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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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Birding Diary - February 2026

May 30, 2026

Suzy is joined by her husband John to review their birding experiences from February 2026.
From trying to spot a Snow Goose amongst a flock of Whooper Swans (in a blizzard!) to seeing Spoonbills and Slavonian Grebes on a cold rainy day, their experiences highlight the realities of birding in February in southern England.
Despite the weather, their report of their favourite sightings and the friendly birders they met provides an engaging listen.
So grab a cuppa, and enjoy their birding tales.

Chapters

00:00:36 Introduction 

00:02:07 Abberton Reservoir

00:13:46 John solo birding 1

00:15:07 Deeping Lakes

00:21:23 Nene Washes

00:29:38 Snow Goose search

00:31:37 Willow Tree Fen

00:33:49 Grafham Water

00:36:03 New Forest

00:37:30 Normandy Lagoon, Lymington

00:44:26 John solo birding 2

00:47:11 Final species for February

00:48:57 Join our community

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Credits
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