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I know what you are thinking: "another cruise, really?!?" Hear us out - this one is birdy. Spring repositioning cruises along the west coast of the US offer a good chance at seeing some of the pelagic species that are tough otherwise. Listen in for our trip on the Sapphire Princess in search of petrels.
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Venmo
Birding is the world Brazil
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
Flock To Marion Again
Amberwing Studios Binocular Strap
Oregon Pelagic TourseBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Tufted Puffin
Murphy’s Petrel
Hawaiian Petrel
Cook’s PetrelIntro Bird Call: American Crow (Recorded May 2023, Oregon)
Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded July 2020, Washington)Connect with us at...
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Going to see Island Scrub-Jays was always a dream of ours. They are an isolated species and even considered one of the rarest in the United States. So, we took a day boat trip to Santa Cruz Island in hopes of seeing at least one!
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Birding is the world Brazil
Global Big Day Results
Santa Cruz Island
Island Packers
Birra Los SocioseBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Island Scrub-Jay
Island Fox
Velella Velella (by-the-wind-sailors)Intro Bird Call: Common Raven (Recorded June 2019, Clatsop, Oregon)
Outro Bird Call: California Scrub-Jay (Recorded September 2021, Clatsop, Oregon)Connect with us at...
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There are many ways to enjoy birding and sometimes it's fun to be a little bit competitive, especially when it helps with conservation. We were excited to return to the Great Texas Birding Classic after skipping out in the last few years. This time we gave a Sunrise to Noon in South Texas a try.
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Birding is the world Brazil
eBird Global Big Day
Guide to solar storms
Great Texas Birding Classic
La Playa Harlingen
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Buff-bellied Hummingbird: (listen to the song)
Intro Bird Call: Northern Mockingbird (Recorded: Hidalgo Texas, April 2024)
Outro Bird Call: Plain Chachalaca (Recorded: Texas, April 2024)
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Spring is a magical time of year when migratory species are heading towards their breeding grounds. The Spring Chirp is scheduled for a great time in which you get to see a lot of the resident species of the Rio Grande Valley, migrants moving through, and much more!
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Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
eBird Global Big Day
Flock To Marion Again
Captain Henry Charters
ABA ChecklisteBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/223694
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Blue Rock Thrush
Southern Lapwing
Yellow Warbler (Mangrove)Intro Bird Call: Chuck-will’s-Widow (Recorded April 16th, 2024 Hidalgo, Texas)
Outro Bird Call: Plain Chachalaca (Recorded April 20th, 2024 Starr, Texas)Connect with us at...
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Wildflowers are blooming! While we might not have gotten to experience a superbloom, there is still a lot to see. We stopped by Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Oregon) and Dog Mountain (Washington) to see what flowers were out.
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Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
eBird Global Big Day
Wildflower Search
Wildflower Viewing Areas
Cottonwood Canyon State Park
Dog MountaineBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/222793
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Chukar
Bighorn SheepIntro Bird Call: Chukar (Recorded: Oregon, March 2024)
Outro Bird Call: Steller’s Jay (Recorded: Oregon, April 2020)Connect with us at...
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There are so many variables to pelagic birding trips with weather, sea conditions, fish movement patterns, and more! So sometimes it is a surprise what you happen upon. The San Diego Bird Festival offers pelagic trips and we were lucky enough to get on one.
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San Diego Bird Festival
Spring Chirp
Great American Eclipse
Dark Sky Week
eBird Global Big Day
New Seaforth
Flock to Marion 2025 - BirdLife South Africa CruiseeBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Scripps’s Murrelet
Heermann’s GullIntro Bird Call: Black Oystercatcher (Recorded: Washington March, 2019)
Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwaters (Recorded: Offshore Washington, July 2020)
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Jeff Bouton is a dedicated and expert digiscoper. In 2023, he accidentally did a digiscoping Big Year amounting over 1,000 species caught on camera using his iPhone and Kowa spotting scope. Listen in to hear all about digiscoping, Jeff's digiscoping tips and what he learned doing a big year.
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Dial-a-birder: 503-741-9306
Spring Chirp
Dean Hale Woodpecker Fest
Birding is the world Brazil
KOWA YouTube Page
Flock to Marion Again!Intro Bird Call: Brown-backed Solitaire (Recorded: Oaxaca, Mexico October, 2023)
Outro Bird Call: Black Oystercatcher (Recorded: Washington, March 2019)Connect with us at...
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San Diego has so much to offer - good restaurants and bars, beaches, outdoor recreation... and birds! We've been to San Diego many times, so we were on the lookout for some new places to explore for drinks and birds.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology - BeastBox
Buy me a Coffee
Birding is the World Brazil trip
San Diego Bird Festival
Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
Ramona Grasslands Preserve
Dos Picos County Park
Doyle Community Park
Gravity Heights Brewery
The Grass Skirt
The Captains QuarterseBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Burrowing Owl
BrantIntro Bird Call: Spotted Towhee (Recorded: San Diego, CA February, 2024)
Outro Bird Call: American Crow (Recorded: Oregon, May 2023)Connect with us at...
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Going on a cruise? It can be hard to get some birding in! But we believe in trying to bird wherever you can - so we did! Our cruise took us to Princess Cay, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk and we were able to see some great birds while checking out the other sites.
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Birding is the World Brazil trip
San Diego Bird Festival
Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
Birds and Beans Coffee
Peter Kaestner Sees 10,000 birds
10,000 birds blogseBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/201269
Intro Bird Call: White-eyed Vireo (Recorded: Florida December, 2022)
Outro Bird Call: Royal Tern Colony (Recorded: Florida, July 2018)
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Back in Florida - at least for a day! Before going on a "company retreat/family wedding" cruise, we had a day to bird the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Good food, sunny skies, and cherished birds! Luckily for us, there was a free walk with Tropical Audubon Society at Frog Pond WMA/Lucky Hammock, a great hotspot just outside of the Everglades National Park entrance.
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Birding is the World Brazil trip
Great Backyard Bird Count
San Diego Bird Festival
Spring Chirp
Birding is the world Brazil
Birds and Beans Coffee
Tropical Audubon Society
Robert is Here
Frog Pond WMA/Lucky HammockeBird Trip Report
Intro Bird Call: White-eyed Vireo (Recorded: Florida December, 2022)
Outro Bird Call: Fish Crow (Recorded: Florida, December 2022)Connect with us at...
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In the second half of our West Africa trip, we spent it birding in various spots along the River Gambie. West Africa may not be as high on your bucket list, but it is definitely has unique spots, wonderful residents and visitors, and of course, amazing birds.
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Birding is the world Brazil
Spring Chirp
San Diego Bird Festival
Oregon Pelagic Tours
May 7, 2024 Princess Cruise
Great Backyard Bird Count
Marakissa River CampeBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Bruce’s Green-Pigeon
Egyptian PloverIntro Bird Call: African Scops-Owl (Recorded: The Gambia, December 2023)
Outro Bird Call: Four-banded Sandgrouse (Recorded: The Gambia, December 2023)Connect with us at...
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Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota is a fascinating birding spot that is great for winter exploration. But be aware, it is COLD and takes a bit of effort to find those birds. Sparky, executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, joined us to discuss the bog and how to bird there.
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Spring Chirp
San Diego Bird Festival
Kollath and Stensass Publishing
Sax-Zim and Birding/bird photographer videos
The Photo Naturalist
Sparky’s photo galleries
Friends of Sax-Zim Bog
Birding Minnesota: Sax-Zim BogBirds/Animals mentioned
Araripe Manakin
Great Gray Owl
Northern Hawk-Owl
Ermine (Short-tailed Weasel)Intro Bird Call: Black-capped Chickadee (Recorded: British Columbia March 2019)
Outro Bird Call: Red Crossbill (Recorded: Oregon August 2023)
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Why do birders visit Senegal? Is it for the warm climate, good food, or plethora of easily viewable, interesting birds? Yes, yes, and yes! Listen in for trees of Scissor-tailed Kites, cool lodges, and some travel tips.
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Spring Chirp
San Diego Bird Festival
Birda
Kollath and Stensass Publishing
Gambia Birding
ZebraBar
Djoudj National Bird SanctuaryeBird Trip Report
https://ebird.org/tripreport/175995Birds mentioned
Scissor-tailed Kite
White-crested Tiger-Heron
Arabian BustardIntro Bird Call: Scissor-tailed Kite (Recorded: Senegal December 2023)
Outro Bird Call: African Gray Hornbill (Recorded: Senegal December 2023)Connect with us at...
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We love birding and work to connect folks with birds, so it's always great to connect with others who have that goal in mind too! Birda is a fun, free app where you can learn about birds, report your postings, and connect with other birders.
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Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
BirdaIntro Bird Call: European Goldfinch (Recorded: England, July 2022)
Outro Bird Call: European Oystercatchers (Recorded: England, July 2022)Connect with us at...
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The Rio Grande Valley is an incredible place to see birds and the festival is a great time to see them! This year we visited a new spot, saw a new bird, and had an amazing time at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival.
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Birdfy FacebookBirdfy InstagramBirdfy YoutubeBirdfy TikTokBirdfy Twitter
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Birdfy by Netvue websiteCattle Tyrant News
eBird Trip Report
https://ebird.org/tripreport/170474
Birds mentioned:
Brown Jays
Gray Collared Becard
Bare-throated Tiger-HeronIntro Bird Call: Brown Jay (Recorded: Starr County, Texas November 2023)
Outro Bird Call: Brown Jay (Recorded: Starr County, Texas November 2023)Connect with us at...
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*NOTE* We briefly discuss the recent news regarding the elimination of eponyms in bird names. We want to remind all our listeners that we are not experts on this topic and this is a complex issue. We do feel very strongly that all birders should always feel and be included in the birding community and that as a community, we should strive to increase inclusion and equity in a diversity of ways.
It's November again, which means it's time for the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival! We were able to get down a bit early this time and do some scouting and spend time soaking up the birds before the fest started.
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Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
AOS English names for birds
Birda
Places we mention:
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
Sabal Palm Sanctuary
Resaca de la Palma State Park
Valley Nature Center
Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
Estero Llano Grande State Park
La PlayaeBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/170474
Birds mentioned:
Limpkin
American Flamingo
Blue BuntingIntro Bird Call: Long-billed Thrasher (Recorded: Cameron County, Texas November 2023)
Outro Bird Call: Great Kiskadee (Recorded: Cameron County, Texas November 2023)Connect with us at...
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We spent our last few days in Oaxaca birding a few different areas, seeing Monte Alban, and exploring with a Free Walking Tour. Oaxaca has a lot to offer with birds, good food, things to see, and places to explore!
*CORRECTION: We incorrectly mentioned that Wilson’s Warbler is a west coast bird. They occur throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico at different time in their life history. We meant it as one of the few warbler species that breeds on the west coast. Thank you Richard for noting that error.
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Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Monte Alban
Calendas in Oaxaca
Pulque
Large Buffet restaurant
Tejate preparation
Hotel Casantica
October Global Big Day Results
BirdaeBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/165677
Birds mentioned:
Lesser Roadrunner
Intro Bird Call: Brown-backed Solitaire (Recorded: Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2023)
Outro Bird Call: Lesser Roadrunner (Recorded: Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2023)Connect with us at...
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Oaxaca is a hotspot for food, history, culture, and... birds! In this episode, we really dive into the food, mezcal, and logistics of Oaxaca, as well as our first day of birding. The state of Oaxaca boasts the biggest bird count out of any in Mexico. There are lots of habitats to explore and endemic species to see.
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Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Bird massacre in Chicago
Blog featuring Felix Angeles Arellanes Palenque
Rosario’s Instagram page for Rambha Mezcal
Blog with description of moles in OaxacaeBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/165677
Birds mentioned:
Gray Silky-Flycatcher
Bridled SparrowIntro Bird Call: Greater Pewee (Recorded: Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2023)
Outro Bird Call: Orange-billed Nightingale-Thrush (Recorded: Oaxaca, Mexico, October 2023)Connect with us at...
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We got to visit one of our local festivals this time! The Wings over Willapa, hosted by the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, celebrates the people, art, and birds of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge which is an important stopover spot for many migrating shorebirds and waterfowl.
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Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Merlin Bird ID
Willapa Bay NWR
Fort George Brewery
Columbia Flyway Wood Carving Show
British Decoy and Wildfowl CarverseBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/checklist/S150606107
Birds mentioned:
Intro Bird Call: Black-capped Chickadee (Recorded: British Columbia, April 2019)
Outro Bird Call: Steller’s Jay (Recorded: Clatsop County, Oregon, June 2020)Connect with us at...
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Going out on a pelagic boat trip is always an exciting experience. Fresh air, the salt spray, and the unknown of what birds you might find! We went on a pelagic out of Garibaldi, Oregon that had lots of unexpected surprises.
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Wings over Willapa
Birding is the World Brazil trip
Spring Chirp
Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival
San Diego Bird Festival
Merlin Bird ID Trivia
Oregon Pelagic Tours
Garibaldi Charters
Risso’s DolphinseBird Trip Report:
https://ebird.org/tripreport/158499
Birds mentioned:
Short-tailed Shearwater
Laysan Albatross
South Polar SkuaIntro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: Westport Washington July, 2020)
Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded: Westport Washington July, 2020)Connect with us at...
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