The American Birding Podcast brings together staff and friends of the American Birding Association as we talk about birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond. Join host Nate Swick every Thursday for news and happenings, recent rarities, guests from around the birding world, and features of interest to every birder.

The American Birding Podcast
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The American Birding Podcast brings together staff and friends of the American Birding Association as we talk about birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond. Join host Nate Swick every Thursday for news and happenings, recent rarities, guests from around the birding world, and features of interest to every birder.
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Recent Episodes

July 16, 2026
10-28: Kestrels and Community with Emmy Broeg
Host Nate Swinehart interviews Emmy Broeg, a kestrel advocate from New Jersey's Wild Bird Research Group, about conservation efforts and community engagement in protecting American Kestrels.

July 9, 2026
10-27: 2026 Splits and Lumps with Nick Block
Host Nate Swick interviews Dr. Nick Block of Stonehill College about potential 2026 bird taxonomy changes from the AOS NACC, exploring exciting splits and lumps.

July 2, 2026
10-26: Random Birds, July 2026, with Ted Floyd
Host Nate Swick interviews Birding magazine editor Ted Floyd about owls, jaegers, wrens, and finches, offering insights into bird checklists and breeding bird surveys.
452 total episodes available with 75 transcripts
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Nick Block
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Ted Floyd
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Jason Hall
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Tim Healy
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Sarah Swanson
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Andrew Lydeard
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Chris Joe
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Vernon Buckle
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John Mittermeier
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Mikko Jimenez
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Jordan Rutter
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