Florida Bird Pod Ted Eversoll and Wes Tallyn

Ted and Wes sit down with St Pete Audubon President Holley Short who is also the Shorebird Project Manager for Florida Audubon where they monitor nesting sites and coordinate volunteer stewards to help protect our at risk shorebird populations. Holly is a graduate of University of Florida, and life long lover of wildlife, and an avid birder. Volunteer opportunities are available for those wanting to become a shorebird steward by contacting Holley at Holley.short@audubon.orgFor questions, comm...

In Episode 7 Ted and Wes discuss Florida birding during the peak of Spring migration. We discuss the abundance an diversity of warblers and the mega rare Piratic Flycatcher that blessed us this month. We also discuss trends in density over the month of may and Ted whines about missing the Yellow-breasted Chat that hung out for nearly a week. We also include some tips and tricks for birding with children in tow as well as some thoughts on birding with a spouse or others that might not be as en...

In this episode Ted and Wes get the incredible opportunity to chat with Bob Branham. Bob has been a fishing guide in South Florida and the Florida Keys for over 40 years specializing in targeting Bonefish, Tarpon, and Permit. Bob tells us about the early days in Biscayne Bay and about being inspired by his encounters with wildlife but especially raptors. We discuss some of Bob's favorite photography equipment and he gives great recommendations for beginning photographers. Bob also has worked ...

Ted and Wes sit down with a bottle of Florida Black Coral Rum and discuss some of Wes's adventures chasing snakes and his near miss of being a victim of crocodile attack. Ted swims with sharks on purpose and goes nose to nose with a large Great Hammerhead. For our listeners who are new or experienced alike, Ted discusses the 5 things he wished he knew as a new birder. The list includes patience, training your ear, good binoculars, learn wildlife and birder etiquette, and the incredible birdin...

Ted and Wes talk with Eric Plage who is an Ebird moderator, environmental scientist at Tampa Bay Watch, and one of Florida's top birders. Eric tells us a little about growing up birding Cape May, provides some valuable tips and tricks for using Ebird, and tells us about some of the important work going on at Tampa Bay Watch that is ensuring the health of our estuary. Eric also discusses use of the Merlin Bird ID app and some of his birding goals spanning the state of Florida.For questions, co...

Ted and Wes discuss what they have been doing and seeing in February in Florida birding. Wes recalls discovering a county rare bird while birding in Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Ted talks about his morning birding at Ft Desoto enjoying a relaxing time watching Snowy Plovers and Reddish Egrets feed close by. He also previews a trip he has planned to visit Acadia national park in Maine and his hopes to see Atlantic Puffin and well as many other new sea birds and shore birds. We also discuss...