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S3 E9: The Radford Review. June-August 2024.04 Sep 202400:49:13

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! 

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S3 E8: Awareness and Appreciation. Birds, moths, and mothing with Zach DuFran.28 Aug 202401:15:34

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 of a Black Heron

Video showing Zach's moth setups

Moths of Oklahoma iNaturalist project

Zach’s Instagram account

Zach’s eBird profile



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S2 E26: My Birding Brother. A few memories of time spent with my brother Steven. 26 Jun 202400:33:14

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

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S2 E25: A Spectacle of Birds. Utah birding and The Great Salt Lake with Tim Avery.19 Jun 202401:09:07

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 Birds

Pitta Nature Tours on Facebook

Pitta Nature Tours on Instagram



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S2 E24: From Pine Barrens to Exit Zero. New Jersey birds and birding with Joshua Gant.12 Jun 202401:08:41

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

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S2 E23: The Radford Review. March-May 2024. 05 Jun 202401:08:29

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! 

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S2 E22: Birding with Balance. US and Iowa birding adventures with Brandon Caswell.29 May 202401:27:07

In this episode, I had a great chat with Brandon Caswell about his birding in the US and Iowa. We chat about chasing rarities, Iowa Warblers, edible fungus, close calls with armed men, and much more! Thank you, Brandon! 

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S2 E21: A Big Sky Big Year. Montana birding with Dalton Spencer.22 May 202401:46:15

In this episode I had a great chat with Dalton about his 2022 Montana big year when he saw way over 300 species of birds in the Big Sky State. He shared many great stories! Thank you, Dalton!

Follow these links to explore birding in Montana...

Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Custer Gallatin National Forest

Birding Hotspots | Montana Audubon

Montana Bird Advocacy

Wings Across the Big Sky | Montana Audubon





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S2 E20: See the Invisible. Birds and the big black hole of mothing with Carl Barrentine.15 May 202401:35:12

I had a great conversation with Carl Barrentine about winter roost site fidelity in White-crowned Sparrows, coloniality in Barn Swallows, California western toads, family lepidoptera, and the big black hole of mothing! Carl has inspired me to see things I've never seen before! This podcast will get you excited about moths and mothing!

Follow these links for moth information...
National Moth Week – Exploring Nighttime Nature
Mothing and Moth-watching page on Facebook 

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S2 E19: Live From Sky Islands. Birding NM and AZ with Jim Kettlekamp and me. 08 May 202400:40:51

Listen to us live in the field, as we encountered many great 2024 southwest birds across New Mexico and Arizona. My sky island lifers were... 

1. Cassin’s Vireo
2. Red-faced Warbler
3. Whiskered Screech-Owl
4. White-eared Hummingbird
5. Buff-breasted Flycatcher
6. Spotted Owl
7. Greater Pewee
8. Mexican Chickadee
9. Hermit Warbler
10. Brown-crested Flycatcher
11. Hooded Oriole 
12. Berylline Hummingbird
13. Costa’s Hummingbird
14. Five-striped Sparrow
15. Northern Beardless-T
16. Gilded Flicker 
17. Olive Warbler 
18. Bendire’s Thrasher
19. Ferruginous Pygmy-Owl
20. LeConte's Thrasher
21. Ridgway’s Rail 
22. Gray Vireo

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S2 E18: I Put Down Roots With My Heart. Birds and Bears with conservation photojournalist Annalise Kaylor.01 May 202401:23:36

Annalise Kaylor is a wildlife photographer and conservation photojournalist whose work has taken her around the world! We chat about her love for birds, her recent lifers, and her work with bears. She gives great tips and suggestions about staying safe in bear country. Thank you, Annalise! 

Follow these links to learn more about Annalise and listen to her podcast...

Annalise Kaylor Website

The PhotoWILD Podcast and PhotoWILD Magazine

Great books recommended by and comments by Annalise...

An Immense World by Ed Yong - probably one of the best nature writers of all time for me - he’s incredible!!!

Pests by Bethany Brookshire - in my top three books of 2023.

Dominion of Bears by Sherry Simpson  - a must read for anyone curious about bears.

A World on the Wing: The Global Odyssey of Migratory Birds by Scott Weidensaul - His writing is nothing short of mesmerizing, and if you get the chance to hear him speak, GO. Anything he writes is tremendous. I don’t know many writers who can communicate dense, intense science information with prose like Weidensaul. 

Thank you!!! 

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S2 E17: Through the Land of Enchantment. A return birding trip to Arizona via New Mexico.24 Apr 202400:27:39

In this episode I chat about the current birds of Oklahoma, a 2020 birding trip to New Mexico and Arizona, and a return trip to the same states this month! 

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S3 E7: Inspiring the Next Generation. Minnesota birds and MYBirdClub with Amy Simso Dean. 21 Aug 202401:07:49

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 creating a fun, club environment while teaching kids and adults about birds, their habitats, natural history and conservation."

Please consider helping by donating to MYBirdClub. Follow the links below!

MYBirdClub...

MYBirdClub.org

MYBirdClubInfo@gmail.com

The Kestrels...

On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/482744752909075

Online: https://www.kestrelsmn.com/

Nocs provisions...

https://www.nocsprovisions.com/

MyBirdClub

email: MYBirdClubinfo@gmail.com

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S2 E16: Let Nature Take Care of It. Tamaulipan thornscrub stewardship with master naturalist Camille Rich. 17 Apr 202401:01:14

Camille Rich is a native Texan and Texas master naturalist who owns and is steward over El Mesteno Ranch and Arboretum. It is a wonderful piece of native Tamaulipan thornscrub. We had a great chat about the ups and downs of land stewardship, and she discussed many of the species found there. Thank you, Camille!
 
Follow these links to learn more! ...

El Mesteño Ranch and Arboretum

Camille Marie on Facebook

Camille Marie on Instagram

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S2 E15: Live From Round Rock. Birds, bats, and an eclipse with Mathew, Virginia, and Lindsey. 10 Apr 202400:25:24

We had a fantastic weekend in Round Rock, Texas finding Golden-cheeked Warblers, watching thousands of Free-tailed Bats, and viewing 2024 totality! 

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S2 E14: Lucifer Capital of the World. The Christmas Mountains Oasis with Carolyn Ohl.03 Apr 202400:55:21

Carolyn Ohl has owned and managed the Christmas Mountains Oasis since the 70s. It is a birding hotspot and the Lucifer Hummingbird capital of the world. We had a great chat! Follow these links to learn more and donate...

CHRISTMAS MOUNTAINS OASIS BLOG

CHRISTMAS MOUNTAINS OASIS FACEBOOK GROUP

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S2 E13: It Started with a Dream. California birds and ornithology education with Kiandra Mitchell.27 Mar 202401:20:21

Kiandra Mitchell is an avid birder in California where she loves and appreciates the local habitats and associated avi-fauna. She is also a science and ornithology educator.  We had a great conversation! 

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S2 E12: Connecting People to the Creatures Around Them. Rescue and education with Jessica Torres.20 Mar 202401:29:22

I had a very fun and robust conversation with Jessica Torres about her rescuing, rehabbing, and education efforts with birds, reptiles, and mammals. She founded and currently operates Nature's Vein where she rescues and educates. 

Nature's Vein on Facebook

Please follow this link to support Nature's Vein on Patreon...

Nature's Vein Patreon

You can also donate via a donate button on Nature's Vein website...

Nature's Vein Website

Two great educational links...

Window Strike Information

Can I Keep It?

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S2 E11: Mornings Alone with Sage-Grouse. Idaho birds and birding with Darren Clark.13 Mar 202400:59:55

Darren Clark has spent decades birding Idaho and has encountered nearly 400 species there! We had a great chat about his birding background and the many great birds that he has seen in Idaho. Follow these links for more about Darren...

DARREN'S FACEBOOK PAGE

DARREN'S eBIRD PROFILE

DARREN CLARK PHOTOGRAPHY

DARREN CLARK FLICKR PHOTOS

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S2 E10: The Radford Review - February 202406 Mar 202400:51:24

In this episode Levi and I chat about our previous month in birding, a random selection of shared lifers, current topics in birding culture, and a birding backstory. It’s fun! Join us! Please like, follow, and listen to many other great guests in other episodes. Thank you!

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S2 E9: Where the Hard Work Begins. Conservation Ecology and the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow with Fabiola Baeza Tarin. 28 Feb 202401:04:28
In this episode Fabiola Baeza Tarin chats about her background, her education, the work she has done as a conservation ecologist, and the incredible amount of work required to save the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow! 


Common Ground Ecology on Facebook

Archbold Biological Station on Facebook

Borderlands Research Institute on Facebook

Sul Ross University Website

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S2 E8: They've Crossed the Red River! Managing an Oklahoma Purple Martin colony with Anita Harp.21 Feb 202401:03:34

In this episode Oklahoma native Anita Harp speaks about the habits of and maintaining a very large colony for Oklahoma Purple Martins. It is a very involved and labor-intensive process! But, in the end, she has helped thousands of Purple Martins raise the next generation. 

Click here for Purple Martin overview.

Click here to track Purple Martin northern migration in spring.

Click here for general Purple Martin information from PMCA.         

Click for an excellent site to purchase Purple Martin and bluebird housing.   

Click for another site to purchase Purple Martin housing and related objects.     

 Click for the Oklahoma Purple Martin FB group page.   
 
Additional comments from Anita: "[Those that want to start a colony] can also go to Tractor Supply and Atwoods and purchase less expensive housing but tell them to stay away from Heath products. They are not very well made and Martins don’t do well in this brand of houses or gourds." 

Thank you Anita!!! 

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S2 E7: Coming Full Circle. Best friend birders with Virginia Meredith and Deleise Brewer. 14 Feb 202401:02:11

In this episode lifelong best friends Virginia and Deleise chat about their friendship and their love for birds that they now enjoy together. 

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S3 E6: Birding with Barriers. A life in conservation and Black Birders Week with Alex Troutman.14 Aug 202401:34:04

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

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S2 E6: From Casual to Really Big. A 2023 Oklahoma big year with Jesse Pline. 07 Feb 202401:17:10

In this episode, Jesse Pline shares stories, anecdotes, and lessons learned from his 2023 big year in Oklahoma. It started casually but quickly turned into a really big effort. Although he is relatively new to Oklahoma, Jesse traveled the state, saw amazing birds, and set records!

WILDCARE OKLAHOMA FACEBOOK PAGE
WILDCARE OKLAHOMA WEBSITE
READ MORE ABOUT JESSE HERE
JESSE'S eBIRD

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S2 E5: The Radford Review - January 202431 Jan 202400:55:36

In this episode Levi and I chat about our previous month in birding, a random selection of shared lifers, current topics in birding culture, and a birding backstory. It’s fun! Join us! Please like, follow, and listen to many other great guests in other episodes. Thank you!

In this episode, Levi references this author and her books...

SUSAN FOX ROGERS
BOOKS BY SUSAN FOX ROGERS



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S2 E4: Brunch with a Cattle Tyrant. Finding four rarities in south Texas.24 Jan 202400:31:46

In this episode, I recount our adventures in south Texas where we found 4 great rarities... Golden-crowned Warbler, Gray-collared Becard, Roadside Hawk, and Cattle Tyrant!
 
Find our good friend and great birder Juan Sebastion on Facebook...

JSC Nature Photography and Tours

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S2 E3: From Brown Jay to Albatross. A 2023 big year with Jim Kettelkamp.17 Jan 202401:04:07

In this episode, Jim Kettelkamp shares highlights of his very big 2023 birding year. On family trips, he visited and birded in 23 states by van, boat, and truck. He encountered and identified 477 birds in the US! 

Episode image photo by Jim Kettelkamp in Mount Ranier National Park

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S2 E2: Birding for Beginners. Me interviewed by Toad & Sage Garden's Amy Prentice.11 Jan 202401:27:35

In my friend Amy Prentice's own words: "As someone who loves birds but is not an expert in birding, I decided to explore this topic more by collaborating with a seasoned birder to shed light on this subject." In this episode, Amy interviews me. Thank you Amy!

Please read Amy's article on the topic...
Birding for Beginners | A Discussion with a Seasoned Birder - Toad and Sage Garden

Her website is full of resources...
Toad and Sage Garden

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S2 E1: Out in the County. Georgia birding and habitat restoration with Karen Clements Seward.03 Jan 202401:12:17

Happy New Year!!! In this episode my friend Karen Clements Seward talks about her winter Hummingbirds, birding the US, and her efforts in habitat restoration on a property she and her husband purchased in Georgia. She has worked with the state of Georgia and the USDA to improve bird habitat. Thank you Karen!

Virginia Society of Ornithology

Natural Resources Conservation Service

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

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S1 E27: From the Ground Up. Prairie soil microbes, plant communities, and birds with Eric Duell.07 Dec 202300:53:16

Eric Duell is a plant ecologist with broad interests in plant-soil-microbial interactions and the influence of these interactions on individual plant health and performance, as well as plant community structure and function. In this episode, Eric talks about his work in prairie conservation... from soil microbes to plant communities to birds. He explains many key concepts, including the need for healthy soil microbes to ultimately have healthy native bird communities.

Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research
KU Terrestrial Ecosystems Research Group
Eric Duell - Kansas Biological Survey & Center for Ecological Research
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Prairie Birds 101 | Audubon



 

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S1 E26: Between Two Rivers. Iowa Birds and thoughts on conservation with Jim Kettelkamp.30 Nov 202301:02:08

In this episode Jim Kettelkamp shares his thoughts on Iowa conservation challenges, solutions we can all participate in (no matter where we live), and some unique birds in Iowa including Henslow's Sparrow & Greater Prairie-Chicken. Thanks for listening and enjoy!

Please follow the links to these Iowa conservation organizations to see what they are doing!...

Wings 2 Water
Iowa Environmental Council
Iowa Prairie Network | Prairie Conservation
Bur Oak Land Trust
The Nature Conservancy in Iowa
Iowa Ornithologists' Union
Iowa Audubon

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S1 E25: Deep in the Heart of Texas. Birding and Herping the Trans-Pecos with Stephen Falick. 27 Nov 202300:52:26
S1 E24: Going to California. Finding rare California Warblers and Gulls with Noah Arthur.19 Nov 202300:59:47

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: Noah Arthur - Bird and Wildlife Artwork


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S3 E5: Sky Islands in Spring. An epic New Mexico and Arizona birding trip with Jim Kettelkamp.07 Aug 202401:21:20

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! 

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S1 E23: Protecting Dark Skies. Light pollution, birds, and responsible lighting with Stephen Hummel. 15 Nov 202300:51:06

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 Dark Sky Reserve, the largest certified Dark Sky Place in the world. In his spare time, Stephen is an award-winning photographer of the night sky and has been featured by National Geographic, NASA, Smithsonian Magazine, and more. Thank you, Stephen, for all you do!

Please follow these links for great learning resources...

McDonald Observatory in Fort Davis, Texas

Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve

Dark Sky International | Protecting the night skies

Example of birds affected by artificial light at night outside of the migration period:

Pre-migration artificial light at night advances the spring migration timing

Another good resource on birds and light pollution:

BirdCast - Bird migration forecasts in real-time

Intro audio: Swainson's Warblers and American Crows. Smithgall Woods, Georgia.
(Audio by Mathew G. Radford)
Exit audio: Kentucky Warblers. Lake Bixhoma, Oklahoma.
(Audio by Mathew G. Radford)


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S1 E22: Chasing Buckeye Birds. Ohio birding, bird-banding, and Bell's Vireos with Alex Eberts.10 Nov 202301:01:36

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 Ohio and Texas...

eBird Checklist - 1 Sep 2023 - Ohio Flamingos!
eBird Checklist - 4 May 2023 - Colima Warbler!
eBird Checklist - 18 Oct 2021 - Ohio Yellow Rail!
eBird Checklist - 23 May 2021 - 173 Whimbrels!
eBird Checklist - 16 Apr 2021 - Rare Ohio Brewer's Blackbird!

Intro audio: Swainson's Warblers and American Crows. Smithgall Woods, Georgia.
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S1 E21: Travel Smart and Just Be Kind. Birding travel tips with Kenzie King Wright.06 Nov 202300:59:21

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 Alarm
Portable Mini Motion Detector Alarm
EUFY Security by Anker SmartTrack
Apple AirTag
Money Belt For Travel
Buffway Slim Minimalist Front Pocket RFID Blocking
Travel Wallet & Family Passport Holder w/RFID Blocking

Travel insurance recommended by Kenzie...

Travel Insurance - Affordable Plans Starting at $27
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S1 E20: Sooner State Birds. Oklahoma & Kansas birds and The CRP with Zach Poland.31 Oct 202300:59:42

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 Ornithological Society
Tulsa Audubon Society
Conservation Reserve Program

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge in Kansas
Cheyenne Bottoms Preserve | The Nature Conservancy in Kansas

Greater Prairie-Chicken eBird Checklist - 5 Mar 20233
Lesser Prairie-Chicken eBird Checklist - 16 Apr 2023

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S1 E19: Toad & Sage Garden. Certifying your garden as wildlife habitat with Amy Prentice.25 Oct 202300:57:01

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 created a certified wildlife habitat in her garden.
Spicebush Swallowtail and its host plant.
The NWF Garden for Wildlife Certification Program.
Wildlife friendly water features on the Garden for Wildlife website.
Native Plant Lookup.
Native plants for pollinators in different ecoregions by state.

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S1 E18: Idaho, You Changed Me. An Idaho avian field season with Emily Ritter.21 Oct 202300:54:52

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, Atlantic Puffin, Black-footed Ferret, and Allegany Woodrat.

Here are links to organizations mentioned by and important to Emily...

Intermountain Bird Observatory - Boise State
Finch Research Network
Coastal Raptors
Volunteering - Friends of Hog Island
Traineeships & Internships | Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
APC Conservation - Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

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S1 E17: Beyond Birds. Discovering US Birds and other amazing animals with Dean Hester.18 Oct 202301:10:47

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 Mammals in North America

iNaturalist, is a citizen science website where Dean logs all his wildlife sightings. His username is ossifrage94. It's a great site to join and be a citizen scientist...

A Community for Naturalists · iNaturalist

Here are some of Dean's great eBird checklists...

Glen Canyon NRA--Navajo Bridge

Kilauea Point NWR

Lory State Park

Camino Plan de las Flores

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S1 E16: Protected and Respected. Conserving west Texas birds with Cecilia Riley.10 Oct 202300:48:49

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 benefiting its communities, landowners, and the public at large.

Here are additional organizations discussed by Cecilia...

Gulf Coast Bird Observatory

Partners in Flight

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

The Nature Conservancy in Texas

Davis Mountains Preserve | The Nature Conservancy

Davis Mountains Hummingbird Celebration

Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce

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S1 E15: A Stone's Throw from Mexico. Birding the Rio Grande Valley with Juan Sebastian. 09 Oct 202300:48:28

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 Sanctuary
eBird Checklist - Oliveira Park, Brownsville

Please email me at radfordbirds@gmail.com to introduce yourself, comment on the podcast, or suggest a podcast guest!

To contact Juan about his guiding services in the RGV, contact him at...
Instagram @jscnature
Phone (956) 313-2300
email juan.chavez.s@live.com 

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S1 E14: Chihuahuan Desert Lifers. A spring 2023 Texas trip with Jim Kettelkamp.27 Sep 202300:51:04

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 Sparrow and Grace's Warbler Checklist

Our Chihuahuan Meadowlark Checklist

Our Montezuma Quail Checklist

Our Black-capped Vireo Checklist

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S3 E4: The Original Snowbirds. Florida birds and shorebird conservation with Kylie Wilson.31 Jul 202400:56:44

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 Birding Hotspots:

https://www.sarasotaaudubon.org/online-guide-favorite-local-birding-hotspots/

Maine Seabird Tours:

https://www.maineseabirdtours.com

Peru Trip May 2025:

https://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/central-and-south-america/peru/peru-spectacles-nature-amazonia-andes-and-desert-sas

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S1 E13: A Year for Warblers. The Wood Warblers I've encountered in 2023.24 Sep 202300:18:46

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
Christmas Mountains Oasis Checklist
Chisos Basin Checklist
Haikey Creek Park Checklist
Haikey Creek Park Checklist #2

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S1 E12: Brother, What's That Bird? Arizona birds and Madera Canyon with brother Wes Radford.18 Sep 202300:58:02

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. 

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S1 E11: Way up Yonder on the Chattahoochee. The Swainson's Warbler and my quest to find them.15 Sep 202300:31:10

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

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S1 E10: Play is the Way. Birds & intentional outdoor play with Virginia Meredith.11 Sep 202300:38:01

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. 

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