The guys catch up on Hurricane Ida and how an interest in natural history can lead to an interest in observing weather-related phenomenons before diving into the good stuff: updates from Alvaro's ongoing Spanish Adventure. Oh, and pelagics. There's always pelagics. Topics covered include: The worst flooding in nearly 150 years in parts of the eastern United States, how storms and flooding affect birds, lots of updates on birding and migration in Spain, and musing on travel during Covid.Highlight bird species: Honey buzzards, various raptors, storks, and more European migrants; Bridled and Sooty TernsLocations mentioned: Philadelphia, various locations in Spain, offshore in North CarolinaSend your topic ideas to lifelistpodcast@gmail.com