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 Booby

Locations mentioned: Hawaii, and the Llanos, the Amazon & the tepuis of Colombia, Canada, and Oregon