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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.”

    Find Suzy on Twitter @CasualBirderPod

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    Copyright: © 2024. Suzy Buttress.

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    Latest Episodes:
    #80 Jocelyn Anderson - Birds up close Nov 18, 2020
    Show notes

    In episode 80, I speak with Jocelyn Anderson, photographer and birder.

    Jocelyn lives in Michigan, and started photographing birds around 4 years ago. Her award-winning bird portraits are absolutely stunning.

    Jocelyn also films gorgeous slow motion videos of Woodpeckers, Chickadees and Nuthatches taking food from her hand.

    In our interview, Jocelyn shares tales of the birds she has photographed at her local park in South eastern Michigan, including the fascinating story of a gosling adopted by a Sandhill Crane family.

    In addition, there are tips on photographing birds, and the benefits of joining local birding groups.

    Time stamps:

    • 00:02:09 Hand Feeding Birds
    • 00:09:39 Benefits of slow motion photography
    • 00:13:30 Tufted Titmouse
    • 00:19:19 Sandhill Crane family
    • 00:29:13 Why Birds?
    • 00:36:48 Joining local bird groups
    • 00:40:12 Photography Tips
    • 00:45:05 Keep in Touch

    Links:

    Jocelyn Anderson Photography

    Jocelyn's Twitter account

    Jocelyn's Instagram account

    Jocelyn's posts about the Sandhill Crane Family and the Gosling

    Audubon's Guide to Ethical Bird Photography

    Audubon article about the Sandhill Cranes

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    The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/

    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 at www.dronesmusic.net


    #79 Bird walk at John Heinz NWR with Tony Testa Nov 02, 2020
    Show notes

    Tony Testa, Host of the Finding Subjects podcast, takes us on a wonderful bird walk through the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, in Philadelphia, USA. Suzy tells us more about some of birds seen on the walk. Red-winged Blackbird, Gray Catbird, Yellow Warbler and Northern Cardinal.

    Also Suzy gives us an update on the Global Bird Weekend, tells us about her recent bird sightings, and provides some advice for feeding garden birds.

    Note: Free access to the Virtual Birdfair talks and lectures has been extended until the end of December.

    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free)

    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 at www.dronesmusic.net

    Time stamps:

    00:00:51 Global Bird Weekend Update

    00:03:12 Tony Testa Bird Walk

    00:13:30 Bird descriptions from the walk

    00:18:45 Suzy's Bird Notes

    00:20:50 BirdFeeder tips

    00:23:29 Birdfair talks are free

    00:24:02 Your bird sightings

    00:25:40 Keep in Touch

    Birds mentioned in Tony's walk:

    1. Red-winged Blackbird
    2. Yellow Warbler
    3. Northern Cardinal
    4. Northern Mockingbird
    5. Osprey
    6. Song Sparrow
    7. American Robin
    8. Black-capped Chickadee
    9. Gray Catbird
    10. Barn Swallows
    11. Woodpecker
    12. Baltimore Oriole

    Find out more at allaboutbirds.com

    Links:

    John Heinz Refuge

    Finding Subjects (Tony Testa's podcast)

    Global Bird Weekend

    eBird: October Big Day 2020: a global birding phenomenon

    BTO Guide to feeding birds.

    BTO Bird health advice

    Virtual Birdfair Lectures

    The Casual Birder Podcast website


    #78 Global Bird Weekend with Tim Appleton MBE Oct 10, 2020
    Show notes

    On October 17th and 18th 2020, the inaugural Global Bird Weekend will be held. Co-founder Tim Appleton MBE tells me how this event will bring together birdwatchers from over 100 countries, encouraging people of all levels of experience to watch and listen to their local birds. It is hoped that the event will break records for the largest number of people participating, and the largest number of species recorded, in one birdwatching event. You can take part too - visit https://globalbirding.org/ for details.

    The Casual Birder Podcast Team will also be taking part, and is raising funds for BirdLife International

    You can help us by visiting our page and donating or sharing the link

    Https//www.justgiving.com/fundraising/casual-Birder-podcast

    Chapters: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:34 Interview with Tim Appleton MBE 00:15:43 The Casual Birder Podcast Team


    #77 Virtual Birdfair and Summer Birdwatching Update Sep 24, 2020
    Show notes

    In episode 77, I share my thoughts on the Virtual Birdfair, give an update on my garden birds, and tell you about my summer bird walks. Plus, there's exciting news about a group eBird account for The Casual Birder Podcast and I invite you to participate in the upcoming Global Bird Weekend Time stamps: 00:00:54 Virtual Birdfair 00:04:53 Group eBird Account 00:08:16 Global Bird Weekend 00:10:03 Suzy's Bird Notes 00:14:50 Hanging with Hedgehogs 00:16:59 Lesser Black-backed Gull Drama 00:20:25 Rook and Magpie Story 00:24:10 Bird Walks 00:32:45 Your sightings 00:40:45 Keep in Touch 00:42:44 Last Call Links:

    Virtual Birdfair

    My interview at Birdfair - available to watch until November 2020

    Women Only Birding Facebook Group

    SWAROVSKI OPTIK Nature YouTube channel : Birding Live on Location Playlist

    Introduction to eBird

    Global Bird Weekend

    Contributions from:

    Jason from The Jazz Session told us about his nesting Hummingbirds.

    Jason's podcast: The Jazz Session

    Jason mentioned the Varmints podcast episode I was on, about Hummingbirds. You can find it here: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/varmints-230694/episodes/hummingbirds-29820337

    Faraaz Abdool sent us recordings of his Dawn Chorus in Trinidad

    Check out Faraaz's website: Faraaz Abdool website

    Birds heard in the recordings by Faraaz:

    • Carib Grackle
    • Palm Tanager
    • Green-rumped Parrotlets
    • Ruddy Ground Doves
    • Grayish Saltator
    • Spectacled Thrush
    • Bananaquit
    • Red-eyed Vireo,
    • Orange-winged Parrots,
    • Forest Elaenia,
    • Grey-fronted Dove, and
    • Tropical Kingbird

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    The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/

    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free)

    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 at www.dronesmusic.net


    #76 Birthday Breakfast Birdwatch May 25, 2020
    Show notes

    For my birthday this year, I treated myself to a day of birdwatching in my garden. Join me as I record my sightings for the #BreakfastBirdwatch.

    Also, hear about the recent birds seen by listeners around the world, including a contribution from Florida by Varmints! podcast.

    And news of Women Birders (Happy Hour), a new podcast by Hannah from Hannah and Erik Go Birding

    Birds that visited, flew over or were heard during the birdwatch:

    • Woodpigeon
    • Collared Dove
    • Herring Gull
    • Grey Heron
    • Red Kite
    • Rook
    • Blue Tit
    • Chiffchaff
    • Starling
    • Blackbird
    • Robin
    • House Sparrow
    • Chaffinch
    • Greenfinch
    • Goldfinch

    Contributions from:

    Varmints! Podcast

    Women Birders (Happy Hour)

    Information on Feeding Garden BIrds during the summer:

    UK: RSPB

    And this

    USA: Audubon

    Australia: Birds in backyards

    For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit RSPB Bird Guides

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    The Casual Birder Podcast website https://casualbirder.com/

    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free)

    Follow me on:

    Twitter

    Instagram

    or join the Facebook group

    You can also follow me on Podchaser and leave a review if you enjoy the show.

    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 at www.dronesmusic.net


    #75 Casual Birding during Lockdown Mar 29, 2020
    Show notes

    In March 2020 life has suddenly changed for all of us.

    The COVID-19 Pandemic has meant the closure of parks and reserves, self-isolation and social distancing.

    The first part of this episode talks about some of the things we can do to stay in touch with nature with ideas for those who might be casual birding for the first time.

    If you want to avoid hearing about the current crisis, please jump to 11:30 to hear about our regular casual birding sightings.

    And the Last Call segment this week features dawn songs from my suburban garden.

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    Links:

    Latest advice on COVID-19 World Health Organisation

    RSPB Guide to Birdwatching

    Bird Academy The Cornell Lab

    All About Birds article about online resources

    Lev Parikian: Bird Song project

    Champions of the Flyway

    Hannah and Erik Go Birding Podcast and Global Women's Big Day

    Vibrant Visionaries

    Tea and Strumpets

    Dan Rouse

    Webcams

    https://www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org/peregrine-cam

    https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/loch-garten/live-video-webcam/

    For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit the RSPB Bird guides:

    https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/

    The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/

    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free)

    Follow me on:

    Twitter

    Instagram

    or join the Facebook group

    You can also follow me on Podchaser and leave a review if you enjoy the show.

    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 at www.dronesmusic.net


    #74 The Edinburgh Birdwatcher returns Mar 06, 2020
    Show notes

    In episode 74, we hear from Euan Buchan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, about the anniversary of his first birdwatching day 18 years ago, what he has seen recently on his birding trips, and his tips for those beginning birdwatching.

    Links:

    The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

    Euan's first interview on the show:

    Episode 48 - The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

    Twitter handle of the Waxwings monitors:

    @WaxwingsUK Shout outs to:

    Strange Animals Podcast

    Hannah and Erik Go Birding

    UK Wildlife Podcast

    Champions of the Flyway

    For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit RSPB Bird Guides

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    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free)

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    or join the Facebook group

    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


    #73 Big Garden Birdwatch 2020 Feb 13, 2020
    Show notes

    In episode 73, I look back to the Big Garden Birdwatch of 2020, recalling my sightings on the survey day, and we hear about the birds you saw.

    Featuring contributions from Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher & Rachael, host of Hidden Wings and Bloodlust podcast.

    Also Hannah, from Hannah and Erik Go Birding Podcast tells us about the conservation efforts of the Champions of the Flyway event.

    Links:

    Champions of the Flyway

    Hannah and Erik go Birding

    The Edinburgh Birdwatcher

    Hidden Wings and Blood Lust Podcast

    Big Garden Birdwatch

    BTO Garden Birdwatch

    For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit RSPB Bird guides

    Follow me on Podchaser and check out the other shows I have been on. If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on podchaser.com

    Suzy on Podchaser

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    The Casual Birder Podcast

    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free)

    Follow me on:

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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 at www.dronesmusic.net


    #72 Dan Rouse at Rhossili, Wales Jan 27, 2020
    Show notes

    Ornithologist and conservationist Dan Rouse joins me for a walk on Rhossili Headland, on the Gower Peninsula, Wales. A well-respected birder and wildlife educator, Dan tells me how she became interested in birds at a young age, and how her advocacy for conservation of Welsh wildlife has led to tv and radio appearances. During the walk, Dan helps me identify the differences between Skylarks and Meadow Pipits, Cormorants and Shags, and Common Gulls and Herring Gulls.

    Links:

    Dan's Website

    Dan's Twitter Account

    Dan's Instagram Account

    Birds seen on the walk:

    Herring Gull Common Gull Shag Fulmar Jackdaw Carrion Crow Meadow Pipit Kestrel Red-throated Diver Dunnock Linnet Great Black-backed Gull To find our more about the Rhossili Headland, visit National Trust For more about the birds mentioned in this episode, with videos and sound clips, visit the RSPB Bird guides: RSPB Bird Guide The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (Subscribing is free) Twitter

    Instagram

    or join the Facebook Group

    If you enjoy the show, consider leaving a review on podchaser.com

    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 at dronesmusic.net


    #71 Last bird 2019, First bird 2020 Jan 13, 2020
    Show notes

    In this bonus mini episode, listeners share their observations of their last birds of 2019 and first birds of 2020.

    The Casual Birder Podcast

    Don't miss an episode - subscribe to the show (it's free!)

    Casual Birder Website

    Follow me on - Twitter Instagram Podchaser

    or join the Facebook Group

    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 at The Drones


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