
Understanding red crossbill types and other finches with Matt Young
The finch guru is with us today! We're talking speciation, food source specialization, mimicry, and more. Yep, this episode is meaty. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining o...
10 Apr 20241h 12min

George joins the American Birding Association Board of Directors!
We're chit-chatting about ABA, natural disasters on birding tours, and other news from our backyards. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Ta...
1 Apr 202451min

Early Spring Birding: Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Cuba
In North America, winter lingers up north while migration and breeding season rev up in the south. Today, we're chatting about recent stories from the field and a few from the archives. Check out le...
27 Mar 202452min

Birding Down Under: The Spectacular Subantarctic Islands
We want you to hear just how cool and fascinating the Subantarctic Islands islands are. Join us there in December? [Learn more here.] Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joini...
18 Mar 20241h 6min

Expression of supergenes in birds
Alvaro is here today with a deep dive on supergenes and their phenotypic expressions in birds. Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to...
11 Mar 202446min

Harpy Eagles and Backyard Companions with Holly Merker
A plea from your producer: Any tips on dealing with paper wasps?! But really, I've got it under control, I think... Holly returns to the podcast this week as we catch up on Neotropic birding and more...
5 Mar 20241h 2min

What's coming up on Life List
Get more Life list by subscribing to our newsletter and joining our Patreon for bonus content. Talk to us and share your topic ideas at lifelistpodcast.com. Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our po...
4 Mar 20241min

Lumps, Splits, and Stringers
Hey, hey. The American Ornithological Society has announced the 2024 proposals affecting taxonomy and species. Here's what we think about them! And have you heard about the drama around an individual...
28 Feb 20241h 12min


















