This episode, we’re joined by Brian Sullivan—birder, photographer, and co-leader of one of the most transformative projects in the birding world: eBird. From the earliest red-tailed hawk obsessions to building a global platform used by millions, Brian shares stories that bridge fieldwork, data, and wonder.

Highlights include:

• How eBird grew from a niche experiment to a cornerstone of global ornithology
• Red-tailed hawks, pelagics, and what it means to really know a species
• The evolution of Birds of the World and where bird data is headed next
• Balancing tech, fieldwork, and the joy of birdwatching

Come for the redtails and migration maps…stay for the big-picture vision that’s shaping the future of birding.

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We’re joined by Bonner Black: Nashville-based singer-songwriter, birder, and all-around force of nature.

Highlights of our chat include:

• Growing up birding in Tennessee and carrying that love on the road as a touring musician
• The parallels between birding, music, and life on the road
• How songwriting and birding both demand patience, attention, and a little obsession
• The ways nature sneaks into Bonner's lyrics

Come for behind-the-scenes tales of a professional music artist…stay for shared love of birding!

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Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.

One of our favorite things to hear from guests is that it's like you're birding with us during our conversations. This time, you actually can!

We're each recording from our backyards, during some mid-afternoon, mid-September birdwatching. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to join us on a birdwalk, now's your chance!

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Thanks to Kowa Optics for sponsoring our podcast! Want to know more about us? Check out George's company, Hillstar Nature; Alvaro's company, Alvaro's Adventures, and Mollee's company, Nighthawk Agency, to see more about what we're up to.