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The Bird Banter Podcast #137: A Special Backyard Birding Episode with Tammy Poppie

Backyard birding has become somewhat a national if not worldwide hobby for many during Covid times, and on this episode Tammy Poppie, creator of the website On The Feeder is my guest.  We talk about how to keep birds safer with proper feeder cleaning, bird window strikes, and overall how to enjoy the birds in your yard.

As always check out the associated blog post on BirdBanter.com for more links and info. 

Until next time. Good birding and good day!

The Bird Banter Podcast #136 with Matt Goff

On this episode Matt Goff, a Sitka birder and all around naturalist, talk about birding in Sitka, his 10+ years of doing a bi-weekly radio show on KCAW, the local radio station in Sitka, about birding and many other aspects of the natural history and environment of the Sitka area.  He also has a website SitkaNature.org where you can learn lots more.  It was really fun to hear about hyper-focused birding in his home city/borough.  Matt is a self taught naturalist, who is simply very interested in every aspect of the natural world around him. Birding is just one aspect of his love of nature and his study of his local environment.  It seems like a very healthy and wonderful focus, and one we can all admire if not emulate.   

The Bird Banter Podcast #135 with Sarah Swanson

On this episode Sarah Swanson and I talk about her new book, Best Little Book of Birds: The Oregon Coast, as well as her birding story, her prior book, birding around Portland, OR and lots more. 

You can preorder Sarah's book Best Little Book of Birds: The Oregon Coast

She is @Sarahlovesbirds on Instagram

Be sure to check out the blog post with lost more info on BirdBanter.com

Thanks for listening.  Good birding. 

The Bird Banter Podcast #134 with Mike Resch

On The Bird Banter Podcast #134 Mike Resch and I talk about his multi-decade quest to see >200 bird species in every continental U.S. state.  He achieved this goal recently on a trip to Montana, as well as reaching another target goal of 15,000 total ABA state and province ticks.  (listen to hear what a “tick” means)  Besides being a realty nice guy, avid and accomplished birder, and inveterate state birder, Mike has visited places and seen beautiful places most of us have never heard of or seen.  For more from Mike check out Episode #33.  Check our Mike's blog here to read about many of his forays into state birding. Enjoy.

The Bird Banter Podcast #133 with Dan Casey

On this episode Dan Casey, a top Montana birder, and I talk about his birding story, birding in Montana, ebird, bird records committees, and I really enjoyed hearing from a birder from an area I do not know well, and who has a wonderfully balanced and holistic approach to birding his state. I hope you enjoy hearing from Dan as much as I did. 

You can contact Dan by email: danielcasey55 -at-gmail- dot-com 

Here is Dan's eBird Profile

Be sure to check out the blog post on BirdBanter.com for more related info and links.

Until next time, good birding and good day!

 

The Bird Banter Podcast #132 with Matt Aeberhard

On this episode Matt Aeberhard and I talk about his remarkable carreer and experiences as a world-class wildlife videographer, his birding story, his new project Birds of America: How Birds Can Save Us. 

You can see lots more about Matt on his website, or follow him on Instagram @mattaeberhard.

As always check out the blog post on BirdBanter.com for more links, and in this case some embedded video by Matt. 

Thanks for listening. Good birding!

 

The Bird Banter Podcast #131 with Marcos Trinidad

On The Bird Banter Podcast #131 I talk with Marcos Trinidad, the Center Director at Debs Park in Los Angeles, an avid birder, a leading advocate for diversity and inclusion in the environmental movement.  We talk about Marco's experiences in finding ways to have cell phones and technology provide positive experiences in nature, how to appreciate the urban nature around us, and his personal birding and life experiences.  

You can reach Marcos at the Debs Park Audubon site, on Instagram @huskynaturalist or on Twitter @brownbirder 

Thanks for listening. Please leave a rating and review. 

Until next time, good birding and good day.

The Bird Banter Podcast #130 with Bill Young

On this episode Bill Young and I talk about his lifelong birding passion and experiences, and focus especially on his interest and work with bird bahavior, as well as his focused birding at Monticello Park in Arlington, VA.  Bill and his  friend Ashley Bradford have developed and maintained the website MPNature where incredibly detailed and useful information about the park can be found. I find this a fabulous example of what can be learned and shared by really paying attention and focusing on a small local patch for birding and more. 

As always read and learn more at the Bird Banter Blog.

Until next time, good birding!

The Bird Banter Podcast #129 with Jackie Lindsey and Charlie Wright of COASST

On this episode we talk about COASST, the Coastal Observation and Seabird Survey Team, with Jackie Lindsey, the Science Director and Charlie Wright, the Data Verifier as guests.  I learn about the COASST programs, hear stories of interesting and unusual dead bird discoveries, and enjoy hearing about the program and more from Lindsey and Charlie.

You can find more about COASST at their website.

On their website you can find about their research publications, how to volunteer or donate, and buy a field guide to beached bird ID. 

To read lots more about some of the things we discussed as well as see some photos check out the blog post on the Bird Banter Blog. 

Thanks for listening. Good birding. 

The Bird Banter Podcast: Ed From The Great River Road Part 2

On this episode I report on birding the Great River Road, and various places nearby, from Memphis to Davenport, Iowa and then on to Omaha.  Overall a great experience, seeing new states, new roads, and getting an appreciation for the great river. 

Highlights were great looks at Sedge Wren, some fabulous National Wildlife Refuges, and of course the Mississippi River and all it entails. 

For more details, photos and related information see the blog posts under Ed's Birding Notes on the Bird Banter website. 

Stay tuned for some great guests coming soon. 

Good birding. Good day!