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Dale Forbes shares his passion for nature, how he is inspired by soundscapes, and his fascination with how habitats define the birds found there. He also tells us how he would spend his fantasy birding day.   Dale is the Head of Marketing Strategy & Insight at Swarovski Optik, is a member of BirdLife International's Advisory Board, and is the regional coordinator for eBird in Austria.   The interview was recorded at Global Birdfair.   Links Dale's recordings on soundcloud https://m.soundcloud.com/capepolly Dale's book: Habitats of Europe: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists. More about Swarovski and its wildlife interests https://www.swarovskioptik.com/int/en/birding/about-us/sustainability-at-swarovski-optik/nature-and-species-conservation   Casual Birder Community Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community   The Casual Birder Bird Club The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  If meeting up with a group of friendly people from around the world to talk about the birds you've seen sounds like something you'd like to do, you'd be very welcome to join us. Find out more here: The Casual Birder Bird Club   Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website   Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, buy a virtual coffee here    Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! My thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Join me as I recount my recent birding adventure in Wiltshire and Hampshire.

From impressive Great Bustards to the elusive Common Quail and the unexpected Grey Partridges, our weekend was filled with unforgettable moments.

We share the excitement, challenges, and pure joy of birding in the beautiful landscapes of Wiltshire and Hampshire.

Links

Great Bustard Group: https://greatbustard.org/

Langford Lakes: Information sheet

Martin Down: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/martindown

Blashford Lakes: https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/blashford-lakes-nature-reserve

Graham Snelgar: Instagram page

eBird trip report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/404742

 

The Casual Birder Bird Club

The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month. 

If meeting up with a group of friendly people from around the world to talk about the birds you've seen sounds like something you'd like to do, you'd be very welcome to join us.

Find out more here: The Casual Birder Bird Club

 

Casual Birder Community

Away from the noise of other social media platforms, our community is a supportive and encouraging space for sharing your birding stories and connecting with others.

Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community

 

Your bird stories

Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website

 

Support the show

If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here 

 

Keep in the Loop

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My thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Faraaz Abdool is a published wildlife photographer, writer, and international tour guide. Hailing from Trinidad and Tobago, Faraaz's deep connection to nature led him to shift from a career in engineering to focus on wildlife and habitat preservation. His book 'Casual Birding in Trinidad and Tobago' not only showcases the region's bird species through his stunning photography but also provides valuable insights into their behavior and habitats. Through his work, Faraaz aims to evoke a sense of purity and connection to the natural world, encouraging others to embrace a mindful and observant approach to nature.   Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024 Links You can listen to Suzy's previous conversation with Faraaz in Episode 98 Faraaz Abdool Website Check out Faraaz's photos on Instagram Faraaz's book: Casual Birding in Trinidad and Tobago Find out more about Faraaz   Casual Birder Community Find out more about the new Casual Birder Community   The Casual Birder Bird Club The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  If meeting up with a group of friendly people from around the world to talk about the birds you've seen sounds like something you'd like to do, you'd be very welcome to join us. Find out more here: The Casual Birder Bird Club   Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website   Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here    Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show!   My thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

This week, I go birdwatching in Regent's Park, there's a trip report from the Isles of Scilly by my husband, John, and Friend of the Show, Alan, gives us an update on the Cardinal family in his garden in Savannah, Georgia.

Note - the bird walk in Regent's Park was recorded there and there will be background noise from passers by.

 

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This week, I take a lunchtime bird walk and the featured birds are Wrens - the Eurasian Wren that is found all over Europe, and the House Wren and Bewick's Wren, that I saw in California.

A special mention is given to the Superb Fairy-Wren seen in Eastern Australia.

Comedian Glen Tickle is my guest.

Glen is also a casual birder and we had a great conversation that covers bird identification, the birds that Glen sees in his local area in New Jersey, and how he is encouraging a love of the natural world with his daughter, Amelia.

Links for this episode:

Twitter:        @glentickle     

Website:      glentickle.com   

GoFundMe: bit.ly/glenissad

Glen's podcast - Improvised Wikipedia:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/improvised-wikipedia/id1385840450?mt=2

Glen's appearance on Death Prattle:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-22-laughing-about-grief-sometimes-feeling-guilty/id1142393342?i=1000379234916&mt=2

 

 

Other podcasts mentioned:

Suzy on Varmints!:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/hummingbirds-varmints-88/id1141969328?i=1000415683301&mt=2

 

Judge John Hodgman:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/judge-john-hodgman/id337713843?mt=2

 

Bullseye:

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/bullseye-with-jesse-thorn/id73331298?mt=2

 

Jordan, Jesse, GO!

https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/jordan-jesse-go/id207698746?mt=2

 

This week, I visited the BirdFair at Rutland Water, a nature reserve and site of special scientific interest, and went for an evening birdwalk on a farm across the county border in Leicestershire.

In the first part of this episode I speak about the talks I attended at the Bird Fair. I really enjoyed them and will provide the links below for the speakers.

In the second half of the episode I recorded an evening birdwalk at Rectory Farm.

Links for this episode:

The Bird Fair

Twitter: @TheBirdfair

Website: https://birdfair.org.uk

 

Simon King

Twitter: @TVsSimonKing

www: simonkingwildlife.com

 

David Lindo

Twitter: @urbanbirder

www: theurbanbirderworld.com

 

Kate Bradbury

Twitter: @Kate_Bradbury

www: bloomsbury.com/uk/the-bumbleb…

 

James Lowen

Twitter: @JLowenWildlife

www: jameslowen.com

 

Butterfly Brothers

website: the-butterfly-brothers

Twitter:

 JimAshton_

_joelashton

 

Eyebrook Wild Bird Feeds

https://www.eyebrookwildbirdfeeds.co.uk

 

I couldn't find links for Tim Melling or Helen Bryon, who both gave talks on birding holidays. Tim also works for the RSPB.

 

This week, I went for a morning bird walk on Watership Down in Hampshire, and was delighted to see one of the rarer birds of the British Countryside: a Yellowhammer!

 

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This week, I couldn't resist conducting another 10 minute birdwatch, and the featured birds are Lapwings: Northern, Southern, and Masked.

 

 

Links for this episode:

Bird observations from: The Vocal Fries Podcast

https://vocalfriespod.fireside.fm/

 

Train station question from: Rough Giraffe Podcast

https://roughgiraffe.podbean.com

 

Upcoming Live Event: Sunshine Summit

https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/sunshinesummit2018/

 

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BONUS EPISODE

Last episode I spoke with Camille, co-founder of Coyote Kids in Los Angeles.

After my interview with Camille we took a short walk in Elysian Park to see what birds were around. The recording I made is presented almost unedited so that you can hear the bird song and our excitement and descriptions as we encountered each bird.

Links:

Find Camille at Coyote Kids

Citizen Science website: iNaturalist