Birding diary - January 2025

Episode Notes

Suzy reviews her birding experiences from January 2025, starting with the final week of an epic vacation to Australia!

Back in the UK Suzy joined a local RSPB outing and went to the New Forest with the Ladybirder sub-group of the Hampshire Ornithlogical Society (HOS).

While in the New Forest Suzy spoke with HOS Chair Keith Betton about his early birding experiences and the success of HOS initiatives to increase the engagement of young people and women birders in the group.

Also: news about a new Casual Birder Community!

Links

Bird lists

Take a look at the eBird checklists Suzy made from the locations mentioned:

Bruny Island, Tasmania

Chook Dam, Tasmania

Mount Field National Park, Tasmania

Eastrop Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire

 

Casual Birder Community

Find out more about the new Casual Birder Community

 

Books mentioned in the interview with Keith Betton:

Where to Watch Birds in Dorset, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: 5th Edition

Behind the Binoculars: Interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers

Behind More Binoculars: Interviews with acclaimed birdwatchers

 

Podcast buddies mentioned:

Hannah - Women Birders Happy Hour

Kirsty - Weekend Birder

Harry - Podcast Junkies

Lance Anderson's GoFundMe

 

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

 

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