Bird’s Eye View

Mathew G. Radford

Birding

Conservation

Birdwatching

Bird Conservation

Moths

Tulsa County

Oklahoma

Natural History

Arizona

Texas

Birds

Ecology

California

Nature

Montana

Florida

Utah

Bird Species

Native Plants

Maine

Birds, birding, and the natural world! Bird's Eye View is a podcast about the birds of the United States and the world in which they live. We take a bird's-eye-view as we explore topics related to birds, birding, and the natural world. Created and hosted by Mathew G. Radford. Please listen, follow, and enjoy!

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	196	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessScienceMental HealthNatural Sciences

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S6 E22: A Field Guide for Everything. A conversation with Bryan Box.

Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Bryan Box. We chatted about his birding and nature roots, the many and diverse ecoregions across Texas, finding birds in every Texas and ... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 38 min

S6 E21: Raised by Birders. A conversation with Eddie Kasper.

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 bi... more

17 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 19 min

S6 E20: Western Wishes. A conversation with Levi Radford.

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!

Please consider following this l... more

10 Jun 2026 • 44 min • Most popular

S6 E19: Birding Has Taught Me Stillness. A conversation with Esther Sumner.

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... more

3 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 37 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Levi Radford

Guest, Levi Radford – veterinary student and wildlife researcher

Oklahoma State University

Episode: S6 E20: Western Wishes. A conversation with Levi Radford.

Esther Sumner

Utah birder and conservation volunteer

Utah (local birding community)

Episode: S6 E19: Birding Has Taught Me Stillness. A conversation with Esther Sumner.

Tom Brown

Birding guide, former field trip leader, and caretaker of Paton Center for the Hummingbirds

Paton Center for the Hummingbirds / Tucson Audubon (caretaker role)

Episode: S6 E18: A World Class Destination. A conversation with Tom Brown.

Jill Cravens

Educator and birder from Leander, Texas

Leander, Texas

Episode: S6 E17: It Was a Quick Addiction. A conversation with Jill Cravens.

Garrett Rhyne

Researcher and Southeast Motus Coordinator, American Bird Conservancy

American Bird Conservancy

Episode: S6 E16: Informing Conservation Efforts. A conversation with Garrett Rhyne.

Kathy Rigling

Education Director at Orange Audubon Society (Florida)

Orange Audubon Society

Episode: S6 E14: Connecting People with Nature. A conversation with Kathy Rigling.

McKay Olson

Birding expert focused on Utah, county and state big years

Utah birding community

Episode: S6 E13: Birds Took Me There. A conversation with McKay Olson.

Martha McLeod

Educator, birding teacher in Rockport, Texas

Rockport, Texas educator

Episode: S6 E12: Diamonds in the Rough. A conversation with Martha McLeod.

Angelina Stancampiano

Wyoming interpretive park ranger, former Oklahoma field researcher and advocate for women in the outdoors

Wyoming State Parks

Episode: S6 E11: I Want Them to Feel Something. A conversation with Angelina Stancampiano.

Host

Matthew Radford

Host and creator of Bird's Eye View; long-running showrunner and primary host.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings

Daily Dose of Compassion
Mathew has love for birds, that is both obvious and exciting to witness. But he also has compassion for people, making this podcast a cool, soothing salve. (Listen to him talk to the boy who makes bird sounds!)
Apple Podcasts
5
Reno Stevens
United States9 months ago
Great Podcast
Mathew does a great job interviewing his guests and has such a nice variety of guests.
Apple Podcasts
5
MarkDucki
United Statesa year ago
Birding bonanza!
I love listening to this podcast! I’m not at all finished with each episode but the ones I have listened to so far have been excellent - interesting and informative. I am really loving the Oklahoma content in particular. Thank you!!
Apple Podcasts
5
JMCinOK
United States2 years ago
Great birding podcast!
I have been enjoying this podcast immensely
Mathew has great stories of bird encounters at great locations
Also Amazing guests so interesting!
This has been especially enjoyable and helpful with a texas trip ahead
Apple Podcasts
5
Melisabirdsong88
United States2 years ago

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listeners praise the host's warmth and engaging interviewing style

the mix of travelogue and field tips is particularly appealing

guests are described as varied and high-quality

episodes are informative and useful for Texas and Oklahoma birding trips

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts	#121	United States/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#169	United Kingdom/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#249	Canada/Science/Natural Sciences
Apple Podcasts	#118	Hong Kong/Science/Natural Sciences

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S6 E16: Informing Conservation Efforts. A conversation with Garrett Rhyne.

Q: What were the broader implications of your Swainson's Warbler study for conservation and technology?

The results not only mapped two distinct migratory pathways and wintering locations, but also validated the value of new tracking tech for informing conservation. The work demonstrated how data on altitude, stopovers, and timing can shape targeted habitat protection and cross-border collaboration.

S6 E16: Informing Conservation Efforts. A conversation with Garrett Rhyne.

Q: What was it like getting your first data back from a tagged bird, and what did it reveal about non-breeding locations?

The moment was described as a treasure-hunt-like thrill; after deploying pressure geolocators, a recaptured bird revealed a wintering path through the Yucatan Peninsula, documenting a concrete example of migratory connectivity and demonstrating the power of the new data to map precise routes.

S6 E16: Informing Conservation Efforts. A conversation with Garrett Rhyne.

Q: Describe the genesis of studying Swainson's Warblers for your master's work and how the idea evolved into a tracking project.

Garrett explains that Swainson's Warblers are a magical, understudied species with a very restricted interior-forest habitat; after collaborating with colleagues across six states, he proposed tracking them to map migratory connectivity, leveraging geolocators with emerging barometric sensors to gain altitude data and better infer non-breeding destinations.

S6 E15: Part of Something Bigger. A conversation with Ryan Sallmann.

Q: What philosophical lessons has birding taught you about life?

Birding reveals human nature, including guilt and competitive impulses, and it emphasizes that we are part of something larger, fostering an awareness of seasons, energy in the environment, and a sense of belonging to the natural world.

S6 E15: Part of Something Bigger. A conversation with Ryan Sallmann.

Q: Are you a pretty intense lifer-listing type, or more about the experience and the moment?

I use a flexible approach, keeping an informal needs list and using eBird to log lifers while prioritizing the experience and the setting; I enjoy the data and the memory, but I don't chase numbers at the expense of the moment.

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A show focused on birds, birding, and the natural world, blending field-found insights with travelogues, education, and conservation. Episodes frequently feature real-world field experiences, migration spectacles, habitat restoration, community science, and practical tips for visiting diverse sites across the U.S. from Texas to Florida to Utah. Noteworthy is the mix of educator-turned-conservation advocates, senior birders, and on-the-ground scientists sharing actionable advice for enthusiasts, educators, and professionals seeking deeper connection with birds and their ecosystems.

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1. Life List: A Birding Podcast
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Recent guests on Bird’s Eye View include:

1. Levi Radford
2. Esther Sumner
3. Tom Brown
4. Jill Cravens
5. Garrett Rhyne
6. Kathy Rigling
7. McKay Olson
8. Martha McLeod

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