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My guests in this episode are Samuel Henderson and his mother Lori! Samuel is a wonderful kid from right here in Oklahoma. Samuel is autistic, has Terrett's Syndrome, and has an amazing ability to mimic bird vocalizations. His talents are amazing!  You may have seen him on local or national news. If not, follow these links too...

SAMUEL ON OKLAHOMA NEWS 

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Let's chat about the Cassia Crossbill, Ruby-throated Hummingbird, and Evening Grosbeak. 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 Matthew A. Young. We had a great chat about AmeriCorps, Orchids, Warblers, Finches, and life!

Learn more about the Finch Research Network (FiRN). Follow the Finch Research Network on YouTube. If you haven't, order the Stokes Guide to Finches of United States and Canada. You can learn all about Orchids at the Native Orchid Conservation Network (NOCN). Peruse the Sunrise Birding and Wildlife Tours for Matthew's 20 Orchids and 20 Warblers trip 2026. And learn more about Matthew's own guiding company at Mindful Nature Expeditions!

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Let's chat about the Cape May Warbler, Pectoral Sandpiper, and Blue-headed Vireo! 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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I had a great chat with Pete Janzen and Bob Gress about Kansas hotspots, Kansas birds, and their book. Here is the link for the new edition: The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots (also note that this is available as an e-edition). Check out the Kansas County Checklist Project. It shows species maps by county, statewide map showing species per county, etc.  Also visit some amazing bird photography at Birds in Focus: Bird Photography. Thank you, Pete and Bob!

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Let's chat about the Willet, American Oystercatcher, and Seaside Sparrow! 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 the episode is Sue Heath. We chatted about her college research, her great work with Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and her current goal of 100 species in 50 states. Please learn more by exploring the GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY FACEBOOK, GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY WEBSITE, and SUE'S eBIRD PROFILE. Thank you for listening and thank you Sue! 

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Let's chat about the Lark Bunting, Spotted Towhee, and Scaled Quail! 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 Ted Floyd. We had a great chat about Colorado birds and birding, The ABA, and his publications. Please visit the AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION WEBSITE and the ABA STAFF page to learn more about Ted and the ABA. Also visit this link (TED FLOYD - AUTHOR) to see many of his publications. Thanks Ted!

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Let's chat about the Clark's Nutcracker, Western Grebe, and Northern Pygmy-Owl! 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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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! 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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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 and has served on the boards of various animal advocacy organizations. She is the author of the award-winning children’s book, “Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight” (2025, Lantern Publishing & Media). Christine received her J.D. from...

Let's chat about the Harlequin Duck, White-headed Woodpecker, and Bohemian Waxwing! 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 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!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 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

ABA ON YOUTUBE

WHAT'S THIS BIRD (ABA) LIVE!

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Let's chat about the Black-and-white Warbler, Chuck-will's-widow, and Eastern Screech-Owl! 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 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. 

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Enjoy this first and introductory episode of Just About the Birds! 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 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! 

Visit eBird

Visit iNaturalist

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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 Riley!

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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! 

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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! 

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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/

Brown recluse: https://www.wired.com/2013/11/poor-misunderstood-brown-recluse/

Breviceps (spark amphibian): https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/24989-Breviceps 

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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 of Natural History. Thank you for listening! 

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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! 

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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.

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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.

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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

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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! 

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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

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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! 

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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! 

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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

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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

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