Nate Swick

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Host of The American Birding Podcast, where he conducts interviews, leads monthly roundtable discussions on birding science and practice, and facilitates community conversations around rare bird sightings and birding topics. He has also served as a driver and supporter for young birders in competitive birding contexts.

Appears On

The American Birding Podcast

Episode Appearances

The American Birding Podcast · May 7, 2026

10-18: Sharing Spark Birds with Jenn Lodi-Smith

“Episode host; discusses personal spark bird experiences and birding community observations”

Spark bird concept and narrative identity in birdingTransformative life experiences and hobby adoptionCommunity and mentorship in birding education

View Analysis

The American Birding Podcast · Feb 12, 2026

10-06: How to Make a Meadowlark with Johanna Beam

“Host of The American Birding Podcast and former driver for young birder team including Beam”

Chihuahuan Meadowlark taxonomic splitGenomic sequencing in ornithologyBird vocalization analysis and spectrograms

View Analysis

The American Birding Podcast · Feb 5, 2026

10-05: Random Birds, February 2026, with Ted Floyd

“Host of The American Birding Podcast conducting interviews and leading bird discussion segments”

ABA Checklist Updates and TaxonomyWimbrel Species Split (Hudsonian vs. Eurasian)Yellow Warbler Subspecies Split (Northern vs. Mangrove)

View Analysis

The American Birding Podcast · Jan 29, 2026

10-04: This Month in Birding - January 2026

“Host of The American Birding Podcast; leads monthly roundtable discussions on birding science and practice”

Pishing Ethics and Bird StressPlayback Use in OrnithologyPuma Predation on Magellanic Penguins

View Analysis

The American Birding Podcast · Jan 22, 2026

10-03: Wildest Vagrants of 2025 with Tim Healy & Alex Lamoreaux

“Host of American Birding Podcast; leads rare bird superlatives discussion and community moment analysis”

Rare bird vagrants and distribution patterns in North AmericaClimate change impacts on bird migration and range expansionCommunity birding moments and rare bird stakeouts

View Analysis