Bird’s Eye View
Birds, birding, and the natural world! Bird's Eye View is a podcast about the birds of the United States and the world in which they live. We take a bird's-eye-view as we explore topics related to birds, birding, and the natural world. Created and hosted by Mathew G. Radford. Please listen, follow, and enjoy!
Episodes
116 episodes
S5 E2: Modoc Mountains. Live from the Rockies with Mathew & Virginia.
Join Virginia and me as we travel and bird across Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Utah! I ended up with 2 lifers and Virginia with 15. We had so much fun. Thank you for listening!
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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JATB 05: Osprey. Thick-billed Longspur. Flammulated Owl.
Let's chat about the Osprey, Thick-billed Longspur, and Flammulated Owl!SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST
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S5 E1: Free Bird. Animal advocacy and Flaco the Owl with attorney & author Christine Mott.
I had a great chat with Christine Mott! Christine is an award-winning author, Wall Street trained-attorney and animal advocate with over fifteen years of experience leading legal and policy efforts to protect animals. She advises alternative pr...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:00:40
JATB 04: Harlequin Duck. White-headed Woodpecker. Bohemian Waxwing.
Let's chat about the Harlequin Duck, White-headed Woodpecker, and Bohemian Waxwing!SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST
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S4 E27: It Took Off in Washington. Birding WA, OR, & CA with Sophia Krupsha.
My guest in this episode in Sophia Krupsha. We chatted about Sophia's birding journey, Washington State and its amazing eco-regions, birding OR and CA, lots of Owls, and art! Thanks Sophia!Learn more about
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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1:27:42
JATB 03: Saltmarsh Sparrow. Atlantic Puffin. Great Black-backed Gull.
Let's chat about Saltmarsh Sparrow, Atlantic Puffin, and Great Black-backed Gull!SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST
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S4 E26: My Little Patch of Sky. Suburban birding, the ABA, and bird IDs with Greg Neise.
My guest on this episode is Greg Neise. We had a great chat about his youth and background, the Chicago birding scene, the American Birding Association (ABA), suburban backyard birding, and challenging bird IDs. Follow these links to learn even...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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1:17:32
JATB 02: Black-and-white Warbler. Chuck-will's-widow. Eastern Screech-Owl.
Let's chat about the Black-and-white Warbler, Chuck-will's-widow, and Eastern Screech-Owl! Thank you for listening! You can now SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST.
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S4 E25: I Was Hooked. Birding and guiding across the US with Mark Korducki.
My guest on this episode is Mark Korducki. Mark is a Wisconsin native, retired physical therapist, and great birder. We chatted about Wisconsin, state and US listing, the many eco-regions across the US, his guiding service, and of course the bi...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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1:23:31
JATB 01: Introduction to Just About the Birds
Enjoy this first and introductory episode of Just About the Birds!SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST
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S4 E24: Finding Them at Home. Midwest Owls and state rarities with Aaron Short.
My guest in the episode is Aaron Short. We had a great chat about finding Midwest Owls, state listing, discovering state rarities, herps, and plenty more. Visit Aaron Short's eBird profile
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:39:07
JATB: A Quick Mid-year Update!
I'm just touching base to talk about some second half of the year plans, answer a couple questions, and say thanks! SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST!
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S4 E23: People Places Birds. Birding 48 states in 2025 with Danny Bernard.
In this episode my guest is Danny Bernard. In 2025, Danny is traveling the lower 48 states to see 100 birds per state, meet other birders, and have as many adventurers as he can. You can email Danny at PeoplePlacesBirds@gmail.com. Danny's blog ...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:39:48
S4 E22: It's Where I Belong. Citizen science, listing, and finding lifers with Lisa Miller.
My guest in this episode is Lisa Miller. We chatted about Lisa's background in conservation, citizen science, chasing lifers, finding lifers in non-avian groups, and how she found a state first record plant called Tiny Tim! Thank you, Lisa!&nbs...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:34:09
S4 E21: North Dakota Bound. US lifers, local listing, and bird window collisions with Riley Lawson.
My guest in this episode is Riley Lawson. We had a robust conversation about his work in conservation, US birding, his favorite birds (Owls), local listing, and his Oklahoma State (Go Pokes!) graduate work in bird window collisions. To learn mo...
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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S4 E20: Looking Back and Looking Forward. Chatting about life, birds, and the podcast.
Here's to 100 episodes of Bird's Eye View Podcast! In this episode I reflect on past and future episodes of the podcast. I reflect on my past and possible future US lifers. And I do ramble on a bit about life... Thank you for listening!
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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S4 E19: The Home Team. Bird's Eye View 100th episode with Virginia & Levi.
My guests for the 100th episode are my Home Team, Virginia and Levi! We reflect on and look forward to more of our many birding adventures. Thank you for listening!
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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1:14:26
S4 E18: We Always Get Our Birds. Reflecting on birds and birding with Jim Kettelkamp.
My guest in this episode is good friend and birding partner Jim Kettelkamp. We reminisce about birding in our youth and as adults. We chat about the many birding adventures we’ve been on across the country... from Iowa to Michigan to Kansas to ...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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1:24:53
S4 E17: All the Wild Things. Birds, lifers, and widow spiders with The Spider Lady Ashley Wahlberg.
My guest in this episode is Spider Lady Ashley Wahlberg. Ashley is Biology Instructor at Angelina College in east Texas. We had a fun chat about birds, life lists, and many of the other wild things she has encountered. She discussed spring Warb...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:34:03
S4 E16: From Wisconsin to California. Birds, birding, and tiger beetles with Alex Harman, Ph.D.
My guest in this episode is Alex Harman. Alex is a very well-rounded naturalist who has birded, explored, and encountered many creatures across the country. Currently, Alex is Associate Curator of Entomology at Santa Barbara Museum of Natural H...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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1:41:36
S4 E15: One with the Hummingbird. Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration with Cecilia Riley.
My guest in this episode is Cecilia Riley. We chatted about birds of the Transpecos, Hummingbirds living in the Transpecos, and the Fort Davis Hummingbird Celebration. Go to Davis Moun...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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1:15:40
S4 E14: Everything Orange is a Monarch. Grassland butterflies with Emily A. Geest, Ph.D.
My guest on this episode is Emily A. Geest, Ph.D. She is a conservation scientist at Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden who received her BLS/BA from University of Missouri St. Louis, her MS from...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:21:07
S4 E13: Out in Deep Water. Atlantic pelagic birding with Brian Patteson.
My guest on this episode is Brian Patteson. We had a great chat about Atlantic seabirds and pelagic trips out of Hatteras, NC. Contact Kate at 252-473-9163 or cahow1101@gmail.com to book a trip. Als...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:33:24
S4 E12: Connecting the Dots. Bird banding & conservation with Emma Rhodes.
My guest in this episode is The Rogue Bander Emma Rhodes. Emma is an avian biologist and Master Bander from Alabama. We had a great chat about Alabama birds, her background & education, and bird banding. Emma is one of the co-founders and c...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:30:32
S4 E11: Do Good While You Live. Avian rescue and rehab with Nikki Smith.
My guest in this episode is the all-around amazing animal advocate Nikki Smith. We chatted about her background, avian rescue & rehab, her love for native plants, and much more. Please follow the links below! Thank you, Nikki!Across ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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