![]() The mission of this daily (yes, daily!) podcast is to tell “vivid, sound-rich stories about birds and the challenges they face.” And the episodes certainly accomplish that. Funny, sassy, and sometimes raunchy, Stiteler is joined by her husband, Non-Birding Bill, in rollicking discussions about surprising avian intersections in pop culture.Īuthor’s pick: “ Birdchick Podcast #205 - Necrophilia, Jobs, and John Hamm ” - MaBirdNote Those who know Sharon Stiteler-aka Birdchick- from her blog or from Twitter know just what they’re getting into. Generally every other week a bout 60 minutes Each show starts off with the “Rare Bird Focus” segment, which recaps recent rarities across the nation, before moving on to interviews with birders or scientists, conservation stories from ABA President Jeff Gordon, or ID boondoggles with other staff.Īuthor’s pick: “ What’s In a Common Name? ” - DecemBirdchick Podcast Hosted by the amicable Nate Swick, this podcast is the signature listening series for the American Birding Association. (Bonus: They're all free as the wind.) American Birding Podcast ![]() Here’s a list of popular birding podcasts to help get you rolling. You can also usually stream episodes from each podcast’s website (see links below) - but that’s more difficult to do if you want to listen on a commute or a run, so try the apps first. Download any one, then start browsing for individual shows. Non-Apple phones offer similar apps like Stitcher, Overcast, Pocket Casts, or Spotify. Most iPhone users rely on iTunes or the Podcasts app. To find your favorites, though, you'll need the right software. Either way, they’re a great way to stay connected to the birding world when you can’t be out in the field yourself. Some focus on news and interviews some consist of chatter among friends. Thankfully, there are a lot of birding podcasts to add to the roster. Podcasts are a lifesaver for the introverts in all of us. I personally have a rotation of eight or so podcasts that I listen to every day to and from work and, frankly, I don’t know how people got along beforehand. Podcasting has revolutionized the airwaves for millions of Americans, and birders are no exception.
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