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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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Check latest episodes from The Real Birding Podcast podcast

Ep. #63: Birding Southern Mexico

2026/09/21

Vamanos! Its time for another episode of the Real Birding Pod!

Ep.#62: Birds and Radar; How We Solved This Birding Mystery

2026/09/14

Check the radar folks, birds are falling out of the sky!

Ep. #61: The Most Difficult Bird to See (and How it Ruined my Weekend)

2026/07/13

Some birds are just not meant to be seen... Black Rails might be one of them.

EP. #60: Who Would Win the Birding World Cup?

2026/06/22

What if the world cup was decided by which team had the best all around birding? Who wins your bracket? https://cup-predictor.com/createbracket

Ep. #59: Birding During the Dog Days

2026/06/15

Birding during the dog days can be challenging but also super gratifying. Caleb and Will break down their recent finds and give tips on how to max out your summer birding!

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

2026/05/28

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

Ep. #57: Tales From Spring Migration

2026/05/19

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)

2026/05/04

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

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

2026/04/27

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

2026/04/20

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 Birding Pod dives into the weird world of hawk watching!

Re-Run - How Social Media Changed Birding Forever

2026/04/13

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

2026/04/06

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.

Ep. #52: All About Hummingbirds!

2026/03/30

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.

Ep. #51: ebird Surprise Me Challenge 3!

2026/03/23

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.

Ep. #50: All About Prairie Chickens!

2026/03/16

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.