For International Women’s Day 2025 we hear from women birders from around the world.

They share the motivations behind their birding passion and provide insights into the impact of birdwatching on personal well-being.

Participants:

Emily, Nish, Sarah, Colette, Charlie - UK

Kristina - Germany

Kate, Kirsty - Australia

Chiara - Italy

Steph - USA

 

Links

Chiara - photographer. Read the results of her survey ‘ The Hidden Obstacles for Women in Wildlife Photography here

Kate - photographer

Charlie has written a book entitled 'The Life Affirming Magic of Birds' - available soon

Kirsty - the Weekend Birder Podcast

Steph has recorded an album called 'There are Birds'. She also appeared on episode 69

Sarah is an author. She has not written about birds … yet!

 

Casual Birder Community

Find out more about the new 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

 

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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