On episode 2 of the Midwest Birding Podcast, I sit down with Sammy Cabindol, an ambassador animal specialist for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. We have an amazing conversation about Sammy's favorite birds, his general love of nature, what conservation efforts he's involved in, and so much more.

Episode 1 of the Midwest Birding Podcast, I sit down with the incredibly talented and passionate Jess McQuown of the Four Rivers Environmental Center. She is an interpretive naturalist, program coordinator, life-long birder, and so much more. We talk about her background in the outdoors, her favorite bird species, and her love of the outdoors.