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
Back in March we sat on Madera Creek well before sunrise. We had just found Western Screech, Whiskered Screech, and Great Horned Owls. We were waiting until the sun came up to find more birds. Enjoy 26 minutes of soothing flowing water sounds from Madera Creek, Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona. Recorded in Madera Canyon March 2026. Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated!
Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Bryan Box. We chatted about his birding and nature roots, the many and diverse ecoregions across Texas, finding birds in every Texas and Oklahoma county, herping, and mothing! Learn more about Bryan by following these links!
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Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Eddie Kasper. We chatted about is outdoor roots, Illinois birding, a Cook County Illinois big day, why he loves spending time pursuing birds, and even a little fishing and football. Thank you, Eddie!
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Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Levi Radford. We caught up on his school and research activities and plans for upcoming trips out west!
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Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Esther Sumner. We had a great chat about her early birding background in CA and UT, A Utah big year, a Utah County big year, volunteering, birding friendships and so much more! Thank you for listening and thank you Esther! Here are several links to explore to learn more...
Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Tom Brown. We chatted about MARCIA OBARA (THE OXYGENATED BIRDER) who the birding community recently lost, the great birds on his property in deep southern AZ, and the history of PATON CENTER FOR THE HUMMINGBIRDS. Thank you for listening and thank you Tom!
Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Jill Cravens from Leander, Texas. We chatted about birding in and around central Texas, a couple Texas endangered species, her yearly trips to find coastal neotropical migrants, and the great birding destinations Smithgall Woods & Sabine Woods. You can follow Jill on HER INSTAGRAM AND HER FACEBOOK. Please consider fo...
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You will love this episode with Garrett Rhyne from Georgia. We chatted about his background, birding in Georgia, Owl banding at Lucky Peak Idaho, amazing Swainson's Warbler research, and automated radio telemetry. Thank you Garrett!
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In this episode I had a great conversation with Ryan Sallmann from Wisconsin. We chatted about the current bird activities in WI, a recent trip he and his brother took to southern CA, a trip to see Island Scrub-Jay, and lots of little tangents about birds and nature across the US. Please enjoy BADGERLAND BIRDING and BADGERLAND NATURE YouTube channels. Check out THE BIRDING VOYAGE and THE BIRDING GAME from one of their friends. Than...
In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Kathy Rigling from Orange County, Florida. We talked about many of the iconic birds of Florida including Kites, Scrub-Jays, and Flamingos. We also chatted about her work as education director of ORANGE AUDUBON SOCIETY and the many great projects they are involved in in Florida. You can HELP RESTORE CRITICAL HABITAT. Orange Audubon has a Birding festival in December called th...
In these southwest live episodes, we take you along with us live as we bird and explore parts of TX, NM, and AZ. In this PART FIVE episode we were in Rio Rico AZ and Sandi Crest outside Albuquerque for the day!
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In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with McKay Olson from Utah. We chatted about his background in Utah, Utah's many and diverse habitats, his favorite western birds, his record-breaking Utah County, UT big year, and his amazing Utah state big year last year. Thank you McKay!
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I had a very fun conversation with Martha McLeod from Rockport, TX. We chatted about her roots in deep south Texas, her evolution as a naturalist and birder, and her amazing work as an educator as she teaches classes to beginning naturalists and bird watchers and prepares them for The Great Texas Birding C...
In these southwest live episodes, we take you along with us live as we bird and explore parts of TX, NM, and AZ. In this PART FOUR episode we were in Madera Canyon, AZ for the day!
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You will love today's episode! I had a very fun conversation with Angelina Stancampiano. We chatted about some favorite birds and outdoor spaces in Oklahoma and Wyoming, her background and work in conservation, what it means to be an interpretative park ranger, the crazy story of the Black-footed Ferret, a...
In these southwest live episodes, we take you along with us live as we bird and explore parts of TX, NM, and AZ. In this PART THREE episode we were in Patagonia AZ for the day! While we were at PATON CENTER FOR HUMMINGBIRDS, I was able to chat with Alexis Stark Thompson, Thomas P. Brown, and Tine Penny.
I mentioned this past episode... S4 E10. Paid in Sunsets and Sunrises. A conversation with Tina Penny. - Bird’s Eye View | Po...
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You will love today's episode. In this episode I had an excellent conversation with David and Tammy McQuade. We chatted about their early days, their evolution as birders, their yearly goal to see 700+ birds, what they love about traveling/birding the US, and their deep desire to always help other...
In these southwest live episodes, we take you along with us live as we bird and explore parts of TX, NM, and AZ. In this PART TWO episode we were in Las Cruces NM, Wilcox AZ, and Patagonia AZ.
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Thank you to all who listen and provide monthly support! To support the show, follow this link: SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love today's episode. In this episode I had a fun conversation with Noah Kuck from Fargo, North Dakota. We chatted about the birds of both North Dakota and Michigan, The regions eco-regions from badlands to bog, his background and interests, and his guiding for North Dakota Birding Guide...
In these southwest live episodes we take you along with us live as we bird and explore parts of TX, NM, and AZ. In this PART ONE episode we were in Palo Duro, White Sands NP, and Alamogordo.
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