Best Kirsten Rhode Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 47 - Making the Stokes Guide to Finches! - With Lillian Stokes and Matt Young 48:58

6h ago48:58

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We talk with Lillian Stokes and Matt Young, who authored the new "Stokes Guide to Finches of the United States and Canada" about what it's like making a field guide, the new book, finches, and more! Link to the book (As Amazon Associates we do earn from qualifying purchases): https://amzn.to/48xcLKc

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Episode 46 - Birding Idaho, Oklahoma, Cryptids and more - With Mathew G. Radford 45:48

13m ago45:48

45:48

We talk with Oklahoma birder and host of the "Bird's Eye View" Podcast Mathew G. Radford about birding in Oklahoma, Idaho, cryptids, and more! Check out his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6iSdFRrx8bXtRzQWTovwvy

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Episode 45 - Birding in Canada, Boreal Birds, and more! - With Josh Dewitt 50:16

18d ago50:16

50:16

We talk with Canadian birder and guide Josh Dewitt about birding in Manitoba, as well as Churchill, the polar bear capital of the world, Canadian stereotypes, and more!

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Episode 44 - Spooky Birds, State Lists, Rhode Island, and more! 47:48

12d ago47:48

47:48

We talk about some spooky birds in anticipation of halloween, as well as the total species seen in a few states, what it would be like to do a Big Year in Rhode Island, and more! You can support us on Ko-fi here! https://ko-fi.com/badgerlandbirding

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Episode 43 - Buena Vista Grasslands, Prairie-chicken Conservation, and more! - With Rob Pendergast 53:45

1M ago53:45

53:45

We talk with Portage County, WI birder and eBird reviewer Rob Pendergast about Buena Vista Grasslands, Greater Prairie-chicken conservation, and more!

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Episode 42 - 2024/2025 Winter Finch Forecast! With Tyler Hoar and Matt Young 43:40

1M ago43:40

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We get the inside scoop about the 2024/2025 winter finch forecast from two of the compilers, Tyler Hoar and Matt Young. You can see the written forecast on the Finch Research Network Website: https://finchnetwork.org/winter-finch-forecast-2024-25 Link to the new Finch Field Guide (As Amazon Associates we do earn from qualifying purchases: https://a…

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Episode 41 - A Guide to Florida Birds and Birding - With Kirsten Hines 48:09

1M ago48:09

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We talk with the author of the "Birds of Florida" field guide Kirsten Hines about Florida birds and birding, invasive species, and more! Link to Kirsten's book: https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/birds-of-florida-9781472993366/

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Episode 40 - Everything You Need to Know About Gulls! - With Amar Ayyash 1:15:23

1M ago1:15:23

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We talk with gull Expert Amar Ayyash about all things gulls, including beginner tips, cool hybrids, some underrated species, his new book "The Gull Guide: North America" and more! Link to the book: https://tinyurl.com/5n8xkt79 Link to the blog: http://www.anythinglarus.com Link to the North American Gulls Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/gro…

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Episode 39 - Birding Changes Over Time, Birding Southeastern Wisconsin - With Spence Stehno 59:29

2M ago59:29

59:29

We talk with president of the Benjamin F. Goss Bird Club, Spence Stehno about how birding has changed over time, the bird club, birding in Southeastern Wisconsin, and more!

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Episode 38 - Birding Brazil, Hawk Ridge, Victor Emmanuel Nature Tours, and more! - With Erik Bruhnke 1:11:38

2M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

We talk with "The Bob Ross of Birding" Erik Bruhnke, who is always excited and passionate about the world of birding. He is a guide for Victor Emmanuel Nature Tours and is also involved with Hawk Ridge, doing migration counts! Learn more about Erik here: https://www.ventbird.com/our-team/ErikBruhnke/26…

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Episode 37 - Talking With Greg Miller (The Real Life Jack Black from The Big Year!) 1:38:10

2M ago1:38:10

1:38:10

We talk with Greg Miller, who was the inspiration behind Jack Black's character Brad in "The Big Year". Greg tells us all about what was real and what was embellished in the movie as well as other birding stories!Hear more from Greg on his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/GregMillerBirding/Book at tour with Greg: https://wildsidenaturetours.…

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Episode 36 - Talking with the 2024 Lower 48 Big Year Leader Ezekiel Dobson 38:17

2M ago38:17

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We talk with the current 2024 Lower 48 Big Year leader Ezekiel Dobson about his historic year, birding across the United States, birding in Kentucky where he's from, and more! Zeke is currently at 708 species for the year. You can donate to Zeke's journey here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/big-year-lower-48-states…

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Episode 35 - All About Marshes! Horicon Marsh, Limpkins, and more! 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

We talk about marshes and marsh birds, and the world's largest freshwater cattail marsh, Horicon Marsh, as well as Limpkins, Whooping Cranes, and other species.

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Intertwining Spirits: A Journey Through Energy, Healing, and Non-Human Intelligence with Kimo Kipano 55:20

3M ago55:20

55:20

Can the concepts of soul and spirit be distinct yet interconnected? Join us for a captivating conversation with the enlightening Kimo Kipano, a Hawaiian high seer, multi-sensory healer, and psychic medium. Kimo kicks off the episode with a powerful meditative breathing exercise to align our energies and honor Aboriginal practices. He then delves in…

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Episode 34 - Our First Pelagic Birding Trip!/What You Need to Know Before Going On One 33:18

3M ago33:18

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We went on our first pelagic birding trip out of Westport, Washington. We give a sneak peak about what we saw and what it was like and also talk about what you need to know before going on your first pelagic birding trip.

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Episode 33 - Birding Tours in Wisconsin, Birding Florida, Attitude of Gratitude - With Will Huggins 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

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We talk with birder Will Huggins about the tour he took with us in Wisconsin, as well as his birding adventures in the PNW, South Florida, Georgia, and more.

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Episode 32 - Birding at the Grand Canyon, California Condors! 30:35

4M ago30:35

30:35

We talk about what it was like Birding at the Grand Canyon and seeing California Condors. Sleeping Bear Dunes in Michigan also gets a shout-out.

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Episode 31 - NEW Lumped and Split Bird Species! 43:10

4M ago43:10

43:10

We talk about the new AOS update of what bird species are now considered the same and which ones are considered different.

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Episode 30 - The Latest Birding Technology! 33:45

4M ago33:45

33:45

We talk about the latest birding technology from smart bird feeders, to thermal monoculars, to binoculars that ID birds for you, and more!

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Episode 29 - Birding Midway Atoll, Bird-related Careers - With Zach Matchinski 50:31

4M ago50:31

50:31

We talk with Zach Matchinski about his work on Midway Atoll, including the birds that live there, how to get a job working with birds, broken camera lenses, and more!

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Episode 28 - Big Years, Birding in Georgia, and Beginning a New Tour Guide Business with Trey McCuen 1:12:17

5M ago1:12:17

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We talk with Trey McCuen about traveling across the country to see birds, what it's like birding in Georgia, the start of his new guiding business, and his interesting experiences out in the forests of North America.

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Episode 27 - New Jersey Birding, Preventing Window Strikes, and more - With Mr. Train and Otys 1:15:15

5M ago1:15:15

1:15:15

We talk to Jeff (Mr. Train) and Otys about what it's like birding in New Jersey, how people are working to reduce window strikes, especially in big cities like New York, and more! Links Mr. Train: Life Lessons for Better Birding and Beyond Common Tern Article Article about Mr. Train and Otys' work with window strikes Otys Train's essay about window…

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Episode 26 - Difficult Bird IDs, Will AI Ruin Birding? 58:53

5M ago58:53

58:53

We talk about some of the most difficult bird identifications, some cool sightings we've had, and play around with some AI to see how it is at generating bird photos and other scenes.

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Episode 25 - Why Summer Birding is the Worst, Nesting Birds and Nest Cameras 30:29

5M ago30:29

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We talk about why summer birding comes with its own set of challenges, the bird nesting season, as well as how cool nest box cameras are.

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Episode 24 - Big Days, History of Birding, Feral Cats - With Cole Roecker 1:16:37

5M ago1:16:37

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We talk to Wisconsin birder Cole Roecker about birding "Big Days", including the one from our latest video, the history of birding, and some of birding's biggest controversies, including feral cats.

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Episode 23 - Birding Indiana, Inaccessible Island - w/13 year-old Birder Manny 48:51

6M ago48:51

48:51

We talk to 13 year-old birder Manny from Indiana about how he got into birding, birding in Indiana, the Inaccessible Island Rail, and more!

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Episode 22 - Texas Hill Country, Big Days, Our New Guiding Network! - With Ty Allen 59:11

6M ago59:11

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We talk with Texas birder Ty Allen about Big Days, how he started birding, and about our new guiding network, which Ty is a part of! You can book a tour with Ty or any of our guides at www.badgerlandbirding.com.

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Episode 21 - The Biggest Week in American Birding 19:34

6M ago19:34

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We give a preview about what it's like going to The Biggest Week in American Birding, which happens annually in Ohio. We will be releasing a bunch of content about it in the future. You can learn more here: https://www.biggestweekinamericanbirding.com

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Unveiling the Mysteries of UFOs and Consciousness with Paul Hynek 1:26:48

6M ago1:26:48

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Picture a dinner table where talk of UFOs is as common as passing the peas, a scene straight from the childhood of our guest Paul Hynek, son of Dr. J. Allen Hynek. Our latest episode is a riveting journey through the realms of the unexplained, consciousness, and the surprising normalcy of otherworldly concepts. Paul and I, Kirsten Rhode Sandefur, t…

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Episode 20 - Birding in Vermont, shorebirds, peg-legged Oystercatchers, and more! - With Max Carroll 1:18:36

6M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

We talked with birder and field tech Max Carroll about birding in Vermont, shorebird survey, and field tech work, a peg-legged American Oystercatcher that's still kicking, and more! You can follow Max on instagram @max.manhattan.

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Episode 19 - Raptor Research, Harris's Hawks, and More! - With Brooke Poplin 56:32

7M ago56:32

56:32

We talk with Master's Student Brooke Poplin about her research studying Harris's Hawks in Texas, including capture methods, technological advancements, other raptors, and more.

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Episode 18 - Bird Research, Plovers, Covid Birders, and More - With Maria Bleitz 44:51

7M ago44:51

44:51

I talk with Graduate Research Assistant Maria Bleitz about how the Covid-19 pandemic got her into birding, some of her research and work in Michigan, California, and Oklahoma, how goofy plovers are, and more!

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Episode 17 - Woodcocks, Crazy People, and Feral Cats 36:07

7M ago36:07

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We talk about going to see American Woodcocks in the spring, some interesting encounters we've had with people while birding, the controversy of feral cats, as well as some interesting new gadgets we've been testing.

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Episode 16 - Birding in Washington, State Big Years, and Breaking Birding Records - With Liam Hutcheson 48:19

7M ago48:19

48:19

We talk with young birder Liam Hutcheson who just broke the State Big Year record in Washington in 2023. Discussions include birding in Washington, his Big Year, the proposed Barred Owl cull, and more. You can check out Liam's Instagram @liamhutchesonwildlife.

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Episode 15 - Stories From a Global Bird Guide from Wildside Nature Tours - With Alex Lamoreaux 43:52

8M ago43:52

43:52

We talk with Alex Lamoreaux, one of the guides for Wildside Nature Tours, about his travels all over the world, his crazy stories, favorite experiences, and more! Learn more about Alex and his tours at: https://wildsidenaturetours.com/team-member/alex-lamoreaux/

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Episode 14 - Caribbean Birding, Bird Banding, and Todies - with Holly Garrod 58:03

8M ago58:03

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I talk with Holly Garrod, who is the coordinator of the Caribbean Bird Banding Network with Birds Caribbean about what it's like birding in the Caribbean, bird banding, and all things Todies! You can follow Holly on instagram @orn.ecology.

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Episode 13 - All About Warblers! Getting Excited for Spring Migration 43:47

8M ago43:47

43:47

We talk about our favorite warblers, which ones are overrated and underrated, as well as what we're looking forward to this spring!

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Episode 12 - Birding in Wisconsin, County Big Years, and Sketchy Encounters in the Woods - With Tim Hahn 1:12:59

8M ago1:12:59

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We talk with Wisconsin birder Tim Hahn about the Wisconsin birding scene, doing a county Big Year, sketchy encounters in the forest and more!

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Episode 11 - Being a Young Birder, Guiding in Texas, Birding in Hawaii - With Ryan Rodriguez 38:52

9M ago38:52

38:52

We talk with Ryan Rodriguez, a 16-year-old birder from South Texas, about what it's like being a young birder, guiding in South Texas, his quest to see the last ʻakikiki in Hawaii, and more!

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Episode 10 - Bird Photography Tips from a Pro, Birding in Australia, Enjoying the Outdoors - With Duade Paton 1:02:20

9M ago1:02:20

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Duade Paton is an experienced bird and nature photographer who also runs his own YouTube Channel with nearly 80,000 subscribers. Hear about some of his favorite photography tips, some of his favorite gear, as well as what it's like living and birding in Australia. Make sure to check out Duade's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Duade…

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Episode 9 - Owl Photography, Thermal Cameras, Illinois Birding - With Matt Zuro 1:16:21

9M ago1:16:21

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We talk with photographer Matt Zuro about how he captures incredible bird photos, including many of the owl species that live in the northern United States, using thermal cameras for birding, and birding in Illinois. All photos seen in the video version of this episode are photos taken by Matt. You can check out his photos on his instagram @zurotog…

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Episode 8 - All About Owls! (Superb Owl Sunday Special) 54:54

9M ago54:54

54:54

Owls are captivating, and fascinating to watch. On this episode we talk about owls you can find in North America, specifically discussing encounters we've had with these species, as well as some tips on how to find owls, and best practices for observing them ethically.

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Episode 7 - Our Most EPIC Birding Successes and Failures! 1:02:46

9M ago1:02:46

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We (Derek and Ryan) talk about some of our coolest and most memorable experiences, as well as some of our most disappointing. We also go through some of the most interesting species on our life lists and some that we're excited to look for in the future.

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Episode 6 - Making a Birding Podcast, Birding Festivals, Birding in Arizona - With Chris 59:36

10M ago59:36

59:36

We talk with Chris, creator of the "Looking at Birds" podcast about what's it's like making each episode, how he got into birding, as well as what it's like living in Arizona, birding festivals, and more! You can check out Chris's podcast here! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-at-birds-a-birding-podcast/id1561550706…

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Embracing the Extraordinary: A Journey Through Blue Avian Identity and Paranormal Awakening 26:02

10M ago26:02

26:02

As I sat down with my daughter Sevin Sandefur, the air was charged with a sense of wonder unmatched by our usual conversations. She recounted her profound journey of self-discovery, a narrative that challenges our perception of reality as she embraced her identity as a Blue Avian. Sevin's memories stretch from the curious events of her childhood to…

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Discover how to deprogram the mind and go from Victim to Victor with my Mentor Eve. 37:13

10M ago37:13

37:13

Join myself and my mentor, Eve as we deep dive into deprogramming the mind, moving out of victim mentality and take charge of your life. Learn how to transition from things happening to you to happening for you and through you. Learn how we cast spells on ourselves every day with our speech. Learn how DMT has changed both of our lives in so many wa…

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Episode 5 - Birding in Central California, Sassy Wrens, Rare Bird Stories - With Rachel Clark 1:20:15

10M ago1:20:15

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We talk with Rachel Clark, professional birding guide from "Central California Birding Tours" about what it's like to bird in the diverse habitats of California. We also talk about if all wrens are sassy, and some of our stories about finding and looking for rare birds, as well as the trip we took to California. You can check out Rachel's website a…

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Episode 4 - Birding in Oklahoma, Colima Warbler Hike, Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch - With Alex Harman 54:54

10M ago54:54

54:54

We talk with Alex Harman, a graduate student at Oklahoma State University about what it's like birding in Oklahoma, the possibility of doing the Colima Warbler hike in Texas, the Gray-crowned Rosy-Finch in Wisconsin, and more!

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Episode 3 - All about South Texas, Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, Texas Rare Birds - With Justin LeClaire 1:00:37

10M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

We talk with Justin LeClaire from the Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program about birding in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, some of the rare birds currently in the state, his county Big Year, and more!

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Episode 2 - First of the Year Birding Challenge, Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl Surveys, Birding South Texas - With Eric Konkol 56:26

11M ago56:26

56:26

We talk with our friend and Wisconsin birder Eric Konkol about the First of the Year Birding Challenge, his work doing Marbled Murrelet and Spotted Owl surveys in the Pacific Northwest, as well as some of his recent trips, including what it's like to bird in South Texas.

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