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Life List: A Birding Podcast
by George Armistead, Alvaro Jaramillo, and Mollee Brown
Today: #159 in Science on our combined chart.
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Latest daily rankings: Oct 27. New rankings will appear after the next update.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | #159 | #144 |
| Oct 26 | #156 | #143 |
Latest episodes
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Realities of coastal bird conservation, beachgoers, and declining species with Kashi Davis
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Cornell and safety in birding, steppe habitats of the world, birding Portugal, and "discovering" new species
October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minHey folks, first off, we're covering a heavy topic today as we reflect on safety in nature in light of recent news and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's role in taking a stance on it. Other topics we cover include: Why birding in Portugal…
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Rare birds, late summer pelagics, and weird wildlife encounters
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Top US destinations for breeding birds: Maine and Montana with Joshua Covill
September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 1 minFirst things first: Listen to this entire episode by subscribing to our Life List Patreon! Here's a piece of our newest bonus content—just listen to the first minute of this podcast episode to hear about what you get. You can view Josh's…
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It’s bird taxonomy season! Splits and lumps with Marshall Iliff
August 31, 2026 · 1 hr 20 minWe're back with a perennial favorite episode: Digging into some of the most noteworthy changes in species with this year's AviList taxonomy update! Listen in to hear what's changing and get a preview of how your life list might grow as a…
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Galapagos in an El Niño year, Colombia birding, and snorkeling for birders
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Pollinators for birds: Tips and traps with Doug Tallamy
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Advanced birding: How to study birds you've already identified
July 19, 2026 · 58 minGeorge and Alvaro are catching up on their recent birding, and new things they've discovered along the way. We hope this inspires you to take a closer look (or listen) at common birds around you — even if you've already identified…
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What bird conservation successes can teach us with Scott Weidensaul
July 5, 2026 · 1 hr 19 minAs is the case with many beautiful things in this world, some of the biggest successes in conservation result from the toughest challenges that birds and wildlife face. Pulitzer-prize finalist Scott Weidensaul is with us today to share…
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Interpreting migration data, cataloging our backyards, and El Niño predictions
June 22, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minMollee, Alvaro, and George are catching up in a classic hangout episode. Join us in conversations about why we call this podcast Life List, the birds and other wildlife in our home patches, and a preview of what might come from El Niño in…
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How we became bird guides: Alex Harper interviews George, Mollee, and Alvaro
June 6, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minThis week, we’re turning the tables. Instead of interviewing a guest, Alex Harper takes over hosting duties and puts the Life List Podcast hosts in the hot seats to chat about how they became professional birding guides, what they do and…
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Our biggest spring migration birding surprises
May 23, 2026 · 1 hr 7 minBirds - crabs - fish - mammals...oh my! Spring birding gets us out there and finding all sorts of things. Alvaro, Mollee, and George are catching up on stories from their time in the field and their backyards throughout May. Get more Life…
About the show
Birdy. Proudly nerdy. 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. We’re here for the “life” in our life lists!