Life List: A Birding Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Birding the Darien Gap with Adam Walleyn Apr 29, 2024

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Adam has birded the places people dream of all around the world, and recently returned from his most recent adventures in the primary forests of the Darien Gap. We're chatting birds, mammals, herps, and more!

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Travelogue: Scouting Mammals and Birds in Northern India Apr 25, 2024

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George is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his scouting trip in northern India from January 2024. Want to hear the rest of the story? Check us out on Patreon!

Let's Discuss ABA Checklist and Avian Tree of Life Updates Apr 17, 2024

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There's been some exciting news in the birding world, and we have thoughts — and some inside scoop! Today, we're talking about ABA Checklist updates and major discoveries in bird evaluation and taxonomy.

Understanding red crossbill types and other finches with Matt Young Apr 10, 2024

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The finch guru is with us today! We're talking speciation, food source specialization, mimicry, and more. Yep, this episode is meaty.

George joins the American Birding Association Board of Directors! Apr 01, 2024

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We're chit-chatting about ABA, natural disasters on birding tours, and other news from our backyards.

Early Spring Birding: Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Cuba Mar 26, 2024

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In North America, winter lingers up north while migration and breeding season rev up in the south. Today, we're chatting about recent stories from the field and a few from the archives.
Check out lekking Sharp-tailed Grouse here.
Check out Cuba: An American History here.

Birding Down Under: The Spectacular Subantarctic Islands Mar 18, 2024

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We want you to hear just how cool and fascinating the Subantarctic Islands islands are.
Join us there in December? [Learn more here.]

Expression of supergenes in birds Mar 11, 2024

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Alvaro is here today with a deep dive on supergenes and their phenotypic expressions in birds.

Harpy Eagles and Backyard Companions with Holly Merker Mar 05, 2024

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A plea from your producer: Any tips on dealing with paper wasps?! But really, I've got it under control, I think...
Holly returns to the podcast this week as we catch up on Neotropic birding and more.
Read about Mollee's full Harpy Eagle experience here.