The Birding Today Podcast

This time on The Birding Today Podcast, I am joined by Mona Loofs-Samorzewski to go in-depth on joy of birding, how to define a birder, the seasonality of birds, differences in northern vs. southern hemisphere birding, and what drives us to be birders in evolutionary terms. We also discuss the 'collecting gene', eBird reviewing, and birding with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Other topics in this episode include group vs. solo birding, the environmental impact of birding, what makes a good birder, and listing. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday SUPPORT THE SHOW ON BUZZSPROUT : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1867886/support Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 5, Episode 3 #birding #ebird #australia This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider subscribing to support and share my work! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Introduction 04:34 What is it about birding that brings you joy? 06:02 The seasonality of birds 07:51 What sparked your interest in birds? 12:00 Birding with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 16:50 Is birding inclusive to people with disabilities? 18:22 Competitivity in birding 19:42 Listing 21:58 How to define a birder 23:53 Camera vs. binoculars 26:20 Being an eBird reviewer 31:30 Birding in Tasmania 35:10 What makes a good birder? 45:57 The 'collecting gene' 50:44 What drives us to be birders in evolutionary terms? 54:21 Group vs. solo birding, and the environmental impact of birding 58:31 Birding during lockdown and local patches 01:01:49 Bird surveys, citizen science, and the Tasmanian Twitchathon 01:07:58 What's your favourite bird? 01:09:48 Feeding birds and providing water 01:15:47 What's your dream bird? 01:16:45 Birding overseas and more eBird discussion 01:19:32 Balancing work/life/family with birding 01:23:01 Mona's dream destination, and discussion about birding gear 01:29:09 Conclusion Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Video editing Software • Blender 2.92.0 (Windows 11) Recorded on ZOOM on 25th June 2023 Thank you for listening! Support the show

In this episode, I am joined by Ramit Singal to delve into the depths of audio recording! We discuss the sounds birds make (both vocal and non-vocal), how recording bird sounds can shed light on many aspects of birds' lives, and how to start recording bird sounds as a beginner. We also discuss birds' different 'dialects', using sound to discern between similar-looking species, and the best habitat types to record bird sounds in. Additionally, we touch on the differences between birding in Australian and India, the playfulness of birds, pelagics and much more! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday SUPPORT THE SHOW ON BUZZSPROUT : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1867886/support Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 5, Episode 2 #birding #soundrecording #audio This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider subscribing to support and share my work! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! 00:00 Introduction 05:18 What aspect of birding brings you the most joy? 08:22 How birds generate empathy in us and birds' playfulness 12:15 What sparked your interest in birds? 16:12 Differences in birding between Australia and India 21:11 Group vs. solo birding 23:52 Tasmanian birding 26:54 Pelagics 30:45 Recording bird sounds 01:11:43 What other groups of animals do you record sounds of? 01:15:25 Using sounds in ornithology research 01:17:08 Different bird 'dialects' 01:20:38 Similar-looking species 01:22:33 Best habitat types to record sounds in 01:25:58 Ramit's tips for beginner sound recordists 01:29:07 Bird monitoring and public engagement 01:41:04 What's your favourite bird? 01:44:41 What's your dream bird? 01:46:02 What's your dream birding destination? 01:50:22 Conclusion Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Video editing Software • Blender 2.92.0 (Windows 11) Recorded on ZOOM on 25th June 2023 Thank you for listening! Support the show

Welcome back to a brand new season of The Birding Today Podcast! I am joined by James Bennett to discuss fan-favourite topics of the show, including what makes a good birder, eBird, pelagics, the eternal binoculars vs. camera question, and of course what brings us joy in birding. We also touch on LGAs, group vs. solo birding, and James' interest in native orchids and frogs. In addition, James speaks about his work as a professional singer-songwriter and musician, and how this overlaps with his passion for birding. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday SUPPORT THE SHOW ON BUZZSPROUT : https://www.buzzsprout.com/1867886/support Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 5, Episode 1 #birding #listing #photography This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this final episode of Season 4, I am joined by Adrian Walsh! We discuss the psychological drive we all have as birders, birding on the Cairns Esplanade, comparing UK and Australian birding, and we ponder at length the camera vs. binoculars question. We also go very in-depth on what makes a good birder, Adrian's discovery of the Nordmann's Greenshank (and more recently, the Ruff at Dunne Rd Swamp), and balancing birding time with work & family. Thank you Adrian! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 4, Episode 11 #birding #waders #photography This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this episode, I sit down with John Young to discuss his life as a naturalist, wildlife videographer and photographer, and ecological consultant. Topics we touch on include John's early naturalist days, butterflies, playback, the beauty of vast and remote places, and the differences between a naturalist and a birder. Of course, we also go in-depth into John's rediscovery of the Night Parrot and more generally talk about the effects of having an obsession for the natural world. Thank you John! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 4, Episode 10 #birding #nightparrot #naturalist This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Welcome to the second edition of the Mailbag series, where I read out listener emails and respond to them! This time, listeners write in to tell me all about their favourite birds. I also announce the winner of the Treeswift Wildlife & Nature Giveaway, where one lucky listener wins a free customised birdwatching tour! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 #giveaway #treeswift #mailbag This video is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider subscribing to support and share my work! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

I am joined today by Peter Vaughan, who is currently undertaking a PhD in seabird conservation ecology. We discuss the beauty and mystery of seabirds, and how we can most effectively protect them. Other topics we touch on include the travelling aspect of birding, Peter's tips for new birders, and the potentially intrusive nature of technology in birding. And, of course, we also address the show's central themes of what makes a good birder, the joy of birding, and group vs. solo birding! Thank you for your time, Peter! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 4, Episode 9 #birding #seabirds #conservation This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this week's episode, Nick Leseberg joins me on the show to discuss Australia's rarest species of birds! Specifically, we talk about the mythical Night Parrot and its history, ecology, and current status, as well as Nick's PhD and his active role in the Night Parrot's conservation. We also touch on the concept of rarity (why are some species rare and others aren't?), nurturing the passion for birds in the next generation, and how to manage the social dynamics of guiding a group. Of course, we also address the show's central questions like what makes a good birder, what brings joy in birding, and eBird. Thank you for your time, Nick! Contact Nick Leseberg • n.leseberg@uq.edu.au GIVEAWAY (deadline 29th October 2022) • To enter the draw to win a custom birdwatching tour with Treeswift Wildlife & Nature, follow the steps below! 1. Like 'The Birding Today Podcast' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast 2. Like 'Treeswift Wildlife & Nature' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TreeswiftWildlifeNature 3. Send an email to birdingtoday@gmail.com and let me know what your favourite bird is and why. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 4, Episode 8 #birding #nightparrot #conservation This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Today, I am joined by Paul Brooks to discuss Eaglehawk Neck Pelagics and Tasmanian birding! Our conversation also touches on what makes Tasmania unique as a birding destination, the best place for birding in Tasmania, Paul's role as an eBird reviewer, and his experience birding in Canada. Thank you for coming on the show, Paul! GIVEAWAY (deadline 29th October 2022) • To enter the draw to win a custom birdwatching tour with Treeswift Wildlife & Nature, follow the steps below! 1. Like 'The Birding Today Podcast' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast 2. Like 'Treeswift Wildlife & Nature' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TreeswiftWildlifeNature 3. Send an email to birdingtoday@gmail.com and let me know what your favourite bird is and why. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 7 #birding #tasmania #eaglehawkneck This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Micha Jackson, a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Queensland who focuses on waterbird ecology and wetland conservation, especially of coastal migratory shorebirds. We discuss how conserving birds and their habitats bring people together, and the international networks that are created and maintained through conservation. In addition, we touch on eBird, the Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Micha's research, translating birding to art and music, and more. GIVEAWAY (deadline 29th October 2022) • To enter the draw to win a custom birdwatching tour with Treeswift Wildlife & Nature, follow the steps below! 1. Like 'The Birding Today Podcast' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast 2. Like 'Treeswift Wildlife & Nature' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TreeswiftWildlifeNature 3. Send an email to birdingtoday@gmail.com and let me know what your favourite bird is and why. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 6 #birding #shorebirds #conservation This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this week's episode, we head overseas to Chile! I am joined by Rodrigo Reyes, a Chilean birder and professional birding guide who leads pelagic trips to the Humboldt Current off the Chilean coast, and field trips all over Chile - from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, and from the high Andean peaks to the Pacific Ocean, including the Juan Fernandez Archipelago. We discuss Rodrigo's company Birdwatching Chile, the uniqueness of Chilean birding, the popularity of birding in Chile, the challenges of running a birding tour company, the intelligence of Corvids, and much more! Contact Rodrigo : birdwatchingchile@gmail.com | info@birdwatchingchile.com | +569 9718 6970 Birdwatching Chile website : https://www.birdwatchingchile.com/ For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 5 #birding #chile #birdwatchingchile This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Welcome to the first ever mailbag episode of The Birding Today Podcast! In this short and sweet episode, I delve into the mailbag and give some listener shoutouts, as well as congratulate the winners of the recent giveaway competition in collaboration with Wild Portraits Australia. I also detail my favourite bird of the moment, reveal the most popular episode of the show (so far!), and request questions for an upcoming edition of Ask The Host. My video of Black Falcon : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ts5qK0Dhdko For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! #birdingtoday #podcast #australia This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

I am joined today by ethical bird photographer Kimberley Whitcher-Wormald to discuss the many aspects of ethical bird photography. We touch on topics like playback, nest photography, group vs. solo bird photography, and Kim's tips for new bird photographers starting out. In addition, we talk about eBird, photo editing, and birding as a way to be in the moment. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 4 #birding #birdphotography #australia This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Today's guest is Michael Gooch, an avid conservationist and birder based in the Mallee region of northwest Victoria where he runs an eco-tourism business called Explore the Mallee with his partner, Louise. He is also the National Coordinator of the National Malleefowl Recovery Group. We discuss the Mallee itself as a habitat, and the amazing birding that it offers. Michael and I also talk about the state of the ecotourism industry post-COVID, eBird, the Malleefowl, and, of course, the ins and outs of his business, Explore The Mallee! GIVEAWAY (deadline 17th September 2022) - To enter the draw to receive one of two beautiful pieces of artwork by Craig Boase from Wild Portraits, please follow these steps: 1. Like 'The Birding Today Podcast' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast 2. Like 'Wild Portraits Australia' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wildportraitsaustralia 3. Send an email to birdingtoday@gmail.com and let me know which is your favourite episode of the show so far, and why. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 3 #birding #explorethemallee #victoria This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this episode, I am joined by Harry Boorman, who embarked on a big year around New Zealand in 2021! We discuss how it all went, touching on the highlights and best moments of the big year, as well as the challenges Harry faced and his regrets looking back. Other topics we talk about are Harry's upcoming book about his big year, scopes vs. cameras, the mysticism and uniqueness of NZ and its birds, and navigating family and work commitments with regards to birding. Thank you Harry for your time and enthusiasm! Visit Harry's Big Year Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/boormansbigyearNZ GIVEAWAY (deadline 17th September 2022) - To enter the draw to receive one of two beautiful pieces of artwork by Craig Boase from Wild Portraits, please follow these steps: 1. Like 'The Birding Today Podcast' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast 2. Like 'Wild Portraits Australia' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wildportraitsaustralia 3. Send an email to birdingtoday@gmail.com and let me know which is your favourite episode of the show so far, and why. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 2 #birding #newzealand #bigyear This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Welcome to a brand new season of The Birding Today Podcast! To kick things off, I am joined by Owen Lishmund, a birder from Victoria who has seen a lot of different amazing places and a good chunk of the resident birds in Australia. He’s also very interested in nature and ecology in general, having studied Zoology at university and in recent years having worked as a field ecologist. GIVEAWAY (deadline 17th September 2022) - To enter the draw to receive one of two beautiful pieces of artwork by Craig Boase from Wild Portraits, please follow these steps: 1. Like 'The Birding Today Podcast' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast 2. Like 'Wild Portraits Australia' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/wildportraitsaustralia 3. Send an email to birdingtoday@gmail.com and let me know which is your favourite episode of the show so far, and why. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts! Season 4, Episode 1 #birding #victoria #australia This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/Birding_Today YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/BirdingToday Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this week's episode, I am joined by Corey Callaghan, who is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) in Leipzig, Germany. We discuss Corey's studies about the economics of rare birds, the USA as a birding destination, differences between Northern & Southern Hemisphere birding, as well as friendships in birding, and the lack of Woodpeckers in Australia. Lots to cover, so sit back and enjoy! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 3, Episode 10 #birding #rarities #usa This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community, and get access to some awesome exclusive perks! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/GuillaumeDoerig YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillaumeDoerig Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Welcome to the first edition of Ask The Host, where I respond to questions and tell you a little bit more about my life and birding journey! Big thank you to Jeremy Ringma for guest-hosting the show. If you want your question to appear in the next Ask The Host edition, please write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 #birding #qanda #askthehost This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community, and get access to some awesome exclusive perks! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/GuillaumeDoerig YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillaumeDoerig Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

In this episode, I am joined by Jack Lange, a new birder from South Australia! We discuss the pros and cons of being a new birder, Jack's first pelagic, bird behaviours & habitats, how Jack's work on phone towers allows him to see lots of species up close, and much more! For business/sponsorship enquiries or listener shout-outs • birdingtoday@gmail.com SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON : https://www.patreon.com/birdingtoday Follow the show on all podcast streaming platforms! SPOTIFY • https://open.spotify.com/show/7go2PV18XD5oYpMYrzMUAR?si=e7dad39a4e6a435c APPLE PODCASTS • https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-birding-today-podcast/id1589560789 Season 3, Episode 9 #birding #southaustralia #ebird This episode is part of The Birding Today Podcast series. Please consider leaving a positive review wherever you listen to the show, in order to support my work! If you want to take it a step further, you can also join the Official Birding Today Patreon community, and get access to some awesome exclusive perks! If you'd like to get in touch or have a question about the show, you can write to birdingtoday@gmail.com. I'd love to hear from you! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/GuillaumeDoerig YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillaumeDoerig Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show

Just a quick update for you all - see you next week! Follow Me! Instagram • https://www.instagram.com/birdingtoday Twitter • https://twitter.com/GuillaumeDoerig YouTube • https://www.youtube.com/c/GuillaumeDoerig Facebook • https://www.facebook.com/TheBirdingTodayPodcast Support the show