There are a ton of podcasts about birding as a hobby, many of which are quite excellent, but not as many focused on the actual science of ornithology. Ivan wonderfully fills that void with this informative but welcoming and accessible podcast. A must-listen for all bird lovers!

I’m starting at the beginning to glean everything I can from this podcast. Every episode is packed with information about birds that connects the listener to their habits, beauty, history and importance in their ecosystems. As a casual observer of backyard dinosaurs I’m grateful for the opportunity to expand my knowledge and appreciation of birds.

Great show! The host’s voice is so calming and the writing is both informative and funny. Can you do any shows on peacocks, hornbills or secretary birds? Polar desert birds? I just found out there are polar deserts talking to you Podcast with my bf.

I mean who doesn’t like a few movie clip metaphors from Star Wars mixed with their bird science. This is an absolutely entertaining approach to the science of birds that includes ecological relationships with plants posed in a language we can all understand.

A friend recommended this podcast and I have made it to episode 10 and will keep listening. Totally recommend as a great way to learn and have fun!

This has got to be one of my favorite podcasts of all time! Im so happy that this exists. Ivan is such an incredible podcast host. This is such a fun way to learn about birds! I wish there could be more episodes because I would listen to a new episode every day.

Don’t miss this episode!

Excellent podcast! I have learned a lot. Ivan obviously loves what he does and it cones through in every episode.

Wonderful podcast about birds especially for beginning birders like myself. The information is presented in an easy to understand and engaging format. Such an enjoyable way to learn about birds from A to Z. Thank you.

I like how there is a format for each podcast about individual bird species, so I know what to listen for and expect. But I love the interjections of humor!

Top notch podcast about everything birds! Binge listening right now. Audio quality is superb which sometimes makes or breaks a podcast!

My husband and I are new birders. I often listen to this informative podcast. Regarding renaming common birds, I am all for it. Names that are descriptive will be helpful. I think it will also bring more citizens into conservation efforts.

This podcast is the perfect mix of scientific background, fun facts, humor, and excitement about birds. I would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about birds, nature, and biology!

To be honest, I started listening to this podcast for lighthearted background noise to fall asleep to. Wow, did that backfire. It’s so funny and interesting, it kept me up. Now I listen to it while I’m actually awake.

I have tried many podcasts about birds, but this one is my favorite. Perhaps it’s due to the podcaster’s passion for birds or maybe it’s because of his corny bird jokes and bird puns.

As a bird lover this podcast gets a 10/10 from me. Funny and informative.

I listen to it all the time,it is my favorite podcast

Absolutely amazing to listen the way he talks makes it so fun and not boring at all to listen to

On days I cannot get out to see the feathered ones, this podcast really helps me enjoy them more the next time. The energy of the show is catching .

I have never felt the drive to leave a review on a podcast before, but I enjoy this show so much I just had to leave a review. Phillipson makes it easy to learn all about birds in a relaxed and entertaining way. He gives audio and vivid descriptions that help the listener picture the birds and the situations in which Phillipson is describing them. I also appreciate his humor and the jokes he throws in.

The joy Ivan has towards birds is infectious. I’ve tried listening to many podcasts in this genre, but this one is the best. It’s inspiring to hear someone who is so passionate about learning and sharing knowledge.

Very effective science communication.

Also, the phrase “yawn-tastic vanilla birds” really got me

This podcast is a fun time. Love Ivan and his humor. I find my bird knowledge has a huge boost so much that I have shared podcast facts. Great to have reputable, reliable source of information.

Currently my favorite podcast!!

Obsessed! Ivan is funny, heartfelt and so informative. I started at episode one and am making my way through. I have learned so much and he keeps his narrative light hearted and funny but he clearly knows his birds. I’m just a backyard birder but Ivan has raised my awareness of these amazing animals to dizzying heights. My new favorite friend on my walks, Ivan and his bird facts. 🕊️🦅🦆🦜🐥🦢🐓❤️

I love this show so much. I was recently on a hunt for a new bird podcast to listen to, and this one was the only one that I could find, and no un-needed fluff. He also puts science into a language that normal people like me can understand. I love his funny voices, and he does a great job entertaining people. It is an AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMAAAAAAAAZZZZZIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG podcast, and I strongly recommend it for someone who loves birds, or is just plain interested in them.

Ivan does a great job bringing science into everyday life. I listen to this podcast for education, enjoyment and relaxation. He’s funny too.

one of the best i have heard in a while

A great tool and learning experience for birders and those simply interested in birds. Ivan covers a variety of subjects concerning different families and species. His comments are amusing also. You will learn and laugh! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK IVAN! 🦉

Although I find the lead-in to the podcast annoying (LOL), I learn an awful lot listening to this podcast. Mr. Phillipsen does an immense amount of research and presents it to the listener without bias. I like this very much

These podcasts are always high quality, deep dives into a variety of technical aspects of bird biology. Have found this to be a very valuable resource. Thank you!

Everything about this show is perfect. Change nothing. Even though I consider myself an amateur bird enthusiast, Ivan wraps up science in a highly palatable, silly dad joke package that regularly makes me laugh out loud. They don’t make them like him too often! I’m a dog trainer who educates other dog trainers via online courses and I am soooo impressed with Ivan’s ability to teach. I’ve learned so much from this show. I’ll probably listen to it many times over, there’s so much information. Thank you!!!

Thank you so much for creating a podcast that I can learn about nature. I love learning the technical terms that go with these fascinating animals. I wouldn’t mind if you added more biology background type episodes, but love being a life long learner all the same.

We discovered this podcast as we set off on a long drive recently and we love it. It’s fun to learn more about birds! Thanks Ivan!

This episode and the several others I have listened to are delightful, easy to understand and very informative. It is refreshing to listen to science that has a sense of humor and is not afraid to be a little silly. Hope I can get my grandkids to listen to some of the fascinating episodes.

This such a great podcast, as birds are near and dear to my heart. If you love birds, you’ll love this podcast. I really hope Ivan does an episode dedicated to the underrated Budgerigar.

I am so enjoying this podcast. I just began listening about two weeks ago and I can’t stop listening. I’m sharing the information I learn with my dad who is fascinated. My husband is WFH and eavesdrops from his office while I listen and loves Ivan’s voice and is digging the information. It’s a great podcast. Thanks, Ivan!!

I love learning, I prefer to listen and learn rather than listen to music. Thusly, I’ve been listening to podcasts for over a decade now. Finding the perfect balance of humor coupled with good information is extraordinarily difficult, and it’s a task few manage to accomplish. Ivan is among those few. It’s rare that I find a podcast that as soon as one episode is done, that I’m excited to start another. But this is one. Do yourself a favor and listen, you won’t regret it.

I have been looking for a good fun science podcast for forever. Something that I can listen to while I go on walks but without it being scientifically too dry and boring. And since I am new to the birding hobby, this is really perfect as this podcasts shows you how incredibly impressive these creatures are. It’s also a plus that the host is a funny nerd and has a great podcast voice.

As someone who is not even a full year into keeping a life list, I have thoroughly enjoyed binging nearly the entire library of episodes here. I spend a lot of my own time looking up photos of birds for drawings and to help me ID birds. This podcast is an awesome resource for an entirely different side of birds I may not have heard about or looked into as much without it. The combination/balance of the lighthearted approach, humor, teaching style, and seriousness/honesty about important issues when needed all make it so great! Thanks for all you do Ivan!

I've got 3 forest nerds that homeschool. We are in the car often, going from various activities or outdoor adventures. I love finding quality podcasts to fill that time with informative but also entertaining content. This fits perfectly! My kids get excited to learn about their favorite birds, of which there are many. I am not so bored to death that it's a chore (I much prefer music while driving, but more so prefer no arguing in the car so nerdy podcasts it is!). Grateful to Ivan for sharing his knowledge!

I’m a professional wildlife biologist and I loved learning more details about all kinds of birds! Highly recommend this pod!

Excellent podcast on ostriches. I would love to hear one on emus.

I have learned so much from listening to these podcasts and laughed along the way! Keep them coming.

I love birds but didn’t know too much about them. I started looking for podcasts to help me out. I’ve listened to quite a few, and “The Science of Birds,” is, without a doubt, the best podcast out there! How is one guy just talking about birds so fabulous? I don’t know, but I’m hooked. Thanks, Ivan!

What a great podcast! Ivan makes learning a lot of science, in this case about bird species, effortless and pretty funny. I’m impressed that he can be such a great educator while coming across as an affable goofball. What a gift for all of us!

I love this podcast, and not just because I love birds. Ivan is such a good presenter, he explains things so well, in plain English, with a health dose of humour. I’ve tried other bird podcasts but this is the only one I can get into. A personal favourite is the episode on bird forensics… I was crying alone in my car about “splarge”. 🤣

Ivan’s enthusiasm about science & birds makes this podcast IRRESISTIBLE!

The Science of Birds is the first podcast I ever listened to and remind the only one I consistently check for new episodes! Even for this of us who already love all things bird, Ivan makes the subject even more enjoyable with an enthusiastic presence and humor. Thank you for creating something so enjoyable.