In this episode I chat with Georgia born-and-raised birder Trey McCuen. We chat about the diversity of Georgia birds, his US travels to find his 700th species, and his new adventures in Arizona where he operates LOGGERHEAD NATURE TOURS. Please follow the above link to learn more about all that Trey offers. Thanks Trey! 

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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 I had a great chat with Lillian Stokes and Matthew A. Young. We talked Finches! Order their book here: The Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada

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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 Nancy Ransom. We chat about her field work at Bowling Green State University, the campus Ornithology club, her artwork, some places she has been, and some places and birds she still wants to see. Thank you, Nancy!

Nancy Ransom on Facebook

Nancy Ransom on Instagram

Ornithology Club at Bowling Green State University

Wings in the Woodlands- The Intersection of Forestry and Birds

Donate to The Ornithology Club

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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

In this episode I chat with Jim Millensifer. Jim is a great advocate for our native species of phasianids. In particular, he works to conserve and protect Prairie-Chickens and their habitat. He also takes many birders out each spring to view the hard to find Lesser Prairie-Chicken. Thanks for all you do, Jim!

Follow these thinks... 

Lesser Prairie-Chicken Initiative

Prairie Tours & Guide Service

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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

In this episode, Jesse Pline returns and tells stories about an epic spring 2024 trip he took, chasing lifers, from Texas to California. It was amazing and hair-raising! Follow these links...

Jesse's Desert Southwest May 2024 eBird Trip Report

Cascades Raptor Center | Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital

Exit audio recordings in this episode by Jesse Pline. 

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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

In this episode my guests are Ryan and Derek Sallmann from Badgerland Birding! Follow the links below to learn more about them and enjoy the many hours of great content they have produced.

The Badgerland Birding Podcast on Spotify

Badgerland Birding on YouTube

Badgerland Birding Website

Badgerland Birding on Facebook

Badgerland Birding on Instagram

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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

In this episode, my guest is Nick Lund. We chat about birding and exploring Maine, his travels to the 50 states, and his writing. Please follow the links below and order his latest book!

Dinosaurs to Chickens: How Evolution Works

American Birding Association Field Guide to Birds of Maine

Nick's other writing

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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

In this episode my return guest is Zach DuFran. In his last episode (S3 E8) we chatted about his background, birds, and moths. In this episode we just talk moths! Please follow the links below. Thanks Zach!

Zach’s photos of the Black Witch moth, colorful eggs, and various instars of the caterpillars.

Zach’s photos of the Pin-striped Vermilion Slug Moth caterpillars, both in daylight and at night under UV light.

Zach has some photos of incredible mimicry in moths. Petrophila moth which looks like a jumping spider when perched.

One of the Clearwing Moths that look like wasps.

This is not one of Zach’s photos, but one he mentioned. The Malaysian moth that has evolved to look like two flies eating bird droppings is Macrocilix maia. 

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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

In this episode, my guest is Carolyn Ohl. She owns, operates, and helps birders find great west Texas birds at The Christmas Mountains Oasis. She has been a guest before, in S2 E14. 

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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

In this episode my guest is Trenton Voytko. We chatted about his love for birds, his birding journey, his involvement in many incredible field work projects, accessibility, and of course the birds! Trenton has put together a great list of resources to learn more about him, the birds he loves, projects, organizations, and the many other topics we covered. Please follow the links below!

Jobs & Birding Info

❖    Northern Bobwhite

➢    Tall Timbers Research Institute Website:

■      Stewards of Wildlife & Wildlands - Tall Timbers - Red Hills Region

❖    Clapper Rail

➢    SHARP Website

■      Home (tidalmarshbirds.org)

➢    Elisa Elizondo’s Google Scholar

■      ‪Elisa Elizondo - ‪Google Scholar

➢    Birding

■      Mispillion River Field Site

●      DuPont Nature Center and Lighthouse Rd., Sussex, Delaware, United States - eBird Hotspot

■      Woodland Beach Field Site

●      Woodland Beach WA--Taylor's Gut, Kent, Delaware, United States - eBird Hotspot

■      *Housing and the first place I ever birded!*

●      McCabe Nature Preserve (TNC), Sussex, Delaware, United States - eBird Hotspot

➢    My first list as a birder!

■      https://ebird.org/checklist/S72413051 

❖    Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Project

➢    FWC and relevant websites:

■      Florida Grasshopper Sparrow | Audubon Florida

■      Florida's Resident Grasshopper Sparrow | FWC (myfwc.com)

■      White Oak Conservation: responsible for raising FGSP

●      Florida Grasshopper Sparrow - White Oak Conservation (whiteoakwildlife.org)

➢    Three Lakes WMA website:

■      Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area | FWC (myfwc.com)

➢    Birding

■      FGSP main stronghold, also Black Rail, Yellow Rail, King Rail, Henslow’s Sparrows, other goodies

●      Three Lakes WMA--Hwy. 60 unit, Osceola, Florida, United States - eBird Hotspot

■      Main TLWMA Unit, Red-cockaded Woodpeckers, Bachman’s Sparrows

●      Three Lakes WMA--Prairie Lakes Unit, Osceola, Florida, United States - eBird Hotspot

■      Lake Jackson, good for Roseate Spoonbills, Snail Kites, and other waders, alligators

●      Three Lakes WMA--Lake Jackson Observation Tower, Osceola, Flo

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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