Travel is For the Birds! And other Birding-Related Puns with Jared Ranahan

Let’s be honest, the world is… kind of a lot right now. There’s natural disasters due to climate change, uncertainty related to the results of the presidential election, and the unfortunate reality that if you go to see Wicked opening weekend you’ll probably have to endure at least one Idina Menzel wannabe ruining the screening for everyone (seriously this is a thing.) So we’ve decided to combat this with something delightful - Birds! And who better to join them than a travel and wildlife writer, not to mention an avid birder - the similarly delightful Jarad Ranahan! We chat with Jared about the vibrant world of birding, celebrity birds (as in the birds are the celebrities) and which small bird species are also huge a-holes. Plus, birding slang, the illicit substance that’s impacting bird populations, why you should never trust an owl, and a quandary about whether it’s possible to “steal” birds from your neighbors. (Spoiler alert: the bird feeder wars are very, very, real). Connect with Jared On instagram - @jaradranahan On TikTok - @jaradranahan On Muckrack - /jaradranahan Connect with Julia, Eva, and Cerca! Julia On X - @juliamoserrrr On Instagram - @julamoserrrr On TikTok - @juliamoserrrrr On the Web - www.juliamoser.com Eva On X - @literalle On Instagram - @evapants Cerca On Instagram - @cerca_travel On X - @cerca_travel On Facebook - /cercaguide On the Web - www.cercatravel.com --- I Couldn’t Help but Wander is Produced and Hosted by Julia Moser and Eva Morreale. Editing and Sound Design by Ryan Hammond Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky Visit CercaTravel.com for more news on where Cerca is going and to sign up for special access to new features. --- At Cerca, our goal is to help you explore the world like never before. The Cerca Concierge connects you directly with locals to craft travel plans and experiences that amplify your adventure, tap into hidden gems beyond the ratings' buzz, and make you the hero of your next journey. Because at Cerca connecting you with locals isn't just our specialty; now it’s your superpower. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.