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!
JATB 35: Live From the Southwest. Part TWO.
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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S6 E9: From Badlands to Bog. A conversation with Noah Kuck.
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 Guides. Please follow these links to learn more!
DETROIT LAKES FESTIVAL OF BIRDS
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JATB 34: Live From the Southwest. Part ONE.
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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S6 E8: The Feather Wars. A conversation with James H. McCommons.
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In this episode I had a very informative conversation with James H. McCommons about his book The Feather Wars. And the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds.
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James is a professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University and a veteran journalist, specializing in ecology, environmental and travel topics. His writing has appeared in t...
S6 E7: Color My Outdoors. A conversation with Simone Adams.
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In this episode I had a great conversation with Simone Adams. We chatted about her growing up in north Georgia, her love for the outdoors, adventures moving from the peach state to the land of enchantment, a pacific northwest road trip, how she has shaped her life to live outdoors, and the nonprofit Color My Outdoors. Please click and learn more about COLOR MY OUTDOORS! Thank you, Simone!<...
S6 E6: Near a Sagebrush Sea. A conversation with Jeff Cooper.
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In this episode I had a well-rounded conversation with Utah birder and all-around naturalist Jeff Cooper. We chatted about Utah's many and diverse habitats, Jeff's evolution as a birder & herper, the Owls of Utah, Jeff's efforts to document the secretive breeding Boreal Owls in Utah, and some crazy birding stories. Thank you, Jeff!
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S6 E5: My Life Changed in That Instant. A conversation with Kimberly Kaufman.
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In this episode I had a very enjoyable conversation with the amazing Kimberly Kaufman. We chatted about Ohio birds & habitats, the evolution of her love for birds, Black Swamp Bird Observatory, The Biggest Week, and her life-long efforts in the education of youth birders. Thank you, Kimberly!
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S6 E4: It's the Adventure Along the Way. A conversation with Kate Goodenough.
In this episode I had a great conversation with Kate Goodenough. We chatted about her Alabama roots, background in field work, education from California to Oklahoma, love for Larids, and current research interests. Thank you, Kate!
Please visit LARID RESEARCH & CONSERVATION GROUP. Also, here is KATE'S FACEBOOK.
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To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
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...S6 E3: A World of Incredible Diversity. A conversation with Seabrooke Leckie.
In this episode I had a great conversation with Seabrooke Leckie. We chatted about her background and life-long love for nature and birds, field work across the US and Canada, the nature of Ontario, the ecology of moths, and her new book Moths of Western North America. It is a must have book. Please follow the links and order your copy. Thank you, Seabrooke!
Order the MOTHS OF WESTERN NORTH AMERICA BOOK and the MOTHS OF NORTHEASTERN NORTH AMERICA BOOK. Also, check out SEABROOKE'S WEBSITE, SEABROOKE'S BLOG/NEWSLETTER, and the NA MOTH PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP.
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JATB 33: The Sky Islands of NM & AZ.
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Let's chat about the Sky Islands of NM & AZ! 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! Thank you for all that you do to support them!
To contact me, email RADFORDBIRDS@gmail.com.
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S6 E2: Everybody Loves a Nor'easter. A conversation with Patrick Felker.
In this episode I had a great conversation with Patrick Felker from Rhode Island. We chatted about his background, the great birds of Rhode Island and the surrounding area, his field work across several US states, his travels across the northern states, and his recent lifers. Thank you, Patrick! Thank you all for listening!
Learn more about OCEAN STATE BIRD CLUB and BROOKLINE BIRD CLUB (for the pelagic we chatted about). Here is PATRICK'S eBird PROFILE.
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JATB 32: Short-billed Gull. Allen's Hummingbird. White-winged Scoter.
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Let's chat about the Short-billed Gull, Allen's Hummingbird, and White-winged Scoter! 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! Thank you for all that you do to support them!
To contact me, email RADFORDBIRDS@gmail.com.
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<...S6 E1: A Quest to Find 900. A conversation with Nicholas Komar.
Nicholas and I had a great conversation about his 2023 big year, when he looked for birds across the US and its territories. We also chatted about his background, birding experiences, and a great book he has authored which talks about his 2023 big year. Nicholas's book can be ordered here: ORDER NICHOLAS'S BOOK or from AMAZON. See photographs of 808 species from 2023 at NICHOLAS'S PHOTOGRAPHY. The chronological list of 889 2023 species observed is available at NICHOLAS'S 889 2023 BIRD LIST. Nicholas's guiding and tours website is QUETZAL TOURS. Thank you, Nicholas! Thank you all for listening!
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JATB 31: The Great Variability in Avian Toe Arrangement
Hello and welcome to Just About the Birds, an episode series part of Bird’s Eye View Podcast. During these JATB episodes we explore, discuss, and share information about the incredible avian species found throughout the United States and Canada.
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To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
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S5 E27: Catching Up on Birds and Moths. A conversation with Zach DuFran.
In this episode I have a great conversation with Zach DuFran. We caught on up his 2025 US lifers, our birding outings in Oklahoma and Kansas, and moths. We always catch up on moths and reiterate how important they are. Thank you, Zach! Also, check out S3 E8 WITH ZACH DUFRAN, S3 E17 WITH ZACH DUFRAN, and MOTHS OF OKLAHOMA ON INAT.
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JATB 30: Yellow-eyed Junco. Whiskered Screech-Owl. Coppery-tailed Trogon.
Let's chat about the Yellow-eyed Junco, Whiskered Screech-Owl and Coppery-tailed Trogon. 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! Thank you for all that you do to support them!
Thank you to all who support the podcast! If you would like to, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST.
To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford.
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S5 E26: What Are We Chasing Next? A conversation with Quincy and Ken Thayer.
In this episode I had a great conversation with Quincy and Ken Thayer. In 2025 they started the year chasing rarities across the US. They ended the year finding 646 lower 48 species! We chatted about their many adventures and stories from a very big year. Thank you, Quincy and Ken!
Quincy Thayer - eBird
Ken Thayer - eBird
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JATB 29: A Preview of Our TX/NM/AZ trip!
In this episode I give an outline of our upcoming trip to TX/NM/AZ. I chat about where we will stay, what we will see and do, and the expected great lifers we hope to track down! Thanks for listening!
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To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford.
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S5 E25: Do Red-shouldered Hawks Exist? A big-day conversation with Levi Radford.
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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JATB 28: Snail Kite. Florida Scrub-Jay. Gray Kingbird.
Let's chat about the Snail Kite, Florida Scrub-Jay, and Gray Kingbird. 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! Thank you for all that you do to support them!
Thank you to all who support the podcast! If you would like to, PLEASE FOLLOW THIS LINK TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST.
To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com.
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S5 E24: Appreciating and Conserving the Birds. A conversation with Melanie Edwards Furr.
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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JATB 27: Avian Epi and Endozoochory.
In this episode I chat a little bit about our winter Sparrows here in Tulsa County and the amazing processes of epi and endozoochory.
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S5 E23: Why Can’t We Find a Titmouse? Tulsa CBC 2025.
Join Levi, Virginia, Deleise, and me live from the field while we conduct our 2025 Tulsa CBC!
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JATB 26: Hawaiian Goose. Blue-billed White-Tern. Apapane.
Let's chat about the Hawaiian Goose, Blue-billed White-Tern. and Apapane! 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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S5 E22: Blessed to see the West. A conversation with Jim Kettelkamp.
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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JATB 25: Ethology and Etiology. Proximate vs Ultimate Causes.
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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S5 E21: Grow Bird Grow. A conversation with Dr. SK Winnicki.
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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JATB 24: Cackling Goose. LeConte's Sparrow. Smith's Longspur.
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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S5 E20. Birding Texas and Beyond. A conversation with Oscar Carmona.
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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JATB 23: LeConte's Thrasher. Tufted Puffin. Sharp-tailed Grouse.
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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S5 E19: The Boy is Back in Town. A conversation with Levi Radford.
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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JATB 22: Wild Turkey.
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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S5 E18: Double Barreling the Coffee. A conversation with Troy Hibbitts.
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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JATB 21: Gray-crowned, Black, and Brown-capped Rosy-Finches.
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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S5 E17: Off a Cliff. A conversation with Joe Hammond.
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@ravenbirdingapparel.com. Also find RAVEN BIRDING APPAREL ON FACEBOOK and RAVEN BIRDING APPAREL ON INSTAGRAM. Thank you, Joe!
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JATB 20: Pine Warbler. Pine Grosbeak. Pine Siskin.
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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S5 E16: A Little Q & A.
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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JATB 19: Purple Gallinule. Red-cockated Woodpecker. Northern Bobwhite.
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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S5 E15: We're Somebody… Let's Do It. A conversation with Crystal Ledezma.
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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JATB 18: White-throated Sparrow. Prothonotary Warbler. Purple Finch.
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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