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The Warblers by Birds Canada

Birds Canada
Bird Conservation
Climate Change
Birds Canada
Bird Behavior
Citizen Science
Grassland Birds
Arctic Birds
Eastern Whippoorwill
Spring Migration
Canada
Bird Population Trends
White-Throated Sparrow
Long-Billed Curlew
Bird Species
Black Swift
Wetland Birds
Insectivores
Bird-Friendly Coffee
Northern Saw-Whet Owl
Birding

Our award-winning podcast celebrates the wonder of birds and bird conservation in Canada. In each episode, our host Andrea Gress is joined by expert guests to explore a new species, dive into a conservation issue, uncover fascinating research, and learn ways to help birds. Full of curiosity, birding tips, and delightful stories, The Warblers invites you to discover the amazing lives of birds in Ca... more

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From the coffee in your cup to the seafood on your plate, the products we buy can have a surprising impact on birds and their habitats. First David Pritchard walks us through the impact of coffee and why he started Birds and Beans, Canada's first bir... more

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From science and building design, to art and community action, there are many ways to reduce bird-window collisions. This is a significant conservation challenge, but we already have the tools and knowledge to make a difference.

Our guests bring two... more

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The Bay of Fundy is one of Canada's best kept birding secrets. Following the ebb and flow of the tides are tens of thousands of Semipalmated Sandpipers - and just off the coast, the rocky islands are alive with nesting terns, razorbills, puffins and ... more

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The Warblers go birding! Join Andrea Gress and Jody Allair as they search for the Evening Grosbeak. While searching the woods, they chat about how to use eBird to find a specific species, discuss nerdy fun facts about Evening Grosbeaks, and encounter... more

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Recent Guests

David Pritchard
Owner, Birds & Beans; coffee entrepreneur focused on bird-friendly certification
Birds & Beans
Episode: Becoming a Bird-Friendly Consumer
Silke Nebel
Vice President of Key Conservation Initiatives, Birds Canada
Birds Canada
Episode: Becoming a Bird-Friendly Consumer
Brendon Samuels
Researcher/advocate focusing on bird-safe building design and policy
FLAP Canada
Episode: Window Collisions: an invisible threat to birds
Vanessa Hum
Artist/advocate using murals and art to prevent bird collisions
Safe Wings (art projects)
Episode: Window Collisions: an invisible threat to birds
Avery Nagy-MacArthur
Atlantic Canada Shorebird Program Biologist
Birds Canada
Episode: Tracking Semipalmated Sandpipers at the Bay of Fundy
Lucas Berrigan
Motus Manager of Technology and Web Development
Birds Canada
Episode: Tracking Semipalmated Sandpipers at the Bay of Fundy
Gavin McKinnon
Co-author of A Field Guide to the Birds of Alberta
Meadowlark Birding Tours
Episode: Do field guides still matter? The latest guide to the birds of Alberta
David Scott
Librarian at University of Lethbridge
University of Lethbridge
Episode: Do field guides still matter? The latest guide to the birds of Alberta
Brendan Boyd
Coordinator, Ontario Forest Birds Program
Birds Canada
Episode: The Wake-up Call: Louisiana Waterthrush and Acadian Flycatcher

Host

Andrea Gress

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 287 ratings
  • Even for the backyard birder

    Since discovering this Canadian gem, every week I search for the latest podcast. In addition to information on every aspect of the lives of birds, there’s practical and surprising information on how to help birds in your own community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cat’s mew
    Canada10 days ago
  • Helpful and Inspiring

    The Warblers is one of the few podcasts I listen to on the regular. I always learn something new and am inspired to act to protect the beautiful more-than-human world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ljbogg
    United Statesa month ago
  • Such a well-made, accessible podcast! Has helped me as a beginner birder learn more about and appreciate my local birds, and how to protect them. Great topics and guest speakers and appreciate the diversity.

    Podchaser
    5
    hannahhortonlewis
    a month ago
  • Birding Must Listen!

    Every time a new episode is released I know it will be a lovely podcasting day! Fascinating topics all about the avian world - learning new nuggets about our bird friends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Treetop33
    Canadaa month ago
  • Evening Grosbeaks!

    Just listened to the in field episode on evening grosbeaks! I saw my first egb this spring and since have seen hundreds over the last couple months while cycling east of Chilliwack, BC. High chance seeing the avian ambassador out this way. What a beautiful bird!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nickshainmtb
    Canada3 months ago

Listeners Say

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

The Canadian focus and variety of species and conservation topics are recurring strengths.
Listeners value the mix of bird biology, identification help and practical conservation ideas they can use locally.
Some listeners find background music distracting, and others note that tightly edited pauses and quick transitions can affect the listening experience.
Expert guests and field-based perspectives make complex science engaging without talking down to beginners.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#70
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#13
Canada/Science/Nature
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#133
Canada/Science
Apple Podcasts
#148
Italy/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#156
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#234
Germany/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Becoming a Bird-Friendly Consumer
Q: How does bird-friendly beef support grassland birds, and what is the Bird Friendliness Index?
Beef produced on well-managed grasslands helps maintain habitat for grassland birds; the Bird Friendliness Index measures biodiversity contributions of farms and can drive incentives and financing for high-bird-friendliness ranches.
Becoming a Bird-Friendly Consumer
Q: What is bird-friendly coffee, and why does it matter for bird conservation?
Bird-friendly coffee is grown on farms that preserve habitat for migratory birds, certified by Smithsonian's Bird-Friendly standards, emphasizing shade-grown, biodiversity-friendly practices that protect forests and bird populations.
Do field guides still matter? The latest guide to the birds of Alberta
Q: Who benefited from the book's proceeds and what was the motivation?
Proceeds go to Birds Canada, reflecting a commitment to conservation and outreach, with the authors framing the project as both a celebration of Alberta's birds and a way to support ongoing protection efforts.
Do field guides still matter? The latest guide to the birds of Alberta
Q: What were the biggest changes since the last Alberta field guide and why start anew?
Significant taxonomic updates, new species ranges, and the need to reflect shifting populations made a fresh start more practical than updating an older edition, plus copyright considerations favored a new start.
Do field guides still matter? The latest guide to the birds of Alberta
Q: Why do field guides matter in the age of Merlin and digital apps?
Field guides remain complementary; they provide a portable, tactile reference with region-specific detail, including local discovery tips and a curated focus that a broad app cannot match, especially for Alberta's habitats and seasonal patterns.

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Curious, accessible conversations about Canadian birds, birding and conservation, hosted by Andrea Gress with researchers, naturalists, conservation practitioners and other specialists. Episodes move between species-focused stories and wider questions, from bird behavior and identification to habitat protection, migration, urban threats and the effects of everyday choices. Guests bring field experience and scientific expertise, while the discussions often connect research with practical ways to observe birds, contribute to citizen science or support conservation in local communities.

The mix suits both experienced birders and people just beginning to notice the birds around them. Clear explanations, personal field stories and actionable ad... more

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2. Silke Nebel
3. Brendon Samuels
4. Vanessa Hum
5. Avery Nagy-MacArthur
6. Lucas Berrigan
7. Gavin McKinnon
8. David Scott

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