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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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92:21

S4 E5: All Those Little Things. The Red-cockated...

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2025/02/12

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 these links to learn more: FIELD INCLUSIVE WEBSITE DONATE TO FIELD INCLUSIVE LAUREN'S 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 Wednesd...

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S4 E4: There is Wilderness Out There. Living in and...

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2025/02/05

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 has these upcoming tours! May 21 - 27, 2025 Grand Alaska: Pribilofs & AnchorageMay 29 - June 8, 2026 Grand Alaska: Nome & GambellJune 7 - 16, 2026 Grand Alaska Part I: Nome & Utqiagvik (Barrow)June 16 - 24, 2026 Grand Alaska: Pribilofs & A...

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S4 E3: Looking Until the Sun Sets. A lower 48 record...

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2025/01/29

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...Ezekiel's FacebookA Big Year - WikipediaEzekiel Dobson's - eBird ProfileThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instag...

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S4 E2: Feathered Jewels. Encountering 50 US Wood...

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2025/01/22

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 encountered and the memories we have made chasing these little jewels. Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew ...

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S4 E1: Road to Recovery. Snowy Plover biology and...

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2025/01/15

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 listening and thank you Allison! Follow these links...Western Snowy Plover - U.S. Fish & Wildlife ServiceWestern Snowy Plover - Bird Alliance of OregonOregon Parks and Recreation : Western Snowy PloverPlovers | AudubonThank you for listening! Pleas...

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S3 E27: Intersection of Time and Place. A 2024 county...

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2025/01/08

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! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instagram (radford_birds).Thanks again! All intro and exit aud...

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S3 E26: Happy New Year!!!

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2025/01/01

Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instagram (radford_birds).Thanks again! All intro and exit audio: Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, T...

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S3 E25: Hello and Happy Winter!

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2024/12/25

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! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instagram (radford_birds).Thanks again! All intro and exit audio: Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.Swainson's Warbler in Smith...

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S3 E24: South to Southwest. Georgia, Arizona, and...

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2024/12/18

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 LOGGERHEAD NATURE TOURS. Please follow the above link to learn more about all that Trey offers. Thanks Trey! Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook...

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S3 E23: Movement, Togetherness, & Tribalism. Finches...

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2024/12/11

In this episode I had a great chat with Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young. We talked Finches! Order their book here: The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and CanadaThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instagram (radford_birds).Thanks again! All intro and exit audio: Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. R...

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S3 E22: Actualization Comes in Waves. Research, field...

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2024/12/04

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!Nancy Ransom on FacebookNancy Ransom on InstagramOrnithology Club at Bowling Green State UniversityWings in the Woodlands- The Intersection of Forestry and BirdsDonate to The Ornithology ClubThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating,...

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S3 E21: Orchestra in the Dark. Lesser Prairie-Chicken...

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2024/11/27

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 the hard to find Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Thanks for all you do, Jim!Follow these thinks... Lesser Prairie-Chicken InitiativePrairie Tours & Guide ServiceThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great ...

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S3 E20: Just Go For It. A southwest birding adventure...

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2024/11/20

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...Jesse's Desert Southwest May 2024 eBird Trip ReportCascades Raptor Center | Nature Center & Wildlife HospitalExit audio recordings in this episode by Jesse Pline. Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...

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S3 E19: Badgerland Birding. Wisconsin birds, US...

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2024/11/13

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. The Badgerland Birding Podcast on SpotifyBadgerland Birding on YouTubeBadgerland Birding WebsiteBadgerland Birding on FacebookBadgerland Birding on InstagramThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@g...

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S3 E18: A Lifelong Scavenger Hunt. Birding Maine,...

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2024/11/06

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! Dinosaurs to Chickens: How Evolution WorksAmerican Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of MaineNick's other writingThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford...

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S3 E17: The Moth Man. Deeper into the night with Zach...

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2024/10/30

In this episode my return guest is Zach DuFran. In his last episode (S3 E8) we chatted about his background, birds, and moths. In this episode we just talk moths! Please follow the links below. Thanks Zach! Zach’s photos of the Black Witch moth, colorful eggs, and various instars of the caterpillars. Zach’s photos of the Pin-striped Vermilion Slug Moth caterpillars, both in daylight and at night under UV light. Zach has some photos of incredible mimicry in moths. Petrophila moth which looks l...

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S3 E16: The Finer Things. The Christmas Mountains...

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2024/10/23

In this episode, my guest is Carolyn Ohl. She owns, operates, and helps birders find great west Texas birds at The Christmas Mountains Oasis. She has been a guest before, in S2 E14. Thank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact me...radfordbirds@gmail.com on Facebook (Mathew G. Radford) on Instagram (radford_birds).Thanks again! All intro and exit audio: Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by ...

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S3 E15: Everything is a New Thing. Birding and avian...

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2024/10/16

In this episode my guest is Trenton Voytko. We chatted about his love for birds, his birding journey, his involvement in many incredible field work projects, accessibility, and of course the birds! Trenton has put together a great list of resources to learn more about him, the birds he loves, projects, organizations, and the many other topics we covered. Please follow the links below!Jobs & Birding Info❖ Northern Bobwhite➢ Tall Timbers Research Institute Website:...

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S3 E14: Birds are a Gateway. Family birding and...

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2024/10/09

In this episode, my guest is Lara Sheppard. Lara and her husband David are avid birders and are active in our eastern Oklahoma birding community. They are true champions of conservation and are saving many acres of remnant CrossTimbers habitat here in the lower Midwest. They educate their children with a real focus on outdoors, nature, and birds. Thank you, Lara and David for all you do! Please follow these links and learn more about the topics that Lara mentions...The Charlotte Mason MethodN...

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S3 E13: Giving Back. Conservation and Reel Earth...

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2024/10/02

In this episode, my guest is Alan Lacy. We chatted about Gray Wolves, Orcas, Burrowing Owls, Wolverines and much more! Alan is founder and chief filmmaker of Reel Earth Films. Reel Earth Films is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that truly gives back!Please enjoy and follow these links to learn more...Reel Earth Films WebsiteReel Earth Films FacebookReel Earth Films InstagramThank you for listening! Please follow, give me a 5-star rating, and enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes. To contact ...

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