I love the content and the subject matter. But as a scientist, conservationist, and waterfowl hunter, I was quite disappointed to hear negative comments towards ducks unlimited, as well as the concept of waterfowl hunting. The foundation of this show is upon scientific evidence, and glazing over the large volumes of data covering North American bird populations, and the impact of hunting those populations, is a juxtaposition of the message of using scientific data to demonstrate the natural world.

We LOVE this podcast! My 5 year old and I listen to The Science of Birds every night before bed. This is the only podcast he has any interest in and we both are very, very into it. It’s interesting, calm and funny all at once.* True perfection. Now if only there were a Science of Whales, Science of Trees, Science of Amphibians. Truly can’t say enough good things about this podcast. Please never stop making new episodes! *We did both find the start of the Ostrich episode terrifying (the story about the ostrich attack). A warning before stories of violence would be great for those of us listening with kids :)

This show is amazing! I checked it out when I first got into birding and it has helped me learn as I’ve learned to spot and identify birds. I am from the same city so I love when he uses examples from home. Thanks for the great content, Ivan!

i love birds but this guy is the worst…it’s not what he says, it’s how he says it…his voice is just so phony and his attempt to be funny or playful is horrendous…i really, really wanted to listen, but he makes it impossible…i’m so disappointed…

I have been on several Wild Latitudes nature tours, one with Ivan as a guide. It was amazing. I am not a serious birder but appreciate their beauty. Ivan’s podcast is a great way for me to learn more about birds in a fun, easy way. Both from his podcast and from traveling with him it is clear he has a passion for bird knowledge and is a world class expert.

Very effective science communication channel. Good job! Even as an ornithologist, I’m learning a lot about birds through these episodes. Good job Ivan! You’re my idol! P.S. the music is really catchy!

I love this podcast so much. Packed with info, easy listening, and the right amount of jokes and puns.

A podcast that is so interesting and fact filled that I’ve listened to it several times. Worth your time.

It’s a bummer he tries to make jokes. It detracts from the show.

If he cut out most of the cutesy comments and jokes, it would be easier to listen and learn.

I love drawing and listening to this in the background 5/5 Recommend

I love this podcast because it is so informative and I have one

I found this podcast a couple months ago and have been enjoying getting caught up on old episodes and new ones. I find the host relatable, down to earth and easy to listen to. It has quickly become a favorite of mine.

Perfect balance of science and lightheartedness. Always interesting and fun. So glad I found this.

I just found this podcast about a week ago, and Im listening to the shows in order from the beginning. The host presents a great deal of information in understandable terms. Combined with a pleasant voice and a sense of humor, he adds occasional sound effects and audio clips to keep things moving in an entertaining manner. Great stuff!!

I’m into birding and nature podcast. I was looking for a post election podcast that I could binge pod. That was completely free of politics and current events. This is it! It’s a fun way to learn more about birds or to brush up on things that you learned before.

Thank you for making this podcast, I love learning about new topics and this podcast is so easy to listen to.

This podcast is very engaging, and Ivan is very knowledgeable and experienced and presents the information in an organized, but lighthearted way. I really appreciate the weirdo alert feature in the episodes!

Best podcast on birds there is. The host is great, exceptionally knowledgeable and even kinda looks like a bird! Sorry Ivan. Love you, love your podcast. 💥

The Science of Birds is THE BEST podcast I’ve come across that not only is educational information about the birds we love but also, entertaining and funny! Ivan is a great host and his deep dives into specific species are thoroughly researched and informative. Ivan takes a great deal of time to craft every single episode and it shows! Thanks so much Ivan!

No fluff and all the good stuff. Educational and lighthearted. I really enjoy that its not loaded with useless ramblings. Great job and keep up the good work.

Ivan makes this show fun and so interesting. He is insightful and genuinely cares for the species he talks about. I appreciate that the most - he is a bird nerd. The content is always engaging, the stories are fun, and the quality is top-notch. This is one of the best produced podcasts I listen to, easy to listen to in the car or the headphones. I’ve been listening since the beginning, and it just keeps getting better. Good stuff, Ivan, thanks for the effort you put into sharing bird nerdery with us!

Thanks for the great information and my favorite thing in life. My feathered friends, I thought I knew everything and in every episode I learned so many new things that were mind blowing. Truly appreciate the effort and energy you devote to this. Please keep it coming. Thanks John-Woodside Loft 🥚🐣🐥

I just came across this podcast. I started at the beginning and am working through every episode. Ivan has not yet persuaded me that birds are reptiles, but the rest of his information and trivia seem to check out. I also enjoy the dry humor.

Insult house sparrows? Ok enjoy your 1 star review.

This podcast is terrific. It provides LOTS of information without being boring. Ivan also presents everything in a language that is easy to follow and understand. It flows very nicely. Love it !

Ivan is great at making the subject matter of birds interesting and funny at the same time. He has a vast knowledge of birds, bird behavior and biology. When he doesn’t know something he does the research to educate himself and his listeners. His podcasts are well researched and the production is top notch. I am happy to support Ivan’s podcast via Patreon and hope to go on one of his bird adventure trips one day. Keep up the great work Ivan! Can’t wait for the next episode.

I listen to it all the time,it is my favorite podcast. The corny jokes are the best! Keep it up Ivan!

The content is great. I learn a lot and have been able to apply what I learn to my own love of birds The corny jokes especially when they go on and on I find annoying There are times I just stop listening

Great show. I’d like to hear more about my neighbor birds out in the Midwest, please.

I absolutely love this podcast!

I just found this podcast. I listen to about three other birding podcast, but this supplies a lot of scientific information, which is fascinating. And I’ve got so many back episodes to catch up on. It took great diversion from the current political and world affairs environment.

I love this podcast it is so good! Personally I need podcasts to get to sleep, and I highly recommend this one. (Not trying to say it’s boring at all!!) This podcast is definitely a good podcast in general too. When you're cleaning, or in the car or just bored, this podcast is a good one to listen to. I think that you should also listen to this because it is educational. If you aren’t somebody that likes to listen to educational stuff then you should still listen to this because it is teaching you but it is teaching things other than science, math, ela, and history. It’s teaching about birds, and to some that is not boring to learn about! Thanks for reading HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PODCAST!!

There are a ton of podcasts about birding as a hobby, many of which are quite excellent, but not as many focused on the actual science of ornithology. Ivan wonderfully fills that void with this informative but welcoming and accessible podcast. A must-listen for all bird lovers!

I’m starting at the beginning to glean everything I can from this podcast. Every episode is packed with information about birds that connects the listener to their habits, beauty, history and importance in their ecosystems. As a casual observer of backyard dinosaurs I’m grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and appreciation of birds.

Great show! The host’s voice is so calming and the writing is both informative and funny. Can you do any shows on peacocks, hornbills or secretary birds? Polar desert birds? I just found out there are polar deserts talking to you Podcast with my bf.

I mean who doesn’t like a few movie clip metaphors from Star Wars mixed with their bird science. This is an absolutely entertaining approach to the science of birds that includes ecological relationships with plants posed in a language we can all understand.

A friend recommended this podcast and I have made it to episode 10 and will keep listening. Totally recommend as a great way to learn and have fun!

This has got to be one of my favorite podcasts of all time! Im so happy that this exists. Ivan is such an incredible podcast host. This is such a fun way to learn about birds! I wish there could be more episodes because I would listen to a new episode every day.

Excellent podcast! I have learned a lot. Ivan obviously loves what he does and it cones through in every episode.

Wonderful podcast about birds especially for beginning birders like myself. The information is presented in an easy to understand and engaging format. Such an enjoyable way to learn about birds from A to Z. Thank you.

Top notch podcast about everything birds! Binge listening right now. Audio quality is superb which sometimes makes or breaks a podcast!

My husband and I are new birders. I often listen to this informative podcast. Regarding renaming common birds, I am all for it. Names that are descriptive will be helpful. I think it will also bring more citizens into conservation efforts.

This podcast is the perfect mix of scientific background, fun facts, humor, and excitement about birds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about birds, nature, and biology!

To be honest, I started listening to this podcast for lighthearted background noise to fall asleep to. Wow, did that backfire. It’s so funny and interesting, it kept me up. Now I listen to it while I’m actually awake.

I have tried many podcasts about birds, but this one is my favorite. Perhaps it’s due to the podcaster’s passion for birds or maybe it’s because of his corny bird jokes and bird puns.

As a bird lover this podcast gets a 10/10 from me. Funny and informative.

Absolutely amazing to listen the way he talks makes it so fun and not boring at all to listen to

On days I cannot get out to see the feathered ones, this podcast really helps me enjoy them more the next time. The energy of the show is catching .

I have never felt the drive to leave a review on a podcast before, but I enjoy this show so much I just had to leave a review. Phillipson makes it easy to learn all about birds in a relaxed and entertaining way. He gives audio and vivid descriptions that help the listener picture the birds and the situations in which Phillipson is describing them. I also appreciate his humor and the jokes he throws in.