Bird’s Eye View

<p>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! </p>

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 Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Ma...

11-19
01:08:35

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 ...

11-12
01:13:05

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. Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! - Mathew G. Radford SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST

11-05
24:06

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! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi...

10-29
01:10:25

S5 E14: Catching up a Little Bit.

This week I’m just chatting a little bit. I hope things are great wherever you are. Thanks for listening! I appreciate you all! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! - Mathew G. Radford SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST

10-22
23:23

S5 E13: Badgerland Birding Brothers. A conversation with Ryan and Derek Sallmann.

My guests in this episode are Ryan and Derek Sallmann. We always have wide-ranging conversations. This time, we had a great chat about Wisconsin birds, Gulls, their Badgerland Birding content, football, and even Sasquatch! Thanks Guys! Please subscribe to BADGERLAND BIRDING ON YOUTUBE. Listen to and watch THE BADGERLAND BIRDING PODCAST. Also follow BADGERLAND BIRDING ON INSTAGRAM. Thanks for listening! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and...

10-15
01:01:16

S5 E12: People Places Birds Part Two. A conversation with Danny Bernard.

In this episode my guest is Danny Bernard. Danny has reached an amazing goal for 2025! Danny has traveled the lower 48 states to see 100 birds per state, meet other birders, and have as many adventurers as he could. You can email Danny at PeoplePlacesBirds@gmail.com. Read Danny's blog at PEOPLE PLACES BIRDS. Support Danny by going to DANNY'S PATREON. Thank you, Danny! Listen to my first episode with Danny at PEOPLE PLACES BIRDS PART ONE. SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show ...

10-08
01:18:04

S5 E11: The Fragility and Beauty of Life. A conversation with Izzy Edwards.

In this episode my guest is Izzy Edwards. We chatted about birding and exploring WA state, growing up as a nature lover, nature of the Pacific Northwest, Owl big years, and Owl photography! Thank you Izzy! See Izzy's amazing work at ISABELLE EDWARDS PHOTO! Also, follow GLOBAL OWL PROJECT ON INSTAGRAM and MARKUS MIKA ON INSTAGRAM. Thank you for listening! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radf...

10-01
01:52:41

S5 E10: I Am Connected To This. A conversation with Jason Hall.

My guest in this episode is Jason Hall. We chatted about his background, family, birding Idaho and Pennsylvania, entry points to birding, The Bird Joy Podcast, and The In Color Birding Club in Philadelphia. Thank you, Jason! Please follow the links to support IN COLOR BIRDING and listen to THE BIRD JOY PODCAST. Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! - Mathe...

09-24
01:08:51

S5 E9: Excited About Every Bird. A conversation with Lillian Stokes.

My guest in this episode is Lillian Stokes. We chatted about Finches, Hawk watching, birding in New England, teaching beginning birders, birding festivals, and field guides! Thank you, Lillian! Order The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada. Learn more about The Hawk Migration Association at https://www.hawkmigration.org And learn about these great bird events... Festival of the Cranes at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in Socorro, NM December 3-7, 2025 https://f...

09-17
01:09:38

S5 E8: We Should All Be Birds. A conversation with Brian Buckbee and Carol Ann Fitzgerald.

My guests in this episode are Brian Buckbee and Carol Ann Fitzgerald. Brian lives in Missoula, Montana. He is co-founder of The 406 Writers’ Workshop. His stories have appeared in The Sun, The Georgia Review, Mid-American Review, Shenandoah, The Southern Review, and elsewhere. Carol Ann is a former editor at The Sun and The Oxford American. Her fiction and nonfiction have been published in Ploughshares, The Oxford American, The Sun, The OA Book of Great Music Writing, and elsewhere. She lives...

09-10
01:15:23

S5 E7. Is That a Bird? A conversation with Samuel and Lori Henderson

My guests in this episode are Samuel Henderson and his mother Lori! Samuel is a wonderful kid from right here in Oklahoma. Samuel is autistic, has Terrett's Syndrome, and has an amazing ability to mimic bird vocalizations. His talents are amazing! You may have seen him on local or national news. If not, follow these links too... SAMUEL ON OKLAHOMA NEWS CBS ON THE ROAD WITH JENNIFER HUDSON Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio...

09-03
50:44

S5 E6: All Rolled Into One. A conversation with Matthew A. Young.

In this episode my guest is Matthew A. Young. We had a great chat about AmeriCorps, Orchids, Warblers, Finches, and life! Learn more about the Finch Research Network (FiRN). Follow the Finch Research Network on YouTube. If you haven't, order the Stokes Guide to Finches of United States and Canada. You can learn all about Orchids at the Native Orchid Conservation Network (NOCN). Peruse the Sunrise Birding and Wildlife Tours for Matthew's 20 Orchids and 20 Warblers trip 2026. And learn more abo...

08-27
01:34:13

S5 E5: Kansas, A Birding Hub. A conversation with Pete Janzen and Bob Gress.

I had a great chat with Pete Janzen and Bob Gress about Kansas hotspots, Kansas birds, and their book. Here is the link for the new edition: The Guide to Kansas Birds and Birding Hotspots (also note that this is available as an e-edition). Check out the Kansas County Checklist Project. It shows species maps by county, statewide map showing species per county, etc. Also visit some amazing bird photography at Birds in Focus: Bird Photography. Thank you, Pete and Bob! Support the show To...

08-20
01:10:50

S5 E4: Overtaken By Birds. A conversation with Sue Heath.

My guest in the episode is Sue Heath. We chatted about her college research, her great work with Gulf Coast Bird Observatory, and her current goal of 100 species in 50 states. Please learn more by exploring the GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY FACEBOOK, GULF COAST BIRD OBSERVATORY WEBSITE, and SUE'S eBIRD PROFILE. Thank you for listening and thank you Sue! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford...

08-13
01:04:32

S5 E3: Mountains Drive Diversity. A conversation with Ted Floyd.

My guest in this episode is Ted Floyd. We had a great chat about Colorado birds and birding, The ABA, and his publications. Please visit the AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION WEBSITE and the ABA STAFF page to learn more about Ted and the ABA. Also visit this link (TED FLOYD - AUTHOR) to see many of his publications. Thanks Ted! SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford an...

08-06
01:33:30

S5 E2: Modoc Mountains. Live from the Rockies with Mathew & Virginia.

Join Virginia and me as we travel and bird across Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, and Utah! I ended up with 2 lifers and Virginia with 15. We had so much fun. Thank you for listening! SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! - Mathew G. Radford SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST

07-30
45:01

S5 E1: Free Bird. A conversation with Christine Mott.

I had a great chat with Christine Mott! Christine is an award-winning author, Wall Street trained-attorney and animal advocate with over fifteen years of experience leading legal and policy efforts to protect animals. She advises alternative protein companies, animal sanctuaries, and other animal protection and sustainability-focused organizations. Christine is a former chair of the Animal Law Committee of the NYC Bar Association and has served on the boards of various animal advocacy organiz...

07-23
01:00:40

S4 E27: It Took Off in Washington. A conversation with Sophia Krupsha.

My guest in this episode in Sophia Krupsha. We chatted about Sophia's birding journey, Washington State and its amazing eco-regions, birding OR and CA, lots of Owls, and art! Thanks Sophia! Learn more about PROJECT PHOENIX. Visit BIRDS TOGETHER ON YOUTUBE and SOPHIA'S ART website! SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.com. All intro and exit avian audio, unless otherwise noted, by Levi M. Radford and Mathew G. Radford. THANK YOU!!! ...

07-16
01:27:42

S4 E26: My Little Patch of Sky. A conversation with Greg Neise.

My guest on this episode is Greg Neise. We had a great chat about his youth and background, the Chicago birding scene, the American Birding Association (ABA), suburban backyard birding, and challenging bird IDs. Follow these links to learn even more... AMERICAN BIRDING ASSOCIATION (ABA) WEBSITE GREG AND AMAR CHATTING ABOUT THE MILWAUKEE KELP GULL WHAT'S THIS BIRD (ABA) ON FACEBOOK ABA ON YOUTUBE WHAT'S THIS BIRD (ABA) LIVE! Support the show To contact me, email radfordbirds@gmail.co...

07-09
01:17:32

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