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by Luke Thompson and Patrick Higgins
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- 6 days ago1h 8m
Fifty hours for one bird and Hooded Crow in Texas!
Patrick and Luke talk about the past week of birding, from a first county record sparrow in Tennessee to Patrick's trip to Corpus Christi where he saw the continuing Hooded Crow! Reach out for anything at backtobirding@gmail.comLeave a review on whatever streaming platform you use!
- 1 weeks ago1h 4m
Back to Back to Birding! Luke and Patrick return to discuss life changes and county birds
Luke and Patrick are back after a year and a half hiatus! We discuss what has happened in the past year and a half, and delve into the wild world of county birding in both of our areas. Reach out for anything at backtobirding@gmail.comLeave a review on whatever streaming platform you use!
- Jan 3, 20251h 8m
Peter Kaestner's Breathtaking Life of Birding (Shipwrecks? Cannibals?)
Join Patrick and Luke as they fangirl over one of their childhood heroes, Peter Kaestner. Peter holds the world record for having seen the highest number of bird species in the world, with a grand total of over 10,000 (there's only about 11,000!). His birding adventures come with a truckload of unfathomable experiences and achievements, and his life is a testament to the awe-inspiring beauty and complexity of the natural world. Peter’s childlike wonder abounds, even late in life, as he still marvels over each species.Trophies are not the only thing setting Peter apart, rather, his relentless commitment to conservation, community, and education make him one of a kind. He has contributed to various research projects and conservation efforts, helping to monitor populations and advocate for the protection of endangered species (including the one he discovered!). His enthusiasm is contagious, his knowledge boundless, and his dedication unwavering.We can't wait to hear what you most enjoyed from this episode. It was an honor, to say the least, to have Peter join us. Thank you for listening!Reach out for anything at backtobirding@gmail.comCundinamarca Antpitta - eBirdPeter Kaestner - eBirdPlease leave a rating wherever you're streaming!
- Dec 27, 202450 min
David Hollie on the Lesser Antilles and its endemic birds, Part 2
Join Luke and David as they dive deep into the wonders of Lesser Antillean birds and island life. This episode was recorded prior to the recent split of House Wren, and David provides some incredible insight into the reality of the House Wren "subspecies", as well as his opinions on other splits of Lesser Antillean endemics. David's invaluable photo and audio documentation of these island endemics have been leaned on heavily during the species revision process.This episode is a hair more fast-paced than usual, so buckle up and enjoy the ride!Reach out for anything at backtobirding@gmail.comMeet the Caribbean’s Six New Avian Endemics! – BirdsCaribbeanDavid Hollie - eBirdTrip Reports: eBird, Cloud BirdersPlease leave a rating wherever you're streaming!
- Aug 20, 20241h 2m
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 BirdersFeel free to contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com!
- Jul 21, 202453 min
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!
- Jun 20, 202458 min
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.comPlease leave a rating wherever you're streaming!
- May 16, 20241h 0m
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/id1525204132Ken's website:https://www.ken-behrens.com/As always, feel free to contact us at backtobirding@gmail.com.
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