Hannah and Erik Go Birding

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Hannah and Erik Go Birding episodes

October 01 Demystifying Bird Guiding with Peg Abbott
Naturalist Journeys is a company we've been excited about since we first heard of it, as it is woman-owned and operated and has a strong ethic of supporting conservation and the communities it visits. Peg Abbott launched Naturalist Journeys in 1998 and it has grown into a top tour company but has maintained the same charm and values she started with.
Peg joined us to answer some of our burning questions about guided trips, how one can get started, and what participants can do to make the most of it.
Interview begins at: 10:30
Show notes
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
IC4WB
Naturalist Journeys
Intro Bird Call: White-browed Robin-Chat (Recorded: Uganda, November 2021)
Outro Bird Call: Short-billed Pigeon (Recorded: Costa Rica, August 2024)
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57 min
September 17 Birding aboard the Alaska Sunrise
We were lucky to have not one, but TWO excursions aboard the Alaska Sunrise out of Garibaldi, Oregon, to look for seabirds and some incredible sights. First up was an all-women's pelagic trip and then the second half of the episode was about our nearshore trip to our local lighthouse.
Adventure begins at: 8:21
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse eBird Trip Report
First Ever All-Women’s Pelagic Trip
Show notes
Mainely Nature Art
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
IC4WB
Wings Of Survival
Garibaldi Charters
Oregon Pelagic Tours
Tillamook Rock Lighthouse
Birds/Animals mentioned
Sooty Shearwater
Mola Mola
Intro Bird Call: Pink-Footed Shearwater (Recorded: Washington July 2020)
Outro Bird Call: Pink-Footed Shearwater (Recorded: Washington July 2020)

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57 min
September 03 Hiking at Mount Rainier
Alt. Title: Looking for White-tailed Ptarmigans
On a rare day off from work, we ventured up to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington in hopes of finding our lifer White-Tailed Ptarmigan. We hiked the Skyline Trail which runs past Panorama, our best bet to see this uncommon species.
After our hike, we raced up to the Stanwood Water Treatment to see if the rare Terek Sandpiper was still hanging around.
Adventure begins at: 15:20
This month's Bird Nerd Giveaway was graciously donated by Mainely Nature Art, check out her cool stuff!
eBird Trip Report
Show notes
Mainely Nature Art
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
IC4WB
Mount Rainier
Birds/Animals mentioned
White-tailed Ptarmigan
Terek Sandpiper
Hoary Marmot
Intro Bird Call: Chipping Sparrow (Recorded: Washington June 2025)
Outro Bird Call: Sooty Grouse female grunting to young while feeding (Recorded at Mount Rainier, Washington, July 2026)
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56 min
August 20 Pigeon Guillemots in the Salish Sea
The Salish Sea Guillemot Network is a collection of volunteers and scientists from non-profits, agencies, and more to monitor and learn more about Pigeon Guillemots in the Salish Sea. This indicator species helps these dedicated folks to understand about what is happening in this ecosystem.
Maria Mudd Ruth's recent book, The Bird with Flaming Red Feet, highlights this effort.
Adventure begins at: 10:07
*correction: Hannah refers to Pigeon Guillemots as a "keystone species" in her song at the beginning when they should be referred to as an "indicator species".
Show notes
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Get Involved with Pigeon Guillemots
Jonathan Mudd's Pigeon Guillemot song: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Jonathan's website
The Bird with Flaming Red Feet by Maria Mudd Ruth
Birds/Animals mentioned
Pigeon Guillemot
Intro Bird Call: Pigeon Guillemot (recorded Washington, July 2026)
Outro Bird Call: Pigeon Guillemot (recorded Washington, July 2026)
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Connect with us at...
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Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding

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54 min
August 06 Klamath Marsh NWR and Savannah Bananas!
We had the chance to go see the Savannah Bananas play in Eugene, Oregon, which also gave us the opportunity to do a some birding in spots we hadn't explored before. Klamath Marshs National Wildlife Refuge and Crater Lake National Park were our main targets, but ended up finding a few other fun things!
Just be warned - we do talk a little bit about the baseball game.
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik - Last day to sign-up is August 14!
Thank you to KINGSYARD for donating this month's giveaway!
Adventure begins at: 12:26
Show notes
Tufted Puffin Walks
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Pitfalls of AI with eBird and iNaturalist
Lily Glen Park
Klamath Marsh NWR
Crater Lake National Park
Savannah Bananas Baseball
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Yellow Rail
Intro Bird Call: Chipping Sparrow (recorded Washington, June 2025)
Outro Bird Call: Wilson’s Warbler (Recorded Cannon Beach Oregon May 2019)
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54 min
July 23 Monitoring Oregon Vesper Sparrows
Dr. Sarah Rockwell from the Klamath Bird Observatory told us all about the Oregon Vesper Sparrow and the efforts to learn more about this imperiled species. This species may not look like much, but it is an indicator of the health of its habitat and along its migration route.
Adventure begins at: 8:30
eBird Trip Report:
Show notes
Naturalist Journeys - Costa Rica, Oct 15-22 reserve your spot by August 14!
Tufted Puffin Walks
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Vesper Sparrow, Oregon Subspecies
Klamath Bird Observatory Adopt a Tag
Klamath Bird Observatory - Oregon Vesper Sparrows
Birds/Animals mentioned
Vesper Sparrow
Purple Martin
Intro Bird Call: Vesper Sparrow (recorded Washington, June 2025)
Outro Bird Call: Purple Martin (Recorded Cannon Beach Oregon, May 2026)
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Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com
Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding

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58 min
July 09 Texas Hill Country & Corpus Christi
We had an extra day while in South Texas for Spring Chirp, so on a whim we went to chase some birds! Up to the Texas Hill Country and then over to Corpus Christi to look for a couple of new species and check out other migrant hotspots.
Adventure begins at: 7:30
Show notes
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik, Deadline August 14
Tufted Puffin Walks
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Balcones Canyonlands NWR
Menger Hotel
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Black-capped Vireo
Golden-Cheeked Warbler
Cattle Tyrant
Intro Bird Call: Black-capped Vireo (Recorded Texas, April 2026)
Outro Bird Call: Golden-cheeked Warbler (Recorded Texas, April 2026)
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IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding
Email us at [email protected]
Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com
Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding

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51 min
June 25 What's the deal with Grasslands?
Surveys show that Americans don't really know about or appreciate our grasslands. Grasslands are some of our most overlooked, but they need our help and attention. Wenfei Tong from Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Maggie Hanna with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies tell us all about grasslands and birds.
Adventure begins at: 7:00
Show notes
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
America’s Grasslands Coalition
Cornell - Grasslands Ecosystem Guide
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative
Intro Bird Call: Western Meadowlark (Recorded Oregon, May 2019)
Outro Bird Call: Vesper Sparrow (Recorded Washington, June 2025)
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Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com
Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding

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58 min
June 11 Spring in the RGV
Spring migration is a great time to visit the Rio Grande Valley. Warblers, vireos, orioles, and more move through the Gulf Coast on their way to breeding habitats further north. The Spring Chirp birding festival is the perfect opportunity to see migrating birds, eat good food, and enjoy the Rio Grande Valley.
Adventure begins at: 6:55
Show notes
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Spring Chirp
Nana’s Taqueria
Valley Nature Center
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned
Prothonotary Warbler
Swallow-tailed Kite
Intro Bird Call: Cactus Wren (Recorded Cameron, TX, April 2026)
Outro Bird Call: Great Kiskadee (Recorded Hidalgo, TX, April 2026)
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1 hr 1 min
May 28 Spring Pelagic in Westport, WA
Pelagic boat trips are always an adventure. There is so much variability with weather, ocean conditions, and, of course, birds. We have never done a pelagic in the spring, so we thought we would give it a chance and chase after our most hoped-for bird, Parakeet Auklet.
Adventure begins at: 13:30
Show notes
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Tu Hand Creations
Westport Pelagic
eBird Trip Report
Birds/Animals mentioned:
Short-tailed Albatross
Manx Shearwater
Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020)
Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020)
Support the show
Connect with us at...
IG: @Hannahgoesbirding and @Erikgoesbirding
Facebook: @HannahandErikGoBirding
Email us at [email protected]
Website: http://www.gobirdingpodcast.com
Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding

Get a discount at Buteo Books using code: BIRDNERDBOOKCLUB
54 min

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Hannah and Erik love to spend their free time adventuring and birding. Join them as they discuss their most recent adventures and other birding topics. They are not experts but are always game to…