The Real Birding Podcast

What if the world cup was decided by which team had the best all around birding? Who wins your bracket? https://cup-predictor.com/createbracket

Birding during the dog days can be challenging but also super gratifying. Caleb and Will break down their recent finds and give tips on how to max out your summer birding!

What do birders do when Spring Migration comes to a close? Find out here!

In this episode of the Real Birding Pod, Caleb and Will recap some of the best moments of Spring Migration (so far!)

Caleb and Will break down the craziest bird sightings of this spring season!

Caleb and Will give tips and tricks to maximize the most wonderful time of the year: peak spring bird migration!

Many birders have heard of hawk watching, but what is it? And how can the average birder intercept these amazing creatures as they head to and from their breeding grounds? This episode of the Real Birding Pod dives into the weird world of hawk watching!

In this re-run episode, Caleb and Will discuss the massive improvements that birding communication has undergone as a result of social media. But is it all sunshine and rainbows?

Birding at its extreme: 40 mile an hour wind gusts, rare birds literally falling out of the sky. Even rarer birds being found in the background of photographes more than a year later. This episode breaks it all down.

What to feed hummingbirds. When will they return? This week, Caleb and Will breakdown the amazing family that is Hummingbirds. From hummers with foot-long tails to hummers with 6-inch beaks, this one has something for everyone.

Hosts Caleb and Will take on the eBird Surprise Me Challenge! This fin competition turns our own bird sightings into a bit of a game show as we see who has recorded the most of the random birds that eBird has to offer.

The Lesser Prairie Chicken was recently taken off of the endangered species list and now lacks the protections that the Endangered Species Act can provide. In this episode, Caleb and Will break down this decision and discuss the deeper cause of decline of this iconic species.

Why is it that every birder these days is carrying around a massive camera? In this episode of the Real Birding Pod, Caleb and Will break down the role that the camera plays in the world of birding. From our top photos to tips and pointers, this episode is a great snapshot of avian photography!

Ever wonder when spring migration truly starts? The truth is, spring migration begins in the middle of the winter. Listen as Caleb and Will break down the birds that we can expect to start seeing in the coming weeks as well as a report on pelagic birding and fun with the Birdie game!

In this episode of the Real Birding Podcast, Birding meets conservation, meets energy policy! This week, Caleb and Will sit down with Susan Downey, co-founder of Identiflight- a technology company that has been using AI to prevent bird harm to birds on wind farms. This one is a must watch!

What even is a Tanager? This common name refers to may groups of birds accross the Americas, but the Tanagers that we know in North America are very different from the Neo-Tropic Tanagers of Central and South America! This episode, Caleb and Will break down the difference and dive into this shocking group of birds.

What do you do when you find an injured bird? What are the ways you can prevent bird injury and harm? This episode can answer all of your questions about bird rehabilitation! This week, Caleb and Will sit down with Jennifer Gordon, founder of Carolina Waterfowl Rescue for a thoughtful and fun conversation about her origins as a wildlife rehabber and tips and tricks for helping birds in our own bac...

This week, Caleb and Will explore the massively powerful new Phylogeny Tool put out by the Birds of the World. This episode is full of moments that will change the way you look at birds, and yourself!

In this episode of the Real Birding Podcast, Caleb and Will break down the world of ducks, geese and swans. The weird taxonomy and extreme diversity make this a confusing group but one of the most rewarding!

In this episode Caleb and Will have a friendly competition: Who has seen more of the random birds generated by the eBird "Surprise Me" feature. This one is filled with stories, laughs, and good spirited competition!

Falcons are some of the fastest and most brutal hunters on the planet. When Caleb found one at the grocery store, he knew it was special but he did not know how special. In this video, Caleb and Will use the internet to trace this individual bird back to the exact location and date it was banded.

Ever wonder how photographers get close up shots of owls when you can hardly even find one? Well in this episode of the Real Birding Podcast, Caleb and Will break down the tips and tricks of finding owls the ethical way! From Snowy Owls to Saw-Whets, this episode is a hoot!

Like many most communities, birding has been forever changed by social media. From Whatsapp chats to facebook groups, the community has benefited from increased communication and connectedness. However, nothing compares to the changes brought on by a newer social media adopted only in the past few years. This one change altered birding communities forever.

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 invokes some controversy and stories from around the globe!

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 this old and famous annual event!