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The Edinburgh Birdwatcher @edinbirdwatcher.bsky.social · 23h

It is 7 years ago today my first Podcast interview on @casualbirderpod.bsky.social was released, you can listen here casualbirder.com/episode48

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 2d

I haven’t got the Finches Friend window feeder, but I have got a different model on a north facing window. It is near a small tree and very popular with my local Blue Tits. Most of the time they grab a seed and fly off, but sometimes they will sit for a while. Lovely to see them.

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 2d

Sorry for giving you homework!😁

Just in case you are interested, that episode has a follow-up one too.

They will be available whenever you fancy listening - no rush!

casualbirder.com/episode129

129 Passion & innovation in bird feeder design - with Finches Friend — The Casual Birder Podcast

Dick and Andrew Woods operate the family business behind Finches Friend bird feeders. A passionate designer, Dick set out to revolutionise bird feeding practices by confronting the disease and contam...

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks so much for listening!

Have you heard the episode about the Finches Friend feeders?

casualbirder.com/episode119

Ep. 119 Food, Feet and Faeces: the key to keeping our garden birds healthy — The Casual Birder Podcast

Finches Friend founder Dick Woods and wildlife presenter Martin Hughes-Games join Suzy to talk about the unintended consequences of feeding garden birds, and a revolutionary easy-clean feeder designed...

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 3d

Oh congrats on the Blue Tit visiting!
I have that same feeder and hardly get any interest. My Finches Friend sunflower feeder, however, gets more action!

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 3d

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine:
1. Close views of a Buzzard on the verge as I drove by
2. Rooks and Jackdaws flying to their roost
3. Blue Tit bathing in the birdbath
4. Long-tailed Tits calling in the garden
5. Jays calling, looking for acorns
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Photo shows: Common Buzzard standing on a branch.

The Common Buzzard is a large raptor with yellow feet and a yellow base on a grey bill. Plumage is variable, some birds are dark brown, and others are much paler. They have broad wings and usually show a pale breast band.

The bird in the picture is facing to the left of the frame. The background shows bare branches in a woodland habitat.

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 8d

It’s the 1st of October! Here in Hampshire it’s a calm and cloudy morning.

The first bird I heard was a Robin, singing in the darkness.
The first bird I saw was a Woodpigeon sitting on the fence.

What was your 1st bird of the month?

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What was the first bird you heard or saw today?
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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 10d

Ooh, lucky you!
I’ve never had Siskins visit my garden (wrong habitat) but maybe I’ll have a garden they like one day.

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 11d

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine:
1. Robin singing in my garden each morning
2. Woodpigeon comically trying to bathe in a tiny plant saucer
3. 1st Blackbird seen since the start of August
4. 2 Great White Egrets with 4 Little Egrets
5. Lots of Stonechats
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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 17d

Over 100 Yellow Wagtails? I’ve been searching for just one for my year list!😮
Sounds like I was definitely in the wrong place! 😁

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 17d

How lovely!
Strangely I haven’t seen any Blackbirds (merle noir) around for quite a few weeks. I am glad that you are seeing them!

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 17d

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine, at Titchfield Haven, Hampshire:
1. Lucky spot of a flying Glossy Ibis
2. Kingfisher speeding past the hide
3. Sparrowhawk tussling with a Magpie
4. Curlew Sandpiper
5. Single Sanderling feeding with Turnstones
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Harley Winfrey @harleywinfrey.bsky.social · 18d

If you’re like me (and I know I am) then you like podcasts and like birds and so podcasts about birds are the best! Here’s a thread of my favorite bird podcasts, including the number of episodes currently available and average episode length according to the Podcast Addict app 🪶🌿

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 18d

Wow! What an amazing thread!
Thank you so much for putting this together!
I am familiar with many of these great podcasts, and looking forward to listening those that are new to me.
(Thank you for listening to mine.)

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 22d

Re birding together: I’ve sent you an email to the 2 addresses I had for you as I don’t have messaging access on Bluesky

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · 25d

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine on Brownsea Island, Poole:
1. Close views of Greenshank
2. Little Stint - first of year and species 197 on my year list!
3. 2 Bar-tailed Godwits
4. Preening Nuthatch
5. Eurasian Spoonbill bathing
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Photo shows: Greenshank standing in water next to a shore covered with red-coloured weed. The bird is facing to the right of the frame.

The Greenshank is a medium-sized wader with greenish legs and a long grey pointed bill. Its head, neck and wings are mottled brown and its underparts are white.

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 8

I’ll message you to put a plan into action! 🙂

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

🙂
I have family there and sometimes am able to get out birding during the weekend.
We should try to organise a birding session together though - it would be fun!

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

Oh gosh! You saw the Black Terns?
We dipped on those last weekend!😢
Great to hear about your other sightings, especially the Ruff and Raven - glad that the flag didn’t put it off!

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

Ooh, great sightings!

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 7

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine:
1. Osprey mobbing a White-tailed Eagle in Poole Harbour!
2. Curlew Sandpiper - 1st of year
3. Black-tailed Godwits in afternoon sunlight
4. Blue Tits on my window feeder
5. Over 100 Cormorants at Hanningfield Reservoir, Essex
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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 3

New episode!
Our recent birding adventure in Wiltshire and Hampshire was filled with highs, near-misses, and surprises!
From the awe-inspiring great bustards to the elusive quail and the unexpected grey partridges, each sighting and sound added to the experience.
casualbirder.com/episode144
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A brown border in the lower quarter of the image contains white text bordered by a white line. The text reads #144 Great Bustard, Grey Partridge, and Quail, Oh My!

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Sep 1

It’s the 1st of September! Here in Hampshire it’s a calm and sunny morning.

The 1st bird I heard was a Magpie, making a loud warning call.
It was also the 1st bird I saw (I looked out to see the reason for the noise! I couldn’t pinpoint any threat, though)

What was your 1st bird of the month?

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In the upper half of the graphic grey/blue text which reads: #1stBirdOfTheMonth
SEPTEMBER [This word is in orange text and capitals for emphasis]
What was the first bird you heard or saw today?
In the lower half of the graphic, a line drawing of a generic small bird with question marks to the right of its head.

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Aug 31

Nice list!🙂
I’m waiting for you to tell me you’ve had a Green Sandpiper at your pond!😁

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Casual Birder Podcast @casualbirderpod.bsky.social · Aug 31

What were your #Top5Birds or bird moments from the past week?

Mine - all in Suffolk
1. Lifer Black Stork!
2. Ruff - first of year
3. Flock of Golden Plover
4. Unexpected juvenile Guillemot in Aldeburgh on the River Alde
5. Common and Sandwich Terns at RSPB Boyton Marsh
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