Life List: A Birding Podcast

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Behind the scenes of professional bird guiding and podcasting with Ken Behrens Jul 31, 2024

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This is a beers-after-hours-type conversation with Ken Behrens: author, bird and nature guide, and co-host of Naturally Adventurous Podcast. We chat about the ups and downs of summertime birding, travel, and food Ken misses from his old home in Madagascar.
Please let us know: What do you think about the American Birding Association's Listing Areas and Regions?
And you can learn more about Ken's tours, books, and media on his website.

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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.

Expression of genes, extreme lifespans in animals, and birding the Galapagos Islands Jul 22, 2024

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This episode is classic Life List—full of facts and stories from our homes and the field.

Check out this 79-year-old box turtle monitored in PA!
Get digestible highlights of the AOS supplement in ABA's Checklist Redux 2024.
Want more tiger sharks? Tooth and Claw podcast has a fascinating tiger shark episode.
Read the paper: Oceanic seabirds chase tropical cyclones

Behind the scenes of Alaskan birding tours Jul 15, 2024

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A trip to Alaska in the summer for rare and vagrant birds is exhilarating...and a logistical feat! George and Alvaro recap their June Alaskan travels from their point of view as guides and share the magic they found along the way.

Intersections of science, art, and passion in birding with Melissa Hafting Jul 08, 2024

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Melissa does it all, and today, we're chatting about it! Check out Melissa's links:

It’s taxonomy season! Previewing splits and lumps Jul 01, 2024

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We're back to catch up on news in the birding world and our latest stories. Here are a few links we reference in this episode:

Diving into Cockney Rhyming Slang is totally worth your time
Here's a beautiful tribute from Birds Caribbean about Orlando Garrido

Keep an eye on our socials for links to taxonomy updates as we get them!

Tribute to Tom Johnson, a remarkable bird expert and human Jun 03, 2024

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In our season finale, we pay tribute to Tom Johnson, a distinguished bird expert and an exceptional human being, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. Tom was a guiding light in the birding community, known for his profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to bird conservation and science. This episode features an interview with Tom, recorded shortly before his passing.

Listen to the American Birding Association's podcast tribute to Tom here.
Learn more about Tom's impact on the birding community here and here in these two remembrance articles.
Imagine yourself birding with Tom with this multimedia trip report he created about his 2023 Field Guides tour to Nome, Alaska.

And with that, folks, we're closing out for a short summer break. Thanks for listening to Life List and we'll be back in July with season five!

Patterns in Vagrant Birds, Hummingbird Splits, and Tractors May 28, 2024

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We've got lots to chit-chat about this week—birds, butterflies, land, and more!
We talk about Harvesters—learn about these butterflies here and their diets here.

A deep dive on oceanic birds and wildlife with Kate Sutherland May 21, 2024

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Kate is a marine biologist and pelagic expert who has stories and facts to fill a whole voyage. Join us as we delve into the mesmerizing world of pelagic birds and wildlife, uncovering the secrets of the high seas!
Check out Seabirding Pelagics with Kate when you're ready for an offshore adventure.

What it's like to go birding in Cuba May 13, 2024

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A few weeks ago we sat down to chat about Cuba, earthquakes, and eclipses. We always stay busy!
We mention birding in Bhutan; if you want to know more about what it's like, check out this episode from season two.

Why we can’t put down Kenn Kaufman’s newest book May 06, 2024

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The Birds and Audubon Missed comes out this week. Listen as George and Alvaro reminisce and muse the worlds of ornithology and birding with Kenn—perhaps as you enjoy spring migration in your neck of the woods!

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