Wingin It

In this episode the Casual Birder, Suzy, shares her passion for birding, her methods, favourite species, and her thoughts on conservation and ethical birding practices. Discover practical tips, inspiring stories, and insights into the world of birdwatching.

Lingo

• Contact Calls - A short and frequently repeated vocalisation that birds use to stay in touch with a partner or flock while foraging or flying, and signal safety.
• EBird - An online database of bird observations run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology that lets people track sightings and share data for global science.
• Pelagic - An offshore boat excursion designed to find seabirds, marine mammals, and open-ocean wildlife that do not come close to land.
• Twitchers - Dedicated birdwatchers who travel long distances on short notice to see a rare bird and add it to a personal checklist
• Twitches - Traveling far or dropping everything to see a rare bird that has been reported.

Episode Credits

• Host, Writer and Researcher: Rhiannon Stark  @birdingbaby
• Guest:  Suzy Buttress @casualbirderpodcast
• Audio Editor: David Ransom @RansomDesigns
• Podcast Music: DJ DLR

In this episode, Tom and Rhiannon share their passion for birding, discussing favourite species, best birding locations in the UK, and tips for beginners. They explore the joys of birdwatching, conservation issues, and how to enjoy the hobby responsibly.

Lingo

• BTO - British Trust for Ornithology
• HOS - Hampshire Ornithological Society

Nestling

Nestling is a beautiful app, designed to help you recognise birds and their calls. There are gorgeous illustrations, real bird calls, comparisons between similar species, and short quizzes to help you remember what you've learnt!

Nestling have kindly given me a code to share with you: BIRD-BABY gets your three months of Nestling+ for free.

Happy birding!

Episode Credits

• Host, Writer and Researcher: Rhiannon Stark IG: @birdingbaby | @winginitcast
• Guest:  Tom Stone http://www.thomasdstone.blog/
• Audio Editor: David Ransom @RansomDesigns
• Podcast Music: DJ DLR

In this episode, Phil and Rhiannon explore the fascinating world of birding, sound recording, and outdoor hobbies, sharing hilarious stories and practical tips for nature enthusiasts. They share insights on making nature accessible, using technology for bird identification, and the mental health benefits of engaging with the natural world.

Lingo

• LARP - Live Action Role Playing
• Bins - Binoculars

Episode Credits

• Host, Writer and Researcher: Rhiannon Ransom @⁠birdingbaby ⁠| @⁠winginitcast⁠
• Guest: Phil D'Souza ⁠LoveShivLARP⁠
• Video and Audio Editing: Grace Kelly
• Additional Audio Editing: David Ransom @⁠ransomdesigns⁠
• Podcast music: DJ DLR