Bird’s Eye View

In this episode, I chat with Noah Arthur. He is not a lister, but a self-found rarity chaser! We talk about his love for birds, how he finds rare California Warblers and Gulls, and many ID tips. Thanks Noah! Noah loves people to reach out, send Gull pictures, and ask ID questions! Find him on Facebook... Facebook: Noah Arthur's Personal Page Facebook: Noah Arthur - Gulling California Facebook...

In this episode, my guest is Stephen Hummel. Stephen is the Dark Skies Initiative Coordinator with the University of Texas' McDonald Observatory. Stephen works with communities, oil and gas companies, parks, governments, and other organizations in far western Texas to adopt better lighting practices and reduce light pollution. Stephen is committee chair for the Greater Big Bend International...

In this episode, Alex Eberts talks about the many great birds he's found in Ohio, banding nearly 2,000 birds at Black Swamp Bird Observatory, and his current research on breeding Bell's Vireos. Enjoy! Black Swamp Bird Observatory Website BSBO Facebook Page BWIAB - Biggest Week in American Birding Website BWIAB Facebook Page Here are several of Alex's notable eBird checklists from Oh...

In this episode, Utah-based travel executive Kenzie King Wright shares many tips and tricks for traveling to see those birds! She even shares a few bird stories! Contact Kenzie if you need travel agent help... Kenzie's Contact Information Here are links to safety items Kenzie recommends while traveling... Birdie Personal Safety Alarm Door Stop Alarm Travel Door Lock Lewis N Clark Travel Door...

In this episode I chat with Tulsa birder, current Oklahoma Ornithological Society President, and Tulsa Audubon board member Zach Poland. We have a robust conversation about our rare-Gull chase, birding in Oklahoma/Kansas, the Conservation Reserve Program, and Prairie-Chickens. Enjoy! Here are some links/resources that came up in our conversation... Count Circle from Stevens Creek Software Oklahoma...

In this episode, Amy Prentice talks about the steps to take to certify your backyard garden as wildlife habitat and her family's backyard habitat story. They have turned their urban sub-division backyard into a thriving garden habitat for plants and animals! You can do the same! Amy shares some amazing resources!... Amy's Toad & Sage Garden Website . Amy's article on how she cre...

In this episode I am joined by the dynamic Emily Ritter. She discusses her recently concluded first field season in Idaho with Cassia Crossbills, Hairy Woodpeckers, and Lodgepole Pines. She also conducted avian point counts during a season that left her battered and bruised. Additionally, we chat about research with many other amazing birds and mammals including Attwater's Prairie-Chicken, At...

I this episode I am joined by Dean Hester. Dean is a great birder, accomplished photographer, and sets a yearly goal of seeing 100 new wild vertebrate animals. He talks about this goal and some of his many adventures while he has chased animals beyond birds! This book is a great resource for North American mammals. It will help you to identify and find them... Peterson Field Guide to Finding Mamma...

In this episode, Cecilia Riley talks about her robust background in conservation, the uniqueness of the Nature Conservancy's Davis Mountains Preserve in west Texas, the Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration, and much more! Please support Trans-Pecos Birds Conservation ! Their mission is to provide education, outreach, and funding development for the conservation of regional bird-life while...

In this episode, I chat with my good friend Juan Sebastian about The Rio Grande Valley and our trip there in 2017 when he guided Levi and me to some incredible lifers. Here is a list of our checklists from that trip... eBird Checklist - Salineño Wildlife Preserve eBird Checklist - Chapeño eBird Checklist - Estero Llano Grande SP eBird Checklist - Old Port Isabel Rd eBird Checklist - Sabal Palm San...

In this episode Jim Kettelkamp gives his perspective on our May 2023 trip across Texas, including the Davis Mountains, Christmas Mountain's Oasis, the Chisos Basin, and the Wichita Mountains. In particular, we discuss Black-chinned Sparrow, Grace’s Warbler, Chihuahuan Meadowlark, Montezuma Quail, and Black-capped Vireo.   Visit the Chihuahuan Desert | The Nature Conservancy Our Black-chinned...

In this episode I discuss the 37 Wood Warblers I've seen (so far) in 2023 and where I traveled to find them all, including The Davis Mountains, Christmas Mountains Oasis, Chisos Basin, The Ozarks, and local Oklahoma woods. Thanks to Levi, Virginia, and Jim for sharing this year with me. My Warbler Photos Here are some of my Warbler 2023 eBird checklists... Davis Mountains Preserve Checklist C...

In this episode, my brother Wes discusses the evolution of his love for birds, his backyard birds in Phoenix, and our trip to Madera Canyon to chase lifers.  Support the show

In this episode I discuss the Swainson’s Warbler, its unique dual-habitats, and my Swainson’s lifer story as I traveled around Georgia in 2021. Here are some links related to this bird and it's southern habitats ... My Swainson's Warbler eBird list My Swainson's Warbler photos American Bird Conservancy Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture Sustainable Forestry Initiative Support th...

In this episode Virginia Meredith discusses the importance of play, outdoor play, and guided intentional play in children.  She gives suggestions on how birds and bird watching can be part of this.  Support the show

In this episode I discuss the Colima Warbler and our quest to find them after a failed first attempt in The Chisos Basin of BBNP. Included are 2 of our Colima Warbler checklists and a couple other great resources on Colima Warblers. Colima Warbler Pinnacles Trail Checklist Colima Warbler Boot Spring Checklis t Colima Warbler - Texas Breeding Bird Atlas Colima Warbler | Audubon Field Guide Support...

In this episode I share a collection of my poems about Birds. My brother Wes and I have a collection of poetry in a book... Order Our Book Here   Thank you!!! Support the show

In this episode I am joined by Jim Kettelkamp to discuss our trips to find the geographically isolated Kirtland's, Golden-cheeked, and Colima Warblers from 2020-2023. Our checklists for these three great birds are below. Enjoy! Kirtland's Warbler Checklist Golden-cheeked Warbler Checklist Colima Warbler Checklist Support the show

In this episode, Amy Prentice shares her knowledge about cultivating mindful gardens to support backyard birds. She is an expert in ecological gardening. Her family has created a wonderful backyard and garden space for all wildlife, including birds. Here is a great list of resources from Amy... National Wildlife Federation - Garden for Wildlife Certification Homegrown National Park - List of nativ...

In this bonus episode, Lindsey Yazzie shares her terrorizing encounter with a Skinwalker deep in the Arizona Navajo Reservation. It terrorized her, her father, and her grandfather for an entire night at her Navajo Grandfather's remote hogan.   Support the show

In this episode, Virginia Meredith gives her perspectives on an incredible trip we took to find birds in the Texas Davis Mountains, Christmas Mountains Oasis, and Chisos Basin. We took the trip, in May of this year, with our good friend Jim and my son Levi.  Support the show

In this episode I am joined by my son Levi Radford. We discuss our 2017 birding year as we chased lifers in several states, connected with many great people, and learned some lessons about birds and life.  Support the show

In this episode, I discuss Parulid Wood Warblers, my journey to find 50 of them in the United States, and a few stories about that journey.  Support the show

In this, my introductory episode, I give a brief bit of my birding back-story.  Support the show