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PODCAST

Bird’s Eye View

Mathew G. Radford

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!

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99:07

S4 E24: Finding Them at Home. Midwest Owls and state...

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2025/06/25

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. You can now SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! - Mathew G. Radford SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST

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JATB: A Quick Mid-year Update!

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2025/06/23

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! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! - Mathew G. Radford SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST

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S4 E23: People Places Birds. Birding 48 states in...

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2025/06/18

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 posts every Wednesday at 5 PM to PEOPLE PLACES BIRDS. Support Danny by going to DANNY'S PATREON. Thank you, Danny! SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio by L...

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S4 E22: It's Where I Belong. Citizen science,...

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2025/06/11

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! Visit eBird Visit iNaturalist SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show Thank you for listening! You are appreciated. Click to SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST monthly. To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian a...

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S4 E21: North Dakota Bound. US lifers, local listing,...

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2025/06/04

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 more, visit OSU bird-window collision webpage, read this great article on window collision prevention options, and this article on Lights Out initiatives. Thank you for listening and thank you Riley! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye...

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S4 E20: Looking Back and Looking Forward. Chatting...

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2025/05/28

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! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me... radfordbirds@gmail.co...

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S4 E19: The Home Team. Bird's Eye View 100th episode...

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2025/05/21

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! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me... radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instagram (radford_birds). Thank...

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S4 E18: We Always Get Our Birds. Reflecting on birds...

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2025/05/14

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 Oklahoma to Arizona and Texas! Thanks Jim! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on previous e...

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S4 E17: All the Wild Things. Birds, lifers, and widow...

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2025/05/07

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 Warbler migration, raising cecropia months, mud snakes, and lots more! Thank you, Ashley! Texas monthly: https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/texas-spider-lady-black-widows/ Brown recluse: https://www.wired.com/2013/11/poor-misunderstood-brown-recluse/ Brevi...

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S4 E16: From Wisconsin to California. Birds, birding,...

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2025/04/30

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 History. We talked birds, birding, bug collecting, and tiger beetles! Thanks Alex! You can find Alex's iNaturalist profile and learn more about where he works at the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History. Thank you for listening! Thank you f...

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S4 E15: One with the Hummingbird. Davis Mountains...

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2025/04/23

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 Mountains Hummingbird Celebration to register. Go to Transpecos Bird Conservation for a Birding the Davis Mountains Guide and more about conservation efforts in this region. Thank you! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically ...

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81:07

S4 E14: Everything Orange is a Monarch. Grassland...

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2025/04/16

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 the University of Nebraska Omaha, and her PhD from Oklahoma State University. She is a broadly trained ecologist with a research focus on understanding how human-driven land-use change and management decisions impact insect biodiversity, particularly butterflies. Please learn more with this list o...

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S4 E13: Out in Deep Water. Atlantic pelagic birding...

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2025/04/09

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. Also, follow SEABIRDING ON FACEBOOK and SEABIRDING - EXCELLENCE IN PELAGIC BIRDING website. Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on...

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S4 E12: Connecting the Dots. Bird banding &...

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2025/04/02

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 co-operates the Banding Coalition of the Americas. Follow the links below to learn more! BANDING COALITION OF THE AMERICAS BIRD BANDING COALITION EVENTS PROJECT HUMMER Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, an...

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S4 E11: Do Good While You Live. Avian rescue and...

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2025/03/26

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 the US you can contact ANIMAL HELP NOW EMERGENCY RESOURCE if you find an injured/distressed animal. In Tulsa you can contact WING IT GROUP TULSA. Check out these adorable and spunky PITIFUL PUPS! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye V...

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95:52

S4 E10. Paid in Sunsets and Sunrises. Grand Teton NP...

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2025/03/19

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 below to learn more. Thanks Tina! WAYPOINT VETS BACKCOUNTRY CAMPING PERMITS - GTNP TINA PENNY ON INSTAGRAM Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episode...

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S4 E9: A Matter of Showing Up. A Waukesha County, WI...

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2025/03/12

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 PROFILE and visit BENJAMIN F. GOSS BIRD CLUB (WAUKESHA) website! Thank you, Tim! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. ...

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S4 E8: From Birders to Gullers. North American Gulls...

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2025/03/05

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 the Illinois Ornithological Society's Gull Frolic, and author of THE GULL GUIDE - PRINCETON UNIVERSITY PRESS. Order his book, follow the links above and also visit the NORTH AMERICAN GULLS FACEBOOK PAGE. Thank you for listening! Thank you, Amar! Thank you for listening! Please follo...

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95:19

S4 E7: From Sea To Shining Sea. A couple's big year...

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2025/02/26

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! Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea Book Every Bird in Maine Book Whitaker's YouTube Channel Whitaker's Blog Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download ...

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S4 E6: If You Stand Still Long Enough. Bird &...

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2025/02/19

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 educate and expose the marvels of the natural world through her work. Her painting is a combination of digital and acrylic painting. Follow the links! TOOTH AND WING WEBSITE BIGGEST WEEK WORKSHOP TOOTH AND WING ON FACEBOOK TOOTH AND WING ON INSTAGRAM ...

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