Bring Birds Back

A Will and a Wildway

Wildways were created to save wildlife.

Stone-Cold Hydrilla

Mystery surrounding the deaths of Eagles and Ospreys is resolved.

Your River’s Keeper

Water is vital to life– but how much do you know about your local water’s health? Two experts explain.

The Noise Report

Two experts discuss the effects of noise pollution on humans and birds.

Bring Birds Back Season 5

Season 5 of Bring Birds Back premieres Wednesday, January 17th!

Time, Age and Climate Change with Bill McKibben

The famed activist talks aging in the time of global warming, 30+ years after his monumental debut.

Reimagining Prison Pt. 2: Rehabilitating Butterflies and Minds

In part two, we look at how rehabilitating butterflies gives purpose to some incarcerated participants.

Reimagining Prison Pt. 1: Acoustic Birding and Sustainability

Folks from the Sustainability in Prisons Project teach us about their most dynamic programs, including their acoustic birdsong research project.

Finding Belonging in the Great Outdoors

Dudley Edmondson talks about the importance of befriending nature as a safety net.

Let’s All Go to Gullah Geechee Sea Islands with Isaiah Scott

Gen-Z influencer, Isaiah Scott, talks about life as a young, Black ornithologist and the impact of his ancestral origins in the culturally rich Gullah Geechee Corridor.

No Birds Were Harmed in the Making of this Podcast

Ever wondered how birds are trained for the Hollywood big screen? Meet a film industry bird trainer who takes us behind the scenes!

A.I. for Birds: A Lesson on Wind Farms

Wind energy, as it stands, is great for the environment but not so great for many birds. Thankfully , positive changes are underway.

The Zero Sum of it All with Corina Newsome

Corina Newsome updates us on the latest findings in the State of the Birds report. Then, how an end to environmental racism inherently encourages bird conservation and climate change activism.

Bring Birds Back Season 4

Season 4 of Bring Birds Back premieres Wednesday, May 17th

Bird Love Language

Love is in the air — up there with the birds!

Mockingbirds from Constant Wonder

We’re happy to share a special feature from our friends at Constant Wonder. Hosted by Marcus Smith, their "Mockingbirds" episode takes you through the complexity of mockingbird songs and why these birds mix hundreds of songs together using sophisticated musical...

This is Your Brain on Birds

On the Season 3 finale, Tenijah connects with urban ecologist Deja Perkins on research that links the outdoors with positive impacts on our mental and physical health.

The Birds and the Trees

At Glacier National Park, there live two species who have a deep relationship: a tree, the whitebark pine, and a bird, Clark's nutcracker. Tenijah explores their link with fellow podcaster and a ranger at the park, Peri Sasnett.

The Fascinating World of Bird Behavior

Ever wonder why birds do the things they do? Tenijah gets answers to some pressing questions about strange bird behavior from biologist and writer Wenfei Tong.

The Streaming Sanctuary

Maya Higa is approaching conservation in an unusual way. By running a virtual conservation education center, she's educating the world from the web and reaching entirely new audiences with unexpected animal ambassadors.

Spooky Birds That Squawk in the Dark

On this episode, Tenijah dives deep into owls, vultures, crows, ravens, and more with passionate corvid expert, Kaeli Swift.

Birding on the Hill

In the Season 3 Premiere of Bring Birds Back, Tenijah Hamilton heads to Capitol Hill to talk out-of-the box approaches that are bringing our political leaders together for the good of the birds.

Bring Birds Back Season 3

Season 3 of Bring Birds Back premieres Wednesday, October 19th!

Bird Heroes

Podcasters Tracy Clayton and Ashley C. Ford stop by to chat with Tenijah about their love of birds and inspiring new birders.

Birding is for Every Body

Tenijah learns about the barriers to birding faced by people with disabilities and the work being done to address them.

How to Be a More Ethical Birder

Being an ethical birder means treating birds – and fellow birders – with respect.

Finding Your Flock

Establishing inclusive communities for birders will inspire more people to care about birds.

The Past, Present, and Future of Purple Martins

Tenijah learns about the history and relationship between humans and Purple Martins and discovers what people can do to help these birds today.

What's in a Name?

Lights Out

The Bird Journey Continues!

Tenijah Hamilton levels up her birding skills in the season two premiere.

Bring Birds Back Season 2

The bird journey continues! Coming May 18th

How Can We Protect Birds From Plastics?

For our season finale, we're going to the beach... to pick up trash.

How Can Coffee Help Birds?

Shade-grown coffee can provide vital habitat for birds — and taste great, too ☕

How Can Native Plants Help Birds?

What we grow in the ground makes a big difference to our feathered friends in the sky.

For Birds to Win, Do Cats Have to Lose? – Part 2

How do you solve a problem like feral cats?

For Birds to Win, Do Cats Have to Lose? – Part 1

How can we help our pets and our environment?

Can We Make Our Cities Safer For Birds?

Windows are a huge problem for birds — here's how you can help fix them.

Who Is Birding For?

Sheridan Alford, co-founder of Black Birders Week, talks about how to celebrate Black people who love birds.

How Do We Know that Birds are in Trouble?

The good news? There are lots of ways to help.

Introducing Bring Birds Back

A new podcast about the ways we can all help birds