Suzy shares some of her bird experiences while on vacation in Portugal, and tells how you can join our team for the Global Big Day - an important and exciting event in the birding calendar! On the Global Big Day people around the world will go birding and then upload their checklists to eBird. In this way, not only are they enjoying our wonderful bird life, but they are providing important data via community science to widen knowledge around bird populations during migration time. Suzy explains how you can be join the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the event! Stay listening for a short recording of a Nightingale, Blackbird, Collared Dove and European Goldfinch. Links Join the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the Global Big Day 2023. Sign up here: https://casualbirder.com/global-big-day-2023 Please donate to our Just Giving page for BirdLife International - and share the link with your friends: https://www.justgiving.com/page/suzy-buttress-casualbirderteam

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Suzy in Portugal & Global Big Day News #122

On a pre-birthday outing, Anneke (from the show's FaceBook group) joins Suzy and her husband John for a day’s birding at RSPB Nagshead in Gloucestershire. The woods are alive with birds singing, engaging in courtship displays, and building nests. Anneke and Suzy share their bird encounters from the day, and some surprising mammal ones too! Links: Last episode: Spring is here! RSPB Nagshead webpage Short video of our day at RSPB Nagshead Marylee's video of the Ruby-crowned Kinglet Join the Casual Birder Bird Club  

Trip Report: RSPB Nagshead with Anneke #121

Suzy is back! In this episode, she shares her recent birding experiences and encounters with fellow enthusiasts, and the excitement of watching nesting Blue Tits, characterful Rooks and some unexpected Grey Wagtails. Suzy also announces the launch of the Casual Birder Bird Club, and invites listeners to join the show's team for the Global Big Day birding event on 13th May 2023. Links mentioned in the show: Sign the Swift petition here The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up! Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store Facebook group link The Bearded Tit Podcast  Join our Team for the Global Big Day Support the show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction Suzy introduces the episode and shares the changes she's noticed as the breeding season ramps up. She also requests listeners to sign a petition created by Hannah Bourne Taylor to help increase the number of suitable nesting sites for the Swift birds in the UK. Sign the Swift petition here 00:02:51 Dawn Chorus and Springtime Dawn Chorus and Springtime, Suzy shares the beautiful sound of the Dawn Chorus she recorded and talks about the changes she has noticed in the garden as the weather gets better. She also discusses her plans for the podcast for the coming months. 00:06:16 Casual Birder Bird Club Suzy talks about the monthly virtual Casual Birder Bird Club she launched and how listeners can join. She also mentions her plans to invite specialists to give talks on bird identification and other related topics. The Casual Birder Bird Club - sign up! 00:08:24 Shoutouts to members of the birding community Suzy thanks the members of the show's Facebook group for their support and mentions Karin for taking over moderating duties. She also gives shoutouts to birders she met while out and about over the last couple of months and talks about the birds she saw. Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store where embroidered hats, shirts and sweatshirts featuring The Casual Birder Podcast artwork are now available to buy. Join the show's Facebook group: Facebook group link 00:22:53 Nest Box Season Suzy shares her excitement about the nesting season in her garden and how a Blue Tit has returned to her garage nest box. She also talks about another Blue Tit checking out their Camera nest box. 00:24:19 Rooks are full of character Suzy talks about how her garden makeover has affected Rooksy the Rook's visits to her house. She describes how Rooksie now parades on their patio until someone notices it and gives it treats. We are introduced to Rooksy's mate Billy, and the behaviour of Patches demonstrates how each bird has their own character. 00:27:50 Advert for The Bearded Tit Podcast  00:28:16 Hampshire Ornithological Society Members Day - report Suzy recently joined the Hampshire Ornithological Society and on 1st April attended a Members Day, which had talks given by various bird experts. 00:31:51 Global Big Day 13th May 2023 Suzy invites listeners to join the Casual Birder Podcast team for the upcoming Global Big Day on May 13th. The team will be raising funds for Birdlife International. Join our Team for the Global Big Day 00:34:16 Wrap and Close Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow 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

Spring is here! #120

Finches Friend founder Dick Woods and wildlife presenter Martin Hughes-Games join Suzy to talk about the unintended consequences of feeding garden birds that can affect their health. Dick showcases a revolutionary easy-clean feeder that he designed to reduce the transmission of disease among birds visiting feeders. He says the key is to keep birds' feet and faeces out of their food. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Announcements Big news!  Embroidered hats, shirts and sweatshirts featuring The Casual Birder Podcast artwork are now available to buy. Visit The Casual Birder Podcast clothing store 00:00:48  Last Episode 118 A weekend of waders at the Hampshire coast 00:01:04 Casual Birder Weekly newsletter Sign up here! 00:01:31 Introduction to the episode 00:04:37 Interview with Dick Woods and Martin Hughes-Games Finches Friend Website 00:47:10 Wrap-up A Wild Life: My Adventures Around the World Filming Wildlife by Martin Hughes-Games Martin Hughes-Games' website Garden Wildlife Health Garden Bird Health 00:48:06 Wrap and Close Support the Show - Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com Thanks 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

Food, Feet and Faeces: the key to keeping our garden birds healthy #119

Following a weekend spent at the Hampshire Coast at the end of August, join me and my birding partner & husband, John, as we review the waders and other birds that we saw. I also talk about the BTO course on wader ID that I took, and we hear from past guest Natasha about the benefits she has found using the Merlin Bird ID app. And there are shout-outs to all the wonderful birders who have shared sightings with me over the past few weeks. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Pre-roll & announcements Contribute to our JustGiving fundraiser in support of BirdLife International 00:01:18  Last Episode Birding in Lithuania with Boris Belchev 00:01:39 Suzy and John review their wader weekend Part 1 00:19:22 Casual Birder Weekly Sign up here! 00:19:46 Suzy and John review their wader weekend Part 2 00:28:16 BTO wader ID course and Yearlist so far Sign up to the BTO e-Newsletter here Suzy compares her year list with The British List 00:31:17 Keep in touch Keep in touch 00:35:49 Suzy's recent birding and Shout-outs 00:45:37 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:46:05 Wrap and Close The Casual Birder Podcast website  https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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  

A weekend of waders at the Hampshire coast #118

Wildlife photographer and tour leader Boris Belchev tells up about birding in Lithuania, a small Baltic country with 403 species. Recorded at #globalbirdfair. Timestamps & Links:  00:00:00 Podcast intro 00:00:37  Last Episode An afternoon birding in Hampshire 00:00:51 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:01:22 Chat with Boris Belchev Alcedo Wildlife Boris on Instagram 00:13:56 Suzy update 00:14:42 Casual Birder Weekly is back! Read the newsletter here! 00:15:18 Global Bird Weekend Oct 7-9, 2022 Sign up to the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the Global Bird Weekend 00:16:06 Keep in Touch Keep in touch 00:16:22 Wrap and Close Website:  The Casual Birder Podcast  Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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

Birding in Lithuania with Boris Belchev #117

Join me and John, my birding partner and husband, as we review the birds seen during a July afternoon at Martin Down and Blashford Lakes, in Hampshire, UK. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Pre-roll & announcements Sign up to the Casual Birder Podcast Team for the Global Bird Weekend 00:01:29  Last Episode Sussex Sara at Global Birdfair Find Sara on Instagram @Sussex_Sara 00:02:12 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:02:45 Suzy and John review an afternoon of birding Part 1 00:11:29 The Casual Birder Weekly newsletter is back! Sign up here! 00:12:07 Suzy and John review an afternoon of birding Part 2 00:20:12 Rob and Alison share a trip report from Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve, in Lincolnshire Keep in touch 00:24:20 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast   https://casualbirder.com/   Don't miss an episode - follow 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

An afternoon birding in Hampshire #116

Sara Humphrey, also known as Sussex Sara on social media, shares her passion for wildlife photography, low-carbon birding, and educating others in responsible wildlife watching. Recorded at Global Birdfair. Timestamps & Links:  00:00:00 Theme song 00:00:36  Last Episode Hannah Bourne-Taylor at Global Birdfair 00:00:47 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:01:20 Introduction to Sussex Sara 00:02:08 Chat with Sussex Sara Find Sara on Instagram @Sussex_Sara 00:11:44 Keep in touch 00:11:59 Wrap and Close Website: The Casual Birder Podcast    Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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. Checkout their website

Sussex Sara at Global Birdfair #115

In this episode, recorded at Global Birdfair, author of Fledgling, Hannah Bourne-Taylor, shares her extraordinary experience of raising a young finch that had been abandoned by its flock, and which made its home in her hair! Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Pre-roll and Theme song 00:00:50 Last Episode -  Stephen Moss at Global Birdfair Last episode 00:01:02 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:01:20 Introduction to chat  00:02:00 Chat with Hannah Bourne-Taylor Hannah's website 00:13:10 Wrap and Close Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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

Hannah Bourne-Taylor at Global Birdfair #114

Join me as I chat with author and broadcaster Stephen Moss at the 2022 Global BirdFair. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening and Theme song 00:00:43 Last Episode - Casual Birding on a Shetland Beach Last episode 00:00:52 Introduction to chat 00:02:17 Chat with Stephen Moss Stephen's website 00:12:51 Comments on Global BirdFair 00:14:26 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:14:43   Shout out to the people I met at Global BirdFair 00:16:41   Podcast Recommendation: For What It’s Earth podcast 00:17:04 Keep in Touch Tell me about the birds you see 00:17:10 Wrap and Close Website:  The Casual Birder Podcast   Don't miss an episode - follow 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  

Stephen Moss at Global BirdFair #113

In this episode, join Shetland resident Natasha and me as we sit at a quiet bay watching the birds that happen by.   00:00:00 Pre-roll and Theme song Global Birdfair 00:01:17  Opening & Announcements Last Episode -  Bird Chat with The Edinburgh Birdwatcher Last episode 00:01:31 Sitting at Lingness with Natasha 00:16:32 Avian influenza If you come across dead or ill birds, do not touch them. Please report them as soon as possible to the DEFRA helpline on 03459 33 55 77.   00:17:40 Nestbox News I am an affiliate of Garden Nature so when you use my link to buy their products, I'll get a small percentage of the proceeds at no extra expense to you. And listeners to The Casual Birder Podcast can get 10% off their order by using the voucher code CBP10. https://bit.ly/GardenatureCBP 00:18:55 Friendly birders I have met https://twitter.com/barnsleybirder https://www.instagram.com/vannilla/ https://www.instagram.com/iangrayimages/ 00:21:13 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:22:03 What have you seen? Tell me about your bird sightings 00:22:15 Wrap and Close   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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        

Casual Birding on a Shetland Beach #112

Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, is celebrating 20 years of birding. He tells Suzy about his birding style and what birdwatching means to him. Also, there’s big news from the Blue Tits that Suzy is watching via remote camera and, in Last Call, listen to a glorious, uninterrupted 5 minutes of dawn chorus birdsong from the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire. Timestamps & Links 00:00:00 Pre-roll and intro music 00:00:56  Opening & Announcements Last Episode - Springtime Birding Last episode Global Big Day On 14th May The Casual Birder Podcast Team will be taking part in the Global Big Day on 14th May 2022 . I would love you to join us! We will all be birding in our own locations, and sharing our checklists to the team account giving us a combined total of species for the team. You do not have to be an expert to take part, and you can bird from your back garden if you wish. There will be exclusive team events in the run-up to the Big Day so sign up now! Join the team for the Global Big Day Podchaser’s #Reviews4Good  During April, Podchaser runs #Reviews4Good - donating 25 cents  for every podcast review, and doubling it when the podcaster posts a reply. This year’s charity is World Central Kitchen, which provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Leave a review for The Casual Birder Podcast here: 00:02:58 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 1 The Edinburgh Birdwatcher website  00:14:15 Podcast Promo - The Wild Podcast The Wild Podcast 00:15:12 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 2 00:23:28 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:24:22 Euan, The Edinburgh Birdwatcher, Part 3 Euan's past appearances Episode 48 Euan's past appearances Episode 74 00:37:08 Suzy’s birding notes Suzy has been visiting the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire and spent a lovely day birding with listener Anneke. 00:41:12 Nestbox News The Blue Tits have been busy: 11 eggs being incubated in one box, and a nest finally being built in the other 00:44:28 What have you seen? Tell me about your bird sightings 00:46:06 Wrap and Close 00:46:50 Last Call Last Call is an uninterrupted recording of bird song and sounds from a specific location, that gives you a flavour of what it was like to be there. This episode, Last Call is provided by John Buttress, recorded in the Forest of Dean on 16th April 2022 at 6:00am In the layers of sound you can hear: Great Tit, Carrion Crow, Blackbird, Nuthatch, Blue Tit, the high-pitched call of a Goldcrest, Wren, Blackcap, Stock Dove, a Pheasant calling and flapping its wings in display and a great Spotted Woodpecker drumming   Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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    

Bird Chat with The Edinburgh Birdwatcher #111

Spring has arrived!  Find out what we saw during our group Spring Equinox birding, and there's big news from our nestbox cam. Also, hear how you can join our team for the Global Big Day! More information and the episode transcript can be found at Episode 110 home page Time codes and Links 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:00  Introduction Last episode 00:03:49 Spring Equinox birding Live Webcam of Rutland Ospreys 00:12:08 Group birding event and reports eBird Trip report 00:21:58 Global Big Day Join The Casual Birder Podcast Team 00:23:20 Nestbox News 00:26:40 Garden Nature Offer Use offer code CBP10 to get 10% off your purchase As an affiliate of Garden Nature, The Casual Birder Podcast receives a small percentage of the proceeds at no extra expense to you when you use my link to buy their products Garden Nature affiliate link 00:27:41 Your bird sightings 00:31:25 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:32:17 Top 5 Birds 00:34:55 Reviews 4 Good 00:35:49 Keep in touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:35:58 Wrap and Close 00:36:23 Last call - Eider, Isle of Rum, Scotland   Website: CasualBirder.com Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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  

Springtime Birding #110

Kate Shaw, from Strange Animals Podcast shares a delightful trip report about the birds she saw on a recent vacation to Belize. It was a family vacation rather than a pure birding trip, but she still managed to squeeze in a day's birding with a guide. In addition, Kate took note of the birds around her while at the beach or while walking to the next village. And Suzy shows how Kate used the key bird identification tools to narrow down the species she was seeing in Belize. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:15 Introduction Past episode - Birding in 2022 00:03:06 Kate Shaw - trip report Do listen to Kate's show: Strange Animals Podcast. It's a weekly science-based podcast about strange animals: living, extinct, and imaginary! Strange Animals Podcast Where Kate stayed in Belize: The Lodge at Jaguar Reef 00:22:23 Tools for identifying birds 00:24:53 Keep in touch - and share your trip reports Tell me about your bird sightings 00:25:10 Support the Show Buy me a virtual coffee on Ko-Fi.com 00:39:04 Wrap and Close   Website: The Casual Birder Podcast Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks 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  

Birding in Belize - Trip report #109

Looking ahead to birding in 2022. Suzy wants to see more species this year than in 2021. She has plans! Suzy has been out and about already this year. She tells us about the reserves and locations she has visited, and the birds seen there. Plus, we hear from listeners what birds they've been seeing. Timestamps & Links: 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:00 Introduction Past episode 00:01:32 My birding plans for 2022 00:05:34 Support the Show Contribute to the show’s tip jar 00:06:34 My Year list so far 00:18:18 Tell others about the show 00:20:07 My birding notes 00:23:05 Your plans for 2022 00:26:01 I gave a talk! Orange Audubon Society YouTube 00:27:01 Your bird sightings 00:33:47 Audience survey Link to survey 00:34:24 Upcoming events in the birding calendar Global Birdfair website 00:38:41 Keep in touch Tell me about your bird sightings 00:39:04 Wrap and Close   The Casual Birder Podcast website Leave me a message Credits: Show artwork - Randy Braun  Theme music - Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones  Check out their website 

Birding in 2022 #108

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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