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 2024) Outro Bird Call: Steller’s Jay (Recorded: Oregon, April 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 Bird Call: Black Oystercatcher (Recorded: Washington March, 2019) Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwaters (Recorded: Offshore Washington, July 2020) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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) Outro Bird Call: Black Oystercatcher (Recorded: Washington, March 2019) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 Grasslands Preserve Dos Picos County Park Doyle Community Park Gravity Heights Brewery The Grass Skirt The Captains Quarters eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned: Burrowing Owl Brant Intro Bird Call: Spotted Towhee (Recorded: San Diego, CA February, 2024) Outro Bird Call: American Crow (Recorded: Oregon, May 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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-eyed Vireo (Recorded: Florida December, 2022) Outro Bird Call: Royal Tern Colony (Recorded: Florida, July 2018) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 Audubon Society Robert is Here Frog Pond WMA/Lucky Hammock eBird 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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: African Scops-Owl (Recorded: The Gambia, December 2023) Outro Bird Call: Four-banded Sandgrouse (Recorded: The Gambia, December 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 gift certificate towards any Birding is the World Brazil tour (expires January 10, 2025). Main Story Begins at: 14:00 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Bog Birds/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) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 notes Buy 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 Report https://ebird.org/tripreport/175995 Birds mentioned Scissor-tailed Kite White-crested Tiger-Heron Arabian Bustard Intro Bird Call: Scissor-tailed Kite (Recorded: Senegal December 2023) Outro Bird Call: African Gray Hornbill (Recorded: Senegal December 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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. Main Story Begins at: 12:34 Birdfy by Netvue giveaway details: Like the Hannah and Erik Go Birding Facebook page Like the Birdfy by Netvue Facebook page Answer the question on our Facebook between December 3-10, 2023 to qualify One randomly-selected, lucky winner will win a Birdfy Feeder AI & Lite Version: The Smart Camera Bird Feeder (valued at $249.99). Open to birding enthusiasts in the USA, CA, UK, FR, ES, IT, DE, and AU. Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival San Diego Bird Festival Audubon Christmas Bird Count Birdfy by Netvue website Birdfy Facebook Birdfy Instagram Birdfy Youtube Birdfy TikTok Birdfy Twitter Cattle Tyrant News eBird Trip Report https://ebird.org/tripreport/170474 Birds mentioned: Brown Jays Gray Collared Becard Bare-throated Tiger-Heron Intro 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

*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. Main Story Begins at: 20:35 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Playa eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/170474 Birds mentioned: Limpkin American Flamingo Blue Bunting Intro 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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. Main Story Begins at: 11:30 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Birda eBird 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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. Main Story Begins at: 11:23 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Oaxaca eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/165677 Birds mentioned: Gray Silky-Flycatcher Bridled Sparrow Intro 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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. Main Story Begins at: 9:15 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Carvers eBird 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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. Main Story Begins at: 9:32 Show notes Buy me a Coffee 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 Dolphins eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/158499 Birds mentioned: Short-tailed Shearwater Laysan Albatross South Polar Skua Intro 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... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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, and what to know! Bird Nerd Giveaway: One randomly selected entry will win Window Collison Tape courtesy of Feather Friendly. Send us your entry by September 19 to qualify. To enter, send us: what bird you think has the best nonbreeding plumage. Interview Begins at: 9:10 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Global Bird Fair Wings over Willapa Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival San Diego Bird Festival eBird Trip Report https://ebird.org/tripreport/147663 Birds mentioned Dunnock Intro Bird Call: Eurasian Blackbird (Recorded: England, July, 2023) Outro Bird Call: Common Chiffchaff (Recorded: England July, 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 enjoy spending time with other birders and seeing what's new in birding. It's amazing to see 12,500+ birders, 280+ vendors all together because of birds. Main Story Begins at: 8:45 Show notes Global Bird Fair Wings over Willapa Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Grainstore Brewery The Hollies Uppingham Bed and Breakfast Admiral Hornblower The Lord Nelson eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/147663 Birds mentioned: Ruddy Shelduck Great Crested Grebe Intro Bird Call: Common Chiffchaff (Recorded: England, July, 2023) Outro Bird Call: Eurasian Blackcap (Recorded: England July, 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

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 throughout the UK and beyond to protect cavity nesting species, like Common Swifts. Main Story Begins at: 10:05 Show notes Cougar in Cannon Beach Global Bird Fair Wings over Willapa Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Hannah Bourne-Taylor Website RSPB Swifts Swift Bricks Swift Bricks in the news Portland Audubon Swift Watch eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/147663 Birds mentioned: Intro Bird Call: Eurasian Blackbird (Recorded: Scotland, July, 2023) Outro Bird Call: Eurasian Skylark (Recorded: Scotland July, 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com

Scotland is just magnificent with rolling hills, rugged coasts, and plethora of birds! We explored just a snippet of this beautiful country - but definitely have to get back for more. Main Story Begins at: 6:55 Show notes Global Bird Fair Wings over Willapa Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival Scottish Seabird Centre The Narrow Alleyway in Prague What Birding Is by Tim Healy- although we hadn't had the chance to meet Tom Johnson, we recognize his vast contributions to the birding community and the big hole he's left in the hearts of many. Our sympathy goes out to his friends and family. eBird Trip Report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/147663 Birds mentioned: Northern Gannet European Shag Intro Bird Call: Eurasian Skylark (Recorded: Scotland, July, 2023) Outro Bird Call: Eurasian Linnet (Recorded: Scotland July, 2023) Connect with us at... IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding Twitter: @WeGoBirding Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding Email us at HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com