The Real Birding Podcast

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 backyards.

Connect with Jennifer at https://www.waterfowlrescue.org/