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In this episode I had a great conversation with Patrick Felker from Rhode Island. We chatted about his background, the great birds of Rhode Island and the surrounding area, his field work across several US states, his travels across the northern states, and his recent lifers. Thank you, Patrick! Thank you all for listening! Learn more about OCEAN STATE BIRD CLUB and BROOKLINE BIRD CLUB (for the pelagic we chatted about). Here is PATRICK'S eBird PROFILE.  Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

Nicholas and I had a great conversation about his 2023 big year, when he looked for birds across the US and its territories. We also chatted about his background, birding experiences, and a great book he has authored which talks about his 2023 big year. Nicholas's book can be ordered here: ORDER NICHOLAS'S BOOK or from AMAZON. See photographs of 808 species from 2023 at NICHOLAS'S PHOTOGRAPHY. The chronological list of 889 2023 species observed is available at NICHOLAS'S 889 2023 BIRD LIST. Nicholas's guiding and tours website is QUETZAL TOURS. Thank you, Nicholas! Thank you all for listening!  Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

In this episode I have a great conversation with Zach DuFran. We caught on up his 2025 US lifers, our birding outings in Oklahoma and Kansas, and moths. We always catch up on moths and reiterate how important they are. Thank you, Zach! Also, check out S3 E8 WITH ZACH DUFRAN, S3 E17 WITH ZACH DUFRAN, and MOTHS OF OKLAHOMA ON INAT. Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

In this episode I had a great conversation with Quincy and Ken Thayer. In 2025 they started the year chasing rarities across the US. They ended the year finding 646 lower 48 species! We chatted about their many adventures and stories from a very big year. Thank you, Quincy and Ken! Quincy Thayer - eBird Ken Thayer - eBird Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

Happy New Year! Levi and I had a great Big Day in Tulsa County on 1/3/2026. We ended up seeing/hearing 94 species! In this episode we discuss it. Thanks for listening!  Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

In this episode I had a fun conversation with Melanie Edwards Furr. We chatted about birding Georgia, education, field work, and her endeavors with Feathers with Furr! Follow these links... Feathers with Furr My Eco-centric Life on Facebook Learning About Birds Curriculum - Birds Georgia Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

Join Levi, Virginia, Deleise, and me live from the field while we conduct our 2025 Tulsa CBC!  Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

In this episode my guest is longtime friend Jim Kettelkamp. We had a great conversation about some new locations he explored and birded in the US this year; from Texas crosstimbers to coastal California to dry eastern Oregon. Jim and I even bumped into each other at GTNP in July. Thanks Jim! Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

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? Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

My guest in this episode is Dr. SK Winnicki. We had a great conversation about Dr. Winnicki's background and education, Kansas Grasshopper Sparrows, Illinois tree-farm American Robins, Ohio birds, and listing. Thank you Dr. Winnicki! Please follow the link to the Dr. SK Winnicki Website. Also, play along and go to the link What is #TenMinMerlin?  SUPPORT BIRD'S EYE VIEW PODCAST Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

Let's chat about the Cackling Goose, LeConte's Sparrow, and Smith's Longspur! 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? Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

My guest in this episode is Oscar Carmona. We had a great conversation about the many and diverse ecoregions across Texas, the birds of Texas and southeast Arizona, finding rarities, his background, and his tour company Birding Texas and Beyond. Go to Birding Texas and Beyond on Facebook and Birding Texas and Beyond | Guided Birding Tours Website to learn more! Thank you, Oscar!  Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

Let's chat about the LeConte's Thrasher, Tufted Puffin, and Sharp-tailed Grouse! 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? Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

In this episode I had a conversation with my son Levi Radford. We chatted about a morning of birding in Tulsa County, his updates academically, local Warblers, local rare finds this year, and the birds he needs as lifers on a June trip we are taking across several western states. Thanks Levi!  Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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

Let's chat about the Wild Turkey. 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? Happy Thanksgiving! Support the show To contact me, email [email protected]. 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