Recent Episodes
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08-27: 2024 Splits and Lumps with Nick Block
Jul 4, 2024 – 01:01:53 -
08-26: This Month in Birding - June 2024
Jun 27, 2024 – 55:38 -
08-25: The Importance of Insects with David Leatherman
Jun 20, 2024 – 37:31 -
08-24: Random Birds XI with Ted Floyd
Jun 13, 2024 – 59:32 -
08-23: Enjoying the Natural B's with Georgia Silvera Seamans & Natasza Fontaine
Jun 6, 2024 – 27:47 -
08-22: This Month in Birding - May 2024
May 30, 2024 – 01:11:09 -
08-21: Newfoundland's Euro Vagrant Phenomenon with Jared Clarke
May 23, 2024 – 40:33 -
08-20: eBird Annotated, Chicago edition, with Ted Floyd
May 16, 2024 – 46:24 -
08-19: The Birds that Audubon Missed with Kenn Kaufman
May 9, 2024 – 44:54 -
08-18: Nature Beyond Birding with Jody Allair & Frank Izaguirre
May 2, 2024 – 54:37 -
08-17: This Month in Birding - April 2024
Apr 25, 2024 – 56:15 -
08-16: Take it or Leave It - Seawatching, Records Committees, and Owls
Apr 18, 2024 – 54:16 -
08-15: Martin Migration Madness with Kevin Fraser
Apr 11, 2024 – 29:17 -
08-14: Random Birds, Special Edition, with Ted Floyd & John Lowry
Apr 4, 2024 – 53:00 -
08-13: This Month in Birding - March 2024
Mar 28, 2024 – 01:06:38 -
08-12: More than a Lawn Thrush with Emily Williams
Mar 21, 2024 – 34:22 -
08-11: Beat this Big Year Record with Jeff Bouton
Mar 14, 2024 – 43:14 -
08-10: Protecting Plovers in NYC with Chris Allieri
Mar 7, 2024 – 54:24 -
08-09: This Month in Birding - February 2024
Feb 29, 2024 – 54:28 -
08-08: Still Birding to Change the World with Trish O'Kane
Feb 22, 2024 – 45:28 -
08-07: 2023 Rare Bird Draft with Amy Davis & Tim Healy
Feb 15, 2024 – 01:00:22 -
08-06: The Drama of Shorebird Migration with Randall Wood
Feb 8, 2024 – 34:52 -
08-05: eBird Analytics with Harry Stevens
Feb 1, 2024 – 31:20 -
08-04: This Month in Birding - January 2024
Jan 25, 2024 – 53:12 -
08-03: Two-Fisted Birdwatching with Mike Lubow
Jan 18, 2024 – 29:59 -
08-02: 2024 Bird of the Year Artist Natasza Fontaine
Jan 11, 2024 – 31:10 -
08-01: Inside the Bird Name Committee
Jan 4, 2024 – 01:10:39 -
07-51: This Month in Birding - December 2023
Dec 21, 2023 – 47:11 -
07-50: Random Birds X with Ted Floyd
Dec 14, 2023 – 58:17 -
07-49: Birding Book Club - Best of 2023
Dec 7, 2023 – 01:02:30 -
07-48: Secrets of Slow Birding with Bridget Butler
Nov 30, 2023 – 39:08 -
07-47: This Month in Birding - November 2023
Nov 23, 2023 – 01:03:51 -
07-46: Random Birds, Vol 9, with Ted Floyd
Nov 16, 2023 – 56:27 -
07-45: Talking Lumps - Western Flycatchers with Alec Hopping
Nov 9, 2023 – 42:54 -
07-44: Meet Wayne Klockner, the ABA's New Executive Director
Nov 2, 2023 – 36:25 -
07-43: This Month in Birding - October 2023
Oct 26, 2023 – 54:51 -
07-42: The Wingsnappers with Barney Schlinger
Oct 19, 2023 – 36:38 -
07-41: Birding Under the Influence with Dorian Anderson
Oct 12, 2023 – 57:43 -
07-40: The Public Lives of Birds with David Welch
Oct 5, 2023 – 30:02 -
07-39: This Month in Birding - September 2023
Sep 28, 2023 – 01:00:08 -
07-38: Birding for a Better World with Sydney Golden Anderson & Meghadeepa Maity
Sep 21, 2023 – 47:29 -
07-37: Random Birds, Vol. 8, with Ted Floyd
Sep 14, 2023 – 55:40 -
07-36: Lifer Momos and Monals with Anuj Ghimire
Sep 7, 2023 – 45:25 -
07-35: This Month in Birding - August 2023
Aug 31, 2023 – 01:02:37 -
07-34: Secrets of Summer Birding
Aug 24, 2023 – 40:46 -
07-33: Birding Book Club - Books for Birders that Aren't About Birds
Aug 17, 2023 – 01:09:14 -
07-32: Birding Rwanda with Winnie Kyamujara
Aug 10, 2023 – 25:58 -
07-31: Remembering Tom Johnson
Aug 3, 2023 – 32:50 -
07-30: This Month in Birding - July 2023
Jul 27, 2023 – 56:19 -
07-29: Indigenous Reconnection through Birds with Alyssa Bardy
Jul 20, 2023 – 32:49
Recent Reviews
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flybeagleThanksNewer birder here. Thanks for doing this podcast. It’s my favorite birding podcast to listen to.
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THEPAINFROMMAINABA Podcast ReviewBut I just dont like how all the people Nate interviews are all woke! If the left is so inclusive of all people bring in some conservative birders! This podcast took a turn for the worse😢. If this is a podcast about birds then stop bringing up politics. Also Nate will probably end up saying hes a 13 year old girl and swims on the girls swim team🤣
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Oye333Love to NateLove this podcast. Nate Swick is the best host! I look forward to Thursday mornings. Light, healing and positivity to Nate and his family.
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Now UnsubscribedCan We Just Talk About Birds?ABA member, birder and outdoor enthusiast here that cannot stand the political/woke/non-informational turn this podcast has taken over the last six months. Do not find it interesting at all to listen to virtue signaling from the sometimes interesting host or the woke tribunals take during the monthly “bird talk” about modern society. Heavy leftist podcasts are dime a dozen but I tried this podcast to get more in depth studies of the ABA region and species NOT divisive politics. Were it not for the Ted Floyd episodes…yikes
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Lewisbholmeslook forward to each episodeA favorite podcast, I enjoy the breadth of topics, the casual yet focused discussions, and all the shows with Ted Floyd.
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CeceD.St. Petersburg, FloridaNate’s interviews are always insightful. He is able to interview his guests to get the best information they have to offer us listeners.
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Always.learning.!I always learn something!Lots of great information in each episode! Great interviews of birders, scientists and others that keep me informed about the world of birding and birders! Nate is a thoughtful interviewer and brings out all sorts of interesting perspectives from his guests! It my #1 birding podcast!
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chrischrisbobissFun and educationalI look forward to these episodes every Thursday, even if some of the closing puns are devastating groaners!
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sloth travel clubLearning to love birdsThe podcast has been my introduction to birds. Very informative and entertaining!
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ChinklacamooseLots of birding knowledge with a bit of hubrisNate Swick is obviously amazingly knowledgeable about birding and I appreciate the variety of ways he talks about birds on the show. Love the birding books episodes. To nitpick about a few things: topic of bird names for birds gets too much play (agree with the point but does it need to be on every show?); Swick often talks over his guests when he is excited about a point. Would be better if he drew out certain birding information. Could enhance a lot of the birding information instead of just kind of showing off that he knows something or was jetsetting around the globe recently without adding to viewer understanding of a topic. Finally, his microphone is too powerful for my tastes. I don’t need to know every time he swallows or his chair freaks. That all said, it is a great birding podcast.
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Harley Rider54Loving birdsWonderful explanation of why we love birds and bird watching.
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Lit learnBirding in ColumbiaI was awake at 3 am bemoaning the sad state of the world. So, as I often do, I looked for a podcast. I found the episode on the “birth” of birding in Columbia to be fascinating and uplifting. Great interview!
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StHelenaSaintExcellent Topics,Thank you for bringing vital and current topics in ornithology & ecology to us as well as diverse voices. I learn something in every episode. The host, Nate, while charming, could benefit from training in interviewing, listening, asking questions, and journalism. It’s cringey when he inserts himself into the midst of important information or tries to show that he knows all about the topics. His guests are almost always skilled public speakers and his interjections, giggles, and redirecting to himself are a distraction. Longtime ABA member here, and I’ll keep listening, but the pod could use a little more polish.
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CathartesGetting better all the time!I have been amazed at both the quality of guests and the scope of content on this ever-growing podcast! From the most highly respected birders and conservationists of our times to everyday birders like me; the ABP features something for everyone with an interest in birds and conservation. It’s realistic, but optimistic take on the resilience of birds is a balm for troubling times. Today I listened to one of the most recognized and passionate ornithologists in the world. Peter Harrison’s life work reflects his genius… simply inspiring! Thanks for all you do, ABA and Nate!
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IntrovatoloSwallow tailed kitesI really enjoyed your 06-38 episode. When Nick and Ted described seeing swallow tailed kites in Panama and Columbia. It made me think that I had not seen our swallow tailed kites since mid August here in south east Florida. They must have made their fall migration to those locations and it’s very interesting to me to know I get to witness their arrival and departure. I’ve only been in SE Florida for a little over a year and used to live in Upstate NY enjoying spring migration time close to Ithaca. Keep up the great work!
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Sjp0889The Birdiest podcast aroundGreat work, Nate! I love Nick Lund too, wish you had him on even more. Other suggestion is to extend the Rare Bird report significantly. I think you could make a whole podcast about this - bringing on guests or playing excerpts from birders who saw or chased the birds - or bringing on a scientist studying a certain species (ex. limpkin)
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hopeless in azArizonaLove this podcast. Wondering if we can have a few episodes that focus on the west? I live in Tucson and we have so many cool birds in SE Arizona, but doesn’t seem like we talk about them much. Hummingbirds, raptors and flycatchers.. Maybe this is already happening but I haven’t been listening long enough.
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rycarpFavorite Pod of the WeekI love the ABA Podcast. Nate is a great host. He’s funny, knowledgeable and recruits great guests. I really value the diversity of his guests, and the multiple perspectives and experiences they share. My favorite episode was the podcast with Peri Sasnett on Clark’s Nutcrackers. I loved the deep dive into one species. I learned so much from Peri and Nate about this remarkable species. Keep up the great work!
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Deeka2012Fun and wide ranging information on birds and birdingLove this show! wouldn't miss it
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steamboat89Just too political and snarky these daysThis 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 until then I’ll be offline enjoying the birds. Steve, Missouri
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NOMO212No MoreThe actual birding segments were okay. But the host has always had an irritating snark. Then the show went "woke" with the stuff we go birding to get away from. I been looking at a fb site about ivorybilled woodpeckers and see he posts in it a lot. Mean and nasty to people who believe ivorybills still exist and calling them truthers like they are wackos who won't accept his opinion. He insults people who report seeing ivorybills saying they are embellishing, dishonest and grifting. Seeing the guys behavior towards others I cant listen any more. I thought birding was about respecting the environment and birds and other people. I guess not at least for this ABA bigshot. No more for me.
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Lexington BirderStill enjoying this podcast.I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long while and still look forward to checking in every Thursday for the next episode. I enjoy how this podcast covers a wide range of subjects which is both informative and promotes birding for all those who enjoy watching birds.
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Vireo44Always interesting and informativeI really enjoy this podcast. Host Nate Swick keeps a good balance of stories and guests. I enjoy the panels where guests just chat about birding, usually with some good laughs. (Got a kick out of “most over- and under-rated warbler.”) But most of all, I appreciate that I always learn something new about birds. Keep up the good work!
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AfhyshhigcgjgfgfgLove this showI’ve learned so much from this show and never miss an episode. Host Nate Swick does a deft job of mixing hard core birding discussion and information with important social and political issues related to birding, particularly the long overdue move towards inclusion in our community. Appeals to the expert and the beginner in so many ways. And often funny as well. Surprised at how few birders I mention it too haven heard of it. Tell your friends!
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EmmaSparrowThe Best Podcast in BirderdomI’ve been listening to the ABA Podcast for years and each year it gets better. During the pandemic, Nate
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WayneKA Fine Weekly Birding FixNate, the ABA staff, and guests provide a good balance of content for both novice and experienced bird watchers (and birders). I enjoy learning something new about birds every episode. And despite some reviews here complaining about the inclusion of discussions about social trends in birding, this older birder finds it educational, refreshing, and ultimately hopeful.
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I live for 69Best birding podcast in the gameI look forward to Thursdays for the new episodes!
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Alden GuyCompletely deterioratedI don’t know what has happened to the host of the show. It used to be valuable, however, after the death of George Floyd it’s just turned into a political rant. It seems as though every episode has to do with some aggrieved identity group and their unique birding attributes. A show on women in birding, a show on blacks and birding, a show for the disabled and birding. Give it a rest!! People want to hear tips on birding. They don’t want to hear your white guilt and political commentary.
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LaurynMK88Newer Birder PerspectiveThis is a good podcast. Nate Swick’s intros are hilarious and often the best part of the episode. It’s likely because I’m a less experienced birder, but I wish there were more episodes focused more directly on birds, birding tips, etc. A lot of times the topics get a little out there to things somewhat related to birding (live-streaming, birds and music, board games <huge Wingspan fan here by the way>, women in the outdoors, etc). Those things can be interesting but often the conversation gets to a place where we’re not really talking about birds anymore. Would love to just hear and learn more about birds and birding!
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jhall6383Weekly Must HaveOne of the best birding podcasts out there.
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nbrown47DecentSome hit an miss topics. Love the book reviews, science topics, birding tips etc. Conservation and politics take a very individualist perspective. Important to understand that nothing will fundamentally change if we don’t overthrow the system, and that system is Capitalism. Tough to hear ‘drive a little less’ when 100 companies produce 71% of carbon dioxide emissions.
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John EshemAn all together well done podcast!The ABA podcast does a great job of balancing bird and bird adjacent topics to create a well rounded discussion about all things birding. It is both a great place to get in the weeds about taxonomy and discuss political issues that impact birds and birders. Nate is enthusiastic and funny which makes the content even more enjoyable.
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Ajgg854FineFine. Great bird content when the episodes actually focus on birds.
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KymstirBird Stamps?How about Bird Stamps instead of Duck Stamps?
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ArkoptrixNate and the guests are the best.This show has everything- smart participants, interesting topics, multiple perspectives, and puns. It’s my goto for walking or road trips.
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klanderaExceptional!Informative...interesting...current...relevant! Nate does an excellent job of creating a fun show, but always bringing in new elements and people within the whole bird-watching community. It’s a must listen!
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breakerfallenEntertaining and informativeI look forward to seeing this podcast show up in my feed and am so happy they increased the episode frequency. Great guests from all parts of the birding community. Birding can be a very solitary activity (especially since local meetings went virtual) but this podcast makes me feel like I’m back from a great group trip.
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Jc99909999All politicsI used to love this podcast but for the past year, all they seem to talk about is changing all the bird names named after white people, and about racism. If I want to be pummeled with critical race theory I’ll sit in on my kid’s elementary school class. This is supposed to be about birds. Enough already!
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Wim van DamHit and Miss = Play and SkipThe ABA really should rename this to something like “Nate Swick's Birding Podcast" as the show has been getting increasingly idiosyncratic. When birds are the topic the show is great as Swick is enthusiastic and clearly knows his stuff. But when the conversation turns to non-bird topics it all becomes predictable and self-congratulatory as the host and his guests are always perfectly aligned and a bit too pleased with themselves.
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EcoReedBirds in the NewsI love the new “Birds in the News” segment of the American Birding Podcast ... Host Nate Swick’s side commentary during it had me laughing out loud!
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Roban HKEverything about being a birder and caring about birdsI love how expansive the show’s topics are. Please do keep covering issues that affect the most vulnerable members of the birding community, and the most vulnerable birds.
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JSPatManPolitics > Birds?This podcast used to be awesome, and I listened to it religiously for years. Within the last year, it’s gotten remarkably “woke” and needs to share its progressive virtue signaling more and more. If that’s something you’re into, you will love this podcast. Nate is an interesting host who really does a great job. But if you use birds to escape all that other stuff, this is not the place for you.
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LukeInSTLExcellentThe best podcast out there for birders, Nate is an amazing host and the guests are wonderful. Keep up the great work.
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VERIFIED ACCOUNTGreat podcastEntertaining, incisive, and with a lot of heart. And as for the couple of negative reviews that say the show is too political at times, to me that shows why that is so important. Stay political, Nate. “I don’t see race, just birds,” is the birders’ version of “I don’t see color, I see people.” Keep doing what you’re doing. It is educating a lot of people out there, welcoming in far more individuals than it is alienating, and these types of hard discussions have always been important, even if we’re just now belatedly having them at a broad scale. And I say all this as a white male lifelong birder living deep within rural, red state America.
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ca chickFabulous podcast!Nick really brings birding to life with his interviews, guests, weekly rare bird round up and interesting guests. It’s fun to listen to his interviews because Nick is very knowledgeable and can ask thoughtful questions. Great show!
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TanMoose787I want to be a birder now!After searching for a good podcast about just nature and wildlife in general, I am SO glad I stumbled upon this one. The episode with Rebecca Heisman introduced me to the concept of ornitherapy, and has made me want to try birding for myself!
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loonladymtPileated caution plusI am really enjoying this podcast and I am loving that tattooed punk rocking skateboarders are so into birds that they participate in these podcasts! As a science teacher and wildlife biologist, I now have a measure of hope for the future that I didn’t have before. Seriously! You guys rock!! I just wanted to comment on the pileated story that involved two girls using their phones to try to identify woodpecker calls and they ended up causing a pileated woodpecker to fly up to them. Please please warn your listeners that in most places, the use of a phone to vocalize calls is considered “harassment of wildlife” for which you can receive a ticket. The reason for this is that just with this one story we have a record of 1 party of two who used their phones to try to ID a bird call, resulting in a pileated using it’s energy to check out a violation of its territory. But how many other birders did the same thing later that day or week? How much of that birds’ energy, that was supposed to be directed at courtship, incubation or chick rearing, was misdirected to securing the territory against an unseen threat? There are many stories about birds being “loved to death” by enthusiastic birdwatchers who didn’t realize how much disruption they were creating for the birds they were desiring to see. A program about the ethics of birdwatching and wildlife photography would be a great thing to include for this podcast. 99 people out of 100 have no idea about the negative impacts on wildlife due to birders and photographers and would immediately change their behavior once they knew the harm they were doing. Thanks for thinking about that kind of program and for this wonderful podcast!
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Original MinimalistCheesy - music licks leave much to be desiredToo much opinion, not enough substance; rare bird alerts are the main reason I listen, but they’re too short and the silly music following them give me reason to hit “stop” and switch to a different podcast. Clean it up and I’ll subscribe and even promote it.
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OskyBirdsGreat Listen!A great listen — a little education, a little entertainment, and a whole lot of enthusiasm for birds.
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BirdGMomHappy New Year!I have enjoyed listening and learning with Nate in 2020. I recommend this podcast to anyone who loves birds and nature, in general.
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