mentions the latest eBird update information and had to find the details regarding how species are differentiated here: eBird Support page Main Story Begins at: 10:00 Show notes San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest Festival in America Champions of the Flyway Global Bird Fair International Conference for Wome...
Feb 09, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Jason Hall is the founder of the In Color Birding Club, a new(ish) non-profit that strives to make the birding experience a positive one for BIPOC folks and their allies. Main Story Begins at: 8:05 Show notes San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest week in America Champions of the Flyway In Color Birding Club In Color Birding Club on Facebook BIPOC Birding Club of Wisconsin eBird Trip Report: Birds mentioned: Cuban Tody Intro Bird Call: Hairy Woodpecker (Recorded: Oregon, January, 202...
Jan 26, 2023•54 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Wrapping up our trip to Florida with reporting on spots that you all suggested! It took us up to Tallahassee in search of a few rarities and to some beloved sites. PS. Intro is a little long as we discussed a recent review. Main Story Begins at: 18:45 Show notes North Shore Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest Festival in America Champions of the Flyway Birda Sweetwater Wetlands Proof Brewery St. Marks NWR Manatee Springs State Park eBird Trip Report: https://ebird...
Jan 12, 2023•49 min•Season 5Ep. 15
One of the main reasons to go to Florida was for the North Shore Birding Festival just north of Orlando! We saw so many cool birds and went to interesting places. Can't wait to go back! Main Story Begins at: 11:00 Show notes North Shore Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest Week in America Slow Birding by Joan E. Strassmann Christmas Bird Counts Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant Wekiwa Springs State Park T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Seminole State Forest Lake Apopka...
Dec 29, 2022•56 min•Season 5Ep. 14
We asked about your favorite spots to bird in Florida - and you all answered! We traveled throughout Florida to spots mentioned by listeners and we see so many great birds, beautiful places, and enjoy great beer. Main Story Begins at: 13:45 Show notes North Short Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest week in America Christmas Bird Counts Lincoln’s Beard Brewery Wakodahatchee Wetlands A.D. Barnes Park Celery Fields Fort De Soto Circle B Bar eBird Trip Report: https:/...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Another trip to the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is in the books! This time we had a few new spots to explore and birds to see. This episode is dedicated to Mary Gustafson, an avid birder who mentored and supported many. Mary, you will be greatly missed by us and so many others. Main Story Begins at: 9:00 Show notes North Shore Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Birdiest week in America Black-naped Pheasant-Pigeon Brew in the woods, Valley Nature Center eBird Trip R...
Dec 01, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 12
We finish off the rest of our (short) adventure to Colombia which includes waiting for antpittas, high elevation hummingbirds, and endangered parrots - this episode is includes a lot! *P.S. apologies for sounding a bit stuffed up! Main Story Begins at: 5:10 Show notes North Short Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest The Birdiest Week in America Hacienda El Bosque Rio Blanco Wax Palms Nature Colombia eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/81230 Birds mentioned: Bico...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 11
On our short trip to Colombia, we saw 258 species with over 100 lifers - what an amazing experience. Listen in for places to go, birds to see, and some background on Colombia. Main Story Begins at: 13:30 Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival North Short Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galveston Featherfest Audubon Ecotourism in Colombia Enchanted Garden was closed due to pandemic orders Wetlands near Bogota Ceiba Tree (tree in town square at Victoria) eBird Trip Report: https://ebir...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 10
The Global Bird Weekend was a record-breaking success! Thousands of birders went birding and contributed to this amazing weekend of birding, sharing, and learning. Thanks to everyone that joined our team, Go Birding. We broke our own records as well and we are excited to have you on our team. Looking forward to the next one! Main Story Begins at: 11:40 Show notes eBird taxonomic update eBird Big Day results Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival North Shore Birding Festival San Diego Bird Fest Galve...
Oct 20, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 9
What does bird-friendly coffee mean? Bill Wilson from Birds and Beans Coffee joined us to tell us how it all works and why we should buy bird-friendly. Short pelagic story: 6:00 Main Story Begins at: 10:10 Show notes Global Big Day Smithsonian Bird Friendly Coffee Birds and Beans I'll Take Mine Shade Grown - Pacific Birds Tapping birdwatchers to promote bird-friendly coffee consumption and conserve birds Holes in the side of a boat to let water drain off the deck are called “Scuppers” Birds ment...
Oct 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Everyone wants to take good photos - but that can be tough! Krisztina from KS Nature Photography joins us to talk about some tips, tricks, and advice for cameras, photography, and more. Main Story Begins at: 11:27 Show notes Global Big Day Join our Global Big Day Team! International Dark Skies Lights out Program National Audubon Birda KS Nature Photography KS Nature Photography Facebook Camera carrier vest Intro Bird Call: Wrentit (Recorded: Cannon Beach, Oregon June 2020) Outro Bird Call: Pacif...
Sep 22, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 7
On the last bit from our 2022 European Trip, we explored the birds, foods, and some historic sights around Amsterdam. We mention several times that it was very hot when we visited, this article , talks about the heat wave that part of Europe experienced. Main Story Begins at: 11:15 Show notes Global Bird Fair Global Big Day Birda Vondelpark Park Plaza Vondelpark Hotel Westerpark eBird Checklist: Vondelpark Westerpark Birds mentioned: Alexandrine Parakeet Coal Tit Intro Bird Call: Common Chiffcha...
Sep 08, 2022•50 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Another highlight of our trip to England was experiencing the Wader Spectacular at the Snettisham Nature Reserve - just about two hours from BirdFair. The show the shorebirds put on definitely lives up to it's name! Main Story Begins at: 14:44 Show notes Global BirdFair Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Woman, Watching By Merilyn Simonds RSPB Snettisham Birda eBird Checklist: Snettisham Nature Reserve Birds mentioned: Red Knot Eurasian Oystercatcher Intro Bird Call: Pied Avocet (Recorded...
Aug 25, 2022•45 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Global BirdFair was unlike any bird event we have ever seen before - listen in to hear why! And of course, we snuck some birding in too at Rutland Water and searching for Tawny Owls. *Bird Nerd Giveaway: Assign a bird to a specific date and tell us why (i.e. November 11: Great Kiskadee because I usually get to see Great Kisakadees that day! -Deadline is August 23 - one winner will be randomly selected to win an autographed copy of A Bird A Day by Dominic Couzens Main Story Begins at: 12:50 Show ...
Aug 11, 2022•53 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Visiting RSPB Bempton Cliffs to see Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, and Northern Gannets was a dream come true! Stunning scenery, amazing birds, and more await you at this site on the UK coastline. Main Story Begins at: 8:30 Show notes Global Bird Fair RSPB Bempton Cliffs Bempton Cliffs Wiki “Chalk” from Chalk cliffs eBird Checklist: RSPB Bempton Cliffs Birds mentioned: Atlantic Puffin Razorbill Northern Gannet Gray Partridge Intro Bird Call: European Goldfinch (Recorded: England, July 2022) Outro...
Jul 28, 2022•49 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Birding can take you to some pretty interesting places. This time, birding took us to a part of Oregon that we never really explored: Mount Hood! We enjoyed some gorgeous views, high elevations species, and an unforgettable experience riding the Magic Mile Chairlift! Main Story Begins at: 11:33 Show notes International Conference for Women Birders Global Bird Fair Audubon For the Birds: BirdSong Project Timberline Lodge Laterzees Bird Collective eBird Checklist: Timberline Lodge Birds mentioned:...
Jul 14, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 2
The Willamette Valley offers an incredible selection of vineyards to explore and wines to taste. Hannah and Erik enjoyed an afternoon at Raptor Ridge Winery, a vineyard that embraces their local wildlife. Wallace, the winery's general sales manager, joins in to discuss how they keep birds in mind. Also, listen in for the answers to Season 4's secret questions AND a bonus #BirdNerdGiveaway courtesy of the National Audubon Society. Main Story Begins at: 14:14 Show notes International Conference fo...
Jun 30, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Have you heard about the Spring Chirp? It's a boutique festival in the spring in the Rio Grande Valley! Hannah and Erik had never been to a "boutique festival", so they had to check it out. Main Story Begins at: 10:08 Show notes International Conference for Women Birders Global Bird Fair Spring Chirp Don Birria Tacos Y Mas Laguna Atascosa NWR South Padre Island Birding Center Estero Llano Grande State Park eBird Trip Report Laguna Atascosa Field Trip Mission/McAllen Field Trip Birds mentioned: A...
Jun 16, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 26
Marcie from Land Sea and Sky joined us to give us the lowdown on optics. Great information if you are in the market for some new equipment or just want to learn more about what you already carry! Thank you to everyone that submitted questions! #BirdNerdGiveaway: Win a prize pack courtesy of Valley Nature Center by telling us your answer to... what is your dream optic, maybe you already own it OR maybe you dream of buying it one day. Deadline to enter is June 13th! Main Story Begins: 9:00 Show no...
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 25
Israel offers incredible birding and the Champions of the Flyway is a fun, unique way to experience much of what southern Israel has to offer. Hannah and Erik take you through the rest of scouting and then the competition! Did they win? You'll have to listen in to find out! *Correction: near the end Erik said Marbled Godwit was found by another team but missed by his team but Erik meant Bar-tailed Godwit was seen while his team was watching the Black-tailed Godwit Main Story Begins at: 8:36 Show...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 24
You had travel questions - we answered. Listen in for birding travel information and then our first day exploring Israel! Birding travel questions begin at: 12:30 Israel Day 1 begins at: 52:30 Show notes Champions of the Flyway Global BirdFair Ray Brown's Talkin’ Birds Optics loaner program webpage Blue hotel Barbis diner Society for the protection of nature in Israel "Hello Robin" by Ivor Game eBird Trip Report https://ebird.org/tripreport/52136 Birds mentioned: Common Buzzard Green Bee-eater T...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 23
Window strikes are a huge killer of migratory and resident birds - but there is something you can do to fix that. Dr. Daniel Klem joined us to talk about his recent book, Solid Air: Invisible Killer - Saving Billions of Birds from Windows . He answers the big questions about why this is a problem and what can be done to solve it. Please be advised that there is some conversation regarding bird deaths which may be troubling for some listeners. Main Story Begins at: 11:35 Show notes Global Bird Fa...
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 4Ep. 22
Hannah and Erik were excited to return to the San Diego Bird Fest for another year of biking and birding - but this time they decided to road trip it down which ended up in a few lifers and cool birding spots. Main Story Begins at: 10:20 Show notes Backyard bird shop interview episode: January 28th, 2021 Season 3 episode 16 Champions of the Flyway Global Bird Fair All Birds San Diego Bird Festival Backyard Bird Shop Spring Chirp Merced NWR Colusa NWR Ocean Beach, San Diego Samesun Hostel Lucha L...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 4Ep. 21
Matt Kracht believes that birds are fascinating, wonderful....but also idiotic jerks. He recently published his second book roasting some of our most beloved species. Matt's field guide is full of humor, vulgarity...and some great bird information perfect for birders and non-birders with a sense of humor about birding. Main Story Begins at: 8:50 Show notes Hannah's 10,000 Birds Blog Champions of the Flyway Global BirdFair The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World by Matt Kracht Bir...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 20
