Naturally Adventurous

By Ken Behrens & Charley HesseSociety & Culture Places & Travel

Naturally Adventurous episodes

October 15, 2022 S3E11: The Sultanate of Oman
This week Charley & Ken chat about the Middle Eastern Sultanate of Oman. Vast deserts, rugged mountains, and gorgeous coastline, all at the biogeographic and anthropological junction point between Africa and Asia.
Crowned Sandgrouse recording courtesy of Fernand Deroussen, XC165545. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/165545.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
38 min
October 09, 2022 S3E10: Language learning
This week Charley & Ken chat about language learning.
Superb Lyrebird recording courtesy of Greg McLachlan, XC355066. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/355066.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
52 min
October 02, 2022 S3E9: Language in South Africa
This week Charley & Ken chat about language in South Africa.
Bokmakierie recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC516032. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/516032.
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Travel Nature Adventure Birding

1 hr
September 25, 2022 S3E8: Top 3 South Africa Tour Highlights
Charley and Ken had this chat in person just after their recent South Africa trip wrapped up. They each relate their top three sightings or experiences from the trip. Want to hear about Charley's top African nemesis mammal being vanquished? About a crazy irruption of a rare blossom-munching semi-desert bird? Or hear a Lion give a literally earth-shaking roar? Listen on!If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=trueFeel free to contact us at: [email protected] OR [email protected] Naturally Adventurous PodcastTravel Nature Adventure Birding
50 min
September 18, 2022 S3E7: Jerry Connolly Interview - Part 2
This is the second part of Ken and Charley's chat with their good friend Jerry Connolly. Jerry has had "two lives", one as a pro musician, and one as a bird store proprietor. This week's episode focuses mostly on the music side of Jerry's life. Want to hear about the time Jerry hung out with Keith Richards? Check out the episode!
To order *The Birder* Tripod, with the discount code mentioned during this episode, write to Jerry via e-mail ([email protected]) or call the US phone number of the Audubon Shop (203-245-9056).
Northern Cardinal recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC280813. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/280813.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
45 min
September 11, 2022 S3E6: Jerry Connolly Interview - Part 1
This week Charley & Ken chat with their good friend Jerry Connolly. Jerry is a one-of-a-kind character, with a unique life story. He completely transformed his life, from being a professional musician with a well-known band, to running the Audubon Shop, which is now an institution of the New England birding scene. This week, Jerry tells about the unusual trajectory of his life. We also chat a bit about optics and his business model at the Audubon Shop.
To order *The Birder* Tripod, with the discount code mentioned during this episode, write to Jerry via e-mail ([email protected]) or call the US phone number of the Audubon Shop (203-245-9056).
Northern Cardinal recording courtesy of Jim Berry, XC646209. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/646209.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
33 min
September 04, 2022 S3E5: African Safari
This week Charley & Ken chat about the Safari industry.
Sulphur-breasted Bushshrike recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC518607. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/518607.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
41 min
August 28, 2022 S3E4: Family life of a guide
This week Charley & Ken chat about the family life of an international bird guide
Black-faced Waxbill recording courtesy of Niall Perrins, XC314017. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/314017.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
37 min
August 21, 2022 S3E3: Disasters on tours
This week Charley & Ken chat about disasters they have experienced on tours.
Cape Clapper Lark recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC521343. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/521343.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
43 min
August 14, 2022 S3E2: North American Bird Migration
In the second episode of Season 3, Ken & Charley chat about migration, specifically North American bird migration. It's a whole different kind of birding than looking for resident birds in a rainforest, and adds potential excitement to almost any habitat for at least a few weeks each year.
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Naturally Adventurous Podcast
Travel Nature Adventure Birding
43 min

About Naturally Adventurous

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Charley Hesse and Ken Behrens have travelled all over the globe, and accumulated a lifetime worth of adventure stories, in pursuit of wild places and wild creatures. Both are lifelong birding and natural history fanatics, and professional guides. Charley was born in the UK, but has spent his life living in Japan, Ecuador, South Africa, and now Thailand. Ken was born in the US, and has lived in South Africa and Madagascar for the last decade plus.