25 Best Bird Podcasts
Bird Podcasts
Here are 25 Best Bird Podcasts worth listening to in 2026.
Export Contact List1. Weekend Birder
Latest Episode Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Love birds? You're in the right place. A fun podcast about Australian birds - guest chats, birdwatching tips, and nature stories to help you slow down and notice what's around you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Ranking #42 in Apple Charts (AU)
Host Kirsty Costa
Producer/Network Kirsty Costa
Email ****@weekendbirder.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 171Facebook 95Twitter 400 Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. BirdNote Daily
Latest Episode Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Escape the daily grind and immerse yourself in the natural world. Rich in imagery, sound, and information, BirdNote inspires you to notice the world around you.
Ranking #48 in Apple Charts (US)
Hosts Marry McCann, Michael Stein
Producer/Network BirdNote
Email ****@birdnote.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.4KFacebook 46.1KTwitter 13.7KInstagram 32.9K Avg Length 3 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
3. The Science of Birds
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
The Science of Birds is a lighthearted exploration of bird biology. It's a fun resource for any birder or naturalist who wants to learn more about ornithology. Impress your birding friends at cocktail parties with all of your new bird knowledge! Hosted by Ivan Phillipsen, a professional birding guide and passionate naturalist with a PhD in Zoology.MORE Ranking #52 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Ivan Phillipsen
Producer/Network Ivan Phillipsen
Email ****@scienceofbirds.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 893Twitter 305Instagram 24.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2020 Get Email Contact
4. The American Birding Podcast
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
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.MORE Ranking #79 in Apple Charts (US)
Host Nathan Swick
Producer/Network American Birding Association
Email ****@aba.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 675Facebook 45.6KTwitter 34.7K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Since Dec 2016 Get Email Contact
5. Dirty Bird Podcast
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
In each episode, your host Dr. John tells you everything you need to know about a bird species with a laid back attitude. Learn about bird evolution, taxonomy, and behavior, with a few myths and legends mixed in. John keeps the banter light, the energy bright, and the humor raunchy. Warning: Fowl language Follow on Instagram @Dirtybirdpodcast, send listener mail or voice memos at ****@gmail.com to have them heard on the show! Theme song by Dick Piston, aka Ricky Pistone. Outro music by the Sidewalk SlammersMORE Host Dr. John
Producer/Network Dirty Bird
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 53Facebook 354Instagram 472 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Since Feb 2020 Get Email Contact
6. Hannah and Erik Go Birding
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Hannah and Erik love to spend their free time adventuring and birding. Join them as they discuss their most recent adventures and other birding topics. They are not experts but are always game to learn and experience new things. Connect with us on all the socials or send an email to: ****@gmail.com.MORE Hosts Hannah Buschert, Erik Ostrander
Producer/Network Hannah Buschert and Erik Ostrander
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 138Facebook 1.5KTwitter 1.1KInstagram 2.2K Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
7. Death by Birding
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
Don't know a Spotted Quail-thrush from a Buff-Breasted Paradise Kingfisher? Think bird-watching is boring? Well, the good news is now you get to listen to people talk about it!Death by Birding is a hilarious and informative podcast about birds and the sacred art of watching them. Join host Cesar as he invites guests from all walks of life and struggles to convince them that birding is fun and cool.*Binoculars not included.MORE Host Cesar Puechmarin
Producer/Network Dr Cesar Puechmarin
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 97 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Nature Centered from Wild Birds Unlimited
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
A podcast from Wild Birds Unlimited about feeding the birds and enjoying nature right in your own backyard. Relax, enjoy the birds, and stay Nature Centered.
Hosts John Schaust, Brian Cunningham
Producer/Network Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc.
Email ****@wbu.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 270Facebook 89.6KTwitter 2KInstagram 31.7K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
9. The Casual Birder Podcast
Latest Episode Video
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Suzy shares the joy of watching wild birds, from her garden visitors in southern England to birds seen internationally. Learn how to identify species, notice their behaviours, and recognize songs and calls. Join Suzy for recorded bird outings, interviews with experts and enthusiasts, and stories from birders around the world. Suzy says: 'Birding is a great pastime. It can be done with others or alone. You don't need expensive equipment, your eyes or ears are enough. And best of all, the Casual Birder can do as much or as little birding as suits them...MORE Host Suzy Buttress
Producer/Network Suzy Buttress
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 122Facebook 600Twitter 2.8KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact
10. Talkin' Birds
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds is a call-in show of entertaining conversation about wild birds -- attracting them to your back yard, identifying them, feeding them, and learning more about them along the way. Every week, we have contests for prizes like bird feeders and other great bird-related stuff, along with expert guests. So, whether you're an experienced birder, or you're new to birding, listen in, and be part of the show by calling in with a question, sharing some information or observations, or trying for one of our prizes. It's birdwatching--in the backyard and beyond.MORE Host Ray Brown
Producer/Network Ray Brown's Talkin' Birds
Email ****@talkinbirds.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 203Facebook 17.9K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
11. Songbirding Under 5kHz
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
_This version of Songbirding is modified for listeners with high-frequency hearing loss. All sounds above 5kHz have been transposed down one octave._Songbirding takes you on an auditory journey through the songs of birds. Recorded entirely outdoors, a variety of songbird species from the Great Lakes region of North America are featured. Each episode provides listeners with a unique and immersive experience, as they listen to the beautiful melodies and calls of different birds in their natural habitats...MORE Host Rob Porter
Producer/Network Songbirding Studios
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5Twitter 1KInstagram 179 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
12. Laura Erickson's For the Birds
Latest Episode
Website Apple YouTube
'For the Birds' began airing on KUMD in Duluth, MN, in May, 1986, and is the longest continually-running radio program about birds in the U.S. Hundreds more episodes are available for free at http://www.lauraerickson.com/radio/.MORE Host Laura Erickson
Producer/Network Laura Erickson
Email ****@lauraerickson.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 117 Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
13. The Birding Life Podcast Network
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
The Birding Life Podcast Network brings you a mix of shows all about African birding and nature. We're here to connect you with birds, the great outdoors, and the amazing people we meet along the way. Tune in and join us on our adventures!MORE Host Adam Gavin Cruickshank
Producer/Network The Birding Life Podcast Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 16Facebook 16.4KTwitter 338Instagram 7.5K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Since Apr 2020 Get Email Contact
14. The Warblers by Birds Canada
Latest Episode Video
Apple Spotify YouTube
This award winning podcast shares Canadian information, insights and inspiration on the world of birds and bird conservation. The lively discussions are hosted by Andrea Gress whose curiosity leads to discovering fun facts and useful tips while travelling uncommon flight paths to learn from expert guests. Thanks to our incredible listeners, The Warblers podcast was named the winner of the 2022 Nature Inspiration Award - Canadian Museum of Nature in the non-profit (large) category! We would love to hear from you, let us know what you think about the podcast here or which topics you will love -> Host Andrea Gress
Producer/Network Andrea Gress for Birds Canada
Email ****@birdscanada.org
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 143Facebook 30.4KInstagram 32.4K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
15. Bird Call Podcast
Latest Episode
Website YouTube
Welcome to the Bird Call podcast series created and written by Calvin Lester.
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Facebook 2.4KTwitter 430Instagram 2.8K Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Since Nov 2016 Get Email Contact
16. Weekly Bird Report
Latest Episode
Website
The Weekly Bird Report with Mark Faherty can be heard every Wednesday on WCAI, the local NPR station for Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and the South Coast. Mark has been the Science Coordinator at Mass Audubon's Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary since August 2007 and has led birding trips for Mass Audubon since 2002. He is past president of the Cape Cod Bird Club and current member of the Massachusetts Avian Records Committee.MORE Host Mark Faherty
Email ****@massaudubon.org
Estimated listeners
Facebook 1.1K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact
17. The Birder's Guide
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Travel across Australia and abroad with professional birding guide Michael Greenshields, as he chats to passionate birders, researchers and ornithologists about our incredible birdlife, as well as exploring some of our best birding locations.MORE Producer/Network Michael Greenshields
Email ****@thebirdersguide.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 31Facebook 1.3K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
18. BirdCallsRadio
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
BirdCallsRadio™worldwide is a weekly radio show about the wonderful world of wild birds and nature. Worldwide topics range from bird sightings, birding tips, conservation, wildlife, and getting children involved with nature outdoors. Forward thinking guests join the show to add expertise on topics involving nature and conservation topics worldwide.MORE Host Mardi Welch Dickinson
Producer/Network BirdCallsRadio
Email ****@birdcallsradio.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 48Facebook 2.2KTwitter 4.5KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Mar 2011 Get Email Contact
19. Bird Sh*t Podcast
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
Learn fun bird facts for your next happy hour! Perfect for newbie bird fans, long-time birders, and people who want to learn cool sh*t about birds—we're pretty sure that's you. Join Mo and Sarah for a casual (and very millenial) conversation about all things birding. You'll meet amazing birders, get the latest bird news, and hear lesser-discussed topics around birds and birdwatching. Rated R for 'Ridiculously LOLOLOL-worthy.'MORE Hosts Mo Stych, Sarah Eleanor
Producer/Network Bird Sh*t Podcast
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 96Twitter 429Instagram 2.8K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since May 2019 Get Email Contact
20. Peter & Paul British Garden Bird Podcast
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify
Hello there, my name is Danny Yeoman, wild bird expert for Pets Corner and developer of Peter and Paul bird foods. Welcome to the first of a number of podcasts detailing some of the amazing birds that we see and feed in our gardens. For more information regarding Peter and Paul Wild Bird Foods, please check out the Peter and Paul website at: www.peter-and-paul.com or pop into one of our wonderful Pets Corner stores and the nearest store to you can be found at the Pets Corner website at: www.petscorner.co.ukMORE Producer/Network Danny Yeoman
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 4.7K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Since Jun 2017 Get Email Contact
21. Bird Podcast with Shoba Narayan
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
Welcome to the Bird Podcast — hosted by Shoba Narayan. This podcast will focus largely on birds, specifically on Indian birds with occasional global forays.India is home to some 1200 bird species, amongst the highest in the world. This podcast showcases and highlights our feathered friendsWe will talk to naturalists and birders about common and special birds such as the Greater Coucal, Himalayan Quail, Nilgiri Flycatcher, the Malabar Trogon, the Great Indian Bustard, and other amazing species.We will highlight issues both old and new...MORE Host Shoba Narayan
Producer/Network Shoba Narayan
Email ****@birdpodcast.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 14Facebook 610Twitter 67Instagram 2.8K Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Video Podcast YouTube
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22. BirdCast
Latest Episode
Website Apple Spotify YouTube
BirdCast is a podcast recorded entirely in a live bird aviary or bird environment. The Birdman Dad team strive to bring you new and interesting bird-related content regularly to improve your own aviaries and bird keeping skills set. Birdman Dad has a small YouTube following if you like videos. Co-host Kiah is keen to hear from any interested listeners to join BirdCast -email ****@gmail.com.MORE Producer/Network Birdman Dad
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact
23. Out There With the Birds
Latest Episode
Website Spotify YouTube
Join Wendy Clark, Dawn Hewitt, and Kelly Ball for their light-hearted and humorous podcast, Out There With the Birds, where they discuss the latest news, trends, and anecdotes about wild birds and the bird watchers who enjoy them. Listen in to find out just how wonderful and weird the world of birding can be when you're Out There With the Birds.MORE Hosts Wendy Clark, Dawn Hewitt, Kelly Ball
Producer/Network Bird Watchers Digest
Email ****@birdwatchersdigest.com
Estimated listeners
Facebook 36KInstagram 18 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since Feb 2007 Get Email Contact
24. RSPB | Nature's Voice
Latest Episode
Website YouTube
Each month our award-winning podcast brings you features, interviews and news of birds and wildlife, from back gardens to the Sumatran rainforest. Listen here
Email ****@rspb.org.uk
Estimated listeners
Facebook 408.4KTwitter 410.5K Avg Length 17 min Format Short form Since Jan 2010 Get Email Contact
Bird shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirsty Costa | Host | weekendbirder.com/episodes | 62 | Female | @kirsty_costa | 1.3K | Melbourne, VIC, Australia | |
| Marry McCann | Co Host | birdnote.org/listen/birdnote-daily | 164 | Female | Yelm, WA, United States | |||
| Michael Stein | Co Host | birdnote.org/listen/birdnote-daily | 164 | Male | Seattle, WA, United States | |||
| Ivan Phillipsen | Host | scienceofbirds.com/podcast-episodes | 11 | Male | @ivanphillipsen | 320 | Portland, OR, United States | |
| Nathan Swick | Host | aba.org/podcast | 35 | Male | Greensboro, NC, United States | |||
| Dr. John | Host | podomatic.com/podcasts/dirtybirdpodcast | 8 | Male | ||||
| Hannah Buschert | Co Host | gobirdingpodcast.com/podcast | 17 | Female | @buscherh | 20 | OR, United States | |
| Erik Ostrander | Co Host | gobirdingpodcast.com/podcast | 17 | Male | ||||
| Cesar Puechmarin | Host | buzzsprout.com/2148648 | 10 | Male | ||||
| John Schaust | Co Host | wbu.com/podcast | 7 | Male | @jschaust | 11 | Indianapolis, IN, United States | |
| Brian Cunningham | Co Host | wbu.com/podcast | 7 | Male | Carmel, IN, United States | |||
| Suzy Buttress | Host | casualbirder.com | 6 | Female | ||||
| Ray Brown | Host | talkinbirds.com/archive | 32 | Male | Boston, MA, United States | |||
| Rob Porter | Host | songbirding.com/episodes | 26 | Male | @rgeraldporter | Hamilton, ON, Canada | ||
| Laura Erickson | Host | lauraerickson.com/radio | 83 | Female | ||||
| Adam Gavin Cruickshank | Host | thebirdinglife.com/podcast | 15 | Male | ||||
| Andrea Gress | Host | Female | ||||||
| Mark Faherty | Host | capeandislands.org/tags/weekly-bird-report | 32 | Male | Wellfleet, MA, United States | |||
| Mardi Welch Dickinson | Host | birdcallsradio.com/podcast-show | Female | @mardiwd | 1.5K | CT, United States | ||
| Mo Stych | Co Host | birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com | 1 | Male | @mstych | 282 | ME, United States | |
| Sarah Eleanor | Co Host | birdshitpodcast.buzzsprout.com | 1 | Female | ||||
| Shoba Narayan | Host | birdpodcast.com/episodes | 5 | Female | @shobanarayan | 2K | ||
| Bird Watchers Digest | Producer | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-there-with-the-birds/id1188839562 | ||||||
| Wendy Clark | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-there-with-the-birds/id1188839562 | Female | |||||
| Dawn Hewitt | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-there-with-the-birds/id1188839562 | Female | Marietta, OH, United States | ||||
| Kelly Ball | Co Host | podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-there-with-the-birds/id1188839562 | Female | Cape May, NJ, United States | ||||
| Danny Yeoman | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/peter-and-paul | 53 | ||||||
| Calvin Lester | birdcallradio.com/birdcallpodcast | 1 | @birdcallradio | 430 | ||||
| Cast of Bird Cal | birdcallradio.com/birdcallpodcast | 1 | @birdcallradio | 430 |
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