The Birdy Bug Pod

Coffee. We love it, we are dependent on it, we consume a lot of it! Unfortunately, with that consumption comes an inevitable environmental cost. So grab a cup of, well coffee, and join us as we look into how our coffee habits impact the planet. But it's not all bad, we also discuss the best ways we can each minimise our footprint whilst still enjoying a delicious cup of coffee.

Contact

Please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions (or coffee recommendations), feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

Links

https://www.sustainablebusinesstoolkit.com/environmental-impact-coffee-trade/#:~:text=Discharges%20from%20coffee%20processing%20plants,and%20wildlife%20of%20essential%20oxygen.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2011/oct/04/green-coffee

https://ohiostate.pressbooks.pub/sciencebites/chapter/a-bitter-brew-coffee-production-deforestation-soil-erosion-and-water-contamination/

https://birdandwild.co.uk/

https://www.oddcoffeeco.com/

The humble curlew is in trouble with huge population declines over the last few decades and existing populations struggling. Despite being one of our most pressing conservation issues, it is not one that we were aware of until recently. So join us as we chat about why we love these stunning birds, what has caused their decline, and the incredible work being done to help them.

Links:

https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/curlew/conservation/

https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetland-wildlife/curlews/

https://www.curlewaction.org/

https://app.bto.org/birdtrends/species.jsp?year=2018&s=curle

Contact

Please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens

In this first ever episode of the birdy bug pod, we chat about rewilding and how you can use a garden of any size to create a little wild spot. We look at the daunting state of the UK's wild areas but also the incredible speed at which nature can bounce back and how we can all take part in creating spaces that benefit wildlife and the planet.

Links:

https://www.rewildingbritain.org.uk/start-rewilding/how-to-make-your-garden-wilder

https://www.rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/wildlife/rewild-your-garden

https://www.plantlife.org.uk/uk/about-us/news/no-mow-may-how-to-get-ten-times-more-bees-on-your-lockdown-lawn

Contact

Please do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way is to ping us a message on Instagram:

Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens

Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lens