Bird’s Eye View

In this episode, Jesse Pline returns and tells stories about an epic spring 2024 trip he took, chasing lifers, from Texas to California. It was amazing and hair-raising! Follow these links... Jesse's Desert Southwest May 2024 eBird Trip Report Cascades Raptor Center | Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital Exit audio recordings in this episode by Jesse Pline.  Support the show

In this episode my guests are Ryan and Derek Sallmann from Badgerland Birding! Follow the links below to learn more about them and enjoy the many hours of great content they have produced. The Badgerland Birding Podcast on Spotify Badgerland Birding on YouTube Badgerland Birding Website Badgerland Birding on Facebook Badgerland Birding on Instagram Support the show

In this episode, my guest is Nick Lund. We chat about birding and exploring Maine, his travels to the 50 states, and his writing. Please follow the links below and order his latest book! Dinosaurs to Chickens: How Evolution Works American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Maine Nick's other writing Support the show

In this episode my return guest is Zach DuFran. In his last episode (S3 E8) we chatted about his background, birds, and moths. In this episode we just talk moths! Please follow the links below. Thanks Zach! Zach’s photos of the Black Witch moth, colorful eggs, and various instars of the caterpillars. Zach’s photos of the Pin-striped Vermilion Slug Moth caterpillars, both in daylight and at night u...

In this episode, my guest is Carolyn Ohl. She owns, operates, and helps birders find great west Texas birds at The Christmas Mountains Oasis. She has been a guest before, in S2 E14.  Support the show

In this episode my guest is Trenton Voytko. We chatted about his love for birds, his birding journey, his involvement in many incredible field work projects, accessibility, and of course the birds! Trenton has put together a great list of resources to learn more about him, the birds he loves, projects, organizations, and the many other topics we covered. Please follow the links below! Jobs & B...

In this episode, my guest is Lara Sheppard. Lara and her husband David are avid birders and are active in our eastern Oklahoma birding community. They are true champions of conservation and are saving many acres of remnant CrossTimbers habitat here in the lower Midwest. They educate their children with a real focus on outdoors, nature, and birds. Thank you, Lara and David for all you do! Please fo...

In this episode, my guest is Alan Lacy. We chatted about Gray Wolves, Orcas, Burrowing Owls, Wolverines and much more! Alan is founder and chief filmmaker of Reel Earth Films. Reel Earth Films is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that truly gives back! Please enjoy and follow these links to learn more... Reel Earth Films Website Reel Earth Films Facebook Reel Earth Films Instagram Support the show

In this episode, my guest is Emily Ritter. She returns to chat about another great field season in Utah and Idaho! As usual, she had many adventures. She has also spent most of the year working at Flying Colors Aviary. Follow the links below! Flying Colors Aviary on Facebook Intermountain Bird Observatory on Facebook Intermountain Bird Observatory - Home Page Southern Utah Lytle Preserve Idaho Bir...

In this episode, my guest is Rachel Clark. She is a wildlife biologist and avid birder based out of Fresno, California. She birds and guides in central California's Sierra Nevada, San Joaquin Valley, and central coast. We chatted about her love for birds, the amazing western specialties found in central California, and the dedication and love she has for guiding her birding clients. Follow th...

In this episode, I chat with my guest Tabitha Olsen. She is an accomplished birder, researcher, and scientist. She is doing amazing work with our secretive marsh birds the Rails! It was so fun to learn about her and to learn many things from her. Listen and enjoy. Thank you, Tabitha! Please follow all the links below... Learn about the amazing October Yellow Rails and Rice Festival... Yellow Rails...

As we occasionally do, Levi and I sat down and chatted about a variety of topics including local summer birding, shared lifers, birding back stories, and current topics! Enjoy and thank you for listening to the latest Radford Review!  Support the show

My guest on this episode is Zach DuFran. Zach’s lifelong love for birds and nature led to an interest in moths and mothing. He has become a real expert and an advocate for moths. He has helped many, like me, to be more aware of and appreciate them much more. We had a great chat! Thank you, Zach! Please follow these links to learn more about Zach, birds, and mothing... The unique hunting behavior o...

In this episode, I had a great chat with Amy Simso Dean who lives in Minnesota. She loves birds and loves to help others. She is founder and executive director of MYBirdClub. She also co-founded The Kestrels (an inclusive birding club for MN women). We chatted about these groups and other topics. Thank you, Amy!  "Since 2014, MYBirdClub - a 501(c)(3) - has established a proven record of creat...

In this episode I spoke with Alex Troutman. Alex has many years of experience in wildlife conservation.  Support the show

Jim and I had an amazing spring 2024 trip, birding hard across New Mexico and Arizona! In this episode we chat about that trip... the birds, the habitats, and the adventures. Thanks for listening!  Support the show

In this episode, my guest is Kylie Wilson. Kylie was born in and has lived her life in Sarasota, Florida where she observes, studies, and works to conserve the birds that call Florida's coastlines home. Thank you for all you do Kylie! Here are several links for topics that we chatted about in the podcast...  Sarasota Pelagics contact John Groskopf - jtgroskopf@hotmail.com Sarasota-Manatee Bir...

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In this episode, I had a very fun chat with Alyssa DeRubeis. She has explored and conducted field work in many great places, including work in The Dakotas, Alaska, Iowa, Quebec, and Alberta. Please follow this link to learn more about Alyssa and her Eagle-Eye Tours... Alyssa DeRubeis - Eagle-Eye Tours You will love this video of Alyssa searching for Ovenbird nests... Ovenbird Nest Searching - YouT...

In this episode, I chat with Cameron Cox about his background in birding, birding the northwest and gulf coast, and his book Terns of North America: A Photographic Guide. Order Cameron's books here... Terns of North America | Princeton University Press Also check out Cameron's courses, workshops, and tours here... Birding workshop | Avocet Birding Courses Thank you for listening and than...

In this episode, I chatted with Hannah Pryor. She attends Cornell University and is studying Yellow-rumped Warblers and song recognition in the Myrtle and Audubon subspecies. She talks about the species, the subspecies, the zone of hybridization, her research, and her other ornithological interests. Follow these links to learn more! Thank you for listening! Hubbard Brook Bird Study Cornell Outdoor...

I have many great memories of birding with my brother Steven and chatting about life and birds. He passed away in 2021.  Support the show

In this episode I chatted with Utah native Tim Avery. He shared stories and educated me on Utah's ecoregions, birds, and hotspots.  Utah is particularly important for Shorebirds migrating through the vast Great Salt Lake ecosystems. Please enjoy listening and click on the following links to get to know more about Tim!  Tim Avery on Facebook Tim Avery on Instagram Pitta Nature Tours - We Find...

Joshua Gant is a New Jersey private tour leader, professional environmental educator, avid naturalist, and bird enthusiast. We had a great chat about birds and birding in The Garden State! Local NJ links: AUDUBON NEW JERSEY NEWS AUDUBON NEW JERSEY GO BIRDING CAPE MAY BIRD OBSERVATORY CAPE MAY BIRDING FESTIVAL Josh's contact info: HIDDEN BITTERN BIRDING JOSH'S EMAIL Support the show

As we occasionally do, Levi and I sat down and chatted about a variety of topics including local spring migration, itinerant breeding, facultative brood parasitism, Magee Marsh, and Merlin! Enjoy and thank you for listening to the latest Radford Review!  Support the show