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The Casual Birder Podcast

by Suzy Buttress
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About the show

Suzy shares the joy of watching wild birds, from her garden visitors in southern England to birds seen internationally. Learn how to identify species, notice their behaviours, and recognize songs and calls. Join Suzy for recorded bird outings, interviews with experts and enthusiasts, and stories from birders around the world. Suzy says: "Birding is a great pastime. It can be done with others or alone. You don't need expensive equipment, your eyes or ears are enough. And best of all, the Casual Birder can do as much or as little birding as suits them. It's perfect for fitting into our busy schedules." Find Suzy on Twitter @CasualBirderPod

Latest episodes

  • Remembering Bill Oddie - with Stephen Moss

    August 8, 2026 · 18 min

    Bill Oddie has sadly passed away. He was a well-loved birder, conservationist, author and entertainer. He also presented popular wildlife series such as Birding with Bill Oddie and Springwatch, and was respected by birders for his…

  • Global BirdFair 2026

    July 22, 2026 · 42 min

    Another amazing Global BirdFair has finished and Suzy speaks with a selection of presenters, podcasters and attendees about their experience of this awesome event: Jamie Ward and Amy Squire speak about their presentation on capture…

  • Birding Diary - February 2026

    May 30, 2026 · 51 min

    Suzy is joined by her husband John to review their birding experiences from February 2026. From trying to spot a Snow Goose amongst a flock of Whooper Swans (in a blizzard!) to seeing Spoonbills and Slavonian Grebes on a cold rainy day…

  • Mary Colwell: A love of Nature, a passion for Curlews

    May 11, 2026 · 24 min

    Suzy speaks with Mary Colwell, founder of Curlew Action, who describes her fascination with Curlews, and the need for urgent conservation to reverse their population decline in the UK. Advocating an approach that engages with…

  • Birding Diary - January 2026

    April 2, 2026 · 58 min

    Suzy is joined by her husband John to review their birding experiences from January 2026, covering winter birding in Norfolk, and coastal birding in Hampshire, UK. They each saw over 100 bird species including two lifers (birds they had…

  • Dale Forbes - Drawing inspiration from the natural world

    November 15, 2025 · 20 min

    Dale Forbes shares his passion for nature, how he is inspired by soundscapes, and his fascination with how habitats define the birds found there. He also tells us how he would spend his fantasy birding day.   Dale is the Head of…

  • Great Bustards, Grey Partridge and Quail, Oh My!

    September 1, 2025 · 39 min

    Join me as I recount my recent birding adventure in Wiltshire and Hampshire. From impressive Great Bustards to the elusive Common Quail and the unexpected Grey Partridges, our weekend was filled with unforgettable moments. We share the…

  • Focus on Birders: Amy Squire

    July 27, 2025 · 35 min

    Amy Squire is a passionate young birder and conservationist who has grown up exploring the wild spaces of Hampshire. With a childhood spent outdoors, Amy quickly became fascinated by all aspects of nature, but birds really captured her…