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Hannah and Erik Go Birding

Hannah Buschert and Erik Ostrander

Hannah and Erik love to spend their free time adventuring and birding. Join them as they discuss their most recent adventures and other birding topics. They are not experts but are always game to learn and experience new things. Connect with us on all the socials or send an email to: HannahandErikGoBirding@gmail.com.

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56:43

Demystifying Bird Guiding with Peg Abbott

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/10/01

Naturalist Journeys is a company we've been excited about since we first heard of it, as it is woman-owned and operated and has a strong ethic of supporting conservation and the communities it visits. Peg Abbott launched Naturalist Journeys in 1998 and it has grown into a top tour company but has maintained the same charm and values she started with. Peg joined us to answer some of our burning questions about guided trips, how one can get started, and what participants can do to make th...

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56:22

Birding aboard the Alaska Sunrise

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/09/17

We were lucky to have not one, but TWO excursions aboard the Alaska Sunrise out of Garibaldi, Oregon, to look for seabirds and some incredible sights. First up was an all-women's pelagic trip and then the second half of the episode was about our nearshore trip to our local lighthouse. Adventure begins at: 8:21 Tillamook Rock Lighthouse eBird Trip Report First Ever All-Women’s Pelagic Trip Show notes Mainely Nature Art eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam Rio Gran...

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55:02

Hiking at Mount Rainier

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/09/03

Alt. Title: Looking for White-tailed Ptarmigans On a rare day off from work, we ventured up to Mount Rainier National Park in Washington in hopes of finding our lifer White-Tailed Ptarmigan. We hiked the Skyline Trail which runs past Panorama, our best bet to see this uncommon species. After our hike, we raced up to the Stanwood Water Treatment to see if the rare Terek Sandpiper was still hanging around. Adventure begins at: 15:20 This month's Bird Nerd Giveaway was graciously don...

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53:11

Pigeon Guillemots in the Salish Sea

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/08/20

The Salish Sea Guillemot Network is a collection of volunteers and scientists from non-profits, agencies, and more to monitor and learn more about Pigeon Guillemots in the Salish Sea. This indicator species helps these dedicated folks to understand about what is happening in this ecosystem. Maria Mudd Ruth's recent book, The Bird with Flaming Red Feet, highlights this effort. Adventure begins at: 10:07 *correction: Hannah refers to Pigeon Guillemots as a "keystone species" i...

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53:42

Klamath Marsh NWR and Savannah Bananas!

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/08/06

We had the chance to go see the Savannah Bananas play in Eugene, Oregon, which also gave us the opportunity to do a some birding in spots we hadn't explored before. Klamath Marshs National Wildlife Refuge and Crater Lake National Park were our main targets, but ended up finding a few other fun things! Just be warned - we do talk a little bit about the baseball game. Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik - Last day to sign-up is August 14! Thank you to KINGSYARD for d...

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57:59

Monitoring Oregon Vesper Sparrows

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/07/23

Dr. Sarah Rockwell from the Klamath Bird Observatory told us all about the Oregon Vesper Sparrow and the efforts to learn more about this imperiled species. This species may not look like much, but it is an indicator of the health of its habitat and along its migration route. Adventure begins at: 8:30 eBird Trip Report: Show notes Naturalist Journeys - Costa Rica, Oct 15-22 reserve your spot by August 14! Tufted Puffin Walks Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival Bi...

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50:42

Texas Hill Country & Corpus Christi

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/07/09

We had an extra day while in South Texas for Spring Chirp, so on a whim we went to chase some birds! Up to the Texas Hill Country and then over to Corpus Christi to look for a couple of new species and check out other migrant hotspots. Adventure begins at: 7:30 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik, Deadline August 14 Tufted Puffin Walks eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival Birding The Border Balcones Canyonland...

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57:40

What's the deal with Grasslands?

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/06/25

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 ...

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60:43

Spring in the RGV

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/06/11

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 Spri...

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53:26

Spring Pelagic in Westport, WA

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/05/28

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 Cr...

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54:23

Dinos and Birds with Dr. Steve Brusatte

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/05/14

Dr. Steve Brusatte is a palentologist, author, consultant, professor, and much more - he wears so many hats! But communicating science is at the center to all he does. He joined us to talk about his latest work, The Story of Birds, a fascinating book exploring the history of birds from their dinosaur origins. Start of interview: 10:20 Show Notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Tufted Puffin Walks eBird Big Day; GoBirdingTeam The Story of Birds by Dr. Steve Brus...

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62:27

Cranes, Ducks, and Tits - Izumi & Kagoshima

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/04/30

Our last adventure in Japan was to fly into the Kagoshima airport on the southern island of Kyushu and bird between there and Izumi. We were searching for wintering cranes at the Izumi Crane Observation Center, ducks and forest birds at the Kogawa dam, and then finished up our trip at the Kagoshima Prefectural Forest. What a way to end an exciting trip! Adventure begins at: 8:00 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Tufted Puffin Walks eBird Big Day; GoB...

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61:11

Eagles and Owls in Hokkaido

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/04/16

Hokkaido has a lot of really neat birds and one-in-a-lifetime experiences. The Steller's Sea-Eagles and Blakiston's Fish-Owls what attracted us to go on the trip, but amazing places, good food, and other wildlife made it even better! Adventure begins at: 10:20 Show notes Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Seicomart Hotel Live Max in Shiretoko Shiretoko Nature Cruise Yoroushi Hotspring Lodge eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Bla...

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63:34

Sightseeing in Tokyo and Cranes in Hokkaido

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/04/02

In our first few days in Japan, we did a bit of sightseeing in Tokyo, including the Sensō-ji Temple and a few days in Tokyo Disney...just a tiny bit of birding there! We also chatted a bit about traveling around Tokyo and some tips for folks who haven't been there before. Then we headed to Hokkaido to get the real birding adventure started! Cranes, seabirds, ducks, and owls...and freezing cold temperatures. There is so much to see! Adventure begins at: 10:51 Tokyo and...

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58:08

Adventures around Morro Bay

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/03/19

Alt title: Elephant Seals, Wine Tasting, and Owls, oh my! On our day off from the Morro Bay Birding Festival, we decided to check out a few birding spots, like Atascadero Lake and Wolff Vineyard. We also searched for a couple of owls and then found some cool birds off-the-beaten path! Adventure begins at: 11:25 Show notes Spring Chirp Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Morro Bay Birding Festival Article about Exotic Gardens Wolff Vineyards eBird Trip Report Bi...

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60:04

Conservation Ranching with Audubon California

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/03/05

Audubon California has a program that benefits both ranchers and birds! Swallow Creek Ranch is one of their partners. Hannah and Erik sat down with Kyla, Paul, and Nick from Swallow Creek Ranch and Grace from Audubon California to learn about this program! Adventure begins at: 14:50 Show notes Spring Chirp Naturalist Journeys Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Morro Bay Birding Festival AOS Proposals Words on Birds eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Intro Bird Call: Brown-headed...

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55:57

Morro Bay Birding Festival

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/02/19

We were happy to get back down to Morro Bay for another festival. Had a brief birding stop along the way and then on to the festival! Morro Rock and surrounding parks are such nice, easy birding spots with lots of species! Adventure begins at: 10:24 Show notes Spring Chirp Christina Baal, Drawing 10,000 Birds; Instagram Naturalist Journeys - Go Birding with Hannah and Erik Morro Bay Birding Festival Sammy J’s Pinnacles National Park eBird Trip Report B...

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59:16

Endemic Species in Cozumel

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/02/05

Cozumel, an island just off of Mexico, is a great, quick birding spot AND has three endemic bird species! We enjoyed finding these interesting birds amongst the hustle and bustle of a popular tourist destination. Adventure begins at: 11:55 Show notes Spring Chirp The Great Backyard Bird Count BirdsCaribbean Christina Baal, Drawing 10,000 Birds; Instagram Cozumel Birding Tours eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Cozumel Vireo Cozumel Wren ...

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55:23

One Day in Grand Cayman

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/01/22

While on a Caribbean cruise, we had a stop in Grand Cayman...so we went birding! Fortunately for us, Geddes with Silver Thatch Expeditions, was available to take us around. We added a few new birds, saw the sights, and even found Blue Iguanas! Adventure begins at: 10:00 Show notes Spring Chirp The Great Backyard Bird Count BirdsCaribbean Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Garden Booby Pond Geddes’ Contact - Silver Thatch Expeditions eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned Blue Ig...

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57:36

Christmas Bird Count - Sunriver, Oregon

Hannah and Erik Go Birding ·

2026/01/08

Christmas Bird Counts is the oldest community science program and has made a huge impact on what we know about birds and their populations! This year, we were able to join the Sunriver, Oregon count. Listen in to see what birds we spotted! Adventure begins at: 9:23 Show notes Morro Bay Birding Festival Spring Chirp Christmas Bird Count Deschutes National Forest WildEarth Live Safari Black-bellied Bustard Video eBird Trip Report Birds/Animals mentioned American Dipper Varied ...

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