We're fans of fall, migration, learning about weather patterns, and trees. Today, we're catching up and geeking out about all of it. Plus, Mollee recaps her recent birding tour in Costa Rica, and Alvaro talks about finding a Townsend's Solitaire near his home in Ontario.

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Check out our upcoming tours

• Birds & Wine: Chile with Argentina: March 6-22, 2027
• Costa Rica: A Birder’s Paradise: March 7 - 15, 2027
• Thailand: Apr 4 - 18, 2027
• Colorado Grouse: Apr 1 - Apr 11, 2027
• Texas Hill Country: April 23 - 28, 2027
• Safari Brazil: The Pantanal: July 10 - 19, 2027

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Topics covered

• What's missing from "bird weather" forecasts
• Alvaro's Townsend's Solitaire find
• Varied thrush migration
• Molly's Caribbean-slope Costa Rica tour.
• Birding from different perspectives
• Old-growth trees
• Favorite trees in the United States
• Planting trees for birds
• Long-term planting decisions with a warming climate in mind

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