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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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Apr 12, 2021

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

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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