Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Hannah and Erik Go Birding
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| Ouvea Parakeet Detour | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:00:26 | |
Ouvea is part of the Loyalty Islands, just off the coast of New Caledonia. It's the only place in the world to see an Ouvea Parakeet and is a total off-the-beaten-path, once-in-a-lifetime birding spot. *Please be aware that we have a lot of travel logistics in this episode, because it took us some figuring out how to get there, transport, and accommodations - hopefully it's helpful if you ever decide to explore Ouvea!* Adventure begins at: 10:02 Show notes Morro Bay Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Rufous Whistler (Recorded: New Caledonia October, 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Layover in Fiji birding | 30 Oct 2025 | 01:00:11 | |
On the way to our destination, New Caledonia, we had a 36-hour layover in Fiji. We know how to make the most of that! So, we explored the southern edge of the island from Nadi to Suva. Adventure begins at: 11:40 Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Many-colored Fruit-Dove Intro Bird Call: Duetting Giant Honeyeater (Recorded: Fiji October 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Briefly Birding Long Island | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:48:38 | |
On our NYC-sampler trip, we had a little bit of time to bird on Long Island. There was so much to see, including a few lifers and interesting sites to explore. Adventure begins at: 10:00 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Northern Cardinal (Recorded April 2025 New York City) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Chimpanzees, Elephants, and a Papyrus Gonolek in Uganda | 13 Jan 2022 | 01:07:35 | |
Hannah and Erik take you back to Uganda for a few more of the key spots and experiences they had. We start off in Queen Elizabeth National Park, explore Kibale Forest National Park, and lastly, Murchison Falls National Park. So many places to go and things to see! Show notes San Diego Bird Festival eBird hotspots Birds Mentioned Goliath Heron Intro Bird Call: Rufous-naped Lark (Recorded: December 4th, 2021 Uganda) Outro Bird Call: African Pied Wagtail (Recorded with lots of zippers: December 6th, 2021 Uganda) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Shoebills, Gorillas, and Cisticolas in Uganda | 30 Dec 2021 | 01:19:15 | |
Buckle up for the first half of birding in Uganda! We see Shoebills at Mbamba Swamp, hear warthogs rooting outside our tent at Lake Mburo National Park, and appreciate the beauty and solitude of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with Mountain Gorillas. Show notes San Diego Bird Festival eBird hotspots Select Birds Mentioned Shoebill Intro Bird Call: Dideric Duckoo (Recorded December 2nd, 2021 Uganda) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Layover in Dubai, UAE | 16 Dec 2021 | 00:56:53 | |
On our way to Uganda to get started on the familiarization tour that was part of the African Bird Expo, we had a long layover in Dubai....so we took that opportunity to bird another part of the world! Show notes San Diego Bird Festival eBird hotspots Port Saeed Plaza Birds Mentioned Marabou Stork Intro Bird Call: Killdeer (Recorded: August 2019 Pacific, WA) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Chasing Birds Through the Rio Grande Valley | 02 Dec 2021 | 00:57:45 | |
As always, we had an amazing time at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Finishing up our report with chasing vagrants, eating, Big Day-ing, and some more new stuff to see and do. Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival eBird hotspots Texas Big Day Birds Mentioned Crimson-collared Grosbeak Intro Bird Call: scissor-tailed Flycatcher (Recorded April 2021, Galveston, TX) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Subtropics and Rockets | 18 Nov 2021 | 00:44:39 | |
It sure feels good to get back to the Rio Grande Valley for the annual birding festival! Friends, fun, food, and birds - what more could you want? Listen in for new places to go and old favorites. Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival eBird hotspots Whole RGVBF Trip Report (Beta testing) Birds Mentioned Social Flycatcher Intro Bird Call: Long-billed Thrasher (Recorded May 2018 Hidalgo, Texas) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Storm Birding & Seawatching | 04 Nov 2021 | 00:56:31 | |
The winds a-howlin' and there's birds zipping past! Hannah and Erik give seawatching a concerted effort and improve their seawatching skills. And Dr. Sarah Saunders and David Pavlik join to discuss storms, birds, and how a changing climate will impact that. Main Story at: 10:50 Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival eBird hotspots Silver Point day after the storm Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: July 2020 Off the Coast of Washington) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Disneyland-adjacent Birding | 21 Oct 2021 | 00:59:40 | |
Hannah and Erik sneak in a little birding on a family Disneyland trip. They visit a few nearby hotspots for some targets and even get a lifer in Disneyland! Show notes eBird hotspots Intro Bird Call: Killdeer (Recorded May 2019, Cannon Beach, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birder TikTok with Tom Myers | 07 Oct 2021 | 00:38:17 | |
Teacher Tom joins Hannah and Erik to discuss TikTok and what's that got to do with birds. Main Story at: 8:45 Show notes Intro Bird Call: American Robin (Recorded: April 2020 Tillamook, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Southeast Arizona Birding Festival | 23 Sep 2021 | 01:03:39 | |
Hannah and Erik had a great time exploring southeast Arizona during the monsoon season - lots to see and cool places to explore! And they got to participate in another birding festival! Win-win! Main Story at: 12:30 Show notes ‘Endemix’ YouTube video Birds discussed: Yellow-eyed Junco eBird hotspots Incinerator Ridge Intro Bird Call: Brown Creeper (Recorded September 22nd, 2021 Cannon Beach, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birdability | 09 Sep 2021 | 01:04:37 | |
Freya and Virginia tell Hannah and Erik all about Birdability, whose mission is to share the joys of birding with people who have disabilities, and to ensure birding is accessible for everybody. Show notes Global Bird Weekend Intro Bird Call: Yellow-breasted Chat (Recorded August 2021, Arizona) Outro Bird Call: Bell’s Vireo (Recorded August 2021, Arizona) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Protecting Piping Plovers on Long Island | 12 Jun 2025 | 01:03:29 | |
Audubon New York and Audubon Connecticut are partnering together to protect Piping Plovers along the shores of Long Island Sound. There are several techniques they employ to conserve these birds, including placing exclosures over their nests. We tagged along with Shelby, the Coastal Program Manager, and her team to see what it's all about! Adventure begins at: 10:54 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Piping Plover (Recorded: Long Island NY, April, 2025 )
Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| 24-hours in Madera Canyon | 26 Aug 2021 | 00:57:37 | |
Madera Canyon, just outside of Green Valley, AZ, is a magical place with lots of amazing things to see. Hannah and Erik discussed it in a previous episode, but were drawn back for more. They spent all day birding Box and Madera Canyons and the night at Santa Rita Lodge looking for night species. Show notes Birds discussed: eBird hotspots Botteri’s Sparrow list Intro Bird Call: Botteri’s Sparrow (Recorded August 15th Pima, Arizona) Outro Bird Call: Varied Bunting (Recorded August 12th Pima Arizona) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Hannah and the Great Puffin Adventure | 12 Aug 2021 | 00:49:28 | |
Hannah goes on a solo adventure with the United States Fish & Wildlife Service Tufted Puffin Survey Team to survey for Tufted Puffins along the Oregon coast. Main Story at: 19:31 Show notes eBird hotspots Intro Bird Call: Marbled Murrelet (Recorded July 2019, Oregon) Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded July 2020, Washington) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Protect the Night Sky | 29 Jul 2021 | 00:57:09 | |
Dr. John Barentine from the International Dark-Sky Association joins us to talk about the importance of dark skies! Limiting light pollution is important for plants, animals, birds, and even humans. Show notes International Dark-Sky Association Intro Bird Call: Eastern Screech Owl (Recorded: St. Mark’s NWR, FL September, 2018) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Indiana Dunes Birding Festival | 15 Jul 2021 | 00:52:04 | |
So, we gave you just a taste for Indiana birding in our first Indiana episode - so here's the rest! More restaurants to visit, hotspots to bird, and things to do. Show notes Indiana Dunes Birding Festival Hannah and Erik hotline: (503) 741-9837 Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Seymore Gulls and Secret Question ANSWERED | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:51:33 | |
Welcome to Season 4 of Hannah and Erik Go Birding! In this episode, we interview a friend whose upcoming book is a field guide with fun, interesting, and playful field marks that will make you take a whole new look at the birds you may already be familiar with. Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival eBird hotspots Strandstuga List while interviewing Seymore Gulls Intro Bird Call: Swainson’s Thrush (Recorded June 2019 Cannon Beach, OR) Connect with us at... Hannah and Erik hotline: (503) 741-9837 Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Finding Magic in the Windy City | 17 Jun 2021 | 00:43:48 | |
Hannah and Erik find some unexpected surprises while birding in Chicago and learn a hard lesson about carefully reading signs! Main story at: 10:15 Show notes eBird hotspots Intro Bird Call: Yellow Warbler (Recorded May 2021 Indiana Dunes) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birding the (Indiana) Dunes | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:57:43 | |
Hannah and Erik prepare for the Indiana Dunes Birding Festival by first trying out the Indiana Dunes self-guided birding tour. They see warblers, thrushes, and some good, old midwestern species. Best of all - they get a lifer! Show notes Rileys Railhouse Website eBird hotspots Beverly Dr. Intro Bird Call: Pileated Woodpecker (Recorded May 2021, Indiana Dunes) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| 99 Bird Species...and an Ovenbird ain't one! | 20 May 2021 | 00:54:19 | |
Hannah and Erik visit a favorite region - the Rio Grande Valley. There is so much to see and lots to do when visiting this incredible birding spot. They compete in the Great Texas Birding Classic Big Sit competition in partnership with The Birding Co-op and manage to see many species...but weren't able to list an Ovenbird! Show notes #BirdNerdGiveaway annoucement: Listen in for the winner of a She’s Birdie Personal Alarm Device courtesy of Tiffany Kersten and She’s Birdie Great Texas Birding Classic eBird hotspots Estero Llano Grande State Park Intro Bird Call: Northern Cardinal (Recorded April 2021 Galveston, TX) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Upper Texas Coast and (a little) Beaumont | 06 May 2021 | 00:55:31 | |
We went on their yearly sojourn to the Upper Texas Coast to compete in the Great Texas Birding Classic. This year we participated in the Human-Powered Competition and a new (to us) category, the Sunrise to Noon. Also, we spent some time visiting Cattail Marsh, an awesome wastewater treatment wetland in Beaumont! And listen in for details on how to enter to win a She’s Birdie Personal Alarm Device courtesy of Tiffany Kersten, 2021 Big Year Birder, and She’s Birdie. Intro Bird Call: Scissor-tailed Flycatcher group (Recorded April 2021 Galveston, TX) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Get Involved with Science | 22 Apr 2021 | 00:53:37 | |
Darlene Cavalier is a professor at Arizona State University and the founder of SciStarter, Science Cheerleaders, and cofound of ECAST. She joins us to talk about Citizen Science Month and all of the ways that you can help scientists do research. Show notes Intro Bird Call: Wilson’s Warbler (Recorded May 2019 Cannon Beach, OR) Outro Bird Call: American Crow (Recorded April 2021, Cannon Beach, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Finding Birds in The Big Apple | 29 May 2025 | 01:00:41 | |
Alt title: Bird Migration in New York City New York City has a lot to offer - food, fun, sights...and birds! We birded around Manhattan and a bit into Brooklyn on our recent trip. Be warned: it's not all birds on this adventure, we had to explore some touristy sites of the city! Adventure begins at: 8:00 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Gray Catbird (Recorded: Central Park NY, April, 2025 ) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Black & Latinx Birder Scholarship Fund | 08 Apr 2021 | 00:58:33 | |
In less than a year, many people have come together to raise funds that support Black and Latinx birders/college students studying STEM fields. Thanks to the work of Tykee, Orietta, and many members on the committee and their donors for their dedication and work to provide opportunities for others. Main story at: 11:50 Show notes How to Create a Haiku
Black and Latinx Birders Scholarship Intro Bird Call: House Finch (Recorded: April 2021 Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Ariel Gaffney, "Bird Crime Fighter" | 25 Mar 2021 | 00:48:56 | |
Ariel Gaffney is a forensic ornithologist with the US Fish & Wildlife Forensics Lab. But what even is a forensic ornithologist? Ariel, the newest ornithologist at the lab, answers that question! Show notes USFWS Forensics Lab Intro Bird Call: White-crowned Sparrow (Recorded April 2019, Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Looking for Long-eared Owls | 11 Mar 2021 | 00:44:00 | |
Did you know that Long-eared Owls roost communally in the winter? There has been a communal roost site at one of our local refuges, Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge, with multiple owls seen almost daily. So, for Erik's 32nd birthday, we go out searching for them! Show notes Wingspan Board Game eBird hotspots Ankeny NWR Rail Trail Intro Bird Call: Black-capped Chickadee (Recorded March 2019, British Columbia) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birding Minnesota: Sax-Zim Bog | 25 Feb 2021 | 01:01:33 | |
Sax-Zim Bog is one of those legendary places we knew we'd have to go someday - below freezing temperatures and Great Gray Owls are the things most birders dream about. A spur of the moment trip lead us to one of the great birding locations in the US! We stand with, and support, Aisha and other survivors of abuse. It is our hope that we can all work together so that the birding community is compassionate, safe, and inclusive. * Main story at: Show notes An Allegation of Sexual Assault Sends Shock Waves Through the Birding World by the National Audubon Society eBird hotspots Admiral Feeders Intro Bird Call: Canada Jay (Recorded: February 2021 Minnesota) Outro Bird Call: Evening Grosbeak feeding frenzy (Recorded: February 2021 Minnesota) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| What does Biden-Harris mean for the birds? | 11 Feb 2021 | 00:44:25 | |
On January 20, 2021, Joe Biden was inaugurated as the 46th president of the United States of America and Kamala Harris was inaugurated as the 49th vice president. But what does that mean for birds? 10,000 birds eBird hotspots Intro Bird Call: Gadwall (Recorded: February 2020 Cannon Beach, Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Prep your yard for the Great Backyard Bird Count! | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:57:10 | |
The Great Backyard Bird Count is coming up soon...is your backyard ready? Ours isn't...but there's still time! Show notes Feeding Birds Ethically Intro Bird Call: Black-throated Gray Warbler (Recorded April 2020, Oregon) Outro Bird Call: Red-breasted Nuthatch (Recorded August 2019, Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birding Lakes and Islands in the Sky | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:54:19 | |
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! Show notes King Tides explained eBird hotspots Patagonia State Park Intro Bird Call: Eurasian-collared Dove (Recorded at the Salton Sea March 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Tucson Hotspots | 31 Dec 2020 | 00:55:11 | |
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. Show notes eBird hotspot Sweetwater Wetlands Park visit 1 Intro Bird Call: Gambel’s Quail (Recorded March, 2020 San Diego, CA) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| SE Arizona and Ash Canyon Bird Sanctuary | 17 Dec 2020 | 01:00:51 | |
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. Christmas Bird Count website eBird Lists Ash Canyon eBird checklist Intro Bird Call: Spotted Towhee (Recorded April, 2020 Nehalem OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Polar Owl, White Owl, Artic Owl...Snowy Owl | 03 Dec 2020 | 00:59:32 | |
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. Show notes Audubon CBC webpage eBird hotspot Seattle Snowy Owl eBird checklist Intro Bird Call: Barred Owl (Recorded: June 2019 Clatsop, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Spring Birding in the RGV | 15 May 2025 | 01:05:47 | |
We talk about the Rio Grande Valley a lot - we know! But that is because it one of our favorite spots to go and every trip is different. This time we saw a lifer and tested out a new boat trip on the Rio Grande river while guiding at the Spring Chirp birding festival! Adventure begins at: 11:10 Show notes eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Great-tailed Grackle (Recorded: Weslaco TX, May 1st, 2025 ) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| The Quest for 300 | 19 Nov 2020 | 00:59:45 | |
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. Tides Explained Intro Bird Call: Pacific Wren (Recorded April 14th, 2020 Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Tri-State Tour of Auto Tours | 05 Nov 2020 | 00:44:39 | |
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! There are 567 total national wildlife refuges in the USA. Here is more info about the Big Six Wildlife-Dependent Public Uses. Rio Grande Valley Virtual Birding Festival eBird hotspots Kootenai NWR Intro Bird Call: White-breasted Nuthatch (Recorded October 2020 Spokane WA) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Grouse and Glaciers in the Big Sky State | 22 Oct 2020 | 01:06:46 | |
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! Birdability Week eBird Checklists Intro Bird Call: White-breasted Nuthatch (Recorded: October, 2020 Spokane, WA) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Sewage Wetlands, an Urban Oasis | 08 Oct 2020 | 00:50:38 | |
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! Main Story skip to: Global Bird Weekend eBird hotspots Fernhill Day 1 Intro Bird Call: American Robin (Recorded April 2020 Tillamook, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Why do bird die-offs happen? | 24 Sep 2020 | 00:49:07 | |
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. Les Shirley Park (Yellow-headed Blackbird) Intro Bird Call: Black-throated Gray Warbler (Recorded: April 2020 Tillamook, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Adding Curriculum to Your Bird Walk | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:58:22 | |
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. The Birding Co-op eBird hotspot Intro Bird Call: American Robin (Recorded April, 2020 Tillamook, OR) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Introducing... The Birding Co-op | 27 Aug 2020 | 01:00:58 | |
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. For the main story skip to: 15:10 Show Notes: Intro Bird Call: Purple Martins (Recorded: August 13th, 2020 Clatsop Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Virtual Southeast Arizona Birding Festival | 13 Aug 2020 | 00:59:41 | |
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! Voodoo Ranger IPA eBird hotspot Intro Bird Call: Black-throated Gray Warbler (Recorded April, 2020 Oregon) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Seas of Shearwaters | 30 Jul 2020 | 00:59:24 | |
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! eBird hotspot Intro Bird Call: Pink-Footed Shearwaters, July 2020 Offshore Grays Harbor, Washington Outro Bird Call: Pink-Footed Shearwaters, July 2020 Offshore Grays Harbor, Washington Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Adrian Hinkle, "Our eBird Reviewer" | 16 Jul 2020 | 01:01:56 | |
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. Intro Bird Call: Sage Thrasher recorded: June 2020 Deschutes, Oregon Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birder Language with Rosemary Mosco | 01 May 2025 | 00:52:16 | |
Rosemary Mosco is well-known for her educational, funny, and cute comics. Her new book, The Birding Dictionary, offers all that and more. Listen in as we talk comics, language, and birding. Interview begins at: 10:20 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: American Crow (Recorded: Clatsop County, OR May 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Malheur NWR and Secret Question | 02 Jul 2020 | 00:58:30 | |
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! Bird Names for Birds movement: #birdnamesforbirds is one of the hashtags being used to collate the discussion about changing offensive bird names. Secret Question answerees: Tykee James eBird hotspots Malheur Narrows Intro Bird Call: MacGillivray's Warbler (Recorded: June 2020 Deschutes, OR) Both intro bird and outro bird recordings have a secret Williamson’s Sapsucker nestlings in the background begging for food while in the cavity I was recording near Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Equity in Birding with Tykee James | 18 Jun 2020 | 01:16:10 | |
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: Instagram, Twitter Intro Bird Call: Brown-headed Cowbird Recorded: April 2020 Clatsop County, Oregon Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Get Involved with Spring Migration | 07 May 2020 | 01:00:12 | |
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. eBird hotspot Intro Bird Call: Brown-headed Cowbird (Recorded May, 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||