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
96 episodes
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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1:17:29
S4 E10. Paid in Sunsets and Sunrises. Grand Teton NP and Grizzly Bears with Tina Penny.
My guest on this episode in Tina Penny. Tina lives in Montana and has spent many years working in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming in forestry technician and park ranger roles. We chat about birds, Grand Teton NP, and bears! Please follow the links ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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1:35:52
S4 E9: A Matter of Showing Up. A Waukesha County, WI big year with Tim Hahn.
In this episode my guest is Tim Hahn. Tim is an excellent Wisconsin birder and large part of the Wisconsin birding community. In 2024 Tim completed a big year in Waukesha County. Visit TIM'S EBIRD PRO...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:34:26
S4 E8: From Birders to Gullers. North American Gulls with Amar Ayyash.
My guest in this episode is Gull expert Amar Ayyash. Amar is a leading authority on the Gulls of North America, a contributor to many publications, host of ANYTHING LARUS WEBSITE, organizer of th...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:33:46
S4 E7: From Sea To Shining Sea. A couple's big year with Ethan & Ingrid Whitaker.
My guests in this episode are Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker. They had an amazing 2024, traveling the lower 48 states and encountering an incredible 708 birds! Enjoy their story by listening and following the links below. Thank you, Ethan and Ingrid...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:35:19
S4 E6: If You Stand Still Long Enough. Bird & wildlife illustration with Veronica Bialecki.
In the episode, my guest is Veronica Bialecki. Veronica is an artist from Ohio. She graduated from the University of Toledo in 2015 with a BFA in 2 dimensional studies and since then has continued her career in painting. Veronica aims to educat...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:28:21
S4 E5: All Those Little Things. The Red-cockated Woodpecker & Field Inclusive, Inc. with Lauren D. Pharr.
In this episode my guest is Lauren D. Pharr. Lauren is an avian ecologist and Ph.D. Candidate at North Carolina State University (NCSU) pursuing her degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. We had a great chat! Please follow the...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:32:21
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S4 E4: There is Wilderness Out There. Living in and birding Alaska with Michelle Sopoliga.
In this episode my guest is Michelle Sopoliga. She is an avid birder and educator in Fairbanks, AK. She has birded and been involved in avian field work across Alaska; from Adak to the North Slope to Juneau. Michelle also guides for VENT and ha...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:20:04
S4 E3: Looking Until the Sun Sets. A lower 48 record big year with Ezekiel Dobson.
In this episode, my guest is Ezekiel Dobson. In 2024 Ezekiel set the big year record for the lower 48! We had a great chat! Follow the link below to Ezekiel's Facebook page where he shares links to his big year statistics...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:11:15
S4 E2: Feathered Jewels. Encountering 50 US Wood Warblers with Jim Kettelkamp.
My guest in this episode is Jim Kettelkamp. Since being born in Iowa and Idaho respectively, Jim and I have spent many years chasing Wood Warblers. In 2024 we were both able to see our 50th in the US. We chat about the many Warblers we have enc...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:25:08
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S4 E1: Road to Recovery. Snowy Plover biology and conservation with Allison Anholt.
Allison and I chatted about her background, her love for birds, birding and exploring the RGV and the PNW, and the biology and conservation of Snowy Plovers. She is lead shorebird and waterbird biologist for WA State. It was awesome! Thanks for...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:21:18
S3 E27: Intersection of Time and Place. A 2024 county big year with Levi Radford.
My guest is Levi Radford. In 2024 we mostly birded close to home in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. We ended up doing a "big year" and encountered more birds than we ever had in the county. We chat about our year in this episode! Thanks Levi!
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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1:17:43
S3 E25: Hello and Happy Winter!
We hope you are all happy and healthy this holiday season! We appreciate you all for listening to us this year! We will see you next year!
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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16:31
S3 E24: South to Southwest. Georgia, Arizona, and nature tours with Trey McCuen.
In this episode I chat with Georgia born-and-raised birder Trey McCuen. We chat about the diversity of Georgia birds, his US travels to find his 700th species, and his new adventures in Arizona where he operates
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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1:10:52
S3 E23: Movement, Togetherness, & Tribalism. Finches of the United States and Canada with Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young.
In this episode I had a great chat with Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young. We talked Finches! Order their book here:
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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1:20:30
S3 E22: Actualization Comes in Waves. Research, field work, and ornithology club with Nancy Ransom.
In this episode, my guest is Nancy Ransom. We chat about her field work at Bowling Green State University, the campus Ornithology club, her artwork, some places she has been, and some places and birds she still wants to see. Thank you, Nancy!
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:43:18
S3 E21: Orchestra in the Dark. Lesser Prairie-Chicken conservation with Jim Millensifer.
In this episode I chat with Jim Millensifer. Jim is a great advocate for our native species of phasianids. In particular, he works to conserve and protect Prairie-Chickens and their habitat. He also takes many birders out each spring to view th...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:26:12
S3 E20: Just Go For It. A southwest birding adventure with Jesse Pline
In this episode, Jesse Pline returns and tells stories about an epic spring 2024 trip he took, chasing lifers, from Texas to California. It was amazing and hair-raising! Follow these links...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:48:49
S3 E19: Badgerland Birding. Wisconsin birds, US chases, and cryptids with Ryan and Derek Sallmann.
In this episode my guests are Ryan and Derek Sallmann from Badgerland Birding! Follow the links below to learn more about them and enjoy the many hours of great content they have produced.
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:35:34
S3 E18: A Lifelong Scavenger Hunt. Birding Maine, traveling the US, and writing with The Birdist Nick Lund.
In this episode, my guest is Nick Lund. We chat about birding and exploring Maine, his travels to the 50 states, and his writing. Please follow the links below and order his latest book!
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:15:32
