Bird’s Eye View

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!  Support the show

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-b...

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 h...

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!  Support the show

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...

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. Support the show

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 PROJ...

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...

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 Support the show

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!  Support the show

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...

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 Support the show

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 W...

In this episode my guest is Lauren D. Pharr. Lauren is an avian ecologist and Ph. D. Candidate at North Carolina State University (NCSU) pursuing her degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. We had a great chat! Please follow these links to learn more: FIELD INCLUSIVE WEBSITE DONATE TO FIELD INCLUSIVE LAUREN'S WEBSITE Support the show

In this episode my guest is Michelle Sopoliga. She is an avid birder and educator in Fairbanks, AK. She has birded and been involved in avian field work across Alaska; from Adak to the North Slope to Juneau. Michelle also guides for VENT and has these upcoming tours! May 21 - 27, 2025 Grand Alaska: Pribilofs & Anchorage May 29 - June 8, 2026 Grand Alaska: Nome & Gambell June 7 - 16, 2026 G...

In this episode, my guest is Ezekiel Dobson. In 2024 Ezekiel set the big year record for the lower 48! We had a great chat! Follow the link below to Ezekiel's Facebook page where he shares links to his big year statistics... Ezekiel's Facebook A Big Year - Wikipedia Ezekiel Dobson's - eBird Profile Support the show

My guest in this episode is Jim Kettelkamp. Since being born in Iowa and Idaho respectively, Jim and I have spent many years chasing Wood Warblers. In 2024 we were both able to see our 50th in the US. We chat about the many Warblers we have encountered and the memories we have made chasing these little jewels.  Support the show

Allison and I chatted about her background, her love for birds, birding and exploring the RGV and the PNW, and the biology and conservation of Snowy Plovers. She is lead shorebird and waterbird biologist for WA State. It was awesome! Thanks for listening and thank you Allison! Follow these links... Western Snowy Plover - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Western Snowy Plover - Bird Alliance of Oreg...

My guest is Levi Radford. In 2024 we mostly birded close to home in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. We ended up doing a "big year" and encountered more birds than we ever had in the county. We chat about our year in this episode! Thanks Levi!  Support the show

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We hope you are all happy and healthy this holiday season! We appreciate you all for listening to us this year! We will see you next year!  Support the show

In this episode I chat with Georgia born-and-raised birder Trey McCuen. We chat about the diversity of Georgia birds, his US travels to find his 700th species, and his new adventures in Arizona where he operates LOGGERHEAD NATURE TOURS . Please follow the above link to learn more about all that Trey offers. Thanks Trey!  Support the show

In this episode I had a great chat with Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young. We talked Finches! Order their book here: The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada Support the show

In this episode, my guest is Nancy Ransom. We chat about her field work at Bowling Green State University, the campus Ornithology club, her artwork, some places she has been, and some places and birds she still wants to see. Thank you, Nancy! Nancy Ransom on Facebook Nancy Ransom on Instagram Ornithology Club at Bowling Green State University Wings in the Woodlands- The Intersection of Forestry an...

In this episode I chat with Jim Millensifer. Jim is a great advocate for our native species of phasianids. In particular, he works to conserve and protect Prairie-Chickens and their habitat. He also takes many birders out each spring to view the hard to find Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Thanks for all you do, Jim! Follow these thinks...  Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative Prairie Tours & Guide Servi...