• S6 E8: The Feather Wars. A conversation with James H. McCommons.
    Mar 18 2026

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    In this episode I had a very informative conversation with James H. McCommons about his book The Feather Wars. And the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds.

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    James is a professor emeritus at Northern Michigan University and a veteran journalist, specializing in ecology, environmental and travel topics. His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Audubon, Discover among other publications. He is the author of Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service, and Camera Hunter: George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography.

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • S6 E7: Color My Outdoors. A conversation with Simone Adams.
    Mar 11 2026

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    In this episode I had a great conversation with Simone Adams. We chatted about her growing up in north Georgia, her love for the outdoors, adventures moving from the peach state to the land of enchantment, a pacific northwest road trip, how she has shaped her life to live outdoors, and the nonprofit Color My Outdoors. Please click and learn more about COLOR MY OUTDOORS! Thank you, Simone!

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • S6 E6: Near a Sagebrush Sea. A conversation with Jeff Cooper.
    Mar 4 2026

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    In this episode I had a well-rounded conversation with Utah birder and all-around naturalist Jeff Cooper. We chatted about Utah's many and diverse habitats, Jeff's evolution as a birder & herper, the Owls of Utah, Jeff's efforts to document the secretive breeding Boreal Owls in Utah, and some crazy birding stories. Thank you, Jeff!

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    NEOVISTA BIRDS & WILDLIFE

    JEFF'S EBIRD PROFILE


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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • JATB 33: The Sky Islands of NM & AZ.
    Mar 13 2026

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    Let's chat about the Sky Islands of NM & AZ! My hope is that these Just About The Birds episodes increase understanding, appreciation, and conservation. We can all help to conserve these amazing avian species! Thank you for all that you do to support them!

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    25 mins