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“Love this podcast. Nate Swick is the best host! I look forward to Thursday mornings. Light, healing and positivity to Nate and his family.”
Oye333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/04/24
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“ABA member, birder and outdoor enthusiast here that cannot stand the political/woke/non-informational turn this podcast has taken over the last six months. Do not find it interesting at all to listen to virtue signaling from the sometimes interesting host or the woke tribunals take during the...”Read full review »
Now Unsubscribed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/23
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“A favorite podcast, I enjoy the breadth of topics, the casual yet focused discussions, and all the shows with Ted Floyd.”
Lewisbholmes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/23
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“Nate’s interviews are always insightful. He is able to interview his guests to get the best information they have to offer us listeners.”
CeceD. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/27/23
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“Lots of great information in each episode! Great interviews of birders, scientists and others that keep me informed about the world of birding and birders! Nate is a thoughtful interviewer and brings out all sorts of interesting perspectives from his guests! It my #1 birding podcast!”
Always.learning.! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/26/23
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“I look forward to these episodes every Thursday, even if some of the closing puns are devastating groaners!”
chrischrisbobiss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/23
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“The podcast has been my introduction to birds. Very informative and entertaining!”
sloth travel club via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/23
“Nate Swick is obviously amazingly knowledgeable about birding and I appreciate the variety of ways he talks about birds on the show. Love the birding books episodes. To nitpick about a few things: topic of bird names for birds gets too much play (agree with the point but does it need to be on...”Read full review »
Chinklacamoose via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/23
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“Wonderful explanation of why we love birds and bird watching.”
Harley Rider54 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/01/23
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“I was awake at 3 am bemoaning the sad state of the world. So, as I often do, I looked for a podcast. I found the episode on the “birth” of birding in Columbia to be fascinating and uplifting. Great interview!”
Lit learn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/23
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“Thank you for bringing vital and current topics in ornithology & ecology to us as well as diverse voices. I learn something in every episode. The host, Nate, while charming, could benefit from training in interviewing, listening, asking questions, and journalism. It’s cringey when he...”Read full review »
StHelenaSaint via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
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“I have been amazed at both the quality of guests and the scope of content on this ever-growing podcast! From the most highly respected birders and conservationists of our times to everyday birders like me; the ABP features something for everyone with an interest in birds and conservation. It’s...”Read full review »
Cathartes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/02/23
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“Love this podcast it’s on top of my list for bird podcasts keep up the good work! I’m always looking forward to the credit puns it’s my favourite part of every episode”
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Canada ·
12/15/22
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“I really enjoyed your 06-38 episode. When Nick and Ted described seeing swallow tailed kites in Panama and Columbia. It made me think that I had not seen our swallow tailed kites since mid August here in south east Florida. They must have made their fall migration to those locations and it’s...”Read full review »
Introvatolo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/11/22
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“Great work, Nate! I love Nick Lund too, wish you had him on even more.
Other suggestion is to extend the Rare Bird report significantly. I think you could make a whole podcast about this - bringing on guests or playing excerpts from birders who saw or chased the birds - or bringing on a...”Read full review »
Sjp0889 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/22
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“Love this podcast. Wondering if we can have a few episodes that focus on the west? I live in Tucson and we have so many cool birds in SE Arizona, but doesn’t seem like we talk about them much. Hummingbirds, raptors and flycatchers..
Maybe this is already happening but I haven’t been listening...”Read full review »
hopeless in az via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/01/22
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“I love the ABA Podcast. Nate is a great host. He’s funny, knowledgeable and recruits great guests. I really value the diversity of his guests, and the multiple perspectives and experiences they share.
My favorite episode was the podcast with Peri Sasnett on Clark’s Nutcrackers. I loved the deep...”Read full review »
rycarp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/22
Deeka2012 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/30/22
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“This used to be my go to birding podcast, but in the past year or two it has taken a turn for the worse. The podcast host has decent segments and excellent guests, but he projects a snarky attitude that makes my eyes roll on most occasions. It’s also unfortunate that he blasts and ridicules...”Read full review »
steamboat89 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/28/22
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“The actual birding segments were okay. But the host has always had an irritating snark. Then the show went "woke" with the stuff we go birding to get away from. I been looking at a fb site about ivorybilled woodpeckers and see he posts in it a lot. Mean and nasty to people who believe...”Read full review »
NOMO212 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/24/22
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“I’ve been listening to this podcast for a long while and still look forward to checking in every Thursday for the next episode. I enjoy how this podcast covers a wide range of subjects which is both informative and promotes birding for all those who enjoy watching birds.”
Lexington Birder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/22
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“I really enjoy this podcast. Host Nate Swick keeps a good balance of stories and guests. I enjoy the panels where guests just chat about birding, usually with some good laughs. (Got a kick out of “most over- and under-rated warbler.”) But most of all, I appreciate that I always learn something...”Read full review »
Vireo44 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/22
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“I’ve learned so much from this show and never miss an episode. Host Nate Swick does a deft job of mixing hard core birding discussion and information with important social and political issues related to birding, particularly the long overdue move towards inclusion in our community. Appeals to...”Read full review »
Afhyshhigcgjgfgfg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/22
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“Just read Colin Conroy’s review and he said it all, great show well delivered and opens my eyes to really important social aspects of our hobby. Keep it up.”
inet1 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
06/14/22
“I love this podcast. Being Australian, most of the species and content discussed aren’t directly relevant to my birding. However, I still get great joy in listening to the guests and topics. I especially like the “This Month in Birding” episodes, I often put them on while I drive to work. I think...”Read full review »
Geoff. C. via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/14/22
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“I’ve been listening to the ABA Podcast for years and each year it gets better. During the pandemic, Nate”
EmmaSparrow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/22
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“Nate, the ABA staff, and guests provide a good balance of content for both novice and experienced bird watchers (and birders). I enjoy learning something new about birds every episode. And despite some reviews here complaining about the inclusion of discussions about social trends in birding,...”Read full review »
WayneK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/22
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“I look forward to Thursdays for the new episodes!”
I live for 69 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/22
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“I don’t know what has happened to the host of the show. It used to be valuable, however, after the death of George Floyd it’s just turned into a political rant. It seems as though every episode has to do with some aggrieved identity group and their unique birding attributes. A show on women in...”Read full review »
Alden Guy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/22
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“Love this podcast I always have a more positive outlook and am encouraged to keep my eyes and ears open when I’m outdoors. Great balance of serious issues and information presented in an up beat and engaging way with great skill drawn from the deep and wide ranging knowledge of the host Nate...”Read full review »
SisiSaxe via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/20/22
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“This is a good podcast. Nate Swick’s intros are hilarious and often the best part of the episode. It’s likely because I’m a less experienced birder, but I wish there were more episodes focused more directly on birds, birding tips, etc. A lot of times the topics get a little out there to things...”Read full review »
LaurynMK88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/22
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“One of the best birding podcasts out there.”
jhall6383 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/22
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“Some hit an miss topics. Love the book reviews, science topics, birding tips etc. Conservation and politics take a very individualist perspective. Important to understand that nothing will fundamentally change if we don’t overthrow the system, and that system is Capitalism. Tough to hear ‘drive a...”Read full review »
nbrown47 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/27/21
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“The ABA podcast does a great job of balancing bird and bird adjacent topics to create a well rounded discussion about all things birding. It is both a great place to get in the weeds about taxonomy and discuss political issues that impact birds and birders. Nate is enthusiastic and funny which...”Read full review »
John Eshem via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/21
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“Great podcast, very entertaining and informative”
PoTaTo_E_s via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/16/21
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“Fine. Great bird content when the episodes actually focus on birds.”
Ajgg854 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/17/21
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“How about Bird Stamps instead of Duck Stamps?”
Kymstir via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/21
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“This show has everything- smart participants, interesting topics, multiple perspectives, and puns. It’s my goto for walking or road trips.”
Arkoptrix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/21
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“Informative...interesting...current...relevant! Nate does an excellent job of creating a fun show, but always bringing in new elements and people within the whole bird-watching community. It’s a must listen!”
klandera via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/28/21
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“I look forward to seeing this podcast show up in my feed and am so happy they increased the episode frequency. Great guests from all parts of the birding community. Birding can be a very solitary activity (especially since local meetings went virtual) but this podcast makes me feel like I’m back...”Read full review »
breakerfallen via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/21
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“I used to love this podcast but for the past year, all they seem to talk about is changing all the bird names named after white people, and about racism. If I want to be pummeled with critical race theory I’ll sit in on my kid’s elementary school class. This is supposed to be about birds. Enough...”Read full review »
Jc99909999 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/02/21
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“The ABA really should rename this to something like “Nate Swick's Birding Podcast" as the show has been getting increasingly idiosyncratic. When birds are the topic the show is great as Swick is enthusiastic and clearly knows his stuff. But when the conversation turns to non-bird topics...”Read full review »
Wim van Dam via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/23/21
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“I love the new “Birds in the News” segment of the American Birding Podcast ... Host Nate Swick’s side commentary during it had me laughing out loud!”
EcoReed via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/14/21
“I love how expansive the show’s topics are. Please do keep covering issues that affect the most vulnerable members of the birding community, and the most vulnerable birds.”
Roban HK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/21
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“This podcast used to be awesome, and I listened to it religiously for years. Within the last year, it’s gotten remarkably “woke” and needs to share its progressive virtue signaling more and more.
If that’s something you’re into, you will love this podcast. Nate is an interesting host who really...”Read full review »
JSPatMan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/21
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“The best podcast out there for birders, Nate is an amazing host and the guests are wonderful. Keep up the great work.”
LukeInSTL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/16/21
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