The American Birding Podcast, hosted by Nate Swick, is produced by the American Birding Association and covers birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond. It has 416 episodes released roughly weekly, typically 35 to 55 minutes long. Estimated downloads per episode are 5,000 to 25,000, with a rate of $90 to $625 per episode.
Engaged North American birders, a weekly show with 400+ episodes and a loyal following
- 416 episodes released weekly since 2016, with a 4.7 average Apple Podcasts rating from 684 ratings.
- Listeners are active birders and conservation-minded people interested in travel and outdoor gear.
- Episodes run about 47 minutes on average, giving room for a full host-read mid-roll.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted banter, news roundup
- Tone
- informative, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 55 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover birds, field trips and conservation topics with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | birding.libsyn.com/podcast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1186824033 |
| RSS feed | birding.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 94 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 10-41: How to Pick a Duck Stamp with Catherine Hamilton | 2026-10-15 | 53 min |
| 10-40: Not So Common Gulls with Amar Ayyash | 2026-10-08 | 46 min |
| 10-39: Secrets of SoCal Parrots with John McCormack | 2026-10-01 | 39 min |
| 10-38: This Month in Birding - September 2026 | 2026-09-24 | 1 h 6 min |
| 10-37: El Niño in Central America and Beyond with Tyler Wenzel | 2026-09-17 | 44 min |
| 10-36: Random Birds, September 2026, with Ted Floyd | 2026-09-10 | 1 h 3 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
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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About The American Birding Podcast
The American Birding Podcast is produced by the American Birding Association and hosted by Nate Swick. According to the show's Libsyn page, it brings together ABA staff and friends to discuss birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond, with news, recent rarities, guest interviews and monthly features.
The show has released 416 episodes on a weekly Thursday schedule since December 2016, with a typical episode running about 47 minutes. Apple Podcasts lists a 4.7 average rating from 684 ratings, a signal that suggests an engaged audience. Listener demographics are estimates only, and the audience appears to be mostly North American birders.
No sponsors appear in the feed. Based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $90 to $625 per episode. The show suits optics makers, birding travel operators and conservation organizations.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The American Birding Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The American Birding Podcast
How much does The American Birding Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Estimated rates for a host-read mid-roll run about $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. Exact pricing depends on the sponsorship terms agreed with the show.
What is The American Birding Podcast about?
The show covers birds, birding, travel and conservation in North America and beyond. Episodes feature news, recent rarities, guest interviews and monthly updates from the American Birding Association.
How do I contact The American Birding Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
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