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Artwork for Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited

Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited

Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
Bird Feeding
Birdwatching
Wild Birds Unlimited
Native Plants
Bluebirds
Shade-Grown Coffee
Western Bluebird
Great Backyard Bird Count
Mental Health
Bird Safety
Project Feederwatch
Thanksgiving
Sparrows
Holiday Season
Citizen Science
Insects
Bird Conservation
Christmas Bird Count
Hummingbird Feeders
Habitat For Birds

A podcast from Wild Birds Unlimited about feeding the birds and enjoying nature right in your own backyard. Relax, enjoy the birds, and stay Nature Centered.

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Latest Episodes

Squirrels – do you love them or loathe them? If you have trees nearby, chances are you have squirrels. In this encore episode, John and Brian take a different look at our furry friends. Whether you deter them or feed them, we all have opinions on the... more

John Schaust returns to critique Brian’s yard (a call-back to ep 50). Does he practice what he preaches? Plus, we catch up with our retired co-host on owl banding, adventures, and how we can all help the birds with high-protein foods for the end of n... more

How many goldfinch species can be attracted to your yard? Brian is joined by two WBU store owners (Dripping Springs, TX & Ventura, CA) to talk goldfinches and their differences: seasonality, attracting, nesting, molting, mimicry, and more.

Being seasonally savvy in summer means fewer feeders can be ok, but the key is foundational feeding. Brian explains the benefits of a foundational feeder and food in summer and how it helps Dad (bird dads & people dads).

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Recent Guests

Amanda Bustios
Wild Birds Unlimited store owner from Dripping Springs, Texas
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Frank DiMartino
Wild Birds Unlimited store owner from Ventura, California
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Rebecca Rodomsky-Bish
Lead of Great Backyard Bird Count at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: GBBC & Bird ID
Emma Greig
Project leader for Project FeederWatch at Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Episode: Participate & Connect with Nature
Olivia Carvalho
Community engagement specialist for Birds Canada
Birds Canada
Episode: Participate & Connect with Nature
Holly Merker
Co-author of the book Ornitherapy and professional birding guide specializing in mindful birding.
Episode: Feed the Birds, Feel Better
Becca Rodomski-Bish
Project leader for the Great Backyard Bird Count at Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Episode: Count the Birds. Make a Difference.

Host

Brian Cunningham
Host of Nature Centered and a naturalist with experience in engaging audiences around bird feeding and nature conservation. He shares personal stories and practical advice throughout the episodes.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 364 ratings
  • Great listen. Succinct and packed with implementable information

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sinwood
    3 months ago
  • Thanks John for the Memories and Tips

    A podcast with great information and a friendly upbeat tone about one of my favorite pastimes: feeding and observing birds. Being from Indiana and a fan of WBW, it is great to hear from two people with the same passion and superior knowledge. As a final episode, it was a great topic to cover favorite apps and books. I was able to obtain a copy of The Joy of Bird Feeding and it is truly unique. I will be added it to my library. All the best to John in retirement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cookie meister
    United States8 months ago
  • Bird Bonding

    Love the episode on Mindful Birding. And I love my local Wild Birds Unlimited store. The owners always give great bird advice. Their store is a healing sanctuary in a bland strip mall. We need more birds and we need more people talking about birds. This is the place to relax and learn everything birds.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bug🍀
    United Statesa year ago
  • Would love to love this podcast

    This podcast can be enjoyable and informative but their frequent chuckling at darn-near EVERYthing they say prevents that. Also, as someone else noted, “species” is both singular and plural when referring to biology. “Specie” refers to coined money.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Tevaman
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for birders!

    Fun to listen to and informative. Working on my landscaping to put in bird natural plants like winterberry and various other native plants. Already more activity in our yard. Superb job

    I love all the information in this podcast. I have maybe 10 different books and multiple apps on birds and birding but this adds another important people to people interface making a complete library of information and ideas! Great job to the presenters, John and his buddy Keep laughing and sharing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bilbothejust
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the friendly and knowledgeable tone of the hosts, noting it makes learning about birds enjoyable.
Several reviews highlight the podcast's family-friendly nature and its ability to engage listeners of all ages in nature-related topics.
The humorous banter between the hosts adds charm, though there are occasional comments about their tendency to chuckle excessively.
Many find the content informative and practical, helping them to enhance their birdwatching and feeding practices.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#48
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#205
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#56
South Korea/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#69
India/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#108
Japan/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#165
Taiwan/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Count the Birds. Make a Difference.
Q: How does the Great Backyard Bird Count work and how can someone participate?
Participants spend at least one chunk of 15 minutes watching birds in their area during the GBBC weekend and can report sightings through tools like Merlin and eBird.
Why Kids Love Bird Feeding
Q: What was the spark that got you interested in birds and bird feeding and nature?
I really enjoy dinosaurs, and I knew that for my career, I had to know a lot about birds because birds are dinosaurs.
Why Kids Love Bird Feeding
Q: So Xander, talk to me a little bit about, man, bird feeding. What's it like for you?
I just like having the different birds, like you never know what's going to come up.

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Focused on the joys of backyard birdwatching and nature, this show offers insights into promoting biodiversity and creating wildlife-friendly habitats. It covers a range of topics, including bird feeding strategies, the importance of native plants, and ways to engage with bird populations through initiatives like citizen science. The hosts blend personal anecdotes with expert advice from various guests, fostering a community around the love of birds and nature. With its approachable and humorous tone, the content appeals to both novice and experienced birders, making it accessible to a broad audience looking to enhance their connection with the environment.

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2. The Warblers by Birds Canada
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1. Amanda Bustios
2. Frank DiMartino
3. David Mazajewski
4. Mary Phillips
5. Rebecca Rodomsky-Bish
6. Emma Greig
7. Olivia Carvalho
8. Holly Merker

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