With the peak of spring migration in the rear view mirror, the Brywczynski's try to figure out ways to stay motivated over the least exciting part of the year for birding: Summer.  Brandon proposes a photo contest of sorts, and he and Audrey update everybody on their progress on the Big Year.

It's officially May and the warblers are arriving in Northwest Ohio.  Today Brandon, Ruby, and Audrey discuss one of the coolest birds in the warbler family: the blue-winged warbler.  Listen in for some useful info on how to identify this beautiful bird.

Most non-birders may tend to associate migration with late April and early May, but the truth is many species start migrating much earlier.  After some horsing around with some friends at the Oak Openings, Audrey and Brandon sit down to talk about these early birds.

What do you get when you take a mid-March walk in Northwest Ohio, a curious little bird, and a random sunflower seed buried at the bottom of you coat pocket?  Well you're just gonna have to listen to find out!

Where can you find a wayward South American falcon, a senior citizen camper, and chicken eating gulls?  In Episode 6 of The Little Big Year of course!  In this episode Ruby interviews a friend of ours who's doing a legitimate Big Year.  Now this is how it's really done!

Obviously doing a Big Year requires birders to record what they see.  But a Big Year list isn't the only kind of list birders like to keep.  In this episode Brandon interviews several birders who are extremely dedicated to a slightly different record of observations: The Yard List