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| Dale Forbes - Drawing inspiration from the natural world | 15 Nov 2025 | 00:20:04 | |
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 | |||
| Great Bustards, Grey Partridge and Quail, Oh My! | 01 Sep 2025 | 00:38:34 | |
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. LinksGreat 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 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 | |||
| Sharing the beauty of Nature - Faraaz Abdool | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:22:31 | |
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 | |||
| #45 Birdwatch in Regent's Park | 10 Sep 2018 | 00:21:29 | |
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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| #44 Wrens | 03 Sep 2018 | 00:25:24 | |
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. | |||
| #43 A conversation with Glen Tickle | 27 Aug 2018 | 00:30:36 | |
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:
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
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| #42 Birdfair 2018 | 22 Aug 2018 | 00:22:46 | |
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. Links for this episode: The Bird Fair Twitter: @TheBirdfair Website: https://birdfair.org.uk
Simon King Twitter: @TVsSimonKing
David Lindo Twitter: @urbanbirder
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:
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.
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| #41 Yellowhammer on Watership Down | 13 Aug 2018 | 00:31:55 | |
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!
Follow me on Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast | |||
| #40 Lapwings | 06 Aug 2018 | 00:18:55 | |
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/
Follow me on Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast | |||
| #39 BONUS EPISODE Camille Bird Walk | 30 Jul 2018 | 00:23:26 | |
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
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| #38 Camille in Elysian Park, Los Angeles | 29 Jul 2018 | 00:44:42 | |
This week I speak with Camille, co-founder of Coyote Kids in Los Angeles, which provides guided walks and workshops to children, teaching them about the Natural World. Listeners share the birds they have seen. Includes bird observations from the hosts of the following shows:
Links: Find Camille at Coyote Kids Citizen Science website: iNaturalist
Sunshine Summit 2018: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com
Follow me on Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast | |||
| #37 Ten Minute Birdwatch_July | 23 Jul 2018 | 00:22:30 | |
Episode 37: Ten Minute Birdwatch_July Join me as I do a ten minute birdwatch and short bird walk.
Check out their shows at: Pups n Popculture: pupsnpopculture.com Sharp- The Podcast: https://www.sharppodcast.com Rough Giraffe: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/rough-giraffe/id1214743716?mt=2 The Show with The Preshaah and Frosty: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-show-with-the-preshaah-and-frosty/id1302144060?mt=2 | |||
| #36 Feral Pigeons and Rock Doves with Carrie Poppy | 16 Jul 2018 | 00:34:58 | |
This week, I speak with Carrie Poppy from the hit podcast Oh No, Ross and Carrie! about her connection with Feral Pigeons. Listeners also share their Pigeon tales.
Follow Carrie on Twitter @CarriePoppyYES and on Instagram @carriepoppyyes Find Oh No, Ross and Carrie! on all podcatchers, or stream direct from http://maximumfun.org/shows/oh-no-ross-and-carrie
Follow me on Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast | |||
| Birding diary - January 2025 | 10 Feb 2025 | 00:40:47 | |
Episode Notes Suzy reviews her birding experiences from January 2025, starting with the final week of an epic vacation to Australia! Back in the UK Suzy joined a local RSPB outing and went to the New Forest with the Ladybirder sub-group of the Hampshire Ornithlogical Society (HOS). While in the New Forest Suzy spoke with HOS Chair Keith Betton about his early birding experiences and the success of HOS initiatives to increase the engagement of young people and women birders in the group. Also: news about a new Casual Birder Community! Links Bird lists Take a look at the eBird checklists Suzy made from the locations mentioned: Bruny Island, Tasmania Chook Dam, Tasmania Mount Field National Park, Tasmania Eastrop Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire Casual Birder Community Find out more about the new Casual Birder Community Books mentioned in the interview with Keith Betton: Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: 5th Edition Behind the Binoculars: Interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers Behind More Binoculars: Interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers Podcast buddies mentioned: Hannah - Women Birders Happy Hour Kirsty - Weekend Birder Harry - Podcast Junkies Lance Anderson's GoFundMe 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 | |||
| #35 Partridge and Quail | 09 Jul 2018 | 00:21:31 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Episode 35: This week, I did the most casual of birding by sitting in my garden and seeing what visits, and the featured birds are the Red-Legged Partridge and California Quail.
Subscribe, and follow the show on: Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast Join the discussion and see this week's photos in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB | |||
| #34 Big Blind Walk 2 with Julian Jackson | 02 Jul 2018 | 00:25:17 | |
This week, I catch up with Julian Jackson following the completion of the Big Blind Walk, and share some mischievous Magpie behaviour. Julian, who lost his sight in 2010, walked from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise awareness and funds for eye research. More details about the Big Blind Walk can be found at BigBlindWalk.com Julian's Twitter is @BigBlindWalk
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| #33 Bullfinch & Indigo Bunting | 25 Jun 2018 | 00:19:32 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, I go birdwatching with friends in Malibu, California. The featured birds are the Bullfinch and Kate Shaw (host of Strange Animals Podcast) tells us about the Indigo Bunting. Find Kate on Twitter @StrangeBeasties
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| #32 Bird Walk at The Vyne, Hampshire | 18 Jun 2018 | 00:18:14 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Episode 32: Join me as I take a walk around the grounds of The Vyne National Trust Property in Hampshire, UK. As always with a bird walk, sightings of birds are not guaranteed, but you never know what else you will find.
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| #31 Bird Murals with ATM StreetArt | 04 Jun 2018 | 00:22:31 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, I speak with artist ATMStreetArt to hear about the stunning bird murals he paints to raise awareness of the bird species threatened by habitat loss. Follow him on Twitter and Instagram @ATMStreetArt and visit his website at ATMStreetArt.com
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| #30 Fledglings | 28 May 2018 | 00:17:13 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, I talk about my experiences with this season's fledglings and share a funny Casual Birder moment.
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| #29 Ten Minute Birdwatch | 21 May 2018 | 00:23:19 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, I catch up with Julian Jackson to hear about his progress on the Big Blind Walk, and I conduct a 10 minute bird watch in my garden. Find Julian's site here: bigblindwalk.com Subscribe, and follow the show on: Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast Join the discussion and see this week's photos in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB
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| #28 Dawn Chorus Revisited | 21 May 2018 | 00:15:27 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, we revisit the Dawn Chorus as I take part in an early morning walk at RSPB Nagshead on International Dawn Chorus Day, and share recordings of the birds I heard. Also, I interview my husband, John, following a bird walk that wasn't cold and rainy (for a change)!
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| #26 Dawn Chorus with Tom Hibbert, Wildlife Trusts | 30 Apr 2018 | 00:26:57 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, we focus on the Dawn Chorus and I talk with Tom Hibbert from The Wildlife Trusts about connecting people to the nature on their doorstep I also feature some dawn chorus recordings from listeners.
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| #25 Big Blind Walk Interview with Julian Jackson | 23 Apr 2018 | 00:24:46 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week I talk to Julian Jackson, who is about to embark on The Big Blind Walk, walking from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise awareness about sight loss. Julian has a great knowledge and love of birds and hopes to encounter many different species as he travels from south to north. I also tell about a surprise visit by a Red-legged Partridge. More details about the Big Blind Walk can be found at BigBlindWalk.com Julian's Twitter is @BigBlindWalk
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| The binoculars that inspired a community in Ecuador #133 | 27 Jul 2024 | 00:22:46 | |
Host Suzy speaks with Sandra Morocho (Birdwatchers of Quijos Valley, Ecuador) and Michaela Leeb (Swarovski-Optik). Sandra lives in the cloud forest on the eastern slopes of the Andes in Ecuador. In 2014 she won a pair of binoculars in the Digiscoper of the Year competition run by Swarovski-Optik. Using the binoculars stoked Sandra's enthusiasm for sharing views of the local birds with her friends. From there, Sandra's engagement with the wider community led to an initiative with local leaders to promote eco-tourism alongside conservation efforts in the cloud forest in the Quijos Valley. Michaela tells us of the part Swarovski-Optik plays in supporting conservation efforts around the world. We also hear how Sandra and Michaela would spend a fantasy birding day. Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2024 LinksThe 12 podcasts that presented live shows at Global BirdFair - take a listen! Find out more about Birdwatchers of the Quijos Valley on Facebook Or email them at quijosvalley.birdwatching@hotmail.com Find out more about sustainability projects at Swarovski Optik Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website The Casual Birder Bird Club
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 | |||
| #24 Northern Gannet | 16 Apr 2018 | 00:24:52 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, the springtime feelings continue, I talk about bird feeders and the featured bird is the Northern Gannet! There is also an interview with my colleague Kristen about her recent experiences seeing her first Gannets, and friends of the podcast share stories of the birds they have seen. Subscribe, and follow the show on: Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast Join the discussion and see this week's photos in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB
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| #23 European Greenfinch | 09 Apr 2018 | 00:13:36 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, the courtship behaviours of birds are more noticeable, and the featured bird is the European Greenfinch. Follow the show on: Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcastFacebook: bit.ly/CasualBirderFB | |||
| #22 Song Thrush and Mistle Thrush | 02 Apr 2018 | 00:21:49 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. The Dawn Chorus is becoming more evident, Suzy takes her husband on another cold birdwalk, and the featured birds are Song and Mistle Thrushes.
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| #21 Woodpeckers 1 | 26 Mar 2018 | 00:20:04 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy takes a walk in the grounds of a stately home, the featured birds are Great Spotted, Hairy and Downy Woodpeckers, and we hear more about the top 3 birds visiting listeners' gardens.
Link for Macken's show:
Link for On the Ledge podcast:
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| #20 Wigeon and Teal | 19 Mar 2018 | 00:33:39 | |
Suzy talks with long-time listener Jeremy Schwartz about his love of birding. The featured birds are American Wigeon, Eurasian Wigeon, Green-winged Teal and Teal, and listeners were asked to list the 3 birds that visit their gardens or outside space most often. Hear the first responses from that.
Join the discussion and see this week's photos in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB Also on Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast | |||
| #19 Bird Walk - Trondheim | 12 Mar 2018 | 00:16:09 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy describes the Casual Birder bird walk she took in Trondheim, Norway. Sixteen species of birds were seen, including Hooded Crow, Eider and Great Spotted Woodpecker.
Birds described in this episode: Hooded Crow Cormorant Eider Duck Long-tailed Duck Common Redpoll Feral Pigeon House Sparrow Common Magpie Jackdaw Blue tit Great Tit Great Spotted Woodpecker Greenfinch Wren Wood Pigeon (Herring Gull described in Episode #18)
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| #18 Gulls 1 | 05 Mar 2018 | 00:12:04 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Is that a seagull?
Suzy visits Norway and talks about the challenges of identifying gulls. The featured birds are Herring Gull, Black-headed Gull, Great Black-backed Gull and Lesser Black-backed Gull.
Join the discussion and see this week's photos in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB Also on Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast
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| #17 Bird Walk - Hyde Park | 26 Feb 2018 | 00:21:25 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy is joined by Issa and Shemeika, hosts of the Young, Free and Coupled podcast (and their children) for a bird walk in Hyde Park, London.
Click here to subscribe to Young Free And Coupled with any podcasting app or program: Listen to the Young, Free and Coupled Podcast here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/young-free-and-coupled-podcast/id1240965300?mt=2
Links to episodes of The Casual Birder Podcast mentioned in this episode: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-casual-birder-podcast/id1307570207?mt=2 #1: The Blackbird #2: The Blue Tit, Great Tit and Chickadee #7: Goldcrests #8: Robins and Cardinals
Photos of the bird walk can be found in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB and on the Instagram account @CasualBirderPodcast
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| #16 Finches 1 | 19 Feb 2018 | 00:22:52 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds.
The featured birds are: Chaffinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, and Finch cousin: the House Sparrow.
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| #15 The Early Birds | 12 Feb 2018 | 00:18:28 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy tells about the first birds that visit her garden each day, and there's memories of morning bird sounds from California and Australia. If you like the podcast, please rate and review the show wherever you download podcasts, and tell a friend about it. Episodes can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at the link below: Bit.ly/CasualBirder
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| The power of finding your community - Stephen Moss | 08 Jul 2024 | 00:23:43 | |
Naturalist, author and broadcaster Stephen Moss joins Suzy in a wide-ranging conversation covering the importance of supporting younger members of the wildlife community, recovery from serious illness and the challenges of making individual efforts to mitigate the biodiversity crisis. Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2023
Links: Global BirdFair information and tickets: Global BirdFair website Link to my last episode with Stephen: Stephen Moss at Global BirdFair 2022 Your bird stories Tell me about your bird sightings - contact me on the casualbirder.com website The Casual Birder Bird Club
Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, you can add to the show's tip jar by buying me a virtual coffee here 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 | |||
| #14 Jays with Jessica Delisle | 05 Feb 2018 | 00:25:04 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy speaks with Jessica Delisle from the Retail Nightmares podcast about the birds she sees from the balcony of her apartment in Vancouver. The featured birds are Eurasian, Blue and Steller's Jays. Jessica's podcast is Retail Nightmares http://retailnightmares.com/ Find Jessica's band, Energy Slime, and Jay Arner tracks at Jay Arner's Bandcamp site: https://jayarner.bandcamp.com/album/new-dimensional
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| #13 Nuthatches | 29 Jan 2018 | 00:16:41 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy takes part in the Big Garden Birdwatch and the featured birds are Nuthatches.
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| #12 Shore Birds 1 | 22 Jan 2018 | 00:16:56 | |
A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy describes her birdwatching attempts during her visit to Cornwall at the end of December; talks about the shore birds she saw, and there's a reminder about the Big Garden Birdwatch that's coming up for UK listeners at the end of January.
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| #11 Big Garden Birdwatch | 15 Jan 2018 | 00:21:58 | |
Suzy talks with Jamie Wyver of the RSPB about his love of birds and the upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch. Find out more about the Big Garden Birdwatch at www.RSPB.org.uk or @Natures_Voice on Twitter.
If you enjoy the show, please tell your friends on Twitter or Facebook, and rate and review us wherever you download podcasts. | |||
| #10 Penguins Part 2 | 08 Jan 2018 | 00:28:06 | |
Part 2 of the special penguin edition. Suzy is joined by her husband, John, to talk about the penguins they saw in Antarctica in 2014. This week's penguins are Gentoo, King, Chinstrap and Adelie. If you like the show, please rate and review it, and share that you listened on social media. | |||
| #9 Penguins Part 1 | 01 Jan 2018 | 00:20:16 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy is joined by her husband, John, to talk about the penguins they saw when they went to Antarctica in 2014. Six penguins will be discussed over two episodes. In Part 1, the featured birds are Rockhopper Penguin and Magellanic Penguin. Part 2 is next week. The results of the Listener Challenge are revealed. If you like the show, please rate and review it, and tell a friend to try it. | |||
| #8 Robins and Cardinals | 26 Dec 2017 | 00:21:44 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. This week, in a bumper episode, I have a lovely chat with Alan White about the birds seen in his garden. Alan (@lawthreeper) is a well-known supporter of Maximum Fun Podcasts and a valued friend of The Casual Birder Podcast. The featured birds are the European Robin, American Robin, and Northern Cardinal. And there's a reminder about the Listener Challenge! Alan's interview starts at 08:50. If you enjoy the podcast, please rate and review it wherever you download podcasts, and maybe tell a friend about it! | |||
| #7 Goldcrests | 18 Dec 2017 | 00:14:43 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy visits Swanage, talks about bird identification guides, and proposes a listener challenge. The featured birds are Goldcrests, Firecrests and Kinglets.
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| #6 Kingfishers and Dippers | 11 Dec 2017 | 00:15:34 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy talks about her casual birding moments from this week, and the featured birds are Kingfishers and Dippers.
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| #5 Goldfinches | 04 Dec 2017 | 00:14:43 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy takes a walk to the river.
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| A passion for wildlife - Mike Dilger | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:30:16 | |
Ecologist, writer, and wildlife presenter Mike Dilger is a familiar face from his appearances on popular shows such as BBC's The One Show and Springwatch. With a lifelong passion for plants, insects, and birds, Mike has dedicated his career to studying and understanding wildlife. His extensive fieldwork has taken him around the world. As a respected wildlife communicator, Mike shares his knowledge through wildlife filmmaking, writing, and public speaking engagements. In addition, his expertise and genuine love for nature make him a perfect guide for specialist wildlife vacations where he enables others to learn about the natural world. Mike reminisces with Suzy about the birds they have seen together, what excites him about the natural world, and how he came to write his latest book "1000 Shades of Green". He also shares how he would spend a fantasy birding day. Recorded at Global Birdfair 2023 Links: Global BirdFair information and tickets: Global BirdFair website
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| #4 Herons | 27 Nov 2017 | 00:12:29 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy talks about a mini-birdwatch she completed. The featured birds are the Grey Heron, the Great Blue Heron, and Little Egret. And the Northern Flicker is mentioned in Listener comments.
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| #3 Birds of Prey 1 | 20 Nov 2017 | 00:16:16 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy interviews non-birdwatcher Shaun Helman about birds he has noticed. The featured birds are the Red Kite, Common Buzzard and Red-Tailed Hawk, and the mystery sound is revealed.
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| #2 The Blue Tit, Great Tit and Chickadee | 13 Nov 2017 | 00:14:07 | |
A podcast for people interested in wild birds, primarily UK, but also covering Europe, USA, and Canada. In this week's episode Suzy talks about her birdwatching week. The featured birds are Blue Tits, Great Tits and Chickadees, and Suzy shares some emails from listeners. There is also a mystery sound challenge!
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