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by George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
Delve into all things birding and birding culture with George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown. Join us for light-hearted conversations on birds, conservation, travel, and more. We’re here for the “life” in our life lists!
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- 2 weeks ago1h 8m
Realities of coastal bird conservation, beachgoers, and declining species with Kashi Davis
Kashi Davis, principal zoologist and conservation biologist with New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife, joins us to talk about the realities of managing endangered coastal birds in New Jersey. She breaks down what happened in the 2026 breeding season for piping plovers, least terns, American oystercatchers, black skimmers, and black rails, and explains how storms, habitat change, and human recreation shape so much of the work. We also discuss the public-facing side of conservation, from beach mana...
- Oct 7, 20261h 8m
Cornell and safety in birding, steppe habitats of the world, birding Portugal, and "discovering" new species
Hey folks, first off, we're covering a heavy topic today as we reflect on safety in nature in light of recent news and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's role in taking a stance on it. Other topics we cover include: Why birding in Portugal is just gosh-darn funSteppe habitats of the worldHow the word "discovering" might be overused in new speciesPlus, check out our tours! Birds Georgia is collaborating with Hillstar Nature in IndiaAlvaro's Adventures has upcoming tours in India, bir...
- Sep 20, 20261h 1m
Rare birds, late summer pelagics, and weird wildlife encounters
George and Alvaro catch up on current birding conditions, starting with an unusually warm West Coast pelagic season and the bird shifts that seem to be following it. They also swap stories about viral bird media, misidentification noise online, and a run of memorable wildlife encounters, from otters and beavers to coyotes and yard scat. 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.&n...
- Sep 16, 20261h 1m
Top US destinations for breeding birds: Maine and Montana with Joshua Covill
First things first: Listen to this entire episode by subscribing to our Life List Patreon! Here's a piece of our newest bonus content—just listen to the first minute of this podcast episode to hear about what you get. You can view Josh's upcoming tours here, and Mollee's upcoming tours here. 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. Thanks to Kowa Optics for s...
- Aug 31, 20261h 20m
It’s bird taxonomy season! Splits and lumps with Marshall Iliff
We're back with a perennial favorite episode: Digging into some of the most noteworthy changes in species with this year's AviList taxonomy update! Listen in to hear what's changing and get a preview of how your life list might grow as a result. Thanks, Marshall Iliff, for joining us once again for this episode! You can learn about AviList here and keep an eye on these taxonomic changes to become official online! Get more Life List by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreo...
- Aug 17, 20261h 1m
Galapagos in an El Niño year, Colombia birding, and snorkeling for birders
We're catching up on tales from the field as we return home between birding tours. Donate to #BirdersTogether to support Colombians in the aftermath of the recent earthquake: https://vaki.co/vaki/birders-together 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. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hill...
- Aug 1, 20261h 2m
Pollinators for birds: Tips and traps with Doug Tallamy
We're excited to be joined by Douglas Tallamy, author of many bestsellers including Bringing Nature Home and Nature's Best Hope, and the founder of Homegrown National Park. We chat about why pollinators are important for birds, the components crucial to food webs, and tons of tips and advice on how you can make your backyard (or patio, or any outdoor space!) into a part of the Homegrown National Park. Learn more: Homegrown National Park Homegrown National Park's biodiversity ...
- Jul 19, 202658 min
Advanced birding: How to study birds you've already identified
George and Alvaro are catching up on their recent birding, and new things they've discovered along the way. We hope this inspires you to take a closer look (or listen) at common birds around you — even if you've already identified 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. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George'...
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Delve into all things birding and birding culture with George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown. Join us for light-hearted conversations on birds, conservation, travel, and more. We’re here for the “life” in our life lists!
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