Bird’s Eye View

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

January 7, 2026 75 mins

Happy New Year! Levi and I had a great Big Day in Tulsa County on 1/3/2026. We ended up seeing/hearing 94 species! In this episode we discuss it. Thanks for listening! 

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In this episode I had a fun conversation with Melanie Edwards Furr. We chatted about birding Georgia, education, field work, and her endeavors with Feathers with Furr! Follow these links...

Feathers with Furr

My Eco-centric Life on Facebook

Learning About Birds Curriculum - Birds Georgia

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Join Levi, Virginia, Deleise, and me live from the field while we conduct our 2025 Tulsa CBC! 

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In this episode my guest is longtime friend Jim Kettelkamp. We had a great conversation about some new locations he explored and birded in the US this year; from Texas crosstimbers to coastal California to dry eastern Oregon. Jim and I even bumped into each other at GTNP in July. Thanks Jim!

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My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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My guest in this episode is Dr. SK Winnicki. We had a great conversation about Dr. Winnicki's background and education, Kansas Grasshopper Sparrows, Illinois tree-farm American Robins, Ohio birds, and listing. Thank you Dr. Winnicki! Please follow the link to the Dr. SK Winnicki Website. Also, play along and go to the link What is #TenMinMerlin? 

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Let's chat about the Cackling Goose, LeConte's Sparrow, and Smith's Longspur! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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My guest in this episode is Oscar Carmona. We had a great conversation about the many and diverse ecoregions across Texas, the birds of Texas and southeast Arizona, finding rarities, his background, and his tour company Birding Texas and Beyond. Go to Birding Texas and Beyond on Facebook and Birding Texas and Beyond | Guided Birding Tours Website to learn more! Thank you, Oscar! 

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Let's chat about the LeConte's Thrasher, Tufted Puffin, and Sharp-tailed Grouse! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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In this episode I had a conversation with my son Levi Radford. We chatted about a morning of birding in Tulsa County, his updates academically, local Warblers, local rare finds this year, and the birds he needs as lifers on a June trip we are taking across several western states. Thanks Levi! 

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November 24, 2025 15 mins

Let's chat about the Wild Turkey. My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing? Happy Thanksgiving!

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In this episode I had a great conversation with Troy Hibbitts. We chatted about the birds around his home in Texas, birding every Texas county and 49 US states, chasing rarities, photographing dragonflies, and listing. Thanks Troy! 

BIRDING TEXAS & BEYOND WEBSITE

TROY HIBBITTS with BIRDING TEXAS & BEYOND

TROY & MARLA HIBBITTS WEBSITE

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Let's chat about the Gray-crowned, Black, and Brown-capped Rosy-Finches! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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My guest in this episode is Joe Hammond. We chatted about his Ohio birding roots, birding and living in both Arizona and Florida, and incredible Alaska rarities. We also talked about his personal battles with skin cancer, the need for protection when out birding in the elements, and Raven Birding Apparel. Go to the RAVEN BIRDING APPAREL website to order! Discount Code BEV10 for 10% off as a podcast listener. Email: info@ravenbirdin...

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Let's chat about the Pine Warbler, Pine Grosbeak, and Pine Siskin! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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November 5, 2025 24 mins

I decided to answer a few questions and, of course, I got off in the weeds a little bit. I chat about Idaho and our US/Canada birding community. 

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Let's chat about the Purple Gallinule, Red-cockated Woodpecker, and Northern Bobwhite! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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In this episode my guest is Crystal Ledezma. We had a great chat about birding and exploring Texas, guiding in the RGV, the Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration, the Davis Mountains Owl project, and exploring Oregon! Check out TEXAS ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY, DAVIS MOUNTAINS HUMMINGBIRD CELEBRATION, and HANNAH AND ERIK GO BIRDING. Thank you for listening! 

 

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Let's chat about the White-throated Sparrow, Prothonotary Warbler, and Purple Finch! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing?

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October 22, 2025 23 mins

This week I’m just chatting a little bit. I hope things are great wherever you are. Thanks for listening! I appreciate you all! 

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