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. Main Story Begins at: 12:10 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Spring Chirp Birding is the world Brazil eBird Global Big Day Wildflower Search Wildflower Viewing Areas Cottonwood Canyon State Park Dog Mountain eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/222793 Birds/Animals mentioned: Chukar Bighorn Sheep Intro Bird Call:  Chukar (Recorded: Oregon, March 202 ..read more

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.   Main Story Begins at: 13:40 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Cruise eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned: Scripps’s Murrelet  Heermann’s Gull   Intro ..read more

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.   Main Story Begins at: 12:30 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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)  Out ..read more

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.  Main Story Begins at: 9:40 *Dial-a-Birder Hotline:  Call 503-741-9306 to ask a question or tell us what's going on in your area!  Your voicemail could be featured in our next episode! Show notes 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 Grass ..read more

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. Main Story Begins at: 8:25 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 blogs eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/201269  Intro Bird Call:  White-ey ..read more

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. Main Story Begins at: 9:24 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Audub ..read more

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. Main Story Begins at: 8:20 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Camp eBird Trip Report  Birds/Animals mentioned: Bruce’s Green-Pigeon Egyptian Plover  Intro Bird Call:&nbs ..read more

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. *Bird Nerd Giveaway details:  Like the Hannah and Erik Go Birding Instagram page Like the Birding is the World Brazil Instagram page and sign up for their newsletter  Answer the question on our Facebook between January 12 - 23, 2024 to qualify One randomly-selected, lucky winner will win a $200 gif ..read more

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. Main Story Begins at: 10:50 Show notesBuy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp San Diego Bird Festival Birda Kollath and Stensass Publishing Gambia Birding ZebraBar Djoudj National Bird Sanctuary eBird Trip Reporthttps://ebird.org/tripreport/175995  Birds mentionedScissor-tailed Kite White-crested Tiger-Heron Arabian Bustard Intro Bird Call ..read more

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. Main Story Begins at: 14:35 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival San Diego Bird Festival Birda  Intro Bird Call:  European Goldfinch (Recorded: England,  July 2022)  Outro Bird Call: European Oystercatchers (Recorded: England, July 2022)  Connect with us a ..read more