Women Birders (Happy Hour)
Society & Culture
About
Have you ever wished you had birding friends you could happy hour with? Hannah does... In each episode, expect an interesting interview with an artist, or a professional, or maybe a naturalist - all of which are women who love birds. Also, in the spirit of a good happy hour, Hannah will come up with a different alcoholic concoction based on a bird mentioned in the interview. Check out Women Birders (Happy Hour) each month. And connect with me on Twitter (@WomenBirdersHH) or by email: womenbirders@gmail.com.
Episodes
- Dan Rouse - Long-tailed Skua (Jaeger)
Dan Rouse is a UK-based birder, author and advocate. Learn more about Long-tailed Skua . Come to Costa Rica with us and Naturalist Journeys! Long-tailed Jaeger 1 oz Jägermeister 1 oz White Rum 1/2 oz Jamaica Rum 1/2 oz Lime Juice 1/2 oz Pi…
- Nina Hale - Red Bird-of-Paradise
Nina Hale is a birder, advocate, and artist based in Minnesota. Learn more about Red Bird-of-Paradise . A video of a lek. Come to Costa Rica with us and Naturalist Journeys! Red Bird-of-Paradise 2 oz coconut water 1 oz white rum 1 oz cocon…
- Sandra Morocho - Collared Inca
Sandra Morocho is a birder, guide, and advocate in the Quijos Valley of Ecuador. Learn more about Collared Inca . Collared Inca 2 oz Aguardiente 3 oz pineapple juice 1 oz soda water Ice cubes Pineapple slice or mint sprig, for garnish, opt…
- Asherita Viajera - Nava's Wren
Asherita Viajera is a birder and nature enthusiast based in Colombia. Learn more about Nava's Wren . Nava's Wren 1 1/2 oz Pox, like Siglo Cero. However, if you can’t find it then try using cachaca or pisco 12 oz Mexican Lager, like Corona…
- Melba Aguilera - Cozumel Vireo
Melba Aguilera is a birder and guide based in Cozumel, Mexico. Learn more about Cozumel Vireo. Cozumel Vireo 1 ½ oz Reposado or Blanco Tequila ½ oz Triple Sec ½ oz Cinnamon Syrup* ½ oz Lime Juice Ice Cinnamon Stick Instructions In a shaker…
- Serena Conforte - European Nightjar
Serena Conforte is a birder and guide based in Italy and Berlin. The book Serena recommended: The Wilding: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/book-of-wilding-9781526659309/ . Learn more about European Nightjar . European Nightjar •1 ½ oz vodka…
- Katelyn Davis - White-faced Storm-Petrel
Katelyn Davis is an artist, birder, and community builder. Learn more about White-faced Storm-Petrel . White-faced Storm Petrel •2 oz spiced rum •½ oz Crème de Cacao •½ oz White Chocolate Liqueur •1 oz milk product (half-and-half, cream, m…
- Sheridan Samano - Cedar Waxwing
Sheridan is a birder and guide based in Colorado. Learn more about Cedar Waxwings . Cedar Waxwing 2 oz bourbon ½ oz lime juice 5 mint leaves 1 ½ tb mixed berries ¾ oz Barenjager honey liqueur or simple syrup 1 oz club soda ice Instructions…
- Estrella "Star" Posada - Turkey Vulture
Star is a photographer and birding guide based in El Paso, Texas. Learn more about Turkey Vultures . Turkey Vulture Ingredients · 1.5 oz reposado tequila · 2 oz pineapple juice · 1/2 oz lime juice · Ginger beer, to top · Garnish: A pineapp…
- Tien Nguyen - Orange-breasted Trogon
Tien is a birder and guide based in Vietnam. Learn more about Orange-breasted Trogons . Orange-breasted Trogon Ingredients · 1 ½ oz Batavia Arrack · ¾ oz Campari · 1 ½ oz pineapple juice · ½ oz orange juice · ½ oz lime juice · ½ oz simple…
- Rajshree Bhatter - Indian Paradise-Flycatcher
Raj is an avid birder based in St. Louis. Learn more about Harpy Eagles . Indian Paradise-Flycatcher Ingredients · 1.5 oz Hpnotiq liqueur · 1 oz gin · 0.5 oz fresh lime juice · 0.5 oz simple syrup · Tonic Instructions 1. In a cocktail shak…
- Margi Finch - Harpy Eagle
Margi Finch is an avid birder and an advocate for getting more people into birding. Learn more about Harpy Eagles . Harpy Eagle Ingredients 2 ounces cachaça 2 oz pineapple juice 2 oz coconut cream ½ of a banana Ice Instructions In a blende…
- Tina Morris - Bald Eagle
Tina Morris, author of Return to the Sky , joined Hannah for a mash-up episode of Women Birders (Happy Hour) and Bird Nerd Book Club to highlight her work in field biology and to restore Bald Eagles. Learn more about Bald Eagles . Bald Eag…
- Kimberly Chaps - Greater Roadrunner
Kimberly is an advocate for birds, birders, and birding in Oklahoma. Learn more about Greater Roadrunners . Greater Roadrunner Ingredients 1 ½ oz Reposado Tequila ½ oz Curacao ½ oz Honey Syrup ¼ oz lemon juice 2 dashes Angostura Bitters Ic…
- Sudeshna Dey - Narcondam Hornbill
Sudeshna is an avid and competitive birder in India. Learn more about Narcondam Hornbill . Narcondam Hornbill Ingredients ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup water 1 sprig of rosemary 4 figs 6 oz gin Lemon juice Ice Instructions 1. Make the smash : in…
- Jade Sookhoo - Shy Albatross
Jade is a conservationist and birder based in South Africa. Learn more about Shy Albatross . Shy Albatross Ingredients 2 oz Gin 1 oz lemon juice ½ oz lime cordial Aromatic bitters Ice Instructions 1. Combine ice, gin, lemon juice, and lime…
- Beth Forys - Least Tern
Beth is a researcher, advocate, educator, and more in Florida. Learn more about Least Tern . Least Tern Ingredients ¼ ounce freshly squeezed lime juice ¾ ounce orange juice ½ ounce grenadine ½ ounce banana liqueur ½ ounce blackberry liqueu…
- 100th Episode! - Swainson's Thrush
Hannah is excited to celebrate the 100th episode of this podcast! Thank you for tuning in time after time to learn about some of the many amazing women birders. Learn more about Swainson's Thrush . Swainson's Thrush Ingredients 2 oz blende…
- Kimberlie Moutoux - Acorn Woodpecker
Kimberlie is a researcher, volunteer, artist, educator, and more located in Pacific, California. Her next walks at Filoli Historic House & Gardens : 1/17, 1/31, 2/10, 2/24, 3/1, 3/15 2025 Learn more about Acorn Woodpeckers . Acorn Woodpeck…
- Casey Lauren - Tree Swallow
Casey is a birder, photographer, and guide based in Pennsylvania. Learn more about Tree Swallow . Tree Swallow Ingredients 2 oz vodka 1 oz Blue Curacao 1 oz lime juice 1 oz ginger beer Small dash of edible cocktail glitter Ice Instructions…
- Donna Belder - Ground Cuckooshrike
Donna is a guide, birder, and researcher based in Australia. Learn more about Ground Cuckooshrike . Ground Cuckooshrike Ingredients 2 oz heavy cream 1 oz green crème de menthe 1 oz white crème de cacao 1/2 oz dark crème de menthe ¼ oz bran…
- Nicole Allison - Vermilion Flycatcher
Nicole is a birder, historian, and explorer based in Northern California. Learn more about Vermilion Flycatcher . Vermilion Flycatcher Ingredients ¼ cup sliced strawberries 1 ½ oz tequila 1 oz lime juice ½ oz triple sec 1 tsp white sugar I…
- Rene Rossouw - Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross
Rene is a guide and birder in South Africa. Learn more about Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross . Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross Ingredients 1 ½ oz Dark Rum ½ oz Benedictine liqueur Splash of Amaro 1 oz lime juice ¼ oz simple syrup Lemon peel Ic…
- Sydney Collins - Resplendent Quetzal
Sydney is a researcher, advocate, and student who works with seabirds. Learn more about Resplendent Quetzal . Resplendent Quetzal Ingredients 1 oz white tequila 1/2 oz lime juice ½ oz Triple Sec ½ oz lemon juice ¼ c cubed avocado Sugar ice…
- Carolina Yañez Rismondo - White-bellied Woodstar
Carolina is an educator, guide, scientist, and more based in Chile. Learn more about White-bellied Woodstars . White-bellied Woodstar Ingredients 3 oz Pisco 1 ½ oz Crème de Cassis 1 ½ lime juice Ginger beer ice Instructions 1. Mix pisco, c…
- Cara Bongiorni - Northern Cardinal
Cara is the founder of a San Diego-based women's birding group called CHICKS Birding Club . Learn more about Northern Cardinals . Northern Cardinal Ingredients 2 oz lime vodka 1 oz grenadine 8 oz sparkling water Ice Instructions 1. Fill gl…
- Angelina Vasquez - Pel's Fishing Owl
Angelina is a scientist, educator, and birder who is based in the Rio Grande Valley. Learn more about Pel's Fishing Owl . Pel’s Fishing Owl Ingredients 1 ounce caramel syrup, more for rim Kosher or sea salt, for the glass rim 1 1/2 ounces…
- Jen Hajj - Red-crowned Parrot
Jen is a musician, advocate, and festival coordinator based in the Ozarks. Find out more about Red-crowned Parrot . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Red-crowned Parrot Ingredients 1.5 oz midori liqueur .75 oz lemon juice .…
- Brenda Sánchez - Red-legged Honeycreeper
Brenda is a birder and guide based in Panama. Find out more about Red-legged Honeycreeper . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Red-legged Honeycreeper Ingredients 2 oz coconut rum ½ oz blue curacao 4 oz sprite or 7up ½ tb gr…
- Katrina Clark - Gray Catbird
Katrina is a birder, educator, and advocate! Find out more about Gray Catbird . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! Gray Catbird Ingredients ½ cup fresh blackberries 3 tb lemon juice 2 oz peach…
- Laura Zahn - Eastern Screech-Owl
Laura is a birder, artist, and more! Find out more about Eastern Screech-Owl . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! Eastern Screech-Owl Ingredients 1 ½ oz citrus vodka 4 oz grapefruit juice ½ oz…
- Sarah Cunningham - European Shag
Sarah is a science communicator and avid birder! Find out more about European Shags . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! European Shag Ingredients 1 1/2 oz gin 1 oz peach schnapps 2 oz orange j…
- Allison Anholt - American Oystercatcher
Allison is a scientist, educator, and shorebird-lover! Find out more about American Oystercatchers . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! American Oystercatcher Ingredients 6 oz chocolate stout b…
- Natasza Fontaine - Bobolink
Natasza is an avid birder, researcher, call recorder, and more! Find out more about Bobolink . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! Bobolink Ingredients ½ shot whiskey 1 tbsp blue curacao ½ shot…
- Renee DePrato - Galapagos Penguin
Renee is a New York-based birder and Marketing Manager at Zeiss. Find out more about Galapagos Penguin . Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! Galapagos Penguin Ingredients 1 coffee ice cube 1/2 o…
- Adrianne Tossas - Puerto Rican Vireo
Adrianne is an author, researcher, professor, and so much more! She currently serves as the President of BirdsCaribbean. Find out more about Puerto Rican Vireo Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women…
- Holly Garrod - Hybrid Tody (Broad-billed Tody, Narrow-billed Tody)
Holly is a conservation scientist and science communicator. She works as the Caribbean Bird Banding Coordinator with BirdsCaribbean . Find out more about Narrow-billed Tody and Broad-billed Tody ! Here is Holly's thesis. Connect with me on…
- Aliya Hosein - Blue-and-gold Macaw
Aliya is a conservationist based in Trinidad. She works as the Caribbean Endemic Bird Festival Regional Co-coordinator and communications officer with BirdsCaribbean . Find out more about Blue-and-gold Macaw ! Connect with me on Twitter ,…
- Nitoo Das - Himalayan Monal
Nitoo is a birder, photographer, and educator based in Delhi, India. Find out more about Himalayan Monal ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Brazil Birding trip for Women! Himalayan Monal Ingredients 1 oz Light Rum 4 oz ora…
- Petra Kregelius-Schmidt - Common Nightingale
Petra is the Global Marketing Manager at Zeiss Nature and a birder based in Germany. Find out more about Common Nightingale ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Common Nightingale Ingredients 2 oz apple cider 1 ½ oz vodka ½…
- Alen Kacal - Tufted Coquette
Alen is not only an avid birder in Israel, she is also an advocate for birds and birders! More on Alen’s research! Find out more about Tufted Coquette ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Tufted Coquette Ingredients 1 shot M…
- Introducing, the Bird Nerd Book Club!
So you usually tune in twice a month to the Women Birders (Happy Hour) show and now I am excited to bring you a new monthly show: Bird Nerd Book Club! Please tune in wherever you listen to podcasts to hear from some of your favorite author…
- Jo Koumouitzes - California Scrub-Jay
Jo is a California birder and great lover of birds! Find out more about California Scrub-Jay ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . California Scrub-Jay Ingredients 1 cup ice 2 oz pineapple juice 1 oz light rum 1 oz Blue Curac…
- Kat Wendel - California Towhee
Kat is a Northern California-based birder! Find out more about California Towhee ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . California Towhee Ingredients 1 cup brewed iced tea 1.5 oz tequila 1 oz triple sec 1.5 oz fresh squeezed l…
- Maíra Assunção - Rufous Hornero
Maíra is a mammal biologist and Brazil birding tour owner and operator! Find out more about Rufous Hornero ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Rufous Hornero Ingredients 1 oz vodka 1 oz coffee liqueur 1 1/2 oz Irish cream 1…
- Sam Wolfe - Masked Lapwing
Sam is a shorebird biologist and birder based on the Texas Coast. Find out more about Masked Lapwing ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Masked Lapwing Ingredients 6 oz Foster’s 6 oz lemonade Lemon Slice Directions 1. Pour…
- Stephanie Beilke - Black Tern
Stephanie is a conservation scientist and birder based in Chicago. Find out more about Black Terns ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Black Tern Ingredients 2 oz pomegranate juice 1 oz orange juice ½ oz lime juice 2 oz sel…
- Sarah Swanson - Marbled Murrelet
Sarah is a birder and author based in Oregon. Find out more about Marbled Murrelets ! *PS I said a Yachats Brewery called Marbled Murrelet when I meant to say they have a beer called Marbled Murrelet. Connect with me on Twitter , email , o…
- Tricia Newton - Gunnison Sage-Grouse
Tricia is a birder, artist, traveler, and surveyor based in Florida. Find out more about the Gunnison Sage-Grouse ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Gunnison Sage-Grouse Ingredients ½ cup honey 1 cup water 12 sage leaves 3…
- Sophoan Sanh - Giant Ibis
Sophoan is a guide, birder, and conservationist based in Cambodia. Find out more about the Giant Ibis ! Connect with me on Twitter , email , or website . Giant Ibis Ingredients 2 tb Coconut Cream Liqueur (like Sky Coco or Bacardi brand) ¾…