Life List: A Birding Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Phil's been there, done that, and has the stories to prove it. This week we chat about his recent oceanic expeditions and upcoming book.

• Have a taste of western Australia and the Lesser Sundas via Phil's recent eBird trip report
• Get notifications for Habitats of North America, coming out this winter
• Order Habitats of the World: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists

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Holly and Billi have spanned continents in their incredible career feats. Today, we're chatting about the challenges and adventures that they've had along the way.

• Meet Holly via Birds Caribbean and Instagram
• Meet Billi via Biodiversity Research Institute and Instagram
• Check out the beautiful Black Bee-eater that we talk about in the episode
• And yes, The Birding Co-op has announced its 2025 tour schedule! 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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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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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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! 

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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. 

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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. 

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