• S6 E21: Raised by Birders. A conversation with Eddie Kasper.
    Jun 17 2026

    Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Eddie Kasper. We chatted about is outdoor roots, Illinois birding, a Cook County Illinois big day, why he loves spending time pursuing birds, and even a little fishing and football. Thank you, Eddie!

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • S6 E20: Western Wishes. A conversation with Levi Radford.
    Jun 10 2026

    Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Levi Radford. We caught up on his school and research activities and plans for upcoming trips out west!

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    44 mins
  • S6 E19: Birding Has Taught Me Stillness. A conversation with Esther Sumner.
    Jun 3 2026

    Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Esther Sumner. We had a great chat about her early birding background in CA and UT, A Utah big year, a Utah County big year, volunteering, birding friendships and so much more! Thank you for listening and thank you Esther! Here are several links to explore to learn more...

    ESTHER'S INSTAGRAM

    TRACY AVIARY

    INTERMOUNTAIN WEST SHOREBIRD SURVEYS

    SAGELAND COLLABORATIVE

    PROJECT FEEDERWATCH

    NATIVE PLANTS (AUDUBON)

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • S6 E18: A World Class Destination. A conversation with Tom Brown.
    May 27 2026

    Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Tom Brown. We chatted about MARCIA OBARA (THE OXYGENATED BIRDER) who the birding community recently lost, the great birds on his property in deep southern AZ, and the history of PATON CENTER FOR THE HUMMINGBIRDS. Thank you for listening and thank you Tom!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S6 E17: It Was a Quick Addiction. A conversation with Jill Cravens.
    May 20 2026

    Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Jill Cravens from Leander, Texas. We chatted about birding in and around central Texas, a couple Texas endangered species, her yearly trips to find coastal neotropical migrants, and the great birding destinations Smithgall Woods & Sabine Woods. You can follow Jill on HER INSTAGRAM AND HER FACEBOOK. Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated!

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • S6 E16: Informing Conservation Efforts. A conversation with Garrett Rhyne.
    May 13 2026

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    You will love this episode with Garrett Rhyne from Georgia. We chatted about his background, birding in Georgia, Owl banding at Lucky Peak Idaho, amazing Swainson's Warbler research, and automated radio telemetry. Thank you Garrett!

    Click and learn more about the MOTUS research community and AMERICAN BIRD CONSERVANCY.

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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • S6 E15: Part of Something Bigger. A conversation with Ryan Sallmann.
    May 6 2026

    In this episode I had a great conversation with Ryan Sallmann from Wisconsin. We chatted about the current bird activities in WI, a recent trip he and his brother took to southern CA, a trip to see Island Scrub-Jay, and lots of little tangents about birds and nature across the US. Please enjoy BADGERLAND BIRDING and BADGERLAND NATURE YouTube channels. Check out THE BIRDING VOYAGE and THE BIRDING GAME from one of their friends. Thanks for listening!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • S6 E14: Connecting People with Nature. A conversation with Kathy Rigling.
    Apr 29 2026

    In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Kathy Rigling from Orange County, Florida. We talked about many of the iconic birds of Florida including Kites, Scrub-Jays, and Flamingos. We also chatted about her work as education director of ORANGE AUDUBON SOCIETY and the many great projects they are involved in in Florida. You can HELP RESTORE CRITICAL HABITAT. Orange Audubon has a Birding festival in December called the NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL. WINGS OVER FLORIDA provides certificates for observing certain numbers of native Florida birds. Check out last year's JUNE CHALLENGE.

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    1 hr and 2 mins