In our season finale, we pay tribute to Tom Johnson, a distinguished bird expert and an exceptional human being, who passed away unexpectedly in 2023. Tom was a guiding light in the birding community, known for his profound knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and unwavering dedication to bird conservation and science. This episode features an interview with Tom, recorded shortly before his passing.

• Listen to the American Birding Association's podcast tribute to Tom here.
• Learn more about Tom's impact on the birding community here and here in these two remembrance articles.
• Imagine yourself birding with Tom with this multimedia trip report he created about his 2023 Field Guides tour to Nome, Alaska.

And with that, folks, we're closing out for a short summer break. Thanks for listening to Life List and we'll be back in July with season five!

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We've got lots to chit-chat about this week—birds, butterflies, land, and more!

We talk about Harvesters—learn about these butterflies here and their diets here.

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Kate is a marine biologist and pelagic expert who has stories and facts to fill a whole voyage. Join us as we delve into the mesmerizing world of pelagic birds and wildlife, uncovering the secrets of the high seas!

Check out Seabirding Pelagics with Kate when you're ready for an offshore adventure.

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A few weeks ago we sat down to chat about Cuba, earthquakes, and eclipses. We always stay busy!

We mention birding in Bhutan; if you want to know more about what it's like, check out this episode from season two.

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The Birds and Audubon Missed comes out this week. Listen as George and Alvaro reminisce and muse the worlds of ornithology and birding with Kenn—perhaps as you enjoy spring migration in your neck of the woods!

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Adam has birded the places people dream of all around the world, and recently returned from his most recent adventures in the primary forests of the Darien Gap. We're chatting birds, mammals, herps, and more!

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George is sharing a behind-the-scenes look at his scouting trip in northern India from January 2024. Want to hear the rest of the story? Check us out on Patreon!

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There's been some exciting news in the birding world, and we have thoughts — and some inside scoop! Today, we're talking about ABA Checklist updates and major discoveries in bird evaluation and taxonomy.

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