The birding brothers discuss Tony's controversial list of changed bird names and how a lot of folks spectacularly missed the point. They reflect a bit on Black Birders Week and the challenge of addressing serious social problems while still celebrating our love of wildlife. In the immortal words of Edward Abbey we need to "Outlive the bastards!" Check out the list in question here: https://www.wildlifeobservernetwork.com/blog/the-original-renaming-the-birds-of-north-america-list

Credits: Executive Producer: Tony Croasdale, Audio Production: Tykee James, Art work: Robin Irizarry. Wildlife Observer Network stinger by Alexander Jenson (music by His Hero is Gone)

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