Explore every episode of the podcast Bird’s Eye View
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| S5 E16: A Little Q & A. | 05 Nov 2025 | 00:24:06 | |
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. | |||
| JATB 19: Purple Gallinule. Red-cockated Woodpecker. Northern Bobwhite. | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:33:28 | |
Let's chat about the Purple Gallinule, Red-cockated Woodpecker, and Northern Bobwhite! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing? | |||
| S5 E11: The Fragility and Beauty of Life. A conversation with Izzy Edwards. | 01 Oct 2025 | 01:52:41 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E17: Through the Land of Enchantment. A return birding trip to Arizona via New Mexico. | 24 Apr 2024 | 00:27:39 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E16: Let Nature Take Care of It. Tamaulipan thornscrub stewardship with master naturalist Camille Rich. | 17 Apr 2024 | 01:01:14 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E15: Live From Round Rock. Birds, bats, and an eclipse with Mathew, Virginia, and Lindsey. | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:25:24 | |
We had a fantastic weekend in Round Rock, Texas finding Golden-cheeked Warblers, watching thousands of Free-tailed Bats, and viewing 2024 totality! | |||
| S2 E14: Lucifer Capital of the World. The Christmas Mountains Oasis with Carolyn Ohl. | 03 Apr 2024 | 00:55:21 | |
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... | |||
| S2 E13: It Started with a Dream. California birds and ornithology education with Kiandra Mitchell. | 27 Mar 2024 | 01:20:21 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E12: Connecting People to the Creatures Around Them. Rescue and education with Jessica Torres. | 20 Mar 2024 | 01:29:22 | |
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. | |||
| S2 E11: Mornings Alone with Sage-Grouse. Idaho birds and birding with Darren Clark. | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:59:55 | |
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... | |||
| S2 E10: The Radford Review - February 2024 | 06 Mar 2024 | 00:51:24 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E9: Where the Hard Work Begins. Conservation Ecology and the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow with Fabiola Baeza Tarin. | 28 Feb 2024 | 01:04:28 | |
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!
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| S2 E8: They've Crossed the Red River! Managing an Oklahoma Purple Martin colony with Anita Harp. | 21 Feb 2024 | 01:03:34 | |
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. | |||
| JATB 14: A Little Announcement | 29 Sep 2025 | 00:23:44 | |
| S2 E7: Coming Full Circle. Best friend birders with Virginia Meredith and Deleise Brewer. | 14 Feb 2024 | 01:02:11 | |
In this episode lifelong best friends Virginia and Deleise chat about their friendship and their love for birds that they now enjoy together. | |||
| S2 E6: From Casual to Really Big. A 2023 Oklahoma big year with Jesse Pline. | 07 Feb 2024 | 01:17:10 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E5: The Radford Review - January 2024 | 31 Jan 2024 | 00:55:36 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E4: Brunch with a Cattle Tyrant. Finding four rarities in south Texas. | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:31:46 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E3: From Brown Jay to Albatross. A 2023 big year with Jim Kettelkamp. | 17 Jan 2024 | 01:04:07 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E2: Birding for Beginners. Me interviewed by Toad & Sage Garden's Amy Prentice. | 11 Jan 2024 | 01:27:35 | |
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! | |||
| S2 E1: Out in the County. Georgia birding and habitat restoration with Karen Clements Seward. | 03 Jan 2024 | 01:12:17 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E27: From the Ground Up. Prairie soil microbes, plant communities, and birds with Eric Duell. | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:53:16 | |
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.
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| S1 E26: Between Two Rivers. Iowa Birds and thoughts on conservation with Jim Kettelkamp. | 30 Nov 2023 | 01:02:08 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E25: Deep in the Heart of Texas. Birding and Herping the Trans-Pecos with Stephen Falick. | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:52:26 | |
In this episode, Stephen Falick talks about his birding and current Brewster County big year in Trans-Pecos Texas. We also chat about herping, the snakes of the Trans-Pecos, and rattlesnake roundups. Here are some links for birds, wildlife, and conservation of the Trans-Pecos... | |||
| S5 E10: I Am Connected To This. A conversation with Jason Hall. | 24 Sep 2025 | 01:08:51 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E24: Going to California. Finding rare California Warblers and Gulls with Noah Arthur. | 19 Nov 2023 | 00:59:47 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E23: Protecting Dark Skies. Light pollution, birds, and responsible lighting with Stephen Hummel. | 15 Nov 2023 | 00:51:06 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E22: Chasing Buckeye Birds. Ohio birding, bird-banding, and Bell's Vireos with Alex Eberts. | 10 Nov 2023 | 01:01:36 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E21: Travel Smart and Just Be Kind. Birding travel tips with Kenzie King Wright. | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:59:21 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E20: Sooner State Birds. Oklahoma & Kansas birds and The CRP with Zach Poland. | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:59:42 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E19: Toad & Sage Garden. Certifying your garden as wildlife habitat with Amy Prentice. | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:57:01 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E18: Idaho, You Changed Me. An Idaho avian field season with Emily Ritter. | 21 Oct 2023 | 00:54:52 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E17: Beyond Birds. Discovering US Birds and other amazing animals with Dean Hester. | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:10:47 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E16: Protected and Respected. Conserving west Texas birds with Cecilia Riley. | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:48:49 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E15: A Stone's Throw from Mexico. Birding the Rio Grande Valley with Juan Sebastian. | 09 Oct 2023 | 00:48:28 | |
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... | |||
| JATB 13: Great-tailed Grackle. Scissor-tailed Flycatcher. Canada Goose. | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:33:06 | |
Let's chat about the Great-tailed Grackle, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, and Canada Goose! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! What are you doing? | |||
| S1 E14: Chihuahuan Desert Lifers. A spring 2023 Texas trip with Jim Kettelkamp. | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:51:04 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E13: A Year for Warblers. The Wood Warblers I've encountered in 2023. | 24 Sep 2023 | 00:18:46 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E12: Brother, What's That Bird? Arizona birds and Madera Canyon with brother Wes Radford. | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:58:02 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E11: Way up Yonder on the Chattahoochee. The Swainson's Warbler and my quest to find them. | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:31:10 | |
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 Lower Mississippi Valley Joint Venture | |||
| S1 E10: Play is the Way. Birds & intentional outdoor play with Virginia Meredith. | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:38:01 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E9: Redemption at 7,000 ft. The Colima Warbler and our quest to find them. | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:23:08 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E8: Birds in Words. A collection of my poetry about Birds. | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:20:56 | |
In this episode I share a collection of my poems about Birds. | |||
| S1 E7: Living in Isolation. Finding Kirtland's, Golden-cheeked, and Colima Warblers with Jim Kettelkamp. | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:41:20 | |
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! | |||
| S1 E6: If You Plant it, They Will Come. Suburban ecological gardening with Amy Prentice. | 24 Aug 2023 | 01:04:48 | |
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. Homegrown National Park - List of native plant finders. Pollinator Pathway Certification - this is another certification I like but it refers to pollinators. Podcast - How to Create a Bird-friendly Yard Podcast - Bird Population Decline and What Gardeners Can Do to Help National Audubon Society - bring more birds to your home with native plants | |||
| S1 E5: (BONUS episode) - A Navajo Encounter with a Skinwalker with Lindsey Yazzie. | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:46:49 | |
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. | |||
| S5 E9: Excited About Every Bird. A conversation with Lillian Stokes. | 17 Sep 2025 | 01:09:38 | |
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://friendsofbosquedelapache.org/festival/ Kachemak Bay Shorebird Festival, Homer, AK May 6-10, 2026 https://kachemakshorebird.org/ Cape May Fall Festival October 16-19, 2025 https://njaudubon.org/cape-may-fall-festival/ | |||
| S1 E4: Virginia Falls for a Grace's Warbler! Birding west Texas with Virginia Meredith. | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:52:42 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E3: From Mountains to Mexico. A father and son birding story with Levi Radford. | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:44:24 | |
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. | |||
| S1 E2: Wood Warbler Road. My goal to see 50 US Wood Warblers. | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:22:50 | |
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. | |||