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Navigate the world of birding with your hosts Luke Thompson and Patrick Higgins!

AUG 20

David Hollie on the Lesser Antilles and its endemic birds, Part 1

David Hollie discusses endemic birds of the Lesser Antilles after his experiences targeting them in summer of 2o23. Enjoy! Photos by of David Hollie and Luke Thompson (Northern House Wren). Photo Gallery: Lesser Antilles with David Hollie, Part 1 Photos (Pixieset) Trip Reports: eBird, Cloud Birders Feel free to contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com!

1h 3m
JUL 21

Using heavy metal to catch grouse!! UTAH Pt. 2

Listen in as Patrick describes in detail the remainder of his trip to Utah; diving into the unique oddities of Greater Sage-Grouse research, the inquisitive tactics of Pinyon Jay research, and the extraordinary birds which can be found above tree line. Enjoy! Reach out with anything at backtobirding@gmail.comBACK TO BIRDING EPISODE 10 by Back to Birding (pixieset.com)https://youtu.be/Sh5EOGeP540?si=jHFTjivPk-PPlxz1 Greater Sage-Grouse lekPlease leave a rating wherever you're streaming!

54 min
JUN 20

Emergency flight back from Panama?! And UTAH Pt. 1

Join Patrick and Luke for a slightly unconventional episode as they discuss their most recent adventures... some more exhilarating than expected. The first half of the episode dives into Luke's unfortunate emergency flight home from guiding in Panama, and the second half covers the first few birds of Patrick's recent trip to Utah. Part 2 coming promptly. Enjoy! Reach out with anything at backtobirding@gmail.com Please leave a rating wherever you're streaming!

58 min
MAY 16

Ken Behrens from Naturally Adventurous on birds, travel, and life

In this episode, Luke interviews Ken Behrens from Naturally Adventurous about birding and his experiences traveling the world. Ken is a Tropical Birding guide, Naturally Adventurous co-host, author of multiple books, and ecotourism consultant, among other things. His podcast and website are linked below. Naturally Adventurous: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/naturally-adventurous/id1525204132 Ken's website:https://www.ken-behrens.com/ As always, feel free to contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com.

1h 1m
APR 29

A trip to Maine and a trip to Texas!

Patrick and Luke discuss birds from their recent travels. We apologize for the long hiatus from uploads, we've been busy with exam season. We should be back to our regularly scheduled program now. Bohemian Waxwing recording by Skyler Bol: https://xeno-canto.org/877076. Contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com

1h 2m
MAR 1

Unforgettable birding during the COLDEST WEEK of winter!

Contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com Photo gallery: BACK TO BIRDING EPISODE 6 by Back to Birding (pixieset.com) Luke's Panama tour: https://taralokafoundation.smugmug.com/Birding-in-Panama/n-DBbHWB Patrick's trip report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/197684 Luke's trip report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/197354

55 min
FEB 8

Birding over winter break! Another rarity at Baylor?

Contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com Photo gallery: BACK TO BIRDING EPISODE 5 by Back to Birding (pixieset.com) Luke's Panama tour: https://taralokafoundation.smugmug.com/Birding-in-Panama/n-DBbHWB

59 min
JAN 5

Christmas Bird Count success! First county records, weird birds, and much more

Patrick and Luke dive into their most recent birding outings, including amazing experiences with Christmas Bird Counts (CBC's) and their efforts casually birding. Contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com Photo gallery: BACK TO BIRDING EPISODE 4 by Back to Birding (pixieset.com) Luke's Panama tour: https://taralokafoundation.smugmug.com/Birding-in-Panama/n-DBbHWB

48 min
12/28/2023

Sooty Tern from Spanish class? Birding at Baylor High School is amazing!

Patrick and Luke discuss the wonder of birding at Baylor High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, splits, lumps, and much more! Contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com Photo gallery: BACK TO BIRDING EPISODE 3 by Back to Birding (pixieset.com) Luke's Panama tour: https://taralokafoundation.smugmug.com/Birding-in-Panama/n-DBbHWB

1h 3m
12/19/2023

Tennessee's first Ancient Murrelet and birding hotspots in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Patrick and Luke discuss recent birding (including Tennessee's first Ancient Murrelet and Luke's run down to Alabama), local birding hotspots, and more! Contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com Photo gallery: https://backtobirding.pixieset.com/backtobirdingepisode2/ Luke's Panama tour: https://taralokafoundation.smugmug.com/Birding-in-Panama/n-DBbHWB

1 hr
12/01/2023

Meet the Back to Birding hosts, Luke Thompson and Patrick Higgins

Patrick and Luke introduce themselves and discuss why they bird, nemesis birds, favorite memories while birding, and more! Episode photo gallery: https://backtobirding.pixieset.com/backtobirdingepisode1/ Luke's Panama tour: https://taralokafoundation.smugmug.com/Birding-in-Panama/n-DBbHWB Contact us at ldtbirds37@gmail.com or patrickhiggs04@gmail.com

58 min

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Navigate the world of birding with your hosts Luke Thompson and Patrick Higgins!

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Luke Thompson and Patrick Higgins
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

11
Rating

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