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

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

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 Links The 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 The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  Sometimes we feature guest speakers, but most months a group of us get together to talk about the birds we've seen, share birding moments that have brought us joy, and ask questions or get help from the community. 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. Sign up here: 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

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 The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  Sometimes we feature guest speakers, but most months a group of us get together to talk about the birds we've seen, share birding moments that have brought us joy, and ask questions or get help from the community. 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. Sign up here: The Casual Birder Bird Club Read more about the club here: Club FAQs 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

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: Mike Dilger's website Global BirdFair information and tickets: Global BirdFair website   Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website The Casual Birder Bird Club The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  Sometimes we feature guest speakers, but most months a group of us get together to talk about the birds we've seen, share birding moments that have brought us joy, and ask questions or get help from the community. 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. Sign up here: The Casual Birder Bird Club Read more about the club here: Club FAQs 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

Alan Davis and Ruth Miller are passionate birders. In 2008 they gave up their jobs and sold everything to embark on an epic year-long quest to see and hear as many bird species as possible. After many adventures, on a journey taking them around the world, their final total was an amazing 4341 species, achieving a world record for the most species seen in one year. They wrote about their adventures in their book The Biggest Twitch. They now run a bird-watching tour company providing guided tours (with cake) in their home country of Wales and worldwide. Ruth and Alan talk about sharing their love of birds with others, and how each would spend a fantasy birding day. Recorded live at Global Birdfair 2023   Links: Alan and Ruth's tour company: Birdwatchingtrips website Global BirdFair information and tickets: Global BirdFair website   Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website The Casual Birder Bird Club The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  Sometimes we feature guest speakers, but most months a group of us get together to talk about the birds we've seen, share birding moments that have brought us joy, and ask questions or get help from the community. 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. Sign up here: 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  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

Dick and Andrew Woods, who operate the family business behind Finches Friend bird feeders, prioritise the health of garden birds in the design of their products. A passionate designer, Dick set out to revolutionise bird feeding practices by confronting the disease and contamination risks that exist wherever we feed our garden birds. Not only do their feeders separate the food from contact with birds feet, they also encourage us to maintain good feeder hygiene by providing easy clean solutions through their innovative feeder design. In this episode, Dick and Andrew, tell me about their latest product: the cleaner peanut feeder. Timestamps & Links 00:00:00  Opening 00:01:14  Past Episode Past episode: #128 Casual Birding in Panama City  00:01:27 Introduction 00:03:34 Conversation with Dick and Andrew Woods from Finches Friend Past episode with Finches Friend #119 Food, Feet and Faeces: the key to keeping our garden birds healthy Get 5% off the price of any Finches Friend product - valid until the end of January 2024 Use the code CASBIR5PC Visit the Finches Friend website 00:30:49 The Casual Birder Bird Club The Casual Birder Bird Club is an online bird club that meets every month.  Sometimes it features guest speakers, but most months a group of us get together to talk about the birds we've seen, share birding moments that have brought us joy, and ask questions or get help from the community. 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. Sign up here: The Casual Birder Bird Club 00:31:29 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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

John and Suzy share their first experiences with the stunning birds of Panama City, and we hear from Edwin, their professional guide, who took them birding in the Metropolitan Nature Park. Links Sign up to our Team for the October Big Day Fundraiser for BirdLife International    Past Episode Past episode: Slow birding with Bridget Butler   Support the show Tell me about your birding Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Bridget Butler, also known as the Bird Diva, did not originally have a passion for birds.  But seeing an Indigo Bunting one morning sparked her birding interest.  Finding support and encouragement in the Vermont birding community Bridget developed an interest in slow birding. Bridget encourages the observation of birds as a holistic, mindful practice rather than a race to spot the most species.  She now teaches the practice of slow birding, encouraging others to embrace a slower, more contemplative approach. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00  Opening Sign up to our Team for the October Big Day 00:01:12  Past Episode Past episode: Beccy Speight and Patricia Zurita 00:01:59 Introduction 00:03:21 Conversation with Bridget Butler begins Bird Diva website Intro to Slow Birding Get 25% off the cost of the course with the code CASUALBIRDER25. 00:21:26 Promo for The Wilder Skies Podcast 00:22:01 More about Slow Birding 00:53:20 Keep in touch and support the show Tell me about your birding Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up Fundraiser for BirdLife International 00:54:03 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Beccy Speight (Chief Executive of the RSPB) and Patricia Zurita (former CEO of BirdLife International and now Chief Strategy Officer of Conservation International) join Suzy to share their insight on changing perceptions and overcoming challenges as women in the conservation community. And we hear how each would spend a fantasy birding day. Recorded at Global Birdfair 2023 Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00  Opening The October Big Day takes place this year on October 14th and The Casual Birder Podcast will again be entering a team. We will also be supporting BirdLife International. Help us reach our fundraising target! Just Giving link 00:01:12  Past Episode Past episode: Focus on Birders: Chiara Talia 00:01:30 Introduction 00:02:32 Conversation with Beccy and Patricia begins 00:03:13 Patricia Zurita introduces BirdLife International and her path to joining the organisation. 00:05:26 Beccy Speight introduces the work of the RSPB and her background in conservation. 00:07:49 Beccy shares two birding memories that inspired her 00:09:00 Engaging with communities  00:09:40 Patricia shares the International perspective 00:11:48 Beccy speaks of the power of documentaries like Wild Isles to raise awareness 00:14:22 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Perceptions 00:17:06 The Importance of Collaboration and Diversity in Leadership 00:20:00 A fantasy birding day: where would you go, what you see? 00:20:15 Patricia - New Hummingbird species in Ecuador    00:20:45 Beccy - Shetland soundscapes BirdLife International RSPB 00:22:00 Suzy’s Birding 00:22:02 In search of a Nightjar 00:25:31 Stone-Curlew 00:27:38 Mis-identifying a Common Tern 00:28:18 Support the Show Contribute to the show's tip jar 00:28:46 Keep in touch Tell me about your birding The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up 00:29:10 Wrap and Close Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/

Chiara Talia's gorgeous photographs, along with her tips on how to improve at both birding and bird photography, make her Instagram account a must for everyone's feed. In this episode, Chiara tells Suzy how a walk in the park, and a chance encounter with a European Robin, led to a passion for bird photography and a pathway to healing at a time when she was struggling with her mental health. We also hear about her experiences using a floating bird hide in Slovenia, and her search for the Southern Cassowary in Australia. Timestamps & Links 00:00:09  Opening The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up 00:01:09  Past Episode Past episode: Mel Shepherd-Wells 00:01:25 Introduction 00:02:40 Interview with Chiara Talia begins 00:05:15 The moment that changed everything 00:07:06 European Robin and Chiara’s pathway to healing  00:10:22 Learning about birds is fundamental to bird photography 00:14:02 Chiara’s process for managing photo files 00:19:44 Canon Young Talent 2021 and increasing confidence 00:23:10 Floating Hide photography in Slovenia 00:29:35 Promo for The Wildlife Community Podcast The Wildlife Community Podcast 00:30:25 Birding in Australia 00:41:22 How Chiara shares knowledge and joy via Instagram 00:46:02 Find Chiara online Chiara on Instagram Chiara's website 00:47:11 Suzy’s Shout-outs 00:51:04 Your birding stories Tell me about your birding 00:54:04 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:54:22 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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

Long-time birder, Mel Shepherd-Wells, joins Suzy in a delightful chat about his birding adventures, and shares some top tips applicable to all birders.   Links: The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up The UK Wildlife Podcast Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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

A mini episode about the wonderful time that was had at Global BirdFair 2023, where Suzy spent time with other wildlife podcasters, interviewed amazing guests and met people passionate about the natural world. There is also news on what to expect in upcoming episodes of The Casual Birder Podcast.   Links Links to wildlife podcasts mentioned Planty Planty Zoo Zoo The UK Wildlife Podcast The Wild Community Podcast Into the Wild Podcast Wilder Skies Podcast Hannah and Erik Go Birding Trees a Crowd Podcast   Other links Chiara Talia on instagram The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up   Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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

Suzy shares some of her bird experiences while on vacation in Portugal, and tells how you can join our team for the Global Big Day - an important and exciting event in the birding calendar! On the Global Big Day people around the world will go birding and then upload their checklists to eBird. In this way, not only are they enjoying our wonderful bird life, but they are providing important data via community science to widen knowledge around bird populations during migration time. Suzy explains how you can be join the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the event! Stay listening for a short recording of a Nightingale, Blackbird, Collared Dove and European Goldfinch. Links Join the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the Global Big Day 2023. Sign up here: https://casualbirder.com/global-big-day-2023 Please donate to our Just Giving page for BirdLife International - and share the link with your friends: https://www.justgiving.com/page/suzy-buttress-casualbirderteam

On a pre-birthday outing, Anneke (from the show's FaceBook group) joins Suzy and her husband John for a day’s birding at RSPB Nagshead in Gloucestershire. The woods are alive with birds singing, engaging in courtship displays, and building nests. Anneke and Suzy share their bird encounters from the day, and some surprising mammal ones too! Links: Last episode: Spring is here! RSPB Nagshead webpage Short video of our day at RSPB Nagshead Marylee's video of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet Join the Casual Birder Bird Club

Suzy is back! In this episode, she shares her recent birding experiences and encounters with fellow enthusiasts, and the excitement of watching nesting Blue Tits, characterful Rooks and some unexpected Grey Wagtails. Suzy also announces the launch of the Casual Birder Bird Club, and invites listeners to join the show's team for the Global Big Day birding event on 13th May 2023. Links mentioned in the show: Sign the Swift petition here The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up! Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store Facebook group link The Bearded Tit Podcast  Join our Team for the Global Big Day Support the show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction Suzy introduces the episode and shares the changes she's noticed as the breeding season ramps up. She also requests listeners to sign a petition created by Hannah Bourne Taylor to help increase the number of suitable nesting sites for the Swift birds in the UK. Sign the Swift petition here 00:02:51 Dawn Chorus and Springtime Dawn Chorus and Springtime, Suzy shares the beautiful sound of the Dawn Chorus she recorded and talks about the changes she has noticed in the garden as the weather gets better. She also discusses her plans for the podcast for the coming months. 00:06:16 Casual Birder Bird Club Suzy talks about the monthly virtual Casual Birder Bird Club she launched and how listeners can join. She also mentions her plans to invite specialists to give talks on bird identification and other related topics. The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up! 00:08:24 Shoutouts to members of the birding community Suzy thanks the members of the show's Facebook group for their support and mentions Karin for taking over moderating duties. She also gives shoutouts to birders she met while out and about over the last couple of months and talks about the birds she saw. Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store where embroidered hats, shirts and sweatshirts featuring The Casual Birder Podcast artwork are now available to buy. Join the show's Facebook group: Facebook group link 00:22:53 Nest Box Season Suzy shares her excitement about the nesting season in her garden and how a Blue Tit has returned to her garage nest box. She also talks about another Blue Tit checking out their Camera nest box. 00:24:19 Rooks are full of character Suzy talks about how her garden makeover has affected Rooksy the Rook's visits to her house. She describes how Rooksie now parades on their patio until someone notices it and gives it treats. We are introduced to Rooksy's mate Billy, and the behaviour of Patches demonstrates how each bird has their own character. 00:27:50 Advert for The Bearded Tit Podcast  00:28:16 Hampshire Ornithological Society Members Day - report Suzy recently joined the Hampshire Ornithological Society and on 1st April attended a Members Day, which had talks given by various bird experts. 00:31:51 Global Big Day 13th May 2023 Suzy invites listeners to join the Casual Birder Podcast team for the upcoming Global Big Day on May 13th. The team will be raising funds for Birdlife International. Join our Team for the Global Big Day 00:34:16 Wrap and Close Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Finches Friend founder Dick Woods and wildlife presenter Martin Hughes-Games join Suzy to talk about the unintended consequences of feeding garden birds that can affect their health. Dick showcases a revolutionary easy-clean feeder that he designed to reduce the transmission of disease among birds visiting feeders. He says the key is to keep birds' feet and faeces out of their food. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Announcements Big news!  Embroidered hats, shirts and sweatshirts featuring The Casual Birder Podcast artwork are now available to buy. Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store 00:00:48  Last Episode 118 A weekend of waders at the Hampshire coast 00:01:04 Casual Birder Weekly newsletter Sign up here! 00:01:31 Introduction to the episode 00:04:37 Interview with Dick Woods and Martin Hughes-Games Finches Friend Website 00:47:10 Wrap-up A Wild Life: My Adventures Around the World Filming Wildlife by Martin Hughes-Games Martin Hughes-Games' website Garden Wildlife Health Garden Bird Health 00:48:06 Wrap and Close Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Following a weekend spent at the Hampshire Coast at the end of August, join me and my birding partner & husband, John, as we review the waders and other birds that we saw. I also talk about the BTO course on wader ID that I took, and we hear from past guest Natasha about the benefits she has found using the Merlin Bird ID app. And there are shout-outs to all the wonderful birders who have shared sightings with me over the past few weeks. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Pre-roll & announcements Contribute to our JustGiving fundraiser in support of BirdLife International 00:01:18  Last Episode Birding in Lithuania with Boris Belchev 00:01:39 Suzy and John review their wader weekend Part 1 00:19:22 Casual Birder Weekly Sign up here! 00:19:46 Suzy and John review their wader weekend Part 2 00:28:16 BTO wader ID course and Yearlist so far Sign up to the BTO e-Newsletter here Suzy compares her year list with The British List 00:31:17 Keep in touch Keep in touch 00:35:49 Suzy's recent birding and Shout-outs 00:45:37 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:46:05 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast website  https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Wildlife photographer and tour leader Boris Belchev tells up about birding in Lithuania, a small Baltic country with 403 species. Recorded at #globalbirdfair. Timestamps & Links:
 00:00:00 Podcast intro 00:00:37  Last Episode An afternoon birding in Hampshire 00:00:51 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:01:22 Chat with Boris Belchev Alcedo Wildlife Boris on Instagram 00:13:56 Suzy update 00:14:42 Casual Birder Weekly is back! Read the newsletter here! 00:15:18 Global Bird Weekend Oct 7-9, 2022 Sign up to the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the Global Bird Weekend 00:16:06 Keep in Touch Keep in touch 00:16:22 Wrap and Close Website:  The Casual Birder Podcast  Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website

Join me and John, my birding partner and husband, as we review the birds seen during a July afternoon at Martin Down and Blashford Lakes, in Hampshire, UK. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Pre-roll & announcements Sign up to the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the Global Bird Weekend 00:01:29  Last Episode Sussex Sara at Global Birdfair Find Sara on Instagram @Sussex_Sara 00:02:12 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:02:45 Suzy and John review an afternoon of birding Part 1 00:11:29 The Casual Birder Weekly newsletter is back! Sign up here! 00:12:07 Suzy and John review an afternoon of birding Part 2 00:20:12 Rob and Alison share a trip report from Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, in Lincolnshire Keep in touch 00:24:20 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Sara Humphrey, also known as Sussex Sara on social media, shares her passion for wildlife photography, low-carbon birding, and educating others in responsible wildlife watching. Recorded at Global Birdfair. Timestamps & Links:
 00:00:00 Theme song 00:00:36  Last Episode Hannah Bourne-Taylor at Global Birdfair 00:00:47 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:01:20 Introduction to Sussex Sara 00:02:08 Chat with Sussex Sara Find Sara on Instagram @Sussex_Sara 00:11:44 Keep in touch 00:11:59 Wrap and Close Website: The Casual Birder Podcast    Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Checkout their website

In this episode, recorded at Global Birdfair, author of Fledgling, Hannah Bourne-Taylor, shares her extraordinary experience of raising a young finch that had been abandoned by its flock, and which made its home in her hair! Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Pre-roll and Theme song 00:00:50 Last Episode -  Stephen Moss at Global Birdfair Last episode 00:01:02 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:01:20 Introduction to chat  00:02:00 Chat with Hannah Bourne-Taylor Hannah's website 00:13:10 Wrap and Close Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Join me as I chat with author and broadcaster Stephen Moss at the 2022 Global BirdFair. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening and Theme song 00:00:43 Last Episode - Casual Birding on a Shetland Beach Last episode 00:00:52 Introduction to chat 00:02:17 Chat with Stephen Moss Stephen's website 00:12:51 Comments on Global BirdFair 00:14:26 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:14:43   Shout out to the people I met at Global BirdFair 00:16:41   Podcast Recommendation: For What It’s Earth podcast 00:17:04 Keep in Touch Tell me about the birds you see 00:17:10 Wrap and Close Website:  The Casual Birder Podcast   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

In this episode, join Shetland resident Natasha and me as we sit at a quiet bay watching the birds that happen by.   00:00:00 Pre-roll and Theme song Global Birdfair 00:01:17  Opening & Announcements Last Episode -  Bird Chat with The Edinburgh Birdwatcher Last episode 00:01:31 Sitting at Lingness with Natasha 00:16:32 Avian influenza If you come across dead or ill birds, do not touch them. Please report them as soon as possible to the DEFRA helpline on 03459 33 55 77.   00:17:40 Nestbox News I am an affiliate of Garden Nature so when you use my link to buy their products, I'll get a small percentage of the proceeds at no extra expense to you. And listeners to The Casual Birder Podcast can get 10% off their order by using the voucher code CBP10. https://bit.ly/GardenatureCBP 00:18:55 Friendly birders I have met https://twitter.com/barnsleybirder https://www.instagram.com/vannilla/ https://www.instagram.com/iangrayimages/ 00:21:13 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:22:03 What have you seen? Tell me about your bird sightings 00:22:15 Wrap and Close   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, is celebrating 20 years of birding. He tells Suzy about his birding style and what birdwatching means to him. Also, there’s big news from the Blue Tits that Suzy is watching via remote camera and, in Last Call, listen to a glorious, uninterrupted 5 minutes of dawn chorus birdsong from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Timestamps & Links 00:00:00 Pre-roll and intro music 00:00:56  Opening & Announcements Last Episode - Springtime Birding Last episode Global Big Day On 14th May The Casual Birder Podcast Team will be taking part in the Global Big Day on 14th May 2022 . I would love you to join us! We will all be birding in our own locations, and sharing our checklists to the team account giving us a combined total of species for the team. You do not have to be an expert to take part, and you can bird from your back garden if you wish. There will be exclusive team events in the run-up to the Big Day so sign up now! Join the team for the Global Big Day Podchaser’s #Reviews4Good  During April, Podchaser runs #Reviews4Good - donating 25 cents  for every podcast review, and doubling it when the podcaster posts a reply. This year’s charity is World Central Kitchen, which provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Leave a review for The Casual Birder Podcast here: 00:02:58 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 1 The Edinburgh Birdwatcher website  00:14:15 Podcast Promo - The Wild Podcast The Wild Podcast 00:15:12 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 2 00:23:28 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:24:22 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 3 Euan's past appearances Episode 48 Euan's past appearances Episode 74 00:37:08 Suzy’s birding notes Suzy has been visiting the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and spent a lovely day birding with listener Anneke. 00:41:12 Nestbox News The Blue Tits have been busy: 11 eggs being incubated in one box, and a nest finally being built in the other 00:44:28 What have you seen? Tell me about your bird sightings 00:46:06 Wrap and Close 00:46:50 Last Call Last Call is an uninterrupted recording of bird song and sounds from a specific location, that gives you a flavour of what it was like to be there. This episode, Last Call is provided by John Buttress, recorded in the Forest of Dean on 16th April 2022 at 6:00am In the layers of sound you can hear: Great Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Nuthatch, Blue Tit, the high-pitched call of a Goldcrest, Wren, Blackcap, Stock Dove, a Pheasant calling and flapping its wings in display and a great Spotted Woodpecker drumming   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Spring has arrived!  Find out what we saw during our group Spring Equinox birding, and there's big news from our nestbox cam. Also, hear how you can join our team for the Global Big Day! More information and the episode transcript can be found at Episode 110 home page Time codes and Links 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:00  Introduction Last episode 00:03:49 Spring Equinox birding Live Webcam of Rutland Ospreys 00:12:08 Group birding event and reports eBird Trip report 00:21:58 Global Big Day Join The Casual Birder Podcast Team 00:23:20 Nestbox News 00:26:40 Garden Nature Offer Use offer code CBP10 to get 10% off your purchase As an affiliate of Garden Nature, The Casual Birder Podcast receives a small percentage of the proceeds at no extra expense to you when you use my link to buy their products Garden Nature affiliate link 00:27:41 Your bird sightings 00:31:25 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:32:17 Top 5 Birds 00:34:55 Reviews 4 Good 00:35:49 Keep in touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:35:58 Wrap and Close 00:36:23 Last call - Eider, Isle of Rum, Scotland   Website: CasualBirder.com Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Kate Shaw, from Strange Animals Podcast shares a delightful trip report about the birds she saw on a recent vacation to Belize. It was a family vacation rather than a pure birding trip, but she still managed to squeeze in a day's birding with a guide. In addition, Kate took note of the birds around her while at the beach or while walking to the next village. And Suzy shows how Kate used the key bird identification tools to narrow down the species she was seeing in Belize. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:15 Introduction Past episode - Birding in 2022 00:03:06 Kate Shaw - trip report Do listen to Kate's show: Strange Animals Podcast. It's a weekly science-based podcast about strange animals: living, extinct, and imaginary! Strange Animals Podcast Where Kate stayed in Belize: The Lodge at Jaguar Reef 00:22:23 Tools for identifying birds 00:24:53 Keep in touch - and share your trip reports Tell me about your bird sightings 00:25:10 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:39:04 Wrap and Close   Website: The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Looking ahead to birding in 2022. Suzy wants to see more species this year than in 2021. She has plans! Suzy has been out and about already this year. She tells us about the reserves and locations she has visited, and the birds seen there. Plus, we hear from listeners what birds they've been seeing. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:00 Introduction Past episode 00:01:32 My birding plans for 2022 00:05:34 Support the Show Contribute to the show’s tip jar 00:06:34 My Year list so far 00:18:18 Tell others about the show 00:20:07 My birding notes 00:23:05 Your plans for 2022 00:26:01 I gave a talk! Orange Audubon Society YouTube 00:27:01 Your bird sightings 00:33:47 Audience survey Link to survey 00:34:24 Upcoming events in the birding calendar Global Birdfair website 00:38:41 Keep in touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:39:04 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast website Leave me a message Credits: Show artwork - Randy Braun  Theme music - Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones  Check out their website

A short episode to alert you to two events currently on: the Great Backyard Bird Count, and National Nextbox Week. Due to delays in my episode production, the next episode will be too late to tell you about these two events. The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) 18-21 Feb 2022 What started as a way to collect data on birds visiting backyards in North America, is now a global event that provides data helping researchers learn about bird populations. Anyone can take part -  just watch birds for 15 minutes or more and submit your checklist to the eBird or Merlin mobile apps or the eBird website. Visit the official website for more information. And follow along with the event on the eBird GBBC page where you can filter sightings and recent checklists by region on a page tailored to the Great Backyard Bird Count. National Nestbox Week 14-21 Feb 2022 Organised by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology) the event encourages people to put up nest boxes to help breeding birds, needed because many natural sites are disappearing. It’s also a great way to feel connected with nature, when you see birds raising their young nearby. Find out more at the BTO's website The Casual Birder Podcast website Leave me a message Contribute to the show’s tip jar Credits: Show artwork - Randy Braun  Theme music - Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones  Check out their website

It’s become a custom at the end of each year to review the bird species we’ve seen and recall the wonderful birding moments that we’ve had.  In this episode I look back at the birds I saw in 2021 and share my favourite birding memories. Listeners also tell us about their stand out birding moments from the year. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:51 Past episode 105 Garden Birding at Pagham Harbour U.K. 00:01:22 Audience Survey  Audience survey 00:02:30 My Birding Year - Overview Lockdown Birdwatching Diaries 00:08:46 Share the show on social media 00:09:32 My birding year by month Suzy’s tour leader in Scotland: Mike Dilger A Shot of Wildlife WatchRWildlife 00:34:23 Support the show Contribute to the tip jar 00:35:32 Your sightings Tell Suzy about your birding stories 00:44:14 Events in 2022 RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch - Take part Episode 85: Big Garden Birdwatch Global Birdfair 00:45:43 Wrap and Close Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show!

Join Suzy for a morning's birding in a country garden at Pagham Harbour, West Sussex. Suzy also tells us about her recent birding trips, a Magpie and Squirrel encounter in her garden, and we hear trip reports from listeners in California and the UK. Timestamps and Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:46 Past episode 104 Birding with Keiron Lee Vine on the Isle of Wight 00:01:09 Suzy’s recent birding trips Suzy’s tour leader in Scotland: Mike Dilger 00:07:00 Support the show Buy Suzy a virtual coffee 00:07:23 Magpie and Squirrel encounter 00:14:06 Your sightings Paul’s eBird trip report Tell Suzy about your birding stories 00:17:41 Garden birding at Pagham Harbour 00:37:19 Suzy appears on other podcasts The Birding Life Terrible Lizards Beyond Blathers Sharp, The Podcast Podcasters Live 00:40:00 Wrap and Close Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show!

In October 2020, I took a vacation on the Isle of Wight.  While there, I was delighted to meet up with local birder (and past guest) Keiron Lee Vine. Keiron took me to his local patch: Haddon’s Pits. We spent a lovely morning birding, getting spectacular views of a Kestrel and seeing large flocks of finches flying over. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:50 Global Bird Weekend The Casual Birder Podcast has entered a team for the Global Bird Weekend (on 8-10  October 2021) and I'd love you to join us. There will be exclusive virtual events for members of the Casual Birder Podcast Team  Casual Birder Podcast Team sign-up: https://bit.ly/cbteam21  Global Birding site: https://globalbirding.org/ 00:03:31 Birding with Keiron At Haddon’s Pits, Isle of Wight https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ventnor-downs/trails/down-south-luccombe-and-the-landslip-walk Keiron’s past episode: https://casualbirder.com/episode68 00:13:23 Fundraising for Birdlife international JustGiving page for Team donations: https://bit.ly/teamdonation21  Past episode on Global Bird Weekend: https://casualbirder.com/episode78 00:14:25 Wrap & Close I'm grateful to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at https://www.dronesmusic.net/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! The Casual Birder Podcast Website https://casualbirder.com/

The Global Bird Weekend is coming up on October 8th - 10th 2021. The Casual Birder Podcast has entered a team and I'd love you to join us. In this mini-episode, I'll tell you more about the event and how you can be part of our team, wherever you are in the world. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:50 Global Bird Weekend Join our team for the Global Birding Weekend on October 8-10. There will be exclusive virtual events for members of the Casual Birder Podcast Team. Casual Birder Podcast Team sign-up: https://bit.ly/cbteam21 Global Birding site: https://globalbirding.org/ 00:03:03 Fundraising for Birdlife international JustGiving page for Team donations: https://bit.ly/teamdonation21 Past episode on Global Bird Weekend: https://casualbirder.com/episode78 00:03:55 Wrap & Close Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at https://www.dronesmusic.net/page.php?pageid=home Don't miss an episode - follow the show! The Casual Birder Podcast Website https://casualbirder.com/

In episode #102, hear about my lovely Robin encounter, listeners share their summer birding moments and find out how to join our team for the Global Bird Weekend in October. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:51  Introduction In case you missed it, last episode I spoke with Mike Drew, biodiversity advisor, licensed bird ringer and Nightingale population recorder. Mike told me about the incredible journeys that Nightingales make and how advances in technology have helped us understand the challenges they face in both their wintering and breeding locations.  Last episode 00:01:41 Suzy’s summer moments A trusting Robin gets its own supply of mealworms, and we hear the amazing call of a Nightjar 00:08:18 Your sightings We hear from Karin, Andrew, Nish, Gemma, Matthew, Marylee, and Christopher Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, Pennsylvania Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Tell me about your bird sightings 00:20:04 Global Bird Weekend Join our team for the Global Birding Weekend on October 8-10. There will be exclusive virtual events for members of the Casual Birder Podcast Team. Casual Birder Podcast Team sign-up Global Birding site JustGiving page for Team donations Past episode on Global Bird Weekend 00:22:27 Please support the show Buy me a virtual coffee or two and help me create episode transcriptions. Transcriptions are an important aide to accessibility for some listeners, and require several hours of work. Your help will allow me to pay for their production. Buy me a virtual coffee 00:24:10 Last Call Description Paul Fenwick shares a morning soundscape from Mount Totumas Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama on the morning of 7th June 2021. It includes Rufous-browed Peppershrike and Clay-colored Thrush, and Mantled Howler Monkeys! See Paul’s eBird list from this morning here: Paul’s eBird list 00:25:43 Wrap & Close Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net Don't miss an episode - follow the show! The Casual Birder Podcast Website 00:26:08 Last Call Paul Fenwick shares 4 minutes of the morning soundscape from Mount Totumas Cloud Forest Reserve, Panama, 7th June 2021.

Mike Drew is a biodiversity advisor for Anglian Water and a licensed bird ringer. He has monitored and managed Nightingale nesting sites in the East of England for over a decade.  Mike shares his observations of this iconic bird and tells us about the research which helped inform habitat action plans produced by the BTO (British Trust for Ornithology). This interview was originally live-streamed on May 20, 2021. The video recording can be found here. A special thanks to Nick Clayton for permission to use his photograph for the episode artwork. TImestamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:59 Promo: Last episode / Casual Birder Weekly 00:01:54 Conversation with Mike Drew 00:42:35 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee Tell me about your birds 00:43:16 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Join Suzy and guests Stephanie Seymour and Marylee Stephenson for a celebration of reaching the podcast's 100 episode milestone. We also hear from past guests and friends of the show. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 0:00:57 Past episode Past episode 00:01:35  Casual Birder Weekly Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:01:57 Introduction 00:02:37 Congratulation messages Part 1 Paul Cheall - Fighting Through Podcast Guest on Episode 55 - My Norfolk Garden Birds Martin Austwick - Song by Song Podcast Guest on Episode 47 - Regent’s Park bird walk Steve O'Neill - Sharp The Podcast Friend of the Show Alan White - It’s a Podcast and a Gift Friend of the Show Keiron Lee Vine Guest on Episode 68 Isle of Wight bird walk Kate Shaw - Strange Animals Podcast Friend of the Show 00:06:40 Suzy's overview 00:09:30 Congratulation messages Part 2 Wil Treasure Friend of the Show Lev Parikian Guest on Episode 53 - London Wetlands Centre Bird walk Dom Patmore - Friend of the Show Karin Parker - Friend of the Show Mel Shepherd-Wells - Friend of the Show Stephanie Seymour Guest on Episode 69 - There Are Birds 00:14:32 Conversation with my Guests Part 1 Stephanie Seymour - ThereAreBirds.com Marylee Stephenson - On the Jog Marylee's YouTube channel 00:33:19 Congratulation messages Part 3 Andy Wang - Inspired Money podcast Friend of the Show Steph Fuccio - Geopats Podcast Network Friend of the Show Jessica Delisle - Retail Nightmares podcast Guest on Episode 14 Jays Købi - Flixwatcher podcast The Wire: Stripped Friend of the Show Rachael Horwitz - Hidden Wings and Bloodlust podcast Friend of the Show Faraaz Abdool Guest on Episode 98 - A Conversation with Faraaz Abdool Evo Terra - Podcasting Pontifications Guest on Episode 89 (Australian Birds - An Offbeat View with Evo Terra) Dr Amir Khan Guest on Episode 87 - Connecting with Nature 00:40:15 Conversation with my Guests Part 2 00:48:38 Congratulation messages Part 4 Paul & Donna - Varmints! podcast Friends of the Show Sara-Mae Tuson Friend of the Show Jeremy Schwartz Guest on Episode 20 - Wigeon & Teal Guest on Episode 60 - Backyard Birding Game Sarah Cooper Guest on Episode 52 - Bird Walk in Prospect Park Paul Fenwick - Friend of the Show 00:54:34 Conversation with my Guests Part 3 01:06:52 Congratulation messages Part 5 Anneke - Friend of the Show Christopher Outlaw - Friend of the Show 01:09:11 Support the show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 01:09:33 Keep in Touch Tell me about your bird sightings 01:09:46 Thanks 01:09:58 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

On May 8th 2021, bird watchers around the world took part in the Global Big Day. This 24-hour event encouraged birders to see as many species as possible within their local area. The Casual Birder Podcast entered a team to take part in the event. Members of the team had a range of birding experience, from novice to expert, and saw 430 species in locations in Australia, UK & Europe and North America. Hear about Suzy’s experience of the Big Day where she saw 54 species, visited two RSPB reserves and did a spot of garden bird watching from the bedroom window in the morning. Timestamps 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:17 Introduction Last episode Casual Birder Weekly 00:02:09 Global Big Day Description Global Birding website Past episode - Global Bird Weekend Donate to BirdLife International 00:05:36 Suzy's Big Day 00:06:39 Garden Birdwatch 00:11:33 RSPB North Warren RSPB North Warren BTO Skylark & Woodlark ID BTO Sedge & Reed Warbler RSPB Guide to Birdsong book 00:16:51 Thorpeness 00:19:03 Promo: Bird Feeder Report Suzy's Bird Feeder Report 00:19:30 RSPB Minsmere RSPB Minsmere LevParikian & Cetti's Warbler - Episode 53 00:27:28 South Mimms Services 00:30:52 Sightings from the Team 00:35:17 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee - Tip Jar 00:35:40 Keep in Touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:36:11 Wrap & Close 00:36:35 Last Call      Website: The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Faraaz Abdool is the author of Casual Birding in Trinidad and Tobago. He is also a noted photographer, tour leader and active member of the global birding community. This episode is an edited version of a Facebook Live conversation I had with Faraaz, in front of an audience from the show’s Facebook group. Faraaz tells me how he became a casual birder and shares some of his favourite birding moments.   Timestamps 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:01 Promo: Last episode / Casual Birder Weekly Last Episode - Malibu Bird Walk Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:01:41 Faraaz Abdool Conversation Part 1 00:21:25 Promo: Suzy's Bird Feeder Report Suzy's Bird Feeder Report 00:21:51 Faraaz Abdool Conversation Part 2 Faraaz Abdool on Instagram Faraaz's website 00:36:49 Global Big Day Sign up to our team Donate to BirdLife International 00:38:07 Episode 100 - your help needed Send your message for Episode 100 00:38:33 Support the show Buy me a virtual coffee 00:38:53 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/   Don't miss an episode - follow the show wherever you listen. Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Suzy takes us on a solo bird walk at Malibu Lagoon in California where she sees Marbled Godwit, Caspian Tern and Snowy Plover. Time stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:54  Promo for last episode & newsletter Past episode Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:01:43 Introduction to Bird Walk 00:21:23 Global Big Day Register here - Global Birding Join the team email list Donate to BirdLife International 00:23:16 Episode 100 - your help required  00:23:52 Keep in Touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:48:09 Support the show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:24:38 Wrap and Close Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website

This week’s episode was originally created for International Podcast Month, September 2020, and released on their podcast feed.   Over the past year, many of us have been seeking solace in nature. As I have remained at home much of the time since the lockdowns began, my garden birds have provided interest and distraction.  In episode 96, I provide an audio portrait of the 13 bird species that regularly visited my garden during 2020, including:   - what they look like,  - how they sound, and   - some of the behaviours and interactions I've noticed. If you live in the UK, this episode will help you to identify some of the more common birds found in our gardens and parks. Wherever you live, I hope it will encourage you to look more closely at your own local birds, and maybe consider keeping a journal of their appearance and behaviours. Time stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:31  Introduction Past episode 00:06:25  Promo Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:07:27 Eurasian Blue Tit 00:09:39 Great Tit 00:11:23 European Goldfinch 00:13:44 House Sparrow 00:16:35 Dunnock 00:18:24 European Robin 00:20:54 Eurasian Blackbird 00:23:57 Episode 100 - your help required / Podchaser #Reviews4Good Podchaser Link 00:25:08 Eurasian Magpie 00:28:40 Eurasian Jackdaw 00:31:41 Rook 00:36:42 Common Wood Pigeon 00:41:57 Eurasian Collared Dove 00:43:26 Red-legged Partridge 00:47:52 Keep in Touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:48:09 Support the show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:48:27 Wrap and Close Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website

In episode 95, Suzy shares the sixth of her audio diaries documenting the birds seen in her neighbourhood, from the week of Tuesday 9th to Monday 15th February, 2021. We also find out what birds listeners were seeing that week. Time stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:52  Introduction Past episode 00:01:30  Promo Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:02:17 Audio Diary begins  00:21:26 Your sightings 00:24:12 Episode 100 - your help required! 00:24:33 Support the show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Tell me about your bird sightings 00:25:25 Wrap and Close   Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website

In episode 94, we meet Benedict Macdonald, conservationist and author of the award-winning “Rebirding - restoring Britain’s wildlife”. Benedict dispels some popular myths about our countryside, and presents compelling reasons for the reintroduction of particular species. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:29 Introduction 00:02:29 Interview begins Benedict Macdonald on Twitter Benedict's website 00:39:48 Keep in Touch Tell me about your bird sighting Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup Leave me a voice message 00:40:22 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Now that Spring has arrived, Suzy takes us on a bird walk in her neighbourhood, in Hampshire, UK. Suzy sees 17 species, including a singing Goldcrest. We also hear about the birds listeners have seen in the past week, and Suzy has a wonderful encounter with her Rook friend. Time stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:00:48 Bird Walk 00:15:56 Promo for newsletter Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:16:32 Rook encounter 00:19:10 Global Big Day news Global Big Day - sign up! 00:20:12 Sightings from Listeners Sarah, from The Versatile Writer Podcast Kate, from Strange Animals Podcast 00:26:33 Keep in touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Tell me about your bird sightings 00:28:01 Wrap and Close 00:28:25 Last Call The Casual Birder Podcast   Website Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website

Continuing her series of lockdown birdwatching diaries, Suzy shares her bird observations from week 5, covering the period 2nd to 8th February 2021. This episode includes exciting news about a nesting Robin, and Suzy's exasperation at the Wood Pigeons ignoring the water bowls! Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:06 Introduction Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:02:23 Audio Diary begins Cabo Pulmo episode 00:21:27 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Tell me about your bird sightings 00:22:17 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

March 8th every year is International Women’s Day. This annual event provides a focus to celebrate the achievements of women and a call to action to challenge gender disparity.  Suzy revisits conversations she’s had with awesome women birders, who tell how birds have touched their lives. The featured birders are: From the Science Community: Dan Rouse - Ornithologist and presenter Danielle Belleny - Wildlife biologist Camille - Science educator And from the Creative Arts community: Kate Shaw - Strange Animals Podcast Carrie Poppy - Oh No, Ross and Carrie Jessica Delisle - Retail Nightmares Carla -  Number One ReRun podcast Stephanie Seymour - Singer / songwriter Amy Chillag - Writer and Producer Jocelyn Anderson - Photographer 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:26 Introduction 00:02:47 Dan Rouse #72 Dan Rouse Dan's Website 00:06:45 Danielle Belleny #81 Danielle Belleny Danielle on Instagram 00:11:25 Camille #38 Camille in Elysian Park #39 Camille Bird Walk LA 00:15:38 Kate Shaw #33 Kate Shaw (Bullfinch & Indigo Bunting episode) Strange Animals Podcast 00:18:54 Jessica Delisle #14 Jays with Jessica Delisle Retail Nightmares 00:22:10 Carrie Poppy #36 Carrie Poppy - Feral Pigeons and Rock Doves 00:25:07 Carla (Number One Rerun Podcast) Number One Rerun Podcast BritPodScene on Twitter 00:27:38 Amy Chillag Amy on Twitter Amy's article about Birding for mental health 00:31:03 Stephanie Seymour Stephanie's album: There Are Birds Stephanie on Instagram 00:36:46 Jocelyn Anderson Jocelyn's Website Jocelyn on Instagram 00:39:59 Casual Birder Weekly Casual Birder Weekly 00:40:31 Support the show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Tell me about your bird sightings 00:41:07 Closing Credits   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Suzy shares the fourth entry in her series of lockdown birdwatching diaries and describes her regular garden visitors. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 In this episode 00:00:54 Introduction Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:02:13 Garden bird descriptions 00:08:50 Audio Diary begins 00:18:37 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.co Tell me about your bird sightings 00:19:18 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast website   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Podcaster and author Evo Terra spent several years travelling and living in various countries. First becoming interested in the natural world as a child, he retains a sense of wonder when travelling to new locations. During his 9 months in Australia he wrote an article sharing his unique view of the birds he saw, entitled “Australian Birds for Dummies”. This episode Includes spoken excerpts from the article Read the full article here. It has been reproduced with Evo’s permission. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:55 Opening 00:01:45 Introduction 00:02:35 Interview begins Evo Terra on Twitter Podcast Pontifications 00:29:05 Keep in Touch Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Tell me about your bird sightings 00:29:53 Wrap and Close Spoken excerpts from Evo’s article at: 00:00:00 White ibis 00:08:50 Australian Magpie 00:11:55 Kookaburra 00:30:26 Rainbow Lorikeet Evo’s article reproduced with kind permission here Australian Birds for Dummies   Contact Evo here: Evo Terra on Twitter Podcast Pontifications     The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Suzy shares the third entry in her series of lockdown birdwatching diaries. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:35 Introduction Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:02:04 Audio Diary begins Red legged Partridge in snow 00:12:55 Share the show 00:13:25 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.co Tell me about your bird sightings 00:13:45 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast website Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Suzy’s guest is Dr Amir Khan, General Practitioner, best-selling author, Nature enthusiast and Ambassador for the Wildlife Trusts. Amir tells us about the wildlife he sees in his garden, the importance of Nature for our well-being, and about his work as an Ambassador with the Wildlife Trusts, helping young people in inner cities to engage with the natural world. Amir's book is 'The Doctor will See You Know' A note about the interview: I spoke with Amir in September 2020, after we had left controlled lockdowns relating to the Pandemic, and those previous restrictions are spoken of in the past tense. At the time of the release of this episode in February 2021, the U.K. is back in lockdown. A content warning that, relevant to discussion about Amir’s profession as a General Practitioner, there are some references to the death of patients due to the Pandemic.  Time stamps 00:00:57 Introduction 00:03:04 Interview 00:35:30 Dr Amir’s links Amir's Instagram account Amir's Twitter account 00:35:49 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee Tell me about your bird sightings Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup The Casual Birder Podcast website 00:36:37 Wrap and Close Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Suzy shares the second in her series of lockdown birdwatching diaries, and gives the result of her Big Garden Birdwatch. Time stamps & Links: 00:00:37 Introduction 00:01:13 Sponsor’s message Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:01:54 Audio Diary begins  00:12:02 Suzy’s Big Garden Birdwatch Results 00:13:46 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Tell me about your bird sightings 00:14:20 Wrap and Close

Jamie Wyver, from the RSPB, tells us about the upcoming Big Garden Birdwatch, an annual survey organised by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), and how we can take part. Full Show notes and Transcripthttps://casualbirder.com/episode85 00:00:35 Introduction YouTube version of interview 00:00:57 Sponsor’s message Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter Signup 00:01:39 The Big Garden Birdwatch 00:02:18 Interview begins Big Garden Birdwatch sign-up 00:16:30 Wildlife Garden tips 00:22:31 Notes on Nature TV Notes on Nature TV 00:23:59 Taking Part in the Birdwatch Big Garden Birdwatch Live 00:24:25 Tell me what you see Email me or send me a voice message 00:24:54 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:25:24 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

In episode 84 I start a series of weekly audio diaries about my Lockdown Birding - sharing what birds I’ve seen and the behaviours observed from my home and the surrounding streets. This episode is brought to you by Casual Birder Weekly, my brand new newsletter. Sign up here: Casual Birder Weekly Newsletter 00:00:35 Introduction 00:01:33 Audio Diary begins 00:02:48 Garden Description 00:06:01 Day 1 5th Jan 00:07:18 Day 2 6th Jan 00:08:26 Day 3 7th Jan 00:10:27 Day 4 8th Jan 00:12:29 Day 5 9th Jan 00:13:36 Day 6 10th Jan 00:14:25 Day 7 11th Jan 00:15:09 Cleaning Feeders 00:16:47 Journalling 00:20:09 Gardening 00:23:41 Keep in Touch Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:24:56 Wrap and Close 00:25:27  Blooper The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

In episode 83, Suzy looks back at her best birding memories from 2020 and hears about those of listeners too. She outlines what the beginning of 2021 has in store, with another bout of Lockdown birding. Also, hear about the birds seen during a week-long group birdwatch event for listeners held in December. Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net Time stamps & Links: 00:00:35 Introduction & thanks Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Casual Birder shop on Redbubble 00:01:20 Suzy's best birding moments of 2020 BirdNet xeno-canto.org 00:10:18 Best birding moments of 2020 from Listeners 00:25:06 Results of the December Group Birdwatch Introduction to eBird 00:27:18 Lockdown 3 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 00:28:29 How you can join in Contact Suzy 00:30:05 Wrap and Close

Suzy shares her birding moments during the second Lockdown in England in November 2020, including hearing her first nocturnal migration of Redwings. Suzy admits to some photography fails and we hear from Stephanie Seymour in New Jersey, and Mary Chan on Vancouver Island. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:36 Thank you Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Casual Birder shop on Redbubble 00:02:23 Suzy's Bird observations 00:10:55 Mini Hide 00:13:13 Redwing Migration BirdNet xeno-canto.org Jamie's Redwing video for RSPB My interview at Birdfair - available to watch until end December 2020 All talks at Virtual Birdfair 2020 00:15:18 Suzy's Photography 00:18:08 Other Birding Show Recommendations The Urban Birder Webinars The Birders Show Dan Rouse's new book Great Podcasts about Birds - Podchaser 00:20:49 Listener Stories Stephanie Seymour's episode Stephanie's album: There Are Birds Mary Chan - The Podcasters Guide to a Visible Voice 00:34:52 Wrap and Close  The Casual Birder Podcast website   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Danielle Belleny is a wildlife biologist, member of the BlackAFinSTEM collective, and co-founder of Black Birders Week. Danielle tells me about her childhood experiences with Nature, how she became a wildlife biologist and birder, and why putting the spotlight on being Black in Nature is so important for us all. Time stamps: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:24 Introduction 00:04:07 Interview with Danielle Belling 00:21:28 Closing remarks 00:22:20 Credits Links: Danielle on Twitter Danielle on Instagram Links to the BlackAFinSTEM social accounts BlackAFinSTEM Recommended links for Donation BlackAFinSTEM Recommended links for Education BlackAFinSTEM Recommended links for Showing up Donation Links to individual members of the BlackAFinSTEM collective Additional Anti-racism resources bit.ly/ANTIRACISMRESOURCES https://www.obama.org/anguish-and-action/

In episode 80, I speak with Jocelyn Anderson, photographer and birder. Jocelyn lives in Michigan, and started photographing birds around 4 years ago. Her award-winning bird portraits are absolutely stunning. Jocelyn also films gorgeous slow motion videos of Woodpeckers, Chickadees and Nuthatches taking food from her hand. In our interview, Jocelyn shares tales of the birds she has photographed at her local park in South eastern Michigan, including the fascinating story of a gosling adopted by a Sandhill Crane family. In addition, there are tips on photographing birds, and the benefits of joining local birding groups. Time stamps: 00:02:09 Hand Feeding Birds 00:09:39 Benefits of slow motion photography 00:13:30 Tufted Titmouse 00:19:19 Sandhill Crane family 00:29:13 Why Birds? 00:36:48 Joining local bird groups 00:40:12 Photography Tips 00:45:05 Keep in Touch Links: Jocelyn Anderson Photography Jocelyn's Twitter account Jocelyn's Instagram account Jocelyn's posts about the Sandhill Crane Family and the Gosling Audubon's Guide to Ethical Bird Photography Audubon article about the Sandhill Cranes ------- The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/   Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Tony Testa, Host of the Finding Subjects podcast, takes us on a wonderful bird walk through the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, in Philadelphia, USA. Suzy tells us more about some of birds seen on the walk. Red-winged Blackbird, Gray Catbird, Yellow Warbler and Northern Cardinal. Also Suzy gives us an update on the Global Bird Weekend, tells us about her recent bird sightings, and provides some advice for feeding garden birds. Note: Free access to the Virtual Birdfair talks and lectures has been extended until the end of December. Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net Time stamps: 00:00:51 Global Bird Weekend Update 00:03:12 Tony Testa Bird Walk 00:13:30 Bird descriptions from the walk 00:18:45 Suzy’s Bird Notes 00:20:50 BirdFeeder tips 00:23:29 Birdfair talks are free 00:24:02 Your bird sightings 00:25:40 Keep in Touch Birds mentioned in Tony’s walk: Red-winged Blackbird Yellow Warbler Northern Cardinal Northern Mockingbird Osprey Song Sparrow American Robin Black-capped Chickadee Gray Catbird Barn Swallows Woodpecker Baltimore Oriole Find out more at allaboutbirds.com Links: John Heinz Refuge Finding Subjects (Tony Testa's podcast) Global Bird Weekend eBird: October Big Day 2020: a global birding phenomenon BTO Guide to feeding birds. BTO Bird health advice Virtual Birdfair Lectures The Casual Birder Podcast website

On October 17th and 18th 2020, the inaugural Global Bird Weekend will be held. Co-founder Tim Appleton MBE tells me how this event will bring together birdwatchers from over 100 countries, encouraging people of all levels of experience to watch and listen to their local birds. It is hoped that the event will break records for the largest number of people participating, and the largest number of species recorded, in one birdwatching event. You can take part too - visit https://globalbirding.org/ for details. The Casual Birder Podcast Team will also be taking part, and is raising funds for BirdLife International You can help us by visiting our page and donating or sharing the link  Https//www.justgiving.com/fundraising/casual-Birder-podcast Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:34 Interview with Tim Appleton MBE 00:15:43 The Casual Birder Podcast Team

In episode 77, I share my thoughts on the Virtual Birdfair, give an update on my garden birds, and tell you about my summer bird walks. Plus, there’s exciting news about a group eBird account for The Casual Birder Podcast and I invite you to participate in the upcoming Global Bird Weekend Time stamps: 00:00:54 Virtual Birdfair 00:04:53 Group eBird Account 00:08:16 Global Bird Weekend 00:10:03 Suzy’s Bird Notes 00:14:50 Hanging with Hedgehogs 00:16:59 Lesser Black-backed Gull Drama 00:20:25 Rook and Magpie Story 00:24:10 Bird Walks 00:32:45 Your sightings 00:40:45 Keep in Touch 00:42:44 Last Call Links: Virtual Birdfair My interview at Birdfair - available to watch until November 2020 Women Only Birding Facebook Group SWAROVSKI OPTIK Nature YouTube channel : Birding Live on Location Playlist Introduction to eBird Global Bird Weekend Contributions from: Jason from The Jazz Session told us about his nesting Hummingbirds.  Jason's podcast: The Jazz Session Jason mentioned the Varmints podcast episode I was on, about Hummingbirds. You can find it here: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/varmints-230694/episodes/hummingbirds-29820337 Faraaz Abdool sent us recordings of his Dawn Chorus in Trinidad Check out Faraaz's website: Faraaz Abdool website Birds heard in the recordings by Faraaz: Carib Grackle Palm Tanager Green-rumped Parrotlets Ruddy Ground Doves Grayish Saltator Spectacled Thrush Bananaquit Red-eyed Vireo, Orange-winged Parrots, Forest Elaenia, Grey-fronted Dove, and Tropical Kingbird ____________   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

For my birthday this year, I treated myself to a day of birdwatching in my garden. Join me as I record my sightings for the #BreakfastBirdwatch. Also, hear about the recent birds seen by listeners around the world, including a contribution from Florida by Varmints! podcast. And news of Women Birders (Happy Hour), a new podcast by Hannah from Hannah and Erik Go Birding Birds that visited, flew over or were heard during the birdwatch: Woodpigeon Collared Dove Herring Gull Grey Heron Red Kite Rook Blue Tit Chiffchaff Starling Blackbird Robin House Sparrow Chaffinch Greenfinch Goldfinch Contributions from: Varmints! Podcast Women Birders (Happy Hour)   Information on Feeding Garden BIrds during the summer: UK:  RSPB And this USA: Audubon Australia: Birds in backyards For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit RSPB Bird Guides _______ The Casual Birder Podcast website https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on: Twitter Instagram or join the Facebook group   You can also follow me on Podchaser and leave a review if you enjoy the show.   Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

In March 2020 life has suddenly changed for all of us. The COVID-19 Pandemic has meant the closure of parks and reserves, self-isolation and social distancing.   The first part of this episode talks about some of the things we can do to stay in touch with nature with ideas for those who might be casual birding for the first time. If you want to avoid hearing about the current crisis, please jump to 11:30 to hear about our regular casual birding sightings. And the Last Call segment this week features dawn songs from my suburban garden. _________ Links: Latest advice on COVID-19 World Health Organisation RSPB Guide to Birdwatching Bird Academy The Cornell Lab All About Birds article about online resources Lev Parikian: Bird Song project Champions of the Flyway Hannah and Erik Go Birding Podcast and Global Women’s Big Day Vibrant Visionaries Tea and Strumpets Dan Rouse Webcams https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-garten/live-video-webcam/ For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit the RSPB Bird guides: https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on: Twitter Instagram or join the Facebook group   You can also follow me on Podchaser and leave a review if you enjoy the show.   Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

In episode 74, we hear from Euan Buchan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, about the anniversary of his first birdwatching day 18  years ago, what he has seen recently on his birding trips, and his tips for those beginning birdwatching.   Links: The Edinburgh Birdwatcher Euan’s first interview on the show: Episode 48 - The Edinburgh Birdwatcher   Twitter handle of the Waxwings monitors: @WaxwingsUK Shout outs to: Strange Animals Podcast Hannah and Erik Go Birding UK Wildlife Podcast Champions of the Flyway   For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit  RSPB Bird Guides ______________________________ The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on: Podchaser - leave a review! Twitter Instagram or join the Facebook group Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website

In episode 73, I look back to the Big Garden Birdwatch of 2020, recalling my sightings on the survey day, and we hear about the birds you saw. 
Featuring contributions from Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher & Rachael, host of Hidden Wings and Bloodlust podcast. Also Hannah, from Hannah and Erik Go Birding Podcast tells us about the conservation efforts of the Champions of the Flyway event. Links: Champions of the Flyway Hannah and Erik go Birding The Edinburgh Birdwatcher Hidden Wings and Blood Lust Podcast Big Garden Birdwatch BTO Garden Birdwatch For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit RSPB Bird guides Follow me on Podchaser and check out the other shows I have been on. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on podchaser.com Suzy on Podchaser __________________________ The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on: Twitter Instagram Facebook group Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Ornithologist and conservationist Dan Rouse joins me for a walk on Rhossili Headland, on the Gower Peninsula, Wales. A well-respected birder and wildlife educator, Dan tells me how she became interested in birds at a young age, and how her advocacy for conservation of Welsh wildlife has led to tv and radio appearances. During the walk, Dan helps me identify the differences between Skylarks and Meadow Pipits, Cormorants and Shags, and Common Gulls and Herring Gulls. Links: Dan's Website Dan's Twitter Account Dan's Instagram Account Birds seen on the walk: Herring Gull Common Gull Shag  Fulmar Jackdaw Carrion Crow Meadow Pipit Kestrel Red-throated Diver Dunnock Linnet Great Black-backed Gull To find our more about the Rhossili Headland, visit National Trust For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit the RSPB Bird guides: RSPB Bird Guide The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Twitter Instagram or join the Facebook Group If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on podchaser.com Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at dronesmusic.net

In this bonus mini episode, listeners share their observations of their last birds of 2019 and first birds of 2020.   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (it's free!) Casual Birder Website Follow me on - Twitter   Instagram  Podchaser or join the Facebook Group Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at The Drones

In episode 70, I take a look back on the casual birding moments that filled me with joy during 2019. Listeners share their favourite birding moments too. Episodes from 2019 that are referred to: #59 Mark Carwardine Watching whales in Baja California http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/59-mark-carwardine-watching-whales-in-baja-california #61 Backyard birds of Baja California http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/61-backyard-birds-in-baja-california #64 Mark Gagliardi Bird Walk at Lake Arrowhead http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/mark-gagliardi-bird-walk-at-lake-arrowhead #67 IPM2019 San Diego Bird Walk http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/67-ipm2019-san-diego-bird-walk #68 Isle of Wight bird walk with Keiron Lee Vine http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/isle-of-wight-bird-walk-with-keiron-lee-vine #69 Stephanie Seymour There Are Birds http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/stephanie-seymour-there-are-birds     Keiron Lee Vine’s book, Birding Moments - Haiku from the Coast is available from: https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/9883253-birding-moments   Stephanie Seymour’s album There Are Birds is available from: http://www.therearebirds.com/   Sign up for the Big Garden Birdwatch, 25-27 January 2020 https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (it's free!) Casual Birder Website Follow me on - Twitter   Instagram  Podchaser or join the Facebook Group Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at The Drones

I speak with Stephanie Seymour, a singer/songwriter who is also a passionate birder. Stephanie recently released an album of her songs, all featuring birds, with titles such as Blue Jay, Ruby Crowned Kinglet and Veery. She tells me where she got her inspiration for the album, and all about the birds she sees from her back yard in New Jersey. Buy There Are Birds and find out more about Stephanie From our conversation - further information on the Winter Wren (Widescreen image: thanks to  Bob Perry for the original photograph) Find out more about the  Audubon Christmas Bird Count and RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Casual Birder Website Follow me on - Twitter   Instagram  Podchaser or join the Facebook Group Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at The Drones

The Casual Birder Podcast is 2 years old! To celebrate, we took a weekend break to the Isle of Wight to watch birds. Keiron Lee Vine, a keen birder and member of the show's Facebook Group, joined me for a bird walk at RSPB Brading Marshes. The weather was stormy, but we had a great time and saw lots of birds.   Follow Keiron on Instagram Follow Keiron on Facebook And do check out Keiron’s art for sale For more information about the Isle of Wight, visit  the Official Tourism Site   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) New website! www.CasualBirder.com Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/ Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CasualBirderPodcast Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

For this special episode for International Podcast Month, join me for a morning stroll around the streets of La Jolla in San Diego, California to discover what birds local residents can see. List of birds seen: Northern Mockingbird Song Sparrow Yellow-rumped Warbler Anna’s Hummingbird Rufous or Allen’s Hummingbird House Sparrow European Starling Collared Dove Mourning Dove American Crow Red-tailed Hawk Caspian Tern Herring gull Western Gull California Towhee Brown Pelican Links: Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/ Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short-Sleeved Shirt by The Drones, used with permission. www.dronesmusic.net Visit International Podcast Month to see all the podcasts, blog posts and interviews released in September 2019.

Even casual birding can turn up surprises. Suzy spends some time looking at the birds in a small London square. And is delighted when a Chiffchaff appears in her garden one day, along with a mixed flock of small birds.   Going to the London Podcast Festival? Suzy is co-hosting a session there for the Podcast Maker Weekend, along with Sam and Louise from the 90 Minutes or Less Film Fest podcast (@90minfilmfest). The session is about Passion Podcasts and Fan Shows. Buy tickets at Podcast Maker Weekend   Suzy is supporting International Podcast Month - do take a listen to the awesome shows being released each day. Find details at @podmonth on Twitter or International Podcast Month.com   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/ Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

More casual birding this week as I sit in my suburban garden in southern England and describe the birds that visit. The promo is from False Starts Pod. Follow them on Twitter @FalseStartsPod Birds that visited, or flew over, my garden during the recording of this episode: Dunnock, Rook, Collared Dove, House Sparrow, European Starling, Wood Pigeon, Jackdaw, Blue Tit, Goldfinch, Swifts, Greenfinch, Red Kite. Contributions from: False Starts Podcast Links mentioned: Feeding birds in Summer http://ww2.rspb.org.uk/our-work/rspb-news/news/284908-feeding-birds-in-summer-mythbusting https://www.allaboutbirds.org/safe-summer-bird-feeding-qa-with-david-bonter/ To find out more about the birds mentioned this week, and to see videos and hear sound clips, visit https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/ The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/ Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Actor and podcaster Mark Gagliardi joins me in Lake Arrowhead, California, for his first bird walk. Will it live up to his expectations? What birds will we see? Listen and find out!   Shows mentioned: We Got This! with Mark and Hal Mark's podcast: Pod & Treasure Follow Mark on Twitter - @MarkGags Maximum Fun website ______________ Birds of Southern California: A Guide to Common & Notable Species (Quick Reference Guides) Learn more: Bird guide link To find out more about the birds mentioned this week, and to see videos and hear sound clips, visit allaboutbirds.org  ______________  The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group at Facebook Group   Thank you to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at Drones Music

Amy Chillag is a writer and producer for CNN Special Projects. She is also a casual birdwatcher. She tells me about the joy she feels at seeing the birds that visit her backyard in Atlanta, Georgia, and the article she wrote about the power of birdwatching for peace of mind: https://edition.cnn.com/2018/11/12/health/sw-birding-for-health/index.html   Don't miss an episode: subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Suzy has lost her voice! Heather from Sunshine and Powercuts Podcast has kindly stepped in to provide an introduction to this bonus episode. Twice a year, in March and August, Heather hosts the Sunshine Summit, a week of live-streams to recognise and celebrate connections and bring people together from around the world. In August 2018 Heather spoke with Suzy about The Casual Birder Podcast and about Suzy's love of podcasts. This is a lightly edited version of the interview. Do check out the full video of this livestream here: Livestream Video Follow Heather here: www.twitter.com/SunPowerPod www.instagram.com/sunpowerpod www.facebook.com/sunshineandpowercuts www.geeksrising.com

Recorded in the garden of our vacation rental in Baja California, Mexico. The casita had a mature garden, and 13 bird species visited during our first full day there. Birds mentioned this episode: Orange-crowned Warbler Hooded Oriole Cactus Wren Turkey Vultures Common Raven Gila Woodpecker White-winged Dove House Sparrow Californian Scrub Jay Northern Cardinal Lesser Goldfinch House Finch Northern Mockingbird   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Birder Jeremy Schwartz, and his colleague Jeff Morgenroth, have created the Backyard Birding card game that is not only fun to play, but will teach people about the birds they might see in the Pacific Northwest where they live. Visit www.BackyardBirdingGame.com to see videos of gameplay and read the blog posts.   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Mark Carwardine is a conservationist, broadcaster and wildlife photographer. He is also a whale expert and leads wildlife tours around the world. I was recently on one of those tours, in Baja California. I spoke with Mark about the wildlife we saw and his conservation work. Mark’s website can be found at https://www.markcarwardine.com/   Whales and Dolphins seen on the whale-watching tour (in order seen): Common Dolphin Gray Whale Fin Whale Pacific White-Sided Dolphin Bottlenose Dolphin Blue Whale Humpback Whale Sperm Whale Peruvian Beaked Whale Dwarf Sperm Whale     Birds seen on the whale-watching tour (in order seen): 1. BROWN PELICAN 2. WESTERN GULL 3. SNOWY EGRET 4. GREAT BLUE HERON 5. GREAT EGRET 6. BLACK-CROWNED NIGHT HERON 7. DOUBLE-CRESTED CORMORANT 8. BLACK OYSTERCATCHER 9. BLACK-VENTED SHEARWATER 10. PINK-FOOTED SHEARWATER 11. BRANDT'S CORMORANT 12. SONG SPARROW 13. LINCOLN'S SPARROW 14. SWAINSON'S THRUSH 15. OSPREY 16. RAVEN 17. HEERMANN'S GULL 18. COSTA'S HUMMINGBIRD 19. SURF SCOTER 20. TURKEY VULTURE 21. CASPIAN TERN 22. ROYAL TERN 23. REDDISH EGRET 24. POMARINE SKUA 25. WHITE IBIS 26. LONG-BILLED CURLEW 27. SANDERLING 28. RED-BILLED TROPICBIRD 29. MAGNIFICENT FRIGATEBIRD 30. BLUE-FOOTED BOOBY 31. BROWN BOOBY 32. XANTUS'S MURRELET 33. MASKED BOOBY 34. WHITE-THROATED SWIFT 35. YELLOW-FOOTED GULL 36. NORTHERN MOCKINGBIRD 37. EARED GREBE 38. VERDIN 39. ASH-THROATED FLYCATCHER 40. GILA WOODPECKER 41. LADDERBACKED WOODPECKER 42. WHITE-WINGED DOVE 43. NORTHERN CARDINAL 44. BLACK-THROATED SPARROW 45. HOUSE FINCH 46. CACTUS WREN 47. BLACK STORM PETREL 48. ELEGANT TERN 49. PELAGIC CORMORANT 50. HOUSE SPARROW     The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

Dusty Gedge has been an avid birdwatcher since childhood. Find out how the Black Redstart changed the course of his professional life … and hear his birding anecdotes!   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Additional material Dusty’s web site: https://dustygedge.co.uk/ Green Roof advice for individuals: https://greenrooftraining.com/ European Federation of Green Roof and Wall Associations https://efb-greenroof.eu/about-us/ Open Square weekend http://www.opensquares.org/2019/home/index.php

The Common Swift is in decline. Jamie Wyver of the RSPB tells us how we can help this awesome little bird. Also, as the RSPB celebrates its 130th Anniversary, Jamie tells us more about the conservation work that it does.   Bird Described: Common Swift   Previous episodes mentioned: Big Blind Walk at: bit.ly/CasualBirder25 And find Jamie’s interview about the Big Garden Birdwatch at bit.ly/CasualBirder11   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net   Additional material   Link for Swift nest boxes: https://shopping.rspb.org.uk/garden-bird-nest-boxes/rspb-swift-nest-box.html?ClickType=Image&ListType=&ListName=&Position=22   Link for garden projects - Swift box: https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/give-nature-a-home-in-your-garden/garden-activities/createahighhomeforswifts/   Swift FactSheet from the RSPB: https://www.rspb.org.uk/globalassets/downloads/documents/conservation--sustainability/help-swifts/amazing-swift-facts.pdf   For in-depth information about Swifts, do also visit: https://www.swift-conservation.org/   Contributions from: Kate from Strange Animals Podcast    Suzy’s Garden 2019 List (as at 10th Feb 2019) Blackbird Redwing Blue Tit Chaffinch Collared Dove Dunnock Great Tit Greenfinch House Sparrow Magpie Red-Legged Partridge Robin Starling Wood Pigeon Rook Goldfinch Sparrowhawk

This week, it’s the Corvids! Find out why I was spooked by a Raven, and hear some awesome vocalisations from a Rook that visited my garden! Also, feedback on the birds listeners saw during the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. Birds described in this episode: Raven, Carrion Crow, Hooded Crow, Rook, Jackdaw, Eurasian Magpie, Eurasian Jay, Chough.  Please also listen to my episode on Eurasian Jays, Blue Jays and Steller's Jays, with guest Jessica Delisle: http://casualbirderpod.libsyn.com/the-casual-birder-podcast-14-jays   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Thanks to: Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The Drones for letting me use 'Short Sleeved Shirt' as my theme music. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

This week my guest is Paul Cheall, host of Fighting Through podcast. He tells us about the birds he sees in his Norfolk garden and, following on from my last episode, there’s some further tips about feeding garden birds.   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: https://twitter.com/CasualBirderPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casualbirderpodcast/ or join the Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/CasualBirderPodcast/   Find Paul’s podcast Fighting Through at: http://fightingthroughpodcast.co.uk/home/4594428370   Additional material Find my episode on European Goldfinches and American Goldfinches at bit.ly/CasualBirder5 Journal article on Duck swimming techniques: Gough, William T.; Farina, Stacy C.; Fish, Frank E. (2015-06-01). "Aquatic burst locomotion by hydroplaning and paddling in common eiders (Somateria mollissima)". The Journal of Experimental Biology. 218 (Pt 11): 1632–1638. doi:10.1242/jeb.114140. ISSN 1477-9145. PMID 25852065.   Sign up for the Big Garden Birdwatch at: https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/everything-you-need-to-know-about-big-garden-birdwatch/   Suzy’s Garden 2019 List (as at 6thJan 2019) Blackbird Blue Tit Chaffinch Collared Dove Dunnock Great Tit Greenfinch House Sparrow Magpie Red-Legged Partridge Robin Starling Wood Pigeon Rook   The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net   Contributions from: Dead Ladies Show https://deadladiesshow.com   Sunshine and Power Cuts https://www.sunshineandpowercuts.com/

I talk to Claire Boothby, from the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), about feeding garden birds, feeder hygiene and the BTO Garden Birdwatch. (Bird feeding tips below) Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB _____ LINKS BTO Garden Bird Watch Link to www.bto.org/gbw   Great tips from the Audubon society: https://www.audubon.org/news/bird-feeding-tips    RSPB Garden Birdwatch https://www.rspb.org.uk/get-involved/activities/birdwatch/   Report to www.Gardenwildlifehealth.org For all types of disease in garden wildlife, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians   Contributions in this episode from: Kate from Pups n PopCulture podcast http://www.pupsnpopculture.com/   Susan from The Dead Ladies Show podcast https://deadladiesshow.com/podcast/   The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net     Additional material - Tips on feeding garden birds. Foods to Avoid: NO fat from cooking meat because it can be salty and will decay quickly NO Soft fats, ones that are soft at room temperature - can interfere with plumage NO Bread - it is nutritional poor NO Mouldy seeds If peanuts aren’t being eaten, check they haven’t gone mouldy. Only put out what will be eaten over a few days   Foods to try: Apples - good for Thrushes Sunflower hearts - favourite with Goldfinches Fats, suet blocks, fat balls - Blackcaps, Tits, Woodpeckers (Remember: remove netting from fat balls, as birds can get caught in it) Grated mild cheese is good for Robins   Homemade fat cake treat from the RSPB:  - Take a block of hard fat like store-bought lard or suet,   - mix in birdseed, raisins and unsalted nuts  - press the mixture around a pine cone.   - Hang it from a tree with string and you have a food source that will appeal to the acrobatic tit family.   - Or place one on a mesh ground feeder tray and allow the Blackbirds, Robins and Dunnocks to also enjoy your creation!   Hygiene: Clean feeders regularly. If there are a lot of birds visiting, clean them more frequently Use mild disinfectant and rinse, and leave to air dry Have smaller feeders at different locations, and rotate feeding stations so contaminants aren’t building up at the base of the feeder.  Provide fresh water every day (even through the winter ) and clean out bird baths regularly Only put out enough food that will be eaten in 2-3 days   Sick birds If you find birds displaying the following symptoms:  - Lethargic, being fluffed up, difficulty swallowing, messy faces  - Look obviously ill    Report them to www.Gardenwildlifehealth.org For all types of disease in garden wildlife, birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians    Take food away and don’t feed for a couple of weeks, to encourage birds to disperse. Give all feeders a thorough clean Further tips can be found on the BTO website at https://www.bto.org/

I take a walk around the London Wetland Centre in Barnes with my guest, conductor, author and bird watcher: Lev Parikian. Read more about Lev's book 'Why Do Birds Suddenly Disappear?' and his blog posts at https://levparikian.wordpress.com/ For further information about the London Wetland Centre, visit: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/london/   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group

Join me as I look back to a bird walk I took in the summer in Prospect Park, in Brooklyn, NYC. Also, hear about the birds I saw on a recent birdwatch on the Isle of Wight and Mum, co-host of Rough Giraffe podcast, sets us a challenge about the birds she sees in Spain.   Contributions from: Rough Giraffe Podcast Sunshine and Power Cuts   Contact the Show: Twitter Instagram Casual Birder Podcast Facebook Group   Links: Brooklyn Bird Club RSPB Audubon   Thanks: To Randy Braun for the show artwork The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net

This week, I take a walk in the grounds of The Vyne, a National Trust property near to where I live in Hampshire, give an update on my garden bird count and share some bird sightings from listeners. Also Stacey, from Rough Giraffe Podcast, tells us about some inquisitive Jays in her garden. Find the show here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/rough-giraffe/id1214743716?mt=2

Focussing on my local birds, I start the first of a series of weekly bird watches in my garden. With descriptions and recordings of the birds seen. This week we also have lots of bird sightings from listeners around the world.   During the count, I recorded the following birds: Red-Legged Partridge Dunnock  Wood Pigeon Greenfinch Chaffinch Collared Dove  House Sparrow Coal Tit Magpie

This week, I speak with Mort Putnam about the birds we saw on a walk I led at Lake Arrowhead in California back in June, and I share some of the bird songs and calls I recorded there. Birds seen: Nuttall’s Woodpecker Acorn Woodpecker American Robin Steller’s Jay Spotted Towhee Red breasted Nuthatch  Brewer’s Blackbird Blackheaded Grosbeak   Birds heard: Scrub Jay Cooper’s Hawk   This week’s guest: Follow Mort on Instagram or Twitter @necromorter   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

This week, I talk with Euan Buchan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher.  Euan tells me about the birds he sees in Scotland, which ones are his favourites, and about some of his recent birding experiences. Do visit Euan's website at https://theedinburghbirdwatcher.com/ You can also find him on the following: Twitter: @EdinBirdwatcher Facebook: TheEdinburghBirdwatcher Euan's YouTube channel       The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

This week, I met with Martin Austwick, host of the Song by Song Podcast, for a bird walk in London’s Regent’s Park. Martin describes himself as a casual birder, and we had a lovely stroll around the park, just noticing the birds that were around. Along the way I heard about some of the birds that Martin has seen on his travels around the world.    Do listen to Martin’s show at  SongBySongPodcast.com  and Helen's show The Allusionist  Follow Martin on Twitter @martinaustwick or  @SongbysongPod and on Facebook @ SongBySongShow   Birds seen on our walk: Greylag Goose Canada Goose Coot Black-Headed Gull Lesser Black-backed Gull Carrion Crow Grey Heron Feral Pigeon Mute Swan Moorhen Egyptian Goose Herring Gull Cormorants Magpie Tufted Duck Wood Pigeon Long-Tailed Tits Great Tit Blue Tit Eider Ross’ Goose   The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

A show about watching wild birds. A short episode this week as I have been attending the London Podcast Festival.  This episodes features a correction about the Rooks I said that I saw last week and some advice about bird feeders. Regular episodes will return next week.

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.   Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show Follow me on - Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast or join the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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!   Follow me on Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast

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

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

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: Roots and All Baked and Awake Theme Park Films   Links: Find Camille at Coyote Kids Citizen Science website: iNaturalist   Sunshine Summit 2018: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com   Follow me on Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast

Episode 37: Ten Minute Birdwatch_July Join me as I do a ten minute birdwatch and short bird walk. Having encouraged listeners to do the same I share their results, which includes the bird lists from these podcasters: @pupsnpopculture @RoughGiraffePod @Preshaah_Frosty @sharppodcast   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

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

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

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   Subscribe, and follow the show on: Twitter: @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast

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   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

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.   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   google-site-verification: google70c929bdeda9d000.html

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   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

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.   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

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

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)!   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

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.     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

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   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

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

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: @CasualBirderPodcast Facebook: bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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.   Follow the show on: Twitter @CasualBirderPod Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast Facebook: bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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. With contributions by Macken Murphy from Species podcast, and Jane Perrone from On The Ledge podcast.   Link for Macken’s show: Species   Link for On the Ledge podcast: On The Ledge

A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. 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

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)   Subscribe to the show! Join the discussion and see this week’s photos in the Facebook group at bit.ly/CasualBirderFB  Also on Instagram: @CasualBirderPodcast

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

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: https://youngfreeandcoupled.com/subscribe 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

A weekly podcast for people interested in wild birds. Suzy speaks to return guest Alan White about the Finches in his garden. The featured birds are: Chaffinch, House Finch, Purple Finch, and Finch cousin: the House Sparrow.   Join us in our Facebook group at Bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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   Also, join our Facebook group: Bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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   If you like the podcast, please rate and review the show wherever you download podcasts, and tell a friend about it. Also, join our Facebook group: Bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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.

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.   Be sure to subscribe to the show! If you like the show, please rate and review the show wherever you download podcasts, and tell a friend about it. Join our Facebook group: Bit.ly/CasualBirderFB

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.     If you like the show, please rate and review us wherever you download podcasts, and tell a friend about it!

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.   If you like the show, please rate and review us wherever you download podcasts, and tell your friends on social media about it.

A podcast for people interested in wild birds. In this episode, Suzy takes a walk to the river. The featured birds are European Goldfinches and American Goldfinches.   Be sure to subscribe to the show! If you like the show, please rate us wherever you download podcasts, and tell a friend about the show!

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.   Be sure to subscribe to the show! If you like the show, please rate us wherever you download podcasts, and tell a friend about the it!

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.   Be sure to subscribe to the show!

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!     Be sure to subscribe!

A podcast for people interested in wild birds.   In this week's episode Suzy talks about the joy of birdwatching and how to fit it into our busy lives. The featured bird is the blackbird, and Suzy answers a listener's bird identification question.       Be sure to subscribe to the show!