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

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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