Best Naturalista Podcasts (2024)

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Costa Rica Birding at Rancho Naturalista 1:02:43

20m ago1:02:43

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Most birders know that Costa Rica is the place to go. So many birds in a diversity of habitats - you could spend your whole life exploring it! We spent several days at the world-renowned Rancho Naturalista and were lucky to see so many beautiful birds and places. Main Story Begins at: 6:50 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil Floc…

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Costa Rica: Coffee Farms & Botanical Gardens 54:58

13h ago54:58

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We had a free day when we first arrived to Costa Rica. So we scoped out a cool botanical garden, a coffee farm that works towards being bird-friendly, and an amazing hotel with birding gardens! FYI we talk a lot about the logistics of our first-time in Costa Rica on our own with cars and driving. Main Story Begins at: 10:35 Show notes Buy me a Coff…

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Ep 560: Georgian Wine Fairs, 2024 Georgia Travel Series, 1/3 39:21

10d ago39:21

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We kick things off today in the company of three guests to discuss the series of Wine Fairs that take place in and around Tbilisi each year in May. During my visit this included the two day Zero Compromise Fair, The Saamuri Wine Fair, Sherekilebi and the New Wine Fair. Absolutely making this the best time of the year to visit. For those who want to…

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Birder & Comedian, Adam Cayton-Holland 50:28

1M ago50:28

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Adam Cayton-Holland is known for his stand-up comedy (most recent special Wallpaper can be found on Amazon Prime); his sitcom, Those Who Can't; or tragi-comedy book, Tragedy Plus Time. But did you know that he is also a birder? Listen in as he tells about how he going into comedy and birding, the celebrity birding scene, and how birding has impacte…

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Woodpeckers and Owls in Central Oregon 56:56

19d ago56:56

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Central Oregon has so much to offer! Woodpeckers, empids, and owls - galore! The Dean Hale Woodpecker Festival takes place at the end of May and highlights some of the great birding spots in the area. We lead a few trips as part of the festival, drank good beers, and did a bit of birding on our own. Main Story Begins at: 11:32 Show notes: Buy me a …

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What makes good Greater Sage-Grouse habitat? 1:08:15

1M ago1:08:15

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We explored a variety of quality levels of the Sagebrush Steppe ecosystem in central Oregon to see how conservationists are working towards improving areas for Greater Sage-Grouse. Stu, a retired physician and passionate botanist, showed us what to look for in quality habitat and what the conservation work being done. Main Story Begins at: 6:50 Sho…

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Los Angeles Birding Spots: Chino Hills and El Dorado 48:22

2M ago48:22

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In advance of our repositioning cruise, we had a few days to bird around LA. We've been there a few times before to bird, so we were searching for new spots and new birds. That drew us to Chino Hills State Park which is a great place for wildflowers, hiking, and Black-chinned Sparrows. Before jumping on the cruise, we had some time to spend at El D…

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Ep 559: Sierra de Gredos Terroir Deep Dive, DOP Cebreros Series ep 3/3 1:17:41

3M ago1:17:41

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to back the DOP Cebreros Series. Specially commissioned by for your listening pleasure by DOP Cebreros. Today we close out the series in what I think is the most logical of places, in the vineyads. This landmark episode serves as a virtual tour of three representative zones of the Sierr…

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Ep 558: Conectando Gredos 2024 Event Coverage, DOP Cebreros Series, 2/3 55:21

3M ago55:21

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We continue the DOP Cebreros series today with coverage of Conectando Gredos 2024 (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:03:25) Daniel Ramos - Bodegas Daniel Ramos (00:12:17) Barbara Requejo - Las Pedreras (00:19:45) Ariana Rolich - AR Wine (00:31:11) Doreen Auerbach - Vino y se quedó (00:39:35) Agustín Trapero - Sommelier (00:45:27) León Benazerraf and Bego…

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Ep 557: Alex Taylor, The Online Tasting Company, PEER 2 PEER Series, 2/5 32:54

3M ago32:54

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We continue the PEER 2 PEER series today in the company of Alex Taylor of The Online Tasting Company. In what is a fantastic deep dive into an entrepreneurial journey that began in early 2020. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Alex Taylor Origin Story (00:03:10) Discuss the problem they solve (00:06:05) Sulphites deep dive (00:13:30) The discover…

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West Coast Petrels from a Cruise 1:01:47

3M ago1:01:47

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I know what you are thinking: "another cruise, really?!?" Hear us out - this one is birdy. Spring repositioning cruises along the west coast of the US offer a good chance at seeing some of the pelagic species that are tough otherwise. Listen in for our trip on the Sapphire Princess in search of petrels. Main Story Begins at: 12:05 Show notes Buy me…

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Santa Cruz Island & Island Scrub-Jays 47:29

3M ago47:29

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Going to see Island Scrub-Jays was always a dream of ours. They are an isolated species and even considered one of the rarest in the United States. So, we took a day boat trip to Santa Cruz Island in hopes of seeing at least one! Main Story Begins at: 7:23 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the world Brazil Global Big Day Results Santa Cruz Isla…

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Ep 556: Jenni Davis, Grape Nights, PEER 2 PEER Series, 1/5 30:09

4M ago30:09

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We kick things off this series today in the company of Jenni Davis of Grape Nights. In today’s conversation we focus on her journey of planting a small vineyard. And the challenges she and her husband have overcome to this point. (00:00:08) Episode intro Jenni Davis Origin Story Starting the Wine Journey Pre-prepping Prepping the land Planting Grap…

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Ep 555: Hannah Tovey, London Wine Fair 2024 26:59

4M ago26:59

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(00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:50) Hannah Tovey - Event Director (00:02:50) Reflections on London Wine Fair 2023 (00:06:50) New and returning exhibitors at LWF 2024 (00:12:30) Interpreting Wine reflections on exhibitors from New York, Serbia and Georgia (00:14:28) London Wine Fair Pop ups - including New Zealand, South Africa and Georgia (00:17:08…

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Competing in a (little) Big Day 55:44

3M ago55:44

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There are many ways to enjoy birding and sometimes it's fun to be a little bit competitive, especially when it helps with conservation. We were excited to return to the Great Texas Birding Classic after skipping out in the last few years. This time we gave a Sunrise to Noon in South Texas a try. Main Story Begins at: 10:20 Show notes Buy me a Coffe…

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Ep 554: Milos Panjkovic, Vinarija Panjkovic 48:48

4M ago48:48

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to a special episode featuring Milos Panjkovic of Serbian Winery Vinarija Panjkovic. This episode has been specially commissioned for your listening pleasure by Vinarija Panjkovic. An episode which weaves together Interpreting Wine’s six wine stories, people, culture, geography, geology…

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Ep 553: A Question of Taste Panel Discussion, Real Wine Fair 2024, Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg– hosted by Christina Pickard 41:46

4M ago41:46

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we feature the first talk at the recent Real Wine Fair 2024. The mighty topic A Question of Taste. Featuring author Alice Feiring and Doug Wregg of Les Caves de Pyrene – hosted by Christina Pickard of Wine Enthusiast. I love being able to share this talk with those of you who couldn’t make it t…

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Ep 552: Nadja Miklusicak, Naboso Vino and Festival Naturalista 2024 41:51

4M ago41:51

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to Festival Naturalista 2024 in the company of organiser Nadja Miklusicak. This year’s edition takes place on Saturday 1 June 2024. *Tickets are now on sale at www.naturalista.sk Nadja and husband Andrej have made wine in Svaty Jur, Slovakia since 2018 under the brand Naboso. And …

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Spring Chirp in South Texas 58:44

4M ago58:44

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Spring is a magical time of year when migratory species are heading towards their breeding grounds. The Spring Chirp is scheduled for a great time in which you get to see a lot of the resident species of the Rio Grande Valley, migrants moving through, and much more! Main Story Begins at: 11:56 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Spring Chirp Birding is the …

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Ep 551: Sierra De Gredos with Dani Landi and Daniel Ramos, DOP Cebreros ep 1/3 30:08

4M ago30:08

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Sierra de Gredos Series. Produced in collaboration with DOP Cebreros. Today’s episode features two pioneers of garnacha production in the region, Daniel Ramos of bodega Daniel Ramos. And Dani Landi of Comando G. Conectando Gredos 2024 wine fair takes place in Avila, Spain on Sund…

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Wildflowering in the Columbia River Gorge 49:54

5M ago49:54

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Wildflowers are blooming! While we might not have gotten to experience a superbloom, there is still a lot to see. We stopped by Cottonwood Canyon State Park (Oregon) and Dog Mountain (Washington) to see what flowers were out. Main Story Begins at: 12:10 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Spring Chirp Birding is the world Brazil eBird Global Big Day Wildflo…

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Pelagic Trip from San Diego 39:54

5M ago39:54

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There are so many variables to pelagic birding trips with weather, sea conditions, fish movement patterns, and more! So sometimes it is a surprise what you happen upon. The San Diego Bird Festival offers pelagic trips and we were lucky enough to get on one. Main Story Begins at: 13:40 Show notes Buy me a Coffee San Diego Bird Festival Spring Chirp …

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Digiscoping Big Year with Jeff Bouton 54:10

6M ago54:10

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Jeff Bouton is a dedicated and expert digiscoper. In 2023, he accidentally did a digiscoping Big Year amounting over 1,000 species caught on camera using his iPhone and Kowa spotting scope. Listen in to hear all about digiscoping, Jeff's digiscoping tips and what he learned doing a big year. Main Story Begins at: 12:30 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Di…

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Ep 550: Hermione Ireland, Academie Du Vin Library 48:07

6M ago48:07

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Welcoming you to a special episode announcing Interpreting Wine as the new podcast media partner of Academie Du Vin Library. A partnership that sits uniquely at the intersection of great writing, audio, storytelling and wine. To stay up-to-date on exciting future plans please head to www.academieduvi…

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Ep 549: Doug Wregg, Real Wine Fair 2024 43:28

6M ago43:28

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the Real Wine Fair 2024 in the company of Fair Organiser Doug Wregg. This year’s edition takes place at Tobacco Dock London on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th April. The Sunday session is open to the public and Wine Trade. Whereas Monday is Wine Trade Only. (00:00:08) Episode intro…

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Bars and Birds of San Diego 50:48

6M ago50:48

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San Diego has so much to offer - good restaurants and bars, beaches, outdoor recreation... and birds! We've been to San Diego many times, so we were on the lookout for some new places to explore for drinks and birds. Main Story Begins at: 9:40 *Dial-a-Birder Hotline: Call 503-741-9306 to ask a question or tell us what's going on in your area! Your …

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Ep 548: Christopher and Oliver Walkey, Glass of Bubbly 47:56

6M ago47:56

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Today we look ahead to the 2024 Glass of Bubbly event in the company of Fair Organisers Christopher and Oliver Walkey. This year’s edition takes place at London’s Sheraton Hotel, Park Lane, on Tuesday 30 April 2024. (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:10) Glass of Bubbly Origin Story (00:05:29) Business overview and growth over time (00:11:50) Reaching…

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Ep 547: Florian Tonello, Pura Sede 2024 50:05

6M ago50:05

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine. Today we look ahead to the 2024 Pura Sede natural wine fair in the company of Fair Founder Florian Tonello. This year’s edition takes place in Lisbon on Sat 23 and Sun 24 March 2024 Tickets available at https://www.purasedelisboa.com (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:01:30) Florian Origin Story (00:03:06)…

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Ep 546: Anikó Kada, TR Wines Tállya Tokaj, Tokaj Series, 2/2 1:09:36

7M ago1:09:36

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How the Tokaj Radicals continue to bring their unique energy to a shrinking Hungarian village: a seven-step producer deep-dive (00:00:08) Episode intro (00:02:17) TR Wines Origin Story (00:04:56) Previous experience (00:08:44) Early days in Tokaj and Regional culture (00:11:34) TR Wines Culture (00:18:46) Virtual Tour of growing sites at Tállya and…

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Ep 545: László Pelle, Pelle Pince, Tokaj Series, 1/2 1:14:37

7M ago1:14:37

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Tokaj Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in July 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Tokaj scene in the company of 2 producers. Undoubtedly the most up-to-date exploration of Tokaj available anywhere in podcast format. Subscribe to be alerted when new series episodes…

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Cruising through the Caribbean 51:50

7M ago51:50

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Going on a cruise? It can be hard to get some birding in! But we believe in trying to bird wherever you can - so we did! Our cruise took us to Princess Cay, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk and we were able to see some great birds while checking out the other sites. Main Story Begins at: 8:25 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil trip S…

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A Day in South Florida 43:04

7M ago43:04

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Back in Florida - at least for a day! Before going on a "company retreat/family wedding" cruise, we had a day to bird the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area. Good food, sunny skies, and cherished birds! Luckily for us, there was a free walk with Tropical Audubon Society at Frog Pond WMA/Lucky Hammock, a great hotspot just outside of the Everglades National…

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Ep 544: Adam Campbell, Elk Cove, Oregon Winemaker Mini Series, 2/2 32:03

7M ago32:03

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Oregon Winemaker Series. Produced in collaboration with Willamette Valley Winery Association. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers like yourself access to the minds be…

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Ep 543: Alex Sokol Blosser, Sokol Blosser Winery, Oregon Winemaker Mini Series, 1/2 46:42

7M ago46:42

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Oregon Winemaker Mini Series. Produced in collaboration with Willamette Valley Winery Association. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behin…

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The Gambia, Birding in West Africa 1:06:51

8M ago1:06:51

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In the second half of our West Africa trip, we spent it birding in various spots along the River Gambie. West Africa may not be as high on your bucket list, but it is definitely has unique spots, wonderful residents and visitors, and of course, amazing birds. Main Story Begins at: 8:20 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the world Brazil Spring C…

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Ep 542: Philipp Grassl, Karoline Taferner, Weingut Philip Grassl, Weingut Taferner, Carnuntum Winemaker Series, 2/2 55:54

8M ago55:54

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Carnuntum Winemaker Special Series. Produced in collaboration with Wine & Partners. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply rooted in the region. Giving wine students and wine lovers alike access to the minds behind the wines. Li…

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Ep 541: Johanna Markowitsch, Christina Netzl, Weingut Netzl, Weingut Markowitsch, Carnuntum Winemaker Series, 1/2 45:22

8M ago45:22

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Carnuntum Winemaker Special Series. Produced in collaboration with Wine & Partners. The first regional series of the year is in many ways a return to the origins of Interpreting Wine. Recorded in-person at the winery with respected local producers, who are themselves deeply roote…

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Sax-Zim Bog with Sparky Stensaas 1:00:08

8M ago1:00:08

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Sax-Zim Bog in Minnesota is a fascinating birding spot that is great for winter exploration. But be aware, it is COLD and takes a bit of effort to find those birds. Sparky, executive director of Friends of Sax-Zim Bog, joined us to discuss the bog and how to bird there. *Bird Nerd Giveaway details: Like the Hannah and Erik Go Birding Instagram page…

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Birding in Senegal 1:12:04

9M ago1:12:04

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Why do birders visit Senegal? Is it for the warm climate, good food, or plethora of easily viewable, interesting birds? Yes, yes, and yes! Listen in for trees of Scissor-tailed Kites, cool lodges, and some travel tips. Main Story Begins at: 10:50 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp San Diego Bird Festival Birda …

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Birda, a new birding app 46:54

9M ago46:54

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We love birding and work to connect folks with birds, so it's always great to connect with others who have that goal in mind too! Birda is a fun, free app where you can learn about birds, report your postings, and connect with other birders. Main Story Begins at: 14:35 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Gra…

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Rio Grande Valley Birding Fest 2023 59:50

9M ago59:50

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The Rio Grande Valley is an incredible place to see birds and the festival is a great time to see them! This year we visited a new spot, saw a new bird, and had an amazing time at the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. Main Story Begins at: 12:34 Birdfy by Netvue giveaway details: Like the Hannah and Erik Go Birding Facebook page Like the Birdfy b…

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Back in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas 56:28

10M ago56:28

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*NOTE* We briefly discuss the recent news regarding the elimination of eponyms in bird names. We want to remind all our listeners that we are not experts on this topic and this is a complex issue. We do feel very strongly that all birders should always feel and be included in the birding community and that as a community, we should strive to increa…

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Oaxaca: More Birding! 56:35

10M ago56:35

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We spent our last few days in Oaxaca birding a few different areas, seeing Monte Alban, and exploring with a Free Walking Tour. Oaxaca has a lot to offer with birds, good food, things to see, and places to explore! *CORRECTION: We incorrectly mentioned that Wilson’s Warbler is a west coast bird. They occur throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico at d…

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Oaxaca: Mezcal, Food, and Birds 59:34

11M ago59:34

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Oaxaca is a hotspot for food, history, culture, and... birds! In this episode, we really dive into the food, mezcal, and logistics of Oaxaca, as well as our first day of birding. The state of Oaxaca boasts the biggest bird count out of any in Mexico. There are lots of habitats to explore and endemic species to see. Main Story Begins at: 11:23 Show …

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Wings over Willapa 47:56

11M ago47:56

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We got to visit one of our local festivals this time! The Wings over Willapa, hosted by the Friends of Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, celebrates the people, art, and birds of the Willapa National Wildlife Refuge which is an important stopover spot for many migrating shorebirds and waterfowl. Main Story Begins at: 9:15 Show notes Buy me a Coffee …

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Fall Pelagic off of Oregon 50:44

12M ago50:44

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Going out on a pelagic boat trip is always an exciting experience. Fresh air, the salt spray, and the unknown of what birds you might find! We went on a pelagic out of Garibaldi, Oregon that had lots of unexpected surprises. Main Story Begins at: 9:32 Show notes Buy me a Coffee Wings over Willapa Birding is the World Brazil trip Spring Chirp Rio Gr…

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UK Birding with Mark Pearson 47:31

1y ago47:31

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While at Global BirdFair, Mark Pearson from Yorkshire Coast Nature joined us to talk about his suggestions for birding throughout the UK, best seasons to go, and what to know! Bird Nerd Giveaway: One randomly selected entry will win Window Collison Tape courtesy of Feather Friendly. Send us your entry by September 19 to qualify. To enter, send us: …

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Global BirdFair 56:08

1y ago56:08

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Global BirdFair is the UK's (and maybe the world's?) biggest birding event each year. Vendors, optics companies, artists, and many more flock to Oakham, UK to enjoy spending time with other birders and seeing what's new in birding. It's amazing to see 12,500+ birders, 280+ vendors all together because of birds. Main Story Begins at: 8:45 Show notes…

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Ep 540: Francisco Carrau, Bodega Cerro Chapeu, Uruguay Producer Series, 2/2 52:37

1y ago52:37

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I’m Lawrence Francis, Host of Interpreting Wine, welcoming you to the Uruguay Producer Special Series. Across these 2 episodes recorded in Dec 2022 and Feb 2023 we’ll be exploring the modern Uruguay Producer scene in the company of 2 producers. The most up-to-date producer-led exploration of Uruguay wines available anywhere in podcast format. Subsc…

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The Feather Speech with Hannah Bourne-Taylor 43:23

1y ago43:23

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While at Global BirdFair, we learned about Common Swifts and the threats they face. Hannah Bourne-Taylor is a passionate conservationist that has been working throughout the UK and beyond to protect cavity nesting species, like Common Swifts. Main Story Begins at: 10:05 Show notes Cougar in Cannon Beach Global Bird Fair Wings over Willapa Birding i…

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