On May 8th 2021, bird watchers around the world took part in the Global Big Day. This 24-hour event encouraged birders to see as many species as possible within their local area.

The Casual Birder Podcast entered a team to take part in the event. Members of the team had a range of birding experience, from novice to expert, and saw 430 species in locations in Australia, UK & Europe and North America.

Hear about Suzy's experience of the Big Day where she saw 54 species, visited two RSPB reserves and did a spot of garden bird watching from the bedroom window in the morning.

Timestamps

• 00:00:00 Opening
• 00:01:17 Introduction
  • Last episode
  • Casual Birder Weekly
• 00:02:09 Global Big Day Description
  • Global Birding website
  • Past episode - Global Bird Weekend
  • Donate to BirdLife International
• 00:05:36 Suzy's Big Day
• 00:06:39 Garden Birdwatch
• 00:11:33 RSPB North Warren
  • RSPB North Warren
  • BTO Skylark & Woodlark ID
  • BTO Sedge & Reed Warbler
  • RSPB Guide to Birdsong book
• 00:16:51 Thorpeness
• 00:19:03 Promo: Bird Feeder Report
  • Suzy's Bird Feeder Report
• 00:19:30 RSPB Minsmere
  • RSPB Minsmere
  • LevParikian & Cetti's Warbler - Episode 53
• 00:27:28 South Mimms Services
• 00:30:52 Sightings from the Team
• 00:35:17 Support the Show
  • Buy me a virtual coffee - Tip Jar
• 00:35:40 Keep in Touch
  • Tell me about your bird sightings
• 00:36:11 Wrap & Close
• 00:36:35 Last Call

Website: The Casual Birder Podcast

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