The Badgerland Birding Podcast

Mar 07 2025 64 ep. 55 mins 11
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We talk about birds and birding news from the Badger State (Wisconsin) and beyond! With guests from all over the world we will discuss birding tips, breaking news, and crazy birding stories!

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Episode 64 - Breaking the Global Big Year Record! With Arjan Dwarshuis

Mar 07 2025 53 mins  
We share an interview we did with Arjan Dwarshuis, who broke the Global Big Year Record in 2016 by observing 6,852 different species of birds in a single calendar year. We talk with Arjan about his amazing Big Year as well as his new book, "The (Big) Year That Flew By"!

Episode 63 - East Coast Pelagics!

Feb 28 2025 45 mins  
We talk about a recent pelagic trip that Derek did out of North Carolina, different experiences between east and west coast pelagic birding trips, and what makes them so cool and difficult.

Episode 62 - He Broke a Birding Record! With Ezekiel Dobson

Feb 21 2025 56 mins  
We talk with the new Lower 48 Big Year record holder, Ezekiel Dobson about his year, his challenges, and his favorite moments!

Episode 61 - Talking with Ivan Philipsen from "The Science of Birds" Podcast!

Feb 13 2025 74 mins  
We talk with Ivan Philipsen from "The Science of Birds" podcast all about his background, his birding tours, and his podcast. You can learn more about the podcast here: https://www.scienceofbirds.com and support podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/scienceofbirds

Episode 60 - Florida Big Years, Chasing Birds and More! With Noah Steinberg

Feb 07 2025 60 mins  
We talk with Florida birding enthusiast Noah Steinberg about what it takes to do a Florida Big Year, the excitement and disappointment of rare bird chases, and more!

Episode 59 - Space Coast Birding and Nature Festival Recap with Greg Miller

Jan 31 2025 43 mins  
We talk about birding in Florida, the Space Coast Birding and Nature Festival, and more with famous birder Greg Miller!

Episode 58 - Breaking the Cook County, Illinois Big Year Record! With Tarik Shahzad

Jan 24 2025 69 mins  
We talk with Tarik Shahzad who broke the Cook County, Illinois Big Year record in 2024 with 294 species. His record-breaking bird was an incredible Short-tailed Shearwater. Hear all about his Big Year and more!

Episode 57 - Birding Fresno, California, Morro Bay Birding Festival and more! With Rick Grijalva

Jan 17 2025 69 mins  
We talk with the President of Fresno Audubon, Rick Grijalva about birding in California, mostly around the Fresno area, the Morro Bay Birding Festival, being a bird guide, and more! Learn more about Fresno Audubon here: https://fresnoaudubon.org

Episode 56 - Bird Photography, Social Media, and more! With Trav In the Bush

Jan 10 2025 86 mins  
We talk with Travis Layton, known online as "Trav in the Bush", all about bird photography, Canada, being a social media influencer, and more! Get Trav's free photography guide here: travinthebush.com/badgerland Link to Trav's workshops: https://www.travinthebush.com/photography-workshops-2025

Episode 55 - All About Birding Florida! - With Dee and David Simpson

Jan 03 2025 71 mins  
We talk with Dee and David Simpson, who are a passionate birding duo known for their expertise in Florida birds and wildlife and guiding. Learn more about Dee and David: https://birdingwithdavidsimpson.com https://deefairbanks.com