Declaring a species extinct and sampling the world's coolest birding events
It's our final episode...but only for this season, don't worry 😉 We're chatting about birding festivals near and far, the multinational process of declaring a species extinct, and (literal) nightmar...
26 Nov 20241h 3min
Defending Ecuador’s rarest species: Jocotoco’s on-the-ground efforts
Jocotoco Conservation works in the field throughout Ecuador and the Galapagos to conserve birds, wildlife, and habitats. Today, George is digging into their efforts and goals. Learn more about Jocot...
5 Nov 202455min
Your guide to Life List episodes and highlights
Welcome to our 100th episode! We're celebrating by chatting about some listener favorites - and ours! - as well as all that's changed in the birding world since we started Life List. Thanks for bein...
28 Okt 202459min
Gull mysteries with Amar Ayyash
This week, we're not just talking about Amar's highly anticipated book, The Gull Guide—we're chatting about the discoveries and controversies that led to what we currently know about gulls, the unknow...
21 Okt 20241h 7min
Fall birding highlights (so far!)
Alright, we're back! George and Alvaro talk about unusual sightings and behaviors they've seen so far this fall along with takeaways from afar from the AOS conference. If you haven't already, be sure ...
15 Okt 20241h
Comparing thermal scopes, Hurricane Helene effects, and the beauty in the unknowns on pelagics
We're continuing conversations with our listeners on the air as we share updates from our home fronts. We have lots of links to share this week! Check out Ed Yong's account of his recent pelagic exper...
1 Okt 20241h 5min
Brazil's legendary lands and lesser-known gems
George is just back from the Pantanal, and today, we're chatting about that. But first... The oldest photo in eBird? Looks like it's this (now extinct) Laughing Owl!And check out this illustration of ...
24 Sep 20241h 5min
We're answering your birdy questions!
We're back with a listener question episode! We mention Project Phoenix—check out the details here. Subscribe to our newsletter and send us your questions below ⬇️⬇️Get more Life List by subscribing ...
17 Sep 20241h 8min
