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
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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Let's chat about the Osprey, Thick-billed Longspur, and Flammulated Owl!
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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 protein companies, animal sanctuaries, and other animal protection and sustainability-focused organizations. Christine is a former chair of the Animal Law Committee of the NYC Bar Association a...
Let's chat about the Harlequin Duck, White-headed Woodpecker, and Bohemian Waxwing!
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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 PROJECT PHOENIX. Visit BIRDS TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE and SOPHIA'S ART website!
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Let's chat about Saltmarsh Sparrow, Atlantic Puffin, and Great Black-backed Gull!
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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 more...
AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION (ABA) WEBSITE
GREG AND AMAR CHATTING ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE KELP GULL
WHAT'S THIS BIRD (ABA) ON FACEBOOK
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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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 birds. Thanks Mark!
Explore Ducki Unlimited Birding Tours at the DUCKI BIRDING WEBSITE. E-Mail Mark at Mark.korducki@gmail.com. Also, follow DUCKI BIRDING ON INSTAGRAM.
Enjoy this first and introductory episode of Just About the Birds!
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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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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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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!
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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!
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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 ...
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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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!
To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
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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!
To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
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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/
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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 ...
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