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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 - January 2025

Feb 10, 2025

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
 
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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
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