Life List: A Birding Podcast

George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
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Birdy. Proudly nerdy. Detailed. 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.

  1. DEC 17

    How birds shape our lives and landscapes with Stephen Moss

    This episode, we're joined by Stephen Moss, who shares his delightful insights into why birds around the world and in our backyards are equally important to us.  Check out Stephen's website here and all of his books here.  Come for the spark birds (and to hear it's okay if you don't remember every bird on your life list!)…stay for the reminder of why birds matter everywhere. 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 15m

  2. DEC 1

    Hawkwatch experiences and birding parallel landscapes with Joshua Covill

    This episode, we’re joined by Joshua Covill: birding guide, hawkwatcher, and all-around mountain wanderer. Josh is sharing stories from Montana's Jewel Basin and beyond, plus a conversation about parallel ecosystems around the world. Come for the dreams of Mongolia's vastness…stay for the feeling of watching migration from the top of the world! 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 3m

  3. NOV 19

    Bird taxonomy season! Deep-diving splits, lumps, and our life lists

    We're birders, talking about birding! George, Alvaro, and Mollee pulled up their personalized taxonomy updates from eBird (get an overview, all the data, and your personalized report) to chat about their life list updates and what else has changed around the globe.  Come for the nuts and bolts, stay for the taxonomic camaraderie! 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.

    1 hr

  4. NOV 1

    Inside eBird: The world’s biggest birding project with Brian Sullivan

    This episode, we’re joined by Brian Sullivan—birder, photographer, and co-leader of one of the most transformative projects in the birding world: eBird. From the earliest red-tailed hawk obsessions to building a global platform used by millions, Brian shares stories that bridge fieldwork, data, and wonder. Highlights include: How eBird grew from a niche experiment to a cornerstone of global ornithologyRed-tailed hawks, pelagics, and what it means to really know a speciesThe evolution of Birds of the World and where bird data is headed nextBalancing tech, fieldwork, and the joy of birdwatchingCome for the redtails and migration maps…stay for the big-picture vision that’s shaping the future of birding. 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 3m

  5. OCT 20

    Almost arrested: Birding in Qatar and South African springtime adventures

    Alvaro has some juicy stories from the field: did he finally succeed in finding a Saunder's tern, or did a run-in with the law in Qatar foil his attempts yet again?  Topics with George and Alvaro include:  Birding on a layover in QatarThe most accessible birding locations in the Middle EastA South African springtime tour recapThe adrenaline of safari birding Rocky Mountain oysters and other questionable culinary field experimentsLate-summer birding notes, migration updates, and trip recapsCome for Alvaro's verdict...stay for the tales of wild places! P.S. If you've made it this far in the show notes - thanks! - and from Mollee, sorry that this one is out a few days late!  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 6m

  6. OCT 4

    Traveling as a birder and musician with Bonner Black

    We’re joined by Bonner Black: Nashville-based singer-songwriter, birder, and all-around force of nature.  Highlights of our chat include: Growing up birding in Tennessee and carrying that love on the road as a touring musicianThe parallels between birding, music, and life on the roadHow songwriting and birding both demand patience, attention, and a little obsessionThe ways nature sneaks into Bonner's lyricsCome for behind-the-scenes tales of a professional music artist…stay for shared love of birding! 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.

    59 min

  7. SEP 20

    Birding with us: our backyard birdwatching conversations

    One of our favorite things to hear from guests is that it's like you're birding with us during our conversations. This time, you actually can!  We're each recording from our backyards, during some mid-afternoon, mid-September birdwatching. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to join us on a birdwalk, now's your chance! 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 5m

  8. SEP 6

    LISTERS: Inside the extreme birdwatching documentary with Owen and Quentin Reiser

    We’re talking with Quentin and Owen, the filmmakers and brothers behind Listers: the indie documentary that’s both absurd and profound, and probably the funniest thing ever made about birding. Highlights of our chat include: How a family field guide, a bong, and a road trip turned into a continent-spanning big yearThe van life: Cracker Barrel parking lots, Michelin-star minivan mealsFilming birds and birders like never beforeThe birding culture: from playback ethics to all-nighters to chase birds What it’s like to make the birding movie everyone’s talking aboutCome for the NyQuil-fueled ivory-billed woodpecker quest…stay for the most joyful, profane, and heartfelt celebration of birding we didn’t know we needed! Links:  Watch Listers, free on YouTubeBuy the book: Field Guide of All the Birds We Found One Year in the United States by Quentin Reiser and Owen ReiserGet 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 11m
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Birdy. Proudly nerdy. Detailed. 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.

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  • Creator
    George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Life List: A Birding Podcast
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    Life List: A Birding Podcast

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