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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 Birder can do as much or as little birding as suits them. It's perfect for fitting into our busy schedules.”

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#57: Common Swift

Feb 11, 2019

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

 

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Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show.

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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