Ep 2: Doh! I am gone [Insert Orange-Breasted Falcon]

Find out what makes George shriek like a small child and learn all about the Ridiculously Resilient Ridge as we discuss some of our first travel plans since the pandemic started. Also hear a teaser for Alvaro’s talk, Birding Fast and Slow, that deep dives into how our brains translate bird identification as our confidence as birders grows. PS - We have cited proof that watching birds bring people more happiness than money!Topics covered include: Alvaro on the RRR, George’s recent trip to Colombia, “snake-aphobia," and Mollee and Mandy’s upcoming tour to Hawaii.Highlight bird species:  Common Raven, Goldfinch, Bogota Rail, Apolinar’s Wren, Orange-breasted Falcon, Roadside Hawk, Blue-gray Noddy, and Oregon’s first-ever Blue-footed BoobyLocations mentioned: Hawaii, and the Llanos, the Amazon & the tepuis of Colombia, Canada, and OregonLinks:Alvaro’s AdventuresRockjumper Worldwide Birding AdventuresThe Birder's ShowSend your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.comGet 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 podcast!