Explore every episode of the podcast Life List: A Birding Podcast
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Wacky tales and unique habitats with Phil Chaon | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:00:12 | |
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.
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| Ornithological careers and accompanying global adventures with Holly Garrod and Billi Krochuk | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:09:09 | |
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.
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| Patterns in Vagrant Birds, Hummingbird Splits, and Tractors | 28 May 2024 | 01:02:16 | |
We've got lots to chit-chat about this week—birds, butterflies, land, and more! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| A deep dive on oceanic birds and wildlife with Kate Sutherland | 21 May 2024 | 01:08:34 | |
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! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| What it's like to go birding in Cuba | 14 May 2024 | 01:03:54 | |
A few weeks ago we sat down to chat about Cuba, earthquakes, and eclipses. We always stay busy! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Why we can’t put down Kenn Kaufman’s newest book | 06 May 2024 | 01:04:46 | |
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! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Birding the Darien Gap with Adam Walleyn | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:46:14 | |
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! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Travelogue: Scouting Mammals and Birds in Northern India | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:30:54 | |
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! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Let's Discuss ABA Checklist and Avian Tree of Life Updates | 17 Apr 2024 | 01:06:43 | |
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. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Understanding red crossbill types and other finches with Matt Young | 10 Apr 2024 | 01:12:34 | |
The finch guru is with us today! We're talking speciation, food source specialization, mimicry, and more. Yep, this episode is meaty. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| George joins the American Birding Association Board of Directors! | 01 Apr 2024 | 00:51:56 | |
We're chit-chatting about ABA, natural disasters on birding tours, and other news from our backyards. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Early Spring Birding: Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Cuba | 27 Mar 2024 | 00:52:55 | |
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. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| How Alvaro's bar chat led to a new species of storm-petrel | 12 Aug 2024 | 01:09:26 | |
Here's a story with some drama, discovery, and mysteries yet unsolved! Hear all about the background of discovering the Andean Storm-Petrel (Oceanites barrosi), straight from the source! Here's the paper that was published: Resolving the conflictive phylogenetic relationships of Oceanites (Oceanitidae: Procellariiformes) with the description of a new species Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Birding Down Under: The Spectacular Subantarctic Islands | 18 Mar 2024 | 01:06:21 | |
We want you to hear just how cool and fascinating the Subantarctic Islands islands are. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Expression of supergenes in birds | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:46:35 | |
Alvaro is here today with a deep dive on supergenes and their phenotypic expressions in birds. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Harpy Eagles and Backyard Companions with Holly Merker | 05 Mar 2024 | 01:02:19 | |
A plea from your producer: Any tips on dealing with paper wasps?! But really, I've got it under control, I think... Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| What's coming up on Life List | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:01:51 | |
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| Lumps, Splits, and Stringers | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:12:47 | |
Hey, hey. The American Ornithological Society has announced the 2024 proposals affecting taxonomy and species. Here's what we think about them! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| The ups and downs of birding in India | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:14:10 | |
We have lots to share this time! And visit our tour websites to join us in the field! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Conquering ticks (the icky ones) and tales from Uganda | 22 Jan 2024 | 01:31:35 | |
George interviews friends Andrea and Josh about gorillas, tick-borne diseases and prevention, and bird and wildlife photography.
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| Birdy questions answered: Communicating about rare birds | 12 Jan 2024 | 01:12:20 | |
We're chatting about New Year birding, winter sea watching and pelagics, and the evolution of communication platforms for birders. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Patterns in winter vagrant birds and Christmas Bird Counts | 04 Jan 2024 | 01:04:17 | |
We're back for season four, and we have lots to catch up on! Join us as we chat about recent travels, Christmas Bird Counts, and other exciting winter birding. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Behind the scenes of working at Cape May Bird Observatory | 20 Nov 2023 | 00:59:37 | |
George is bringing you a set of interviews with part of the fall crew at Cape May Bird Observatory. Enjoy these glimpses into life at the counting sites with Martina Nordstrand, Gautam Apte, and Aidan Place! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Decreasing the pressure and increasing the joy in birding with Jason Hall and Dexter Patterson | 05 Aug 2024 | 01:05:57 | |
Jason and Dexter bring all the joy this week!
P.S. Jason is co-leading a Hillstar Nature tour in Puerto Rico in 2025! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Changing bird names: Deep diving the AOS decision process with Alvaro | 08 Nov 2023 | 01:16:48 | |
Have you heard the news? We get the inside scoop on the American Ornithological Society's decision to change all English bird names currently named after people within its geographic jurisdiction. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Fall Birding and Changing Names | 02 Nov 2023 | 01:15:38 | |
We recorded this episode just before the American Ornithological Society announced plans to change bird species named after people, but it was already on our minds. Join us as we discuss fall birding on both sides of the US, bird club name changes, pawpaw trees, and more. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| The weirdest things we've seen while birding | 24 Oct 2023 | 01:18:39 | |
Our gang catches up on early fall birding and herping before sharing some of our stories from the field about crazy non-bird sightings that have left us wondering...AKA, s**t birders see. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Embracing birding's mental health benefits with Holly Merker | 17 Oct 2023 | 01:13:00 | |
Are birds magical? We explore that question, hawk watches, and the joys of being an eBird reviewer with Holly Merker. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| The art of finding birds virtually with Greg Neise | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:11:08 | |
Greg Neise joins us this week to chat about all things virtual and Fantasy Birding! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| European and urban birding with David Lindo | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:57:21 | |
David Lindo, the Urban Birder himself, joins us to talk about his love of birding and how the U.S. birding culture compares to Europe's. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| The things that happen while doing bird research | 25 Sep 2023 | 01:02:08 | |
This is a meaty one! George and Alvaro chat about the causes of high fall migration counts, caged birds, snapping turtles, cardinals, South American birding, and so much more. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Level up your bird photography with Glenn Bartley | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:18:51 | |
Glenn joins us to talk all things bird photography—including tips on what to do before and after you get the shot!
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| Herps, Gulls, and Flamingos | 11 Sep 2023 | 01:00:55 | |
Flamingos or flamingoes? Either way, they're around. We catch up on some great rare birds and other excursions. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Birding in the Southwest, Empidonax flycatcher identification, and pizza toppings | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:57:02 | |
We catch up on our late summer birding adventures, a range of birding resources, and pineapple on pizza.
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| Behind the scenes of professional bird guiding and podcasting with Ken Behrens | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:59:39 | |
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. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Happiness by way of birds and a bicycle with Dorian Anderson | 28 Aug 2023 | 01:09:15 | |
Dorian Anderson joins us to chat about photography, tales from the road, and how a unique big year helped him find himself. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Is El Niño the cause of these pelagic sightings? | 25 Aug 2023 | 01:04:23 | |
George and Alvaro catch up on good band names, rare birds found while not primarily birding, and the possible causes of some interesting wildlife sightings on the West Coast. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Hawkwatches, rare birds, and karaoke with Jeff Bouton | 18 Aug 2023 | 00:55:30 | |
We're starting this episode with a brief tribute to our friend, Tom Johnson, who unexpectedly passed in July 2023. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| The best birds are vultures, obviously! Chat with Katie Fallon | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:51:04 | |
George and Mollee chat with Katie about some of the greatest birds there are: vultures! Plus Cerulean Warblers, wildlife rehabilitation, state-level elections, and more. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Take a deep dive on golden eagles with Trish Miller | 17 Jul 2023 | 01:00:26 | |
There's so much to uncover about golden eagles, and Trish Miller is on it! Hear about the data that's being collected and what it's revealing about these magnificent raptors. And Alvaro wants to know…in what could be one of the biggest misidentifications of all time, are you team caracara or team golden eagle? Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Species lumps and splits: Discussing AOS checklist updates | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:05:55 | |
The AOS checklist updates are out, and we're here for it! Catch up on what species were split, lumped, and what proposals did not get accepted. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Can you prove extinction? And stories from recent birding travels | 03 Jul 2023 | 01:03:15 | |
We're back for season three! George and Alvaro catch up on birding near home, recent trips across the prairies and Rockies of the U.S. and the Galapagos Islands, and our upcoming Spectacular Subantarctic Islands tour. Plus, we just can't let the Ivory-billed Woodpecker news go... Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| More of your birdy questions answered and 2023 highlights (so far!) | 30 May 2023 | 00:48:54 | |
Well, there's bad news and good news. The bad news is that this is our mid-year wrap-up...that's right, we're taking a break through June. But the good news is we'll be out with even more episodes starting in July! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| The joys of birding in Bhutan | 16 May 2023 | 01:09:23 | |
Plus Florida and spring birding fun. It’s a classic chat from the Life List trio. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Lesser-known birding spots in the world's birdiest country with Chris Bell | 01 May 2023 | 00:35:59 | |
We're wrapping up our series of podcasts from Colombia with an interview with Chris Bell, co-host of The Birders Show and avid country lister in Colombia. After chatting about some of Colombia's most famous birding hotspots, Chris chats about pelagics, the trapezoid-shaped slice of the Amazon in the southeast corner, and across the border in Venezuela. Plus, get some new book recommendations! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com
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| Expression of genes, extreme lifespans in animals, and birding the Galapagos Islands | 22 Jul 2024 | 01:10:54 | |
This episode is classic Life List—full of facts and stories from our homes and the field.
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| Birding and big cats in Tanzania, Bhutan preview, and Caribbean vagrants | 17 Apr 2023 | 01:09:47 | |
The episode title says it all in our classic catch-up episode style. Plus, George and Alvaro shoot the breeze with spring migration in their neighborhoods, some love for parrots around the world and a discussion on a certain vagrant spoonbill in Florida. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Jennifer Ackerman on owl intelligence, her writing process, and spirit birds | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:31:27 | |
Our series of episodes recorded in Colombia continues! We interviewed Jennifer Ackerman, renowned author of The Genius of Birds and The Bird Way, on her upcoming book and more. Thanks to Chris Bell of the Birders Show for joining us as well! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Nate Swick and Chris Bell with us in Colombia! | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:54:57 | |
We're so excited to share this special episode we recorded during the Colombia Birdfair with Nate Swick of the American Birding Podcast and Chris Bell of The Birders Show. Get a taste of Cali in this episode! Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||
| Escapees on eBird and in Central Park...oh my | 06 Mar 2023 | 01:05:48 | |
We're worked up. We're stirring the pot. Catch up with the Life List crew! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. | |||