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The American Birding Podcast

American Birding Association
Bird Conservation
Birding
Eponymous Bird Names
Community Engagement
Environmental Equity
Diversity and Inclusion In Birding
American Ornithological Society
Naming Conventions In Ornithology
Social Justice
Birdwatching
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
Birding Community
Kentucky
Peregrine Falcons
Two-Fisted Bird Watcher
Red-Tailed Hawks
Cooper's Hawks
Nate Swick
Mike Lubow
Climate Change

The American Birding Podcast brings together staff and friends of the American Birding Association as we talk about birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond. Join host Nate Swick every Thursday for news and happenings, recent rarities, guests from around the birding world, and features of interest to every birder.

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Latest Episodes

Happy Thanksgiving! At the ABA, we're thankful for birders - their passion, their deep knowledge base, and the willingness of some to come on the American Birding Podcast to discuss recent bird science and news. This month we welcome Stephanie Beilke... more

What do birding and board games have in common? More than you'd expect! Birder and game designer Elizabeth Hargrave has made it a mission to bring these two things together and her bird-themed game Wingspan does just that. Wingspan has been covered b... more

Smithsonian researcher Roxie Laybourne may be the most influential ornithologist you've never heard of. Over the more than half a century she was a pioneering figure in the fields of forensics and aviation, all through her work with birds, and, more ... more

Can the various mating rituals, displays, and behaviors of birds apply to the lives of humans in the 21st Century, with our own uniue rituals, displays and behaviors? It's a question that birder and writer Bryony Angell asks as she approached her own... more

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Recent Guests

Elizabeth Hargrave
Board game designer known for her bird-themed game Wingspan
Stonemaier Games
Episode: 09-47: Birds and Board Games with Elizabeth Hargrave
Chris Sweeney
Journalist and author of The Feather Detective
Episode: 09-46: The Feather Detective with Chris Sweeney
Bryony Angell
Birder and writer discussing her experiences with dating through the lens of bird behavior.
Episode: 09-45: Dating Like a Bird with Bryony Angell & Wenfei Tong
Wenfei Tong
Author of 'Bird Love', discussing bird behaviors and their implications for understanding human relationships.
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Episode: 09-45: Dating Like a Bird with Bryony Angell & Wenfei Tong
Miyoko Chu
Senior Director of Science Communications at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: 09-43: Inside Merlin with Miyoko Chu & Alli Smith
Alli Smith
Project Coordinator for Merlin at Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: 09-43: Inside Merlin with Miyoko Chu & Alli Smith
Owen Reiser
Filmmaker and Birding Enthusiast
Episode: 09-38: A Dirtbag Big Year with Owen Reiser
Andrew Guttenberg
Former Bird of the Year artist and art director for the National Geographic Field Guide
National Geographic
Episode: 09-37: New Art in the New Nat Geo Guide with Andrew Guttenberg
Brad Meiklejohn
Alaska birder and conservationist
Birding Magazine
Episode: 09-36: Where Have the Gray-headed Chickadees Gone with Brad Meiklejohn

Host

Nate Swick
Host of discussions focused on birds, conservation, and the birding community, engaging with guests from various backgrounds in the field.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 939 ratings
  • First Timer

    I just listened to the podcast of the Gray Headed Chickadee. I’m new to birding, about a month. Went on vacation and just stayed local. Went to Cape May NJ which is less than an hour from my home and my wife and I explored the area and took a habitat tour which talked all about birds. Very interesting and relaxing. My first bird to ID was the Sanderling. Became an ABA member to learn more. Then ran into this podcast from the ABA website. One can learn a lot listening to podcasts I believe. You k... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RNolter
    United States3 months ago
  • Volume variation is hard for headphones! Love the show though

    I love listening to this podcast but I often find myself turning it off because sometimes the audio is super quiet and then it immediately gets super loud, so when I listen in my earbuds it kinda hurts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adaleakhoo
    United States6 months ago
  • Bird in my area after fire

    During the fire Buckhannon 2022 I think here in Western part of Virginia. The smoke was heavy here in Lexington even but as I watched, there must’ve been 25 or 30 new birds in my yard. What I noticed first was 8 to 10 woodpeckers which was an unusual site. also noticed a reduction of hummingbirds the following year.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wovenart
    United States7 months ago
  • Appreciate focus on conservation

    It's a tough world out there for birds. Kudos to Nate for his efforts to educate and inspire. Like it or not, human activities do impact birds, and I appreciate this podcast for giving listeners context for understanding what birds are where, and why. I learn something important from each episode. Keep up the good work!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dogmom15
    United States10 months ago
  • Just too political these days.

    This used to be my go to birding podcast, but in the past year or two it has taken a turn for the worse. The podcast host has decent segments and excellent guests, but he projects a snarky attitude that makes my eyes roll on most occasions. It’s also unfortunate that he blasts and ridicules other negative podcast reviews on various social media outlets. That doesn’t seem professional for the ABA. I hope the show improves. There’s not exactly a plethora of birding podcasts to choose from, so unti... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    steamboat89
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

However, some express concerns about political tones overshadowing the birding topics, suggesting a desire for a more focused approach on avian content.
Listeners appreciate the depth of knowledge shared and the engaging interviews with experts.
Many find the discussions to be enlightening and educational, enhancing their birding experience.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#11
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#64
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#19
Canada/Science/Nature
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#55
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#145
Canada/Science
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#35
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

09-46: The Feather Detective with Chris Sweeney
Q: Was there any effort of Roxie's that you found particularly meaningful or interesting?
Chris Sweeney reflects on Roxie's influence on aviation safety, particularly her role in identifying feathers from a major B-1 bomber crash.
09-46: The Feather Detective with Chris Sweeney
Q: Can you talk a little bit about Roxie's most important insights into feathers?
Roxie identified feather characteristics at a microscopic level, which allowed her to link small feather samples from accidents to specific bird species.
09-46: The Feather Detective with Chris Sweeney
Q: So how did you first come across Roxie Laybourne? And what inspired you to tell this story?
Chris Sweeney details how he initially learned about Roxie through conversations with forensic ornithologists while reporting on eagle deaths in Maryland.
09-47: Birds and Board Games with Elizabeth Hargrave
Q: Did you have a priority to teach people about birds with the game?
Elizabeth mentions that while it's not explicitly a teaching tool, the game does encourage learning about various bird species through gameplay.
09-47: Birds and Board Games with Elizabeth Hargrave
Q: How do you play the game? Can you explain how that works?
Elizabeth explains that Wingspan is a card-based game where players manage habitats, collecting birds and gaining points, which grows in complexity as the game progresses.

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1. Elizabeth Hargrave
2. Chris Sweeney
3. Bryony Angell
4. Wenfei Tong
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6. Alli Smith
7. Owen Reiser
8. Andrew Guttenberg

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