Explore every episode of the podcast Hannah and Erik Go Birding
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| Hiking at Mount Rainier | 03 Sep 2026 | 00:55:02 | |
Alt. Title: Looking for White-tailed Ptarmigans On a rare day off from work, we ventured up to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington in hopes of finding our lifer White-Tailed Ptarmigan. We hiked the Skyline Trail which runs past Panorama, our best bet to see this uncommon species. After our hike, we raced up to the Stanwood Water Treatment to see if the rare Terek Sandpiper was still hanging around. Adventure begins at: 15:20 This month's Bird Nerd Giveaway was graciously donated by Mainely Nature Art, check out her cool stuff! Show notes Mainely Nature Art Birds/Animals mentioned White-tailed Ptarmigan Intro Bird Call: Chipping Sparrow (Recorded: Washington June 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Pigeon Guillemots in the Salish Sea | 20 Aug 2026 | 00:53:11 | |
The Salish Sea Guillemot Network is a collection of volunteers and scientists from non-profits, agencies, and more to monitor and learn more about Pigeon Guillemots in the Salish Sea. This indicator species helps these dedicated folks to understand about what is happening in this ecosystem. Maria Mudd Ruth's recent book, The Bird with Flaming Red Feet, highlights this effort. Adventure begins at: 10:07 *correction: Hannah refers to Pigeon Guillemots as a "keystone species" in her song at the beginning when they should be referred to as an "indicator species". Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Pigeon Guillemot (recorded Washington, July 2026) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Klamath Marsh NWR and Savannah Bananas! | 06 Aug 2026 | 00:53:42 | |
We had the chance to go see the Savannah Bananas play in Eugene, Oregon, which also gave us the opportunity to do a some birding in spots we hadn't explored before. Klamath Marshs National Wildlife Refuge and Crater Lake National Park were our main targets, but ended up finding a few other fun things! Just be warned - we do talk a little bit about the baseball game. Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik - Last day to sign-up is August 14! Thank you to KINGSYARD for donating this month's giveaway! Adventure begins at: 12:26 Show notes Tufted Puffin Walks Birds/Animals mentioned: Intro Bird Call: Chipping Sparrow (recorded Washington, June 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Monitoring Oregon Vesper Sparrows | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:57:59 | |
Dr. Sarah Rockwell from the Klamath Bird Observatory told us all about the Oregon Vesper Sparrow and the efforts to learn more about this imperiled species. This species may not look like much, but it is an indicator of the health of its habitat and along its migration route. Adventure begins at: 8:30 eBird Trip Report: Show notes Naturalist Journeys - Costa Rica, Oct 15-22 reserve your spot by August 14! Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Vesper Sparrow (recorded Washington, June 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Texas Hill Country & Corpus Christi | 09 Jul 2026 | 00:50:42 | |
We had an extra day while in South Texas for Spring Chirp, so on a whim we went to chase some birds! Up to the Texas Hill Country and then over to Corpus Christi to look for a couple of new species and check out other migrant hotspots. Adventure begins at: 7:30 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik, Deadline August 14 Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Black-capped Vireo (Recorded Texas, April 2026) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| What's the deal with Grasslands? | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:57:40 | |
Surveys show that Americans don't really know about or appreciate our grasslands. Grasslands are some of our most overlooked, but they need our help and attention. Wenfei Tong from Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Maggie Hanna with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies tell us all about grasslands and birds. Adventure begins at: 7:00 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Intro Bird Call: Western Meadowlark (Recorded Oregon, May 2019) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Spring in the RGV | 11 Jun 2026 | 01:00:43 | |
Spring migration is a great time to visit the Rio Grande Valley. Warblers, vireos, orioles, and more move through the Gulf Coast on their way to breeding habitats further north. The Spring Chirp birding festival is the perfect opportunity to see migrating birds, eat good food, and enjoy the Rio Grande Valley. Adventure begins at: 6:55 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Cactus Wren (Recorded Cameron, TX, April 2026) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Spring Pelagic in Westport, WA | 28 May 2026 | 00:53:26 | |
Pelagic boat trips are always an adventure. There is so much variability with weather, ocean conditions, and, of course, birds. We have never done a pelagic in the spring, so we thought we would give it a chance and chase after our most hoped-for bird, Parakeet Auklet. Adventure begins at: 13:30 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Birds/Animals mentioned: Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Dinos and Birds with Dr. Steve Brusatte | 14 May 2026 | 00:54:23 | |
Dr. Steve Brusatte is a palentologist, author, consultant, professor, and much more - he wears so many hats! But communicating science is at the center to all he does. He joined us to talk about his latest work, The Story of Birds, a fascinating book exploring the history of birds from their dinosaur origins. Start of interview: 10:20 Show Notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Intro Bird Call: Yellow-crowned Gonolek (recorded Senegal, December 2023) Didn’t explain bird calls in recording, but Yellow-crowned Gonolek to me makes me think of what an ancient Mesozoic bird song might sound like and the outro of a Plain Chachalaca is of one of the birds that seems to be most raptor like, living in packs, extremely curious, kind of awkward, etc. Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Cranes, Ducks, and Tits - Izumi & Kagoshima | 30 Apr 2026 | 01:02:27 | |
Our last adventure in Japan was to fly into the Kagoshima airport on the southern island of Kyushu and bird between there and Izumi. We were searching for wintering cranes at the Izumi Crane Observation Center, ducks and forest birds at the Kogawa dam, and then finished up our trip at the Kagoshima Prefectural Forest. What a way to end an exciting trip! Adventure begins at: 8:00 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Intro Bird Call: Varied Tit (Recorded Japan, February 2026) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Eagles and Owls in Hokkaido | 16 Apr 2026 | 01:01:11 | |
Hokkaido has a lot of really neat birds and one-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Steller's Sea-Eagles and Blakiston's Fish-Owls what attracted us to go on the trip, but amazing places, good food, and other wildlife made it even better! Adventure begins at: 10:20 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Birds/Animals mentioned Blakiston’s Fish-Owl Intro Bird Call: Large-billed Crow (Recorded Hokkaido Japan, February 2026) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Sightseeing in Tokyo and Cranes in Hokkaido | 02 Apr 2026 | 01:03:34 | |
In our first few days in Japan, we did a bit of sightseeing in Tokyo, including the Sensō-ji Temple and a few days in Tokyo Disney...just a tiny bit of birding there! We also chatted a bit about traveling around Tokyo and some tips for folks who haven't been there before. Then we headed to Hokkaido to get the real birding adventure started! Cranes, seabirds, ducks, and owls...and freezing cold temperatures. There is so much to see! Adventure begins at: 10:51 Show notes Spring Chirp Birds/Animals mentioned Red-crowned Crane Intro Bird Call: Red-crowned Crane (Recorded: Hokaido Japan, February 2026) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Adventures around Morro Bay | 19 Mar 2026 | 00:58:08 | |
Alt title: Elephant Seals, Wine Tasting, and Owls, oh my! On our day off from the Morro Bay Birding Festival, we decided to check out a few birding spots, like Atascadero Lake and Wolff Vineyard. We also searched for a couple of owls and then found some cool birds off-the-beaten path! Adventure begins at: 11:25 Show notes Spring Chirp Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: California Scrub Jay (Recorded Oregon, 2021) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Conservation Ranching with Audubon California | 05 Mar 2026 | 01:00:04 | |
Audubon California has a program that benefits both ranchers and birds! Swallow Creek Ranch is one of their partners. Hannah and Erik sat down with Kyla, Paul, and Nick from Swallow Creek Ranch and Grace from Audubon California to learn about this program! Adventure begins at: 14:50 Show notes Spring Chirp Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Brown-headed Cowbird (Recorded Cannon Beach OR, April 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Morro Bay Birding Festival | 19 Feb 2026 | 00:55:57 | |
We were happy to get back down to Morro Bay for another festival. Had a brief birding stop along the way and then on to the festival! Morro Rock and surrounding parks are such nice, easy birding spots with lots of species! Adventure begins at: 10:24 Show notes Spring Chirp Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Canyon Wren (Recorded Morro Bay CA, 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Endemic Species in Cozumel | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:59:16 | |
Cozumel, an island just off of Mexico, is a great, quick birding spot AND has three endemic bird species! We enjoyed finding these interesting birds amongst the hustle and bustle of a popular tourist destination. Adventure begins at: 11:55 Show notes Spring Chirp Birds/Animals mentioned Cozumel Vireo Intro Bird Call: Cozumel Wren (Recorded: Cozumel, Mexico November 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| One Day in Grand Cayman | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:55:23 | |
While on a Caribbean cruise, we had a stop in Grand Cayman...so we went birding! Fortunately for us, Geddes with Silver Thatch Expeditions, was available to take us around. We added a few new birds, saw the sights, and even found Blue Iguanas! Adventure begins at: 10:00 Show notes Spring Chirp Birds/Animals mentioned Blue Iguana Intro Bird Call: Vitilline Warbler (Recorded: Grand Cayman, November 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Christmas Bird Count - Sunriver, Oregon | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:57:36 | |
Christmas Bird Counts is the oldest community science program and has made a huge impact on what we know about birds and their populations! This year, we were able to join the Sunriver, Oregon count. Listen in to see what birds we spotted! Adventure begins at: 9:23 Show notes Morro Bay Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Black-bellied Bustard (Recorded: South Africa, February 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Jamaica Endemics in Ocho Rios | 25 Dec 2025 | 00:52:55 | |
Our annual "company retreat" was a Caribbean cruise! So in this episode, we talk about going birding around Orlando and then a day-trip in Jamaica. Adventure begins at: 12:30 Show notes Morro Bay Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Jamaican Tody Intro Bird Call: Stolid Flycatcher (Recorded: Jamaica,November 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival 2025 | 11 Dec 2025 | 01:05:42 | |
The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is always a fun time! We went to a few new places, got a lifer, and enjoyed the valley specialty birds. Adventure begins at: 13:27 Show notes Morro Bay Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Tropical Parula Intro Bird Call: Great-tailed Grackle (Recorded Hidalgo, Texas April, 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Kagus in New Caledonia | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:03:23 | |
It's finally here - our episode about seeing the Kagus in New Caledonia. There is so much to see there including tons of amazing birds, unique plant life, and wonderful people. Add New Caledonia to your travel list! Adventure begins at: 16:50 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: New Caledonian Whistler (Recorded: New Caledonia October, 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| 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 | |||
| Hawk Watch at Bonney Butte | 16 Oct 2025 | 01:06:09 | |
Hawk watches are conducted along migration routes and collect important information on how these species are doing. Hannah and Erik visited the hawk watch at Bonney Butte in the Mount Hood National Forest to check it out! Hannah and Erik were given behind-the-scenes access to be able to share some of the nitty-gritty details of what Hawkwatch does, the bird blind that we visited is typically not open to visitors to the site. *The audio is a bit quiet due to the environmental conditions* Adventure begins at: 5:35 Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: White-crowned Sparrow (Recorded: Oregon July, 2019) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Shearwaters in Washington Waters | 02 Oct 2025 | 00:55:21 | |
We were supposed to have two pelagic trips... but ocean conditions caused one to be cancelled, and the other was delayed! At least we were able to get out on a Westport Pelagic trip before the end of the year - it's always a good time! Adventure begins at: 14:20 Show notes Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: Washington July, 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birding Beyond Tucson | 18 Sep 2025 | 01:01:29 | |
There are a lot of birding sites in and around Tucson. While guiding at the Southeast Arizona Birding Festival, we had the opportunity to check out some new spots and revisit some favorite locations. Adventure begins at: 11:20 Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Blue-throated Mountain-gem Intro Bird Call: Chihuahuan Meadowlark (Recorded: August, 2025, Arizona) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Ticking Lifers in Tucson | 04 Sep 2025 | 00:58:48 | |
We haven't done much birding in Arizona, so there is still a lot for us to go out and see! In this episode, we visit a few beloved locations, check out some new ones, and find a few new birds. Adventure begins at: 10:50 Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Violet-crowned Hummingbird Intro Bird Call: Bell’s Vireo (Recorded: August 2021, Arizona) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Chasing Dusky Grouse in Washington | 21 Aug 2025 | 00:54:01 | |
On our recent trip to Washington, we had two days to play with. So we decided to go search out a lifer: Dusky Grouse. Who knew we would find such a charming, interesting vacation destination, too! Winthrop and the Methow Valley has a lot of great cascades birds to see and things to do. Adventure begins at: 12:15 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Vesper Sparrow (Recorded: June 2025, Washington) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Urban Cooper's Hawks in Seattle | 07 Aug 2025 | 00:54:22 | |
Since the 1980's, Cooper's Hawks have become a more regularly sighting in cities, including Seattle. Ed Deal, with the Urban Raptor Conservancy, has been studying them for years to find out more about these urban raptors. Adventure begins at: 9:55 Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Spotted Towhee (Recorded: June 2025, Washington) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Salish Sea Tufted Puffins | 24 Jul 2025 | 00:57:43 | |
Tufted Puffins are such an iconic seabird that so many people want to see! A great way to see them up close is to take a bay cruise in the Salish Sea - you might even see an out-of-place Horned Puffin! Listen in to learn about puffins, Smith Island, and the Puget Sound. Adventure begins at: 10:53 Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival Birds/Animals mentioned Tufted Puffin Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: July 2020 Westport Pelagic) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Red Knot Survey with Washington Dept Fish & Wildlife | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:50:41 | |
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has been running a Red Knot survey for the past 20 years. We tagged along with Shorebird Biologist, Allison, to learn about the survey in Willapa Bay and why this work is important. Adventure begins at: 12:45 Show notes Southeast Arizona Birding Festival eBird Trip Report https://ebird.org/checklist/S238007600 Birds/Animals mentioned Red Knot: https://ebird.org/species/redkno Intro Bird Call: Red Knot (Recorded May 2025, Willapa Bay, Washington) 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 eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Northern Cardinal (Recorded April 2025 New York City) 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| 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 | |||
| Tala Game Reserve & Wakkerstroom | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:00:50 | |
Alt title: I like big birds and I cannot lie. We were on the search for a few specific bird species while in eastern South Africa. They were mainly big (Blue Crane, Common Ostrich, bustards, Secretarybird, etc.), which lead us to staying at a couple of cool spots! Adventure begins at: 8:00 Show notes eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Black-bellied Bustard (Recorded: Wakkerstroom, South Africa February 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Flock to Marion AGAIN! 2025 | 03 Apr 2025 | 01:02:27 | |
BirdLife South Africa hosted the Flock to Marion cruise in January to fundraise for the Mouse-Free Marion project, an effort to eradicate house mice from Marion Island that are attacking albatross chicks and threatening the species. This was our second time on this incredible cruise! We even saw some new birds! Main Story Begins at: 15:00 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Kruger National Park | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:01:50 | |
Kruger National Park is massive. With over two million hectares to explore, you could spend your whole life exploring it. However, we only had three days - but we lived it to the fullest! Main Story Begins at: 6:37 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Red-crested Bustard (Recorded: Kruger NP February, 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birds and Non-Birds: Monarchs, Elephant Seals, and Urinals | 06 Mar 2025 | 00:46:57 | |
We had a day off from the Morro Bay Birding Festival, so we decided to see what else the surrounding area has to offer. It did not disappoint! Elephant Seals to the north, Monarchs and the Madonna Inn to the south, and a whole bunch of wild landscapes to the east. Main Story Begins at: 6:20 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: California Thrasher (Recorded: Morro Bay, California January 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Morro Bay Birding Festival | 20 Feb 2025 | 00:50:03 | |
The Morro Bay Birding Festival along the California Coast has been around for over 28 years! This year, we decided to see what the buzz is all about. Main Story Begins at: 10:37 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Sea Otter Intro Bird Call: Canyon Wren (Recorded: Morro Bay, California January 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Sandia Crest Rosy-Finches | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:54:20 | |
Hannah has always wanted to visit the famed Sandia Crest on the mountains overlooking Albuquerque, New Mexico for the chance to see three species of Rosy-Finch. Well, we finally had our chance! Listen in to see how we did. Main Story Begins at: 8:37 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Pinyon Jay (Recorded: New Mexico, January 2025) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| More Birds, Less Mosquitoes | 23 Jan 2025 | 01:01:35 | |
The Hawaiian Honeycreepers are facing extinction, and there are some great researchers and conservationists working hard to do something about that. We talked with a few of these folks to hear what they are doing to conserve these species and then went out to see what honeycreepers we could find. Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Apapane (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Kauai North Shore Hotspots | 09 Jan 2025 | 00:48:10 | |
Kauai has a lot to offer: exciting birds, scenic views, good surf, and more! The island's north side has some excellent birding spots where we saw a few lifers. Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Hawaiian Goose, Nene (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Kauai's Albatross with Hob Osterlund | 26 Dec 2024 | 01:04:15 | |
Hannah and Erik met up with renowned albatross conservationist and advocate, Hob Osterlund, to learn all about Laysan Albatross and their status in Kauai. Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Laysan Albatross (Recorded: Kauai, Hawaii December 2024) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| 2024 Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival | 12 Dec 2024 | 01:02:47 | |
We've been to the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival for many years and each one is different! This time we were able to explore the Bahia Grande unit of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and see more of the Santa Margarita Ranch. Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Aplomado Falcon Intro Bird Call: Olive Sparrow (Recorded: Hidalgo Texas, April 2022) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Finding Water on the Willacy County Backroads (South Texas) | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:58:15 | |
On first glance, Willacy County in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas doesn't have much to offer. The surrounding counties have many more birds and eBird checklists to fill your time. But these country roads are filled with oases and lots of birds. Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Great-tailed Grackles (Recorded: November 2024, Texas) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Meeting of the Waters & Balbina | 14 Nov 2024 | 01:01:33 | |
We finish up our Brazil adventure by checking out the famed Meeting of the Waters, head up to Balbina to work with some budding birders, and then finish it off with rodizio pizza. Brazil is an incredible birding destination with so much to see and do - add it to your list! Main Story Begins at: 10:18 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birds/Animals mentioned Smooth-billed Ani Intro Bird Call: Buff-necked Ibis (Recorded September 2024, Amazonas Brazil) Outro Bird Call: Red-throated Caracara (Recorded September 2024, Amazonas Brazil) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| The Tale of Two Towers in the Amazon | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:58:34 | |
Birding from the forest floor only gets you a small view of what's going on in the canopy. Forest towers are a great way to see more of the birdlife up and down the trees with hawks and swifts up in the sky, foraging flocks mid-canopy, and woodcreepers below the crown. Main Story Begins at: 9:07 Interview with Maira and Alen at: 45:30 Show notes Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Ferruginous-backed Antbird (Recorded September 2024, Amazonas Brazil) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||
| Birding Brazil: Pink Dolphins, Rufous Potoo, and more | 17 Oct 2024 | 01:00:35 | |
Did you know that the Amazon Rainforest is home to one-third of all species on earth? It has incredible birds, bugs, mammals, plant-life, and more! Listen in as we tell you about exploring Novo Airão and Rio Negro. Buy me a Coffee eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/278688 Birds/Animals mentioned Spot-breasted Woodpecker: https://ebird.org/species/spbwoo1 Intro Bird Call: Thrushlike Antpitta (Recorded September 2024, Amazonas Brazil) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding | |||