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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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- 1 weeks ago58 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'...
- 3 weeks ago1h 18m
What bird conservation successes can teach us with Scott Weidensaul
As is the case with many beautiful things in this world, some of the biggest successes in conservation result from the toughest challenges that birds and wildlife face. Pulitzer-prize finalist Scott Weidensaul is with us today to share stories he's gathered from near and far to share a message of hope for conservation. 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. Thank...
- Jun 22, 20261h 8m
Interpreting migration data, cataloging our backyards, and El Niño predictions
Mollee, Alvaro, and George are catching up in a classic hangout episode. Join us in conversations about why we call this podcast Life List, the birds and other wildlife in our home patches, and a preview of what might come from El Niño in future months now that it's officially been declared. 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 sponsor...
- Jun 6, 20261h 4m
How we became bird guides: Alex Harper interviews George, Mollee, and Alvaro
This week, we’re turning the tables. Instead of interviewing a guest, Alex Harper takes over hosting duties and puts the Life List Podcast hosts in the hot seats to chat about how they became professional birding guides, what they do and don't like about their profession, and what their jobs are like. P.S. Thanks to our friends of the pod in this episode's cover photo - Jeff, Angela, and Surya! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content...
- May 23, 20261h 7m
Our biggest spring migration birding surprises
Birds - crabs - fish - mammals...oh my! Spring birding gets us out there and finding all sorts of things. Alvaro, Mollee, and George are catching up on stories from their time in the field and their backyards throughout May. 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 comp...
- May 11, 20261h 17m
The expanding science of avian perception with Ed Yong
If you've read anything by Ed Yong, you know that he tackles the challenge of explaining some of the most difficult-to-grasp concepts in the animal world in ways that humans can (nearly) imagine. In this episode, we're chatting with Ed — Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer and bestselling author — about migration, animal senses, and seeing the world differently through nature. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and...
- Apr 25, 20261h 7m
Birding the Eastern Himalayas, a backyard Long-eared Owl, and safari adventures with Jason Hall
Jason Hall is back on the podcast to talk about mid-April spring migration, backyard adventures, and time on the other side of the world in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, India. 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, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's ...
- Apr 11, 20261h 7m
An evolutionary biology perspective on pair bonding - in birds and humans - with Bryony Angell and Wenfei Tong
Another classic Life List episode: a recipe of biological and ecological facts, rabbit holes, and a healthy dose of talk about life! Bryony Angell wrote The Migratory Suitor for a recent issue of BWD magazine, and she joined us along with Wenfei Tong, an evolutionary biologist, to discuss how pair bonding in birds could relate to that in humans. This is a fun one! Helpful links: Read The Migratory Suitor here as a free PDF downloadWenfei's main book that we referenced throughout the epi...
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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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