The Real Birding Podcast

The Real Birding Podcast

Real Birding

Episodes 63
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (4)
Since Mar 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Hosted by lifelong birders Will Keller and Caleb Putnam, the Real Birding Podcast is a weekly exploration of the avian world. Episodes cover everything from birding hotspots to the conservation of rare species, with guest interviews, lively discussions, and the occasional quiz between hosts. Whether you're just getting started or have years in the field, there's something here for every birder.

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Recent Episodes

Ep. #58: How to Keep the Spring Vibes Going

May 28, 2026 41m

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

Ep. #57: Tales From Spring Migration

May 19, 2026 29m

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

Ep. #56: Springtime Bird Vagrancy (the Craziest Records so Far This Year)

May 04, 2026 37m

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

Ep. #55: Are You Prepared for Peak Spring Migration?

Apr 27, 2026 35m

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

Ep. #54: How to Find Migrating Hawks

Apr 20, 2026 34m

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…

Re-Run - How Social Media Changed Birding Forever

Apr 13, 2026 38m

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?

Ep. #53: How a Perfect Storm Led to a Record Breaking Bird Fallout

Apr 06, 2026 35m

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…

Ep. #52: All About Hummingbirds!

Mar 30, 2026 40m

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…

Ep. #51: ebird Surprise Me Challenge 3!

Mar 23, 2026 35m

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…

Ep. #50: All About Prairie Chickens!

Mar 16, 2026 39m

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…

EP. #49: Bird Photography - Do You Really Need a Camera?

Mar 09, 2026 34m

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.…

Ep. #48: Yes, Spring Migration Starts in February...

Mar 02, 2026 42m

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…

Ep. #47: How AI is Saving Birds at Wind Farms

Feb 23, 2026 39m

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…

Ep. #46: All About Tanagers!

Feb 16, 2026 39m

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…

Ep. #45: How Wildlife Rehabilitators Save Birds

Feb 09, 2026 27m

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…

Ep. #44: Why the New Bird Family Tree Changes Everything

Feb 02, 2026 28m

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!

Ep. #43: All About Ducks!

Jan 26, 2026 34m

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…

Ep. #42: The eBird ‘Surprise Me’ Challenge (Round Two)

Jan 19, 2026 31m

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…

The Birding Breakdown: We Tracked this Falcon Back to its Birthplace!

Jan 14, 2026 15m

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…

Ep. #41: How to Find Owls

Jan 12, 2026 36m

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…

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The Real Birding Podcast has published 63 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Hobbies, Leisure.

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