Life List: A Birding Podcast

George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
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Birdy. Proudly nerdy. Not-so-subtly obsessive. Delve into all things birding and birding culture with George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown. Join us for light-hearted conversations on birds, conservation, travel, and more. We’re here for the “life” in our life lists!

  1. Interpreting migration data, cataloging our backyards, and El Niño predictions

    Jun 22

    Interpreting migration data, cataloging our backyards, and El Niño predictions

    Mollee, Alvaro, and George are catching up in a classic hangout episode. Join us in conversations about why we call this podcast Life List, the birds and other wildlife in our home patches, and a preview of what might come from El Niño in future months now that it's officially been declared.  Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 9m
  2. How we became bird guides: Alex Harper interviews George, Mollee, and Alvaro

    Jun 6

    How we became bird guides: Alex Harper interviews George, Mollee, and Alvaro

    This week, we’re turning the tables. Instead of interviewing a guest, Alex Harper takes over hosting duties and puts the Life List Podcast hosts in the hot seats to chat about how they became professional birding guides, what they do and don't like about their profession, and what their jobs are like.  P.S. Thanks to our friends of the pod in this episode's cover photo - Jeff, Angela, and Surya! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 4m
  3. Our biggest spring migration birding surprises

    May 23

    Our biggest spring migration birding surprises

    Birds - crabs - fish - mammals...oh my! Spring birding gets us out there and finding all sorts of things. Alvaro, Mollee, and George are catching up on stories from their time in the field and their backyards throughout May.  Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 7m
  4. The expanding science of avian perception with Ed Yong

    May 11

    The expanding science of avian perception with Ed Yong

    If you've read anything by Ed Yong, you know that he tackles the challenge of explaining some of the most difficult-to-grasp concepts in the animal world in ways that humans can (nearly) imagine. In this episode, we're chatting with Ed — Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer and bestselling author — about migration, animal senses, and seeing the world differently through nature.  Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 18m
  5. Birding the Eastern Himalayas, a backyard Long-eared Owl, and safari adventures with Jason Hall

    Apr 25

    Birding the Eastern Himalayas, a backyard Long-eared Owl, and safari adventures with Jason Hall

    Jason Hall is back on the podcast to talk about mid-April spring migration, backyard adventures, and time on the other side of the world in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, India.  Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 7m
  6. An evolutionary biology perspective on pair bonding - in birds and humans - with Bryony Angell and Wenfei Tong

    Apr 11

    An evolutionary biology perspective on pair bonding - in birds and humans - with Bryony Angell and Wenfei Tong

    Another classic Life List episode: a recipe of biological and ecological facts, rabbit holes, and a healthy dose of talk about life! Bryony Angell wrote The Migratory Suitor for a recent issue of BWD magazine, and she joined us along with Wenfei Tong, an evolutionary biologist, to discuss how pair bonding in birds could relate to that in humans. This is a fun one! Helpful links:  Read The Migratory Suitor here as a free PDF downloadWenfei's main book that we referenced throughout the episode is Bird Love: The Family Life of BirdsMore about Bryony and her work on her website More about Wenfei and her work on her website One correction for this episode: It's prolactin that is involved in crop milk let down, not oxytocin 🙂 Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 8m
  7. Middle East birding, missiles, and Mollee's long way home

    Apr 2

    Middle East birding, missiles, and Mollee's long way home

    Mollee sat down with Alvaro to recount her visit to the UAE that was cut short when the US/Iran war broke out. From here, she talks about the journey to get out of the Middle East that ended up involving travel to three countries, closed airspace and canceled flights, a missed birding tour, and experiences missiles being intercepted overhead...plus exploration of dramatic wadis, the pyramids, and Ramadan across three unique cultures.  Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 30m

  8. Mar 17

    Tour mishaps, life bird tales, and combining concerts and birding with Bonner Black

    Bonner Black is back! If you need a little quality hang with your birding friends, we've got you covered.  A few links:  Check out all of Bonner's music and more on her websitePlus, don't miss Beasts of Birdin on YouTube And thanks to Lars Lachmann via Xeno-Canto for the Great Bustard recording! Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com.  Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

    1h 8m
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Birdy. Proudly nerdy. Not-so-subtly obsessive. Delve into all things birding and birding culture with George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown. Join us for light-hearted conversations on birds, conservation, travel, and more. We’re here for the “life” in our life lists!

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  • Creator
    George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Life List: A Birding Podcast
  • Show Website
    Life List: A Birding Podcast

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