Host Wendy Clark had the privilege of chatting with Lee recently about all things Big Bend, Texas—a hotspot is on every birder’s bucket list! Along with being incredibly engaging and exciting to talk to, Lee is “Mr. Big Bend,” and knows more about birding and guiding in this remote region than just about anyone on the planet.

Whitney Lanfranco is the new nature sales manager for Leica Sport Optics, and she is thrilled to be a young female working in the birding sport optics industry! BirdSense host Wendy Clark talks to her about Leica, the obstacles she has faced this year both personally and professionally, and how she's rising above it all with grace and positivity. This episode is sponsored by Leica Sports Optics.

Just south of Houston, you’ll discover one of the top places to visit in Texas: Pearland. You may be aware of its thriving culinary scene, fabulous shopping, amazing year-round events and affordable hotels. But what you may not know is that it’s a GREAT destination for birds and birding! Join Bird Watcher’s Digest Advertising Sales Director Kelly Ball, along with Tracy Rohrbacher, Pearland’s CVB director, and Cullen Ondracek, the Natural Resource Manager for Pearland Parks and Recreation, as they discuss the natural history and wildlife in beautiful Pearland, Texas. This episode is sponsored by Visit Pearland, Texas.

The Cape May Fall Festival is VIRTUAL this year, and there is an impressive lineup of speakers and special events happening October 2–4, 2020. BWD President and Publisher Wendy Clark talked with New Jersey Audubon’s Special Events Director Lillian Armstrong recently about what a virtual birding festival is, why they’re doing it, and what folks can expect from the Cape May Fall Festival this year. If you’re thinking about trying a virtual birding festival, this podcast episode is for you! Join Wendy and Lillian as they discuss the upcoming Cape May Fall Festival, and how we can all stay connected during COVID-19 restrictions through special birding events like these.

Our inaugural episode of BirdSense features Adrian Lesak, birding and optics expert at Vortex Optics. BWD Publisher Wendy Clark recently sat down with Adrian at Vortex’s headquarters in Wisconsin to chat about the company’s history and development, Adrian’s involvement through the years, and the outstanding products—both new, and tried and true—that Vortex has to offer. This episode is sponsored by Vortex Optics.