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Naturally Adventurous
Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse
Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 293

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S5E07: Namibia to Victoria Falls - The Highlights
Season 5 · Episode 7
dimanche 15 septembre 2024 • Duration 57:47
Join Charley & Ken chat again about their overland trip from Windhoek, Namibia to Victoria Falls in Zambia. This time its the good stuff.
Crimson-breasted Gonolek recording courtesy of Marc Anderson, XC878704. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/878704. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast
S5E06: Peter Kaestner's Adventures in Zaire
Season 5 · Episode 6
dimanche 8 septembre 2024 • Duration 01:15:58
Ken interviews popular returning guest Peter Kaestner. The topic is African adventures, in particular Peter's stint in what is now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the late 70s. Hear about how he avoided dying of Ebola, being torn apart by Gorillas, or being gored by a Buffalo!
The natural sound at the end of the recording is a Cinnamon Bracken Warbler recorded by Peter Kaestner.
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast
S4E47: Travelling with babies with Melissa & Ross Gallardy
Season 4 · Episode 47
dimanche 23 juin 2024 • Duration 55:05
Melissa & Ross Gallardy recount some natural adventures around Yellowstone NP, Taiwan, Australia & Argentina with baby Roger.
Eastern Bristlebird recording courtesy of Marc Anderson, XC382679. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/382679. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast
S3E7: Jerry Connolly Interview - Part 2
dimanche 18 septembre 2022 • Duration 44:27
This is the second part of Ken and Charley's chat with their good friend Jerry Connolly. Jerry has had "two lives", one as a pro musician, and one as a bird store proprietor. This week's episode focuses mostly on the music side of Jerry's life. Want to hear about the time Jerry hung out with Keith Richards? Check out the episode!
To order *The Birder* Tripod, with the discount code mentioned during this episode, write to Jerry via e-mail (info@theaudubonshop.com) or call the US phone number of the Audubon Shop (203-245-9056).
Northern Cardinal recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC280813. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/280813.
License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com OR ken.behrens@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
S3E6: Jerry Connolly Interview - Part 1
dimanche 11 septembre 2022 • Duration 32:30
This week Charley & Ken chat with their good friend Jerry Connolly. Jerry is a one-of-a-kind character, with a unique life story. He completely transformed his life, from being a professional musician with a well-known band, to running the Audubon Shop, which is now an institution of the New England birding scene. This week, Jerry tells about the unusual trajectory of his life. We also chat a bit about optics and his business model at the Audubon Shop.
To order *The Birder* Tripod, with the discount code mentioned during this episode, write to Jerry via e-mail (info@theaudubonshop.com) or call the US phone number of the Audubon Shop (203-245-9056).
Northern Cardinal recording courtesy of Jim Berry, XC646209. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/646209.
License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com OR cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
S3E5: African Safari
Season 3 · Episode 5
dimanche 4 septembre 2022 • Duration 40:23
This week Charley & Ken chat about the Safari industry.
Sulphur-breasted Bushshrike recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC518607. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/518607.
License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com OR ken.behrens@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
S3E4: Family life of a guide
Season 3 · Episode 4
dimanche 28 août 2022 • Duration 36:58
This week Charley & Ken chat about the family life of an international bird guide
Black-faced Waxbill recording courtesy of Niall Perrins, XC314017. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/314017.
License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com OR ken.behrens@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
S3E3: Disasters on tours
Season 3 · Episode 3
dimanche 21 août 2022 • Duration 42:24
This week Charley & Ken chat about disasters they have experienced on tours.
Cape Clapper Lark recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC521343. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/521343.
License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com OR ken.behrens@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
S3E2: North American Bird Migration
Season 3 · Episode 2
dimanche 14 août 2022 • Duration 42:18
In the second episode of Season 3, Ken & Charley chat about migration, specifically North American bird migration. It's a whole different kind of birding than looking for resident birds in a rainforest, and adds potential excitement to almost any habitat for at least a few weeks each year.
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com OR ken.behrens@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
S3E1: Driving
Season 3 · Episode 1
dimanche 7 août 2022 • Duration 46:57
In the first episode of Season 3, Ken & Charley share a few driving stories.
Hadada Ibis recording courtesy of Lynette Rudman, XC539146. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/539146.
License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0
If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true
Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com OR ken.behrens@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding









