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by Suzy Buttress
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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- Aug 8, 202617 min
Remembering Bill Oddie - with Stephen Moss
Bill Oddie has sadly passed away. He was a well-loved birder, conservationist, author and entertainer. He also presented popular wildlife series such as Birding with Bill Oddie and Springwatch, and was respected by birders for his knowledge and expertise. Stephen Moss produced many of Bill's wildlife shows and worked closely with him over the years. In this episode, Stephen shares his memories of Bill and provides some delightful behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Links Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories here. Casual Birder Community Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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
- Jul 22, 202642 min
Global BirdFair 2026
Another amazing Global BirdFair has finished and Suzy speaks with a selection of presenters, podcasters and attendees about their experience of this awesome event: Jamie Ward and Amy Squire speak about their presentation on capture methods for bird ringing (banding) George Cuckoo talks on his involvement in panels at the event Keith Betton highlights the activities of the African Travel Club Mike and Zach Dilger tell us about their progress so far in their father/son 200 bird year. Sussex Sara emphasizes the importance of the Young Conservationists Hub Steve from Birding Seychelles reflects on his first visit to the event Axel Drioli from the Sounding Wild podcast shares how important the community of nature enthusiasts is to him Dex (Mustelid_Man from Instagram) shares his experience as a young birder involved in panel discussions and interviews Ryan Dalton, host of Into the Wild podcast, emphasises the importance of the Saturday night community celebrations, and the joy that presenting Room 101 brings Whether you're a seasoned birder or simply curious about the natural world, the Global Bird Fair offers something for everyone. Join us as we relive the highlights and look forward to next year's gathering of passionate nature enthusiasts. Chapters: 00:00:35 Introduction 00:05:52 Jamie Ward and Amy Squires 00:11:08 George Cuckoo 00:12:38 Keith Betton - African Travel Club 00:16:01 Mike and Zac Dilger 00:26:02 Sussex Sara 00:29:54 Steve - Birding Seychelles 00:31:45 Axel Drioli 00:34:47 Dex (Mustelid_Man) 00:38:02 Ryan Dalton - Into the Wild podcast 00:41:24 Join our Community Transcript Find transcript here Links Global BirdFair https://globalbirdfair.org/ BirdLife international Preventing Island Extinctions George Cuckoo - https://www.instagram.com/georgecuckoo/ Keith Betton - African Bird Club - https://www.africanbirdclub.org/ Mike and Zac Dilger - https://mikedilger.co.uk/ Sara Humphrey (Sussex_Sara) - https://www.instagram.com/sussex_sara/ Steve - Birding Seychelles - https://www.instagram.com/seybirds/ Axel Drioli - https://www.instagram.com/axelwildsound/ <div draggable="false"
- May 30, 202651 min
Birding Diary - February 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 Links Alex (photographer) - we met at Deeping Lakes Instagram link Casual Birder Community Away from the noise of other social media platforms, our community is a supportive and encouraging space for sharing your birding stories and connecting with others. Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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
- May 11, 202623 min
Mary Colwell: A love of Nature, a passion for Curlews
Suzy speaks with Mary Colwell, founder of Curlew Action, who describes her fascination with Curlews, and the need for urgent conservation to reverse their population decline in the UK. Advocating an approach that engages with policymakers, farmers, and field workers, Mary emphasizes the need for landscape management and public engagement to support Curlew conservation. This interview was recorded in front of an audience at Global BirdFair. Thanks to Curlew Action for the beautiful Curlew recording used in this episode, to Charlie Bingham for scheduling and organisational help at Global BirdFair and to Oscar Henderson for recording and producing the shows. Links Curlew Action Global BirdFair Casual Birder Community Away from the noise of other social media platforms, our community is a supportive and encouraging space for sharing your birding stories and connecting with others. Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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
- Apr 2, 202658 min
146 Birding Diary - January 2026
Suzy is joined by her husband John to review their birding experiences from January 2026, covering winter birding in Norfolk, and coastal birding in Hampshire, UK. They each saw over 100 bird species including two lifers (birds they had never seen before): a Taiga Bean Goose and a Killdeer. See the list of the birds that Suzy saw, along with some photos, here Casual Birder Community Away from the noise of other social media platforms, our community is a supportive and encouraging space for sharing your birding stories and connecting with others. Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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
- Nov 15, 202520 min
Dale Forbes - Drawing inspiration from the natural world
Dale Forbes shares his passion for nature, how he is inspired by soundscapes, and his fascination with how habitats define the birds found there. He also tells us how he would spend his fantasy birding day. Dale is the Head of Marketing Strategy & Insight at Swarovski Optik, is a member of BirdLife International's Advisory Board, and is the regional coordinator for eBird in Austria. The interview was recorded at Global Birdfair. Links Dale's recordings on soundcloud https://m.soundcloud.com/capepolly Dale's book: Habitats of Europe: A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists. More about Swarovski and its wildlife interests https://www.swarovskioptik.com/int/en/birding/about-us/sustainability-at-swarovski-optik/nature-and-species-conservation Casual Birder Community Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community 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 Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, buy a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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
- Sep 1, 202538 min
Great Bustards, Grey Partridge and Quail, Oh My!
Join me as I recount my recent birding adventure in Wiltshire and Hampshire. From impressive Great Bustards to the elusive Common Quail and the unexpected Grey Partridges, our weekend was filled with unforgettable moments. We share the excitement, challenges, and pure joy of birding in the beautiful landscapes of Wiltshire and Hampshire. Links Great Bustard Group: https://greatbustard.org/ Langford Lakes: Information sheet Martin Down: https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/martindown Blashford Lakes: https://www.hiwwt.org.uk/nature-reserves/blashford-lakes-nature-reserve Graham Snelgar: Instagram page eBird trip report: https://ebird.org/tripreport/404742 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 Casual Birder Community Away from the noise of other social media platforms, our community is a supportive and encouraging space for sharing your birding stories and connecting with others. Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community Your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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
- Jul 27, 202535 min
Focus on Birders: Amy Squire
Amy Squire is a passionate young birder and conservationist who has grown up exploring the wild spaces of Hampshire. With a childhood spent outdoors, Amy quickly became fascinated by all aspects of nature, but birds really captured her imagination. Amy combines her interest in field observation with artistic pursuits, often sketching the birds she encounters. Her curiosity and love for wildlife have led her to get involved in conservation efforts, such as participating in important bird surveys. Amy's dedication isn't just about spotting new species; she genuinely cares about sharing the mental health benefits of being in nature and helping others find their place in the birding community. Amy opens up about the challenges young birders face, especially when people underestimate their knowledge. But she's all about turning that around, creating connections, and inspiring others through her school conservation club. Amy brings a fresh perspective on what it's like to be a young birder today, facing challenges but always finding inspiration in the natural world. If you're curious about bird ringing, surveys, or dreaming of a career in wildlife conservation, this chat has it all. Amy's passion is infectious, and her stories remind us why every little bit of effort counts in protecting the amazing birds around us. Links Amy's presentation at the Hampshire Ornithological Society's Members' Day 2025 https://youtu.be/ExMy1eAIouU See all of the presentations here: https://www.hos.org.uk/welcome-to-the-hos-website/walks-events/reports/members-day-2025/ 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 Casual Birder Community Away from the noise of other social media platforms, our community is a supportive and encouraging space for sharing your birding stories and connecting with others. Start your free trial here Casual Birder Community Share your bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com website Support the show If you would like to help support the show's production, by buying a virtual coffee here Keep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! 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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About 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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