My guests in this episode are Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker. They had an amazing 2024, traveling the lower 48 states and encountering an incredible 708 birds! Enjoy their story by listening and following the links below. Thank you, Ethan and Ingrid! 

Every Bird from Sea to Shining Sea Book

Every Bird in Maine Book

Whitaker's YouTube Channel

Whitaker's Blog

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

In the episode, my guest is Veronica Bialecki. Veronica is an artist from Ohio. She graduated from the University of Toledo in 2015 with a BFA in 2 dimensional studies and since then has continued her career in painting. Veronica aims to educate and expose the marvels of the natural world through her work. Her painting is a combination of digital and acrylic painting. Follow the links!

TOOTH AND WING WEBSITE

BIGGEST WEEK WORKSHOP

TOOTH AND WING ON FACEBOOK

TOOTH AND WING ON INSTAGRAM

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

In this episode my guest is Lauren D. Pharr. Lauren is an avian ecologist and Ph.D. Candidate at North Carolina State University (NCSU) pursuing her degree in Fisheries, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology. We had a great chat! Please follow these links to learn more:

FIELD INCLUSIVE WEBSITE

DONATE TO FIELD INCLUSIVE

LAUREN'S WEBSITE

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

In this episode my guest is Michelle Sopoliga. She is an avid birder and educator in Fairbanks, AK. She has birded and been involved in avian field work across Alaska; from Adak to the North Slope to Juneau. Michelle also guides for VENT and has these upcoming tours!

• May 21 - 27, 2025 Grand Alaska: Pribilofs & Anchorage
• May 29 - June 8, 2026 Grand Alaska: Nome & Gambell
• June 7 - 16, 2026 Grand Alaska Part I: Nome & Utqiagvik (Barrow)
• June 16 - 24, 2026 Grand Alaska: Pribilofs & Anchorage

Utqiagvik (Barrow): Ross’s Gull Migration – Wilderness Birding Adventures

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

In this episode, my guest is Ezekiel Dobson. In 2024 Ezekiel set the big year record for the lower 48! We had a great chat! Follow the link below to Ezekiel's Facebook page where he shares links to his big year statistics...

Ezekiel's Facebook

A Big Year - Wikipedia

Ezekiel Dobson's - eBird Profile

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

My guest in this episode is Jim Kettelkamp. Since being born in Iowa and Idaho respectively, Jim and I have spent many years chasing Wood Warblers. In 2024 we were both able to see our 50th in the US. We chat about the many Warblers we have encountered and the memories we have made chasing these little jewels. 

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

Allison and I chatted about her background, her love for birds, birding and exploring the RGV and the PNW, and the biology and conservation of Snowy Plovers. She is lead shorebird and waterbird biologist for WA State. It was awesome! Thanks for listening and thank you Allison! Follow these links...

Western Snowy Plover - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

Western Snowy Plover - Bird Alliance of Oregon

Oregon Parks and Recreation : Western Snowy Plover

Plovers | Audubon

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Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

My guest is Levi Radford. In 2024 we mostly birded close to home in Tulsa County, Oklahoma. We ended up doing a "big year" and encountered more birds than we ever had in the county. We chat about our year in this episode! Thanks Levi! 

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All intro and exit audio:

Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes.

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Thanks again!

All intro and exit audio:

Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford

We hope you are all happy and healthy this holiday season! We appreciate you all for listening to us this year! We will see you next year! 

Thank you for listening! Please follow, give Bird's Eye View a 5-star rating, and set your application to automatically download new episodes (every Wednesday). Enjoy many other great guests on previous episodes.

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Thanks again!

All intro and exit audio:

Chuck-wills-widow in Post Oak Woods, Oklahoma by Levi M. Radford.
Swainson's Warbler in Smithgall Woods, Georgia by Mathew G. Radford.
Kentucky Warbler in Bixhoma Woods, Oklahoma by Mathew G. Radford.
White-eyed Vireo in Round Rock Oaks, Texas by Mathew G. Radford.
Gray Vireo in Oak Flats, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford
Spotted Owl in Pinery Canyon, Arizona by Mathew G. Radford

- Mathew G. Radford