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Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Hannah and Erik love to spend their free time adventuring and birding. Join them as they discuss their most recent adventures and other birding topics. They are not experts but are always game to learn and experience new things. Connect with us on all the socials or send an email to: HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com.
Episodes
- Hannah and Erik Go Birding
What makes good Greater Sage-Grouse habitat?
We explored a variety of quality levels of the Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem in central Oregon to see how conservationists are working towards improving areas for…
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Los Angeles Birding Spots: Chino Hills and El Dorado
In advance of our repositioning cruise, we had a few days to bird around LA. We've been there a few times before to bird, so we were searching for new spots…
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West Coast Petrels from a Cruise
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…
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Santa Cruz Island & Island Scrub-Jays
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…
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Competing in a (little) Big Day
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…
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Spring Chirp in South Texas
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…
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Wildflowering in the Columbia River Gorge
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…
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Pelagic Trip from San Diego
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…
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Digiscoping Big Year with Jeff Bouton
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…
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Bars and Birds of San Diego
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…
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Cruising through the Caribbean
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…
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A Day in South Florida
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…
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The Gambia, Birding in West Africa
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…
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Sax-Zim Bog with Sparky Stensaas
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…
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Birding in Senegal
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…
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Birda, a new birding app
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…
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Rio Grande Valley Birding Fest 2023
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…
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Back in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas
*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…
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Oaxaca: More Birding!
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…
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Oaxaca: Mezcal, Food, and Birds
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…
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Wings over Willapa
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…
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Fall Pelagic off of Oregon
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…
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UK Birding with Mark Pearson
While at Global BirdFair, Mark Pearson from Yorkshire Coast Nature joined us to talk about his suggestions for birding throughout the UK, best seasons to go…
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Global BirdFair
Global BirdFair is the UK's (and maybe the world's?) biggest birding event each year. Vendors, optics companies, artists, and many more flock to Oakham, UK to…
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The Feather Speech with Hannah Bourne-Taylor
While at Global BirdFair, we learned about Common Swifts and the threats they face. Hannah Bourne-Taylor is a passionate conservationist that has been working…
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Birding Scotland & Bass Rock
Scotland is just magnificent with rolling hills, rugged coasts, and plethora of birds! We explored just a snippet of this beautiful country - but definitely…
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Summer of Birding (New York Times X Cornell Lab of Ornithology)
Did you know that July is the slowest eBird month? So, this summer the New York Times and Cornell Lab of Ornithology have come together to spread the word…
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Garden for Wildlife! with National Wildlife Federation
Interested in adding a bit more wildlife in your life? Consider adding some food, water, cover, and places to raise young for wildlife at your home, business…
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Global Big Day 2023
The Global Big Day is one of our favorite events each year. Birders join together across the globe on a single day to census birds! It's great for science…
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Searching for Sooty Grouse
Hannah and Erik stick closer to home in search of a long wanted bird, the Sooty Grouse. They explore some local logging roads and a few hotspots they've never…
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Exploring Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan
It may not be a particularly birdy trip, but seeing Petra and Wadi Rum is truly an incredible experience! Thank you to Kowa Sporting Optics for your support!…
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Champions of the Flyway 2023
After months of talking about it, the big day is finally here! The Champions of the Flyway competition may be a long day - but is fun trip around Israel to see…
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Scouting Southern Israel
After a long journey, we made it to Israel for the Champions of the Flyway. But first - scouting for the big day! We visited a few new sites, saw some great…
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LIVE PODCAST: Flights Paths with Rebecca Heisman
Rebecca Heisman joined us at the San Diego Bird Festival to talk about her recently released book: Flight Paths, a book about the study of bird migration and…
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Birds, Food, and Fun in San Diego
First off - we apologize for going overboard on restaurants and food...but San Diego has SO MANY GREAT OPTIONS! Anyways, we had a great time at the San Diego…
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LIVE PODCAST: Keep Looking Up with Tammah Watts
Tammah Watts, licensed therapist and birder, just released her first book: Keep Looking Up. It's all about the healing power of birding and a fantastic read!…
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BirdCast with Andrew Farnsworth
BirdCast uses weather surveillance radar to learn more about bird migration. It's an amazing interdisciplinary program that helps unveil mysteries in the…
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Skagit Valley Snow Geese
The Skagit Valley in northwestern Washington is an important site for wintering waterfowl. And even though they occur in large populations - it can still a…
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In Color Birding Club
Jason Hall is the founder of the In Color Birding Club, a new(ish) non-profit that strives to make the birding experience a positive one for BIPOC folks and…
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Listener's Guide to Birding Florida - North
Wrapping up our trip to Florida with reporting on spots that you all suggested! It took us up to Tallahassee in search of a few rarities and to some beloved…
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North Shore Birding Festival
One of the main reasons to go to Florida was for the North Shore Birding Festival just north of Orlando! We saw so many cool birds and went to interesting…
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Listener's Guide to Birding Florida - South
We asked about your favorite spots to bird in Florida - and you all answered! We traveled throughout Florida to spots mentioned by listeners and we see so many…
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Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival 2022
Another trip to the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is in the books! This time we had a few new spots to explore and birds to see. This episode is dedicated…
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Colombia: Paramo and Antpittas
We finish off the rest of our (short) adventure to Colombia which includes waiting for antpittas, high elevation hummingbirds, and endangered parrots - this…
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Colombia: Cloud Forests and Hummingbirds
On our short trip to Colombia, we saw 258 species with over 100 lifers - what an amazing experience. Listen in for places to go, birds to see, and some…
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Global Bird Weekend
The Global Bird Weekend was a record-breaking success! Thousands of birders went birding and contributed to this amazing weekend of birding, sharing, and…
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Bird-Friendly Coffee
What does bird-friendly coffee mean? Bill Wilson from Birds and Beans Coffee joined us to tell us how it all works and why we should buy bird-friendly. Short…
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Photography 101 with Krisztina Scheeff
Everyone wants to take good photos - but that can be tough! Krisztina from KS Nature Photography joins us to talk about some tips, tricks, and advice for…
- Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Birds, Food, and Sights in Amsterdam
On the last bit from our 2022 European Trip, we explored the birds, foods, and some historic sights around Amsterdam. We mention several times that it was very…
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Wader Spectacular
Another highlight of our trip to England was experiencing the Wader Spectacular at the Snettisham Nature Reserve - just about two hours from BirdFair. The show…
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Global BirdFair
Global BirdFair was unlike any bird event we have ever seen before - listen in to hear why! And of course, we snuck some birding in too at Rutland Water and…
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Bempton Cliffs, UK: Puffins, Razorbills, and Gannets!
Visiting RSPB Bempton Cliffs to see Atlantic Puffins, Razorbills, and Northern Gannets was a dream come true! Stunning scenery, amazing birds, and more await…
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Exploring Mount Hood... and looking for birds!
Birding can take you to some pretty interesting places. This time, birding took us to a part of Oregon that we never really explored: Mount Hood! We enjoyed…
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Birds and Wine
The Willamette Valley offers an incredible selection of vineyards to explore and wines to taste. Hannah and Erik enjoyed an afternoon at Raptor Ridge Winery, a…
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Spring Chirp Birding Festival
Have you heard about the Spring Chirp? It's a boutique festival in the spring in the Rio Grande Valley! Hannah and Erik had never been to a "boutique…
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Optics 101 with Land Sea and Sky
Marcie from Land Sea and Sky joined us to give us the lowdown on optics. Great information if you are in the market for some new equipment or just want to…
- Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Champions of the Flyway
Israel offers incredible birding and the Champions of the Flyway is a fun, unique way to experience much of what southern Israel has to offer. Hannah and Erik…
- Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Birding Travel and Israel Day 1
You had travel questions - we answered. Listen in for birding travel information and then our first day exploring Israel! Birding travel questions begin at…
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Window Strikes with Dr. Daniel Klem
Window strikes are a huge killer of migratory and resident birds - but there is something you can do to fix that. Dr. Daniel Klem joined us to talk about his…
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Road trip to the San Diego Bird Fest
Hannah and Erik were excited to return to the San Diego Bird Fest for another year of biking and birding - but this time they decided to road trip it down…