Follow these links to see THE SPARK BIRD PROJECT WEBSITE and THE SPARK BIRD PROJECT INSTAGRAM. You will love this episode with Dr. Jenn Lodi-Smith. We had a great conversation about the evolution of her love for birds, her work at Canisius University, and The Spark Bird Project.

Dr. Lodi-Smith is a personality developmental psychologist who uses mixed methods research to study identity development over time. She directs The Spark Bird Project and co-directs the Aging and Autism Study & the Rochester Adult Longitudinal Study. She serves the university, the community, and her professional organizations in multiple capacities.

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Back in March we sat on Madera Creek well before sunrise. We had just found Western Screech, Whiskered Screech, and Great Horned Owls. We were waiting until the sun came up to find more birds. Enjoy 26 minutes of soothing flowing water sounds from Madera Creek, Santa Rita Mountains, Arizona. Recorded in Madera Canyon March 2026. Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated!

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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 Oklahoma county, herping, and mothing! Learn more about Bryan by following these links!

BRYAN ON FACEBOOK

LOCALITY GRAY BANDED KINGSNAKES

BRYAN BOX WILDLIFE ON INSTAGRAM

LOCALITY GRAY BANDED KINGSNAKES ON INSTAGRAM

BRYAN ON iNATURALIST

TEXAS CENTURY CLUB ON FACEBOOK

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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 birds, and even a little fishing and football. Thank you, Eddie!

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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!

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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, birding friendships and so much more! Thank you for listening and thank you Esther! Here are several links to explore to learn more...

ESTHER'S INSTAGRAM

TRACY AVIARY

INTERMOUNTAIN WEST SHOREBIRD SURVEYS

SAGELAND COLLABORATIVE

PROJECT FEEDERWATCH

NATIVE PLANTS (AUDUBON)

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Please consider following this link to SUPPORT THE SHOW! It is much appreciated! You will love this episode with Tom Brown. We chatted about MARCIA OBARA (THE OXYGENATED BIRDER) who the birding community recently lost, the great birds on his property in deep southern AZ, and the history of PATON CENTER FOR THE HUMMINGBIRDS. Thank you for listening and thank you Tom!

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