Surveys show that Americans don't really know about or appreciate our grasslands. Grasslands are some of our most overlooked, but they need our help and attention. Wenfei Tong from Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Maggie Hanna with Bird Conservancy of the Rockies tell us all about grasslands and birds.

Adventure begins at: 7:00

Show notes

Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
America’s Grasslands Coalition
Cornell - Grasslands Ecosystem Guide
Bird Conservancy of the Rockies - Central Grasslands Roadmap Initiative

Intro Bird Call: Western Meadowlark (Recorded Oregon, May 2019)
Outro Bird Call: Vesper Sparrow (Recorded Washington, June 2025)

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Spring migration is a great time to visit the Rio Grande Valley. Warblers, vireos, orioles, and more move through the Gulf Coast on their way to breeding habitats further north. The Spring Chirp birding festival is the perfect opportunity to see migrating birds, eat good food, and enjoy the Rio Grande Valley.

Adventure begins at: 6:55

Show notes
Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Spring Chirp
Nana’s Taqueria
Valley Nature Center

eBird Trip Report

Birds/Animals mentioned
Prothonotary Warbler
Swallow-tailed Kite

Intro Bird Call: Cactus Wren (Recorded Cameron, TX, April 2026)
Outro Bird Call: Great Kiskadee (Recorded Hidalgo, TX, April 2026)

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Pelagic boat trips are always an adventure. There is so much variability with weather, ocean conditions, and, of course, birds. We have never done a pelagic in the spring, so we thought we would give it a chance and chase after our most hoped-for bird, Parakeet Auklet.

Adventure begins at: 13:30

Show notes

Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik
Tufted Puffin Walks
eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam
Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival
Birding The Border
Tu Hand Creations
Westport Pelagic

eBird Trip Report

Birds/Animals mentioned:
Short-tailed Albatross
Manx Shearwater

Intro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020)
Outro Bird Call: Pink-footed Shearwater (Recorded Washington, July 2020)

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Venmo: @hannahanderikgobirding

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