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Birdy. Proudly nerdy. Detailed. Not-so-subtly obsessive. 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.

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This episode, we're joined by Stephen Moss, who shares his delightful insights into why birds around the world and in our backyards are equally important to us. 

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This episode, we’re joined by Joshua Covill: birding guide, hawkwatcher, and all-around mountain wanderer. Josh is sharing stories from Montana's Jewel Basin and beyond, plus a conversation about parallel ecosystems around the world.

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We're birders, talking about birding! George, Alvaro, and Mollee pulled up their personalized taxonomy updates from eBird (get an overview, all the data, and your personalized report) to chat about their life list updates and what else has changed ar... more

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This episode, we’re joined by Brian Sullivan—birder, photographer, and co-leader of one of the most transformative projects in the birding world: eBird. From the earliest red-tailed hawk obsessions to building a global platform used by millions, Bria... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Covill
Birding expert from Montana, founder of Glacier Birding Adventures, and planner of birding trips.
Glacier Birding Adventures, Hillstar Nature
Episode: Hawkwatch experiences and birding parallel landscapes with Joshua Covill
Brian Sullivan
Birding expert and digital publications lead for Birds of the World
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Episode: Inside eBird: The world’s biggest birding project with Brian Sullivan
Bonner Black
Musician, singer, songwriter, and avid birder.
Independent musician
Episode: Traveling as a birder and musician with Bonner Black
Owen Reiser
Co-creator of 'Listers' documentary and bird enthusiast
The Listers Movie
Episode: LISTERS: Inside the extreme birdwatching documentary with Owen and Quentin Reiser
Quentin Reiser
Co-creator of 'Listers' documentary and bird enthusiast
The Listers Movie
Episode: LISTERS: Inside the extreme birdwatching documentary with Owen and Quentin Reiser
Jen Brumfield
An acclaimed birder and educator specializing in urban birding and rarity identification.
Cleveland Metro Parks
Episode: How to find rare birds with Jen Brumfield
Tim Appleton
Pioneer of bird conservation and co-founder of the Global Birdfair
Global Birding
Episode: Global conservation and the Birdfair that started a movement with Tim Appleton
Surya Ramachandran
A well-known wildlife guide from India, author of books on wildlife.
Episode: Deep-diving wild India: backyard leopards & a king-cobra's hiss with Surya Ramachandran
Mike Bell
Seabird expert from the Chatham Islands
Episode: Bird conservation on the Chatham Islands and beyond with Mike Bell

Hosts

George Armistead
Co-host with a deep passion for birding, known for his extensive knowledge and engaging storytelling.
Alvaro Jaramillo
Co-host and experienced ornithologist with a focus on bird identification and conservation.
Mollee Brown
Co-host known for her vibrant personality and expert insights into birding experiences.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 305 ratings
  • Surprised

    I was peacefully listening when the host said “everyone should go to lsraeI”. Really? All of us? All of the religions? When exactly? Everyone? A simple reminder that a lot of people would like to go back to their homes and can’t. And others would be immediately XX. And the constant pollution of the environment because of you know what… That part should have been cut, because birding is first about humanity and our relationship to nature. Thanks to one of the hosts for pushing back a little. Peac... more

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    1
    Tango78
    United States12 days ago
  • Solid

    Give it a listen. Besides, who doesn’t enjoy hearing about birds? Even if you’re not a birder yet, I assure you that you’ll eventually start birding. My advice is to begin birding today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cmox1111112345642146532
    United States4 months ago
  • Great stories

    I love the variety of stories, people and locations share on this podcast. Very informative and interesting content. Update: I’d also happily get a Life List Have you seen the Eagle? shirt.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Julia Plummer
    United States2 years ago
  • Fun and Educational

    All the host are super knowledgeable, and talk about their wonderful birding experiences. This podcast has a good balance of east and west coast birding that most mainstream birding media lacks. Keep up the great work guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FagelNord
    United States2 years ago
  • Love this podcast and especially the supergene episode

    I’ve been loving this podcast with the great hosts and long form, really nice for relaxing a long listening session. I’m obsessed with the latest new podcast form, this one about ruff supergene, I’m a total bird nerd and this one has got to be my favourite so far!

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    Canada2 years ago

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Some feedback mentions a lack of structure in certain episodes, but overall, the expertise and humor of the hosts are highly valued.
The hosts are recognized for their expertise and engaging conversational style, often making complex topics accessible to all levels of birders.
Listeners appreciate the balance of entertainment and education, highlighting the mix of personal anecdotes and birding tips.

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LISTERS: Inside the extreme birdwatching documentary with Owen and Quentin Reiser
Q: How did you prepare for your big year?
I found a bird guidebook and realized there were many birds in the US and we set out on a road trip to see them.
LISTERS: Inside the extreme birdwatching documentary with Owen and Quentin Reiser
Q: Did you consider how you were going to present the movie before filming?
We realized we needed to do a feature length film while filming.
Global conservation and the Birdfair that started a movement with Tim Appleton
Q: What do you say to folks about taking local conservation ideas to a larger scale?
Tim advises to inspire through volunteering and starting local initiatives, emphasizing that every small effort counts towards larger conservation goals.
Behind the scenes of working at Cape May Bird Observatory
Q: What has been one of your most interesting days in counting hawks?
Aidan recounts a day where he counted 395 Merlins, which was an impressive flight during his monitoring period.
Behind the scenes of working at Cape May Bird Observatory
Q: What do you enjoy about your role as hawk counter?
Aidan describes how he counts migrating raptors and enjoys the excitement of having numerous people watch the migration with him, adding to the lively atmosphere.

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1. Joshua Covill
2. Brian Sullivan
3. Bonner Black
4. Owen Reiser
5. Quentin Reiser
6. Jen Brumfield
7. Tim Appleton
8. Surya Ramachandran

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