The Real Birding Podcast

Merry Christmas! In this re-run of the Real Birding Podcast, Will and Caleb tier rank the best countries to bird in the world. From the Toucans of Ecuador to the Horn-Bills of South Africa, this one i...

29 Joulu 202558min

This episode of the Real Birding Pod is all about the great tradition of the Christmas Bird Count. We cover the history and specifics while also diving into the data and scientific benefits of having ...

22 Joulu 202524min

Achoo! Will has the flu this week so we are running an episode that aired back in July! We will be back next Monday with an all new episode. Bird on!

15 Joulu 202535min

Will and Caleb unload their spiciest birding opinions in this feather-ruffling episode of The Real Birding Podcast. From hunting ethics to conservation priorities, from favorite families to birding st...

8 Joulu 202537min

In this episode of the Real Birding Podcast, Will and Caleb face off in a competition to see which species produced by the "Surprise Me" feature on eBird are on our own life lists. This fun episode br...

1 Joulu 202533min

This week Caleb and Will break down bird banding and a recent project Caleb has been taking part in in west Michigan. We talk about the science behind bird banding as well as explaining the process. T...

24 Marras 202531min

Photos have emerged of a truly bizarre bird on lake Erie. This kittiwake appears to have characteristics that better suit the mega-rare Red-legged Kittiwake, a bird that has never ventured far from it...

20 Marras 202530min

In this episode of the Real Birding Podcast, Caleb and Will Break down the effects that cold snaps and polar vortexes can have on birds. This extreme weather can push birds further south than they wou...

17 Marras 202537min