Bird’s Eye View

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...

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