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The Casual Birder Podcast

Suzy shares the joy of watching wild birds, from her garden visitors in southern England to birds seen internationally. Learn how to identify species, notice their behaviours, and recognize songs and calls. Join Suzy for recorded bird outings, interviews with experts and enthusiasts, and stories from birders around the world. Suzy says: "Birding is a great pastime. It can be done with others or alone. You don"t need expensive equipment, your eyes or ears are enough. And best of all, the Casual

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Garden Birding at Pagham Harbour, UK #105

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/12/28

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

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Birding with Keiron Lee Vine on the Isle of Wight #104

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/09/20

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

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Global Bird Weekend. Join our team #103

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/09/04

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

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Summer Birding Moments #102

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/08/31

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

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#101 Focus on Birds: The Nightingale. A Conversation...

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/07/13

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

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#100: Celebration!

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/05/27

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

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#99 Global Big Day 2021

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/05/17

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

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#98 Focus on Birders: A Conversation with Faraaz Abdool

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/05/05

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 -

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#97 Bird Walk: Malibu Lagoon State Beach, California

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/04/24

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

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#96 Meet My Garden Birds, Hampshire, U.K.

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/04/12

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

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#95: Week 6 - Lockdown Birdwatching Diaries

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/04/06

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

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#94 Benedict Macdonald: Rebirding our countryside

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/03/29

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

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#93 Neighbourhood Bird Walk, Hampshire, UK

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/03/24

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

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#92 Week 5 - Lockdown Birdwatching Diaries

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/03/15

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

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#91 Conversations with Women Birders

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/03/12

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 -

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19:43

#90 Week 4 - Lockdown Birdwatching Diaries

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/03/04

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

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#89 Australian Birds - An Offbeat View with Evo Terra

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/02/22

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 &

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#88 Week 3 Lockdown Birdwatching Diaries

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/02/15

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

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#87 Dr Amir Khan - Connecting with Nature

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/02/09

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

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#86 Week 2 - Lockdown Birdwatching Diaries

The Casual Birder Podcast ·

2021/02/01

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

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