Hannah and Erik Go Birding Hannah Buschert and Erik Ostrander

Central Oregon has so much to offer! Woodpeckers, empids, and owls - galore! The Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival takes place at the end of May and highlights some of the great birding spots in the area. We lead a few trips as part of the festival, drank good beers, and did a bit of birding on our own.Main Story Begins at: 11:32Show notes:Buy me a CoffeeBirding is the world BrazilFlock To Marion AgainIC4WBRGVBF AOS Checklist proposalsAOS Checklist proposals simplified by the AB...

We explored a variety of quality levels of the Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem in central Oregon to see how conservationists are working towards improving areas for Greater Sage-Grouse. Stu, a retired physician and passionate botanist, showed us what to look for in quality habitat and what the conservation work being done.Main Story Begins at: 6:50 Show notesBuy me a CoffeeBirding is the World BrazilFlock To Marion AgainInternational Conference for Women Birders Rio Grande Valley Birding Fes...

In advance of our repositioning cruise, we had a few days to bird around LA. We've been there a few times before to bird, so we were searching for new spots and new birds. That drew us to Chino Hills State Park which is a great place for wildflowers, hiking, and Black-chinned Sparrows. Before jumping on the cruise, we had some time to spend at El Dorado Regional Park.*the name of the museum we were trying to recall is Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - thanks Taylor! Addit...

I know what you are thinking: "another cruise, really?!?" Hear us out - this one is birdy. Spring repositioning cruises along the west coast of the US offer a good chance at seeing some of the pelagic species that are tough otherwise. Listen in for our trip on the Sapphire Princess in search of petrels.Main Story Begins at: 12:05 Show notesBuy me a CoffeeVenmoBirding is the world BrazilRio Grande Valley Birding FestivalFlock To Marion AgainAmberwing Studios Binocular St...

Going to see Island Scrub-Jays was always a dream of ours. They are an isolated species and even considered one of the rarest in the United States. So, we took a day boat trip to Santa Cruz Island in hopes of seeing at least one!Main Story Begins at: 7:23Show notesBuy me a CoffeeBirding is the world BrazilGlobal Big Day ResultsSanta Cruz IslandIsland PackersBirra Los SocioseBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned:Island Scrub-JayIsland FoxVelella Velella (by-the-wind-sailors...

There are many ways to enjoy birding and sometimes it's fun to be a little bit competitive, especially when it helps with conservation. We were excited to return to the Great Texas Birding Classic after skipping out in the last few years. This time we gave a Sunrise to Noon in South Texas a try.Main Story Begins at: 10:20Show notesBuy me a CoffeeBirding is the world BrazileBird Global Big DayGuide to solar stormsGreat Texas Birding ClassicLa Playa HarlingeneBird Trip Report ...