The Field Notes Podcast
Episodes
Discussing The Feather Wars with James H. McCommons
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode join hosts Jodhan Fine and Omar Alui to learn more about James H. McCommons' new book The Feather Wars! Hear about the transition ...
Mr. Worldwide with Phil Chaon
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Omar Alui and Jodhan Fine as they discuss world travel and more with one of the most prolific and skilled global birders and naturalists: P...
Mr. Worldwide with Phil Chaon
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Omar Alui and Jodhan Fine for a conversationwith Phil Chaon, a prolific and skilled global birder and naturalist.
How to Start Birding with Russell Campbell
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Field Notes podcast, hosts Omar Alui and Jodhan Fine, along with special guest Russell Campbell, explore the world of birding. ...
Bear Divide, Describing a New Species, and Growing up in a LEGENDARY Birding Family With Ryan Terrill
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Kelsey Reckling and Jodhan Fine as they sit down with Dr. Ryan Terrill to discuss Bear Divide, Ryan's research, the journey to describe...
2025: A Birding Year Recounted
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Jodhan and Omar as they recount their 2025, a year full of birds and adventures, where both hosts finished in the US top 100 for the year a...
Zooming In: A Conversation Andy Birch
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Omar and Jodhan to hear from expert birder and illustrator Andy Birch as they discuss patch birding, complex ID challenges, field guide ill...
How Birders Use Art, Media, and Creativity for Change with Laurel Tamayo and Valeree Catangay
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Jodhan and Omar as they discuss how art, media, and creativity can be tools for change with award-winning filmmaker Laurel Tamayo and illus...
Evaluating State Birds Part 2 with Bobby Figarotta
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Omar and Jodhan and guest Bobby Figarotta as we evaluating the US state birds we didn't get to in episode one. Follow along for a fun c...
Birds Are For Everyone: A Conversation With Jessica Tantin
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Tantin, Senior Director of Equitable Conservation at the National Audubon Society, to explore what it trul...
Secrets of the Salton Sea with Bobby Figarotta
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three, hosts Jodhan Fine and Omar Alui are joined by wildlife biologist Bobby Figarotta. In this episode join us in discussing how the Salt...
For the Birds with Naomi Mansfield
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode hosts Jodhan, Omar, and Kelsey are joined by the first guest on The Field Notes Podcast, Naomi Mansfield! Join the crew as we discuss ...
Evaluating State Birds
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the very first episode of The Field Notes Podcast, brought to you by the Pasadena Audubon Society. In this episode, hosts Jodhan and Omar d...