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Naturally Adventurous

Ken Behrens & Charley Hessewww.ken-behrens.com
Charley Hesse and Ken Behrens have travelled all over the globe, and accumulated a lifetime worth of adventure stories, in pursuit of wild places and wild creatures. Both are lifelong birding and natural history fanatics, and professional guides. Charley was born in the UK, but has spent his life living in Japan, Ecuador, South Africa, and now Thailand. Ken was born in the US, and has lived in South Africa and Madagascar for the last decade plus. Contact Ken and Charley: ken.behrens@gmail.com and cfchesse@gmail.com Photo Galleries: https://www.ken-behrens.com/naturally-adventurous-podcast
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S4E39: Senegal with Julian Hough (Part 2)

Julian teases Ken & Charley with some further MEGA sightings from his recent trip to Senegal, including the amazing Golden Nightjar. Golden Nightjar recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, XC448862. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/448862. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse...

Apr 28, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 39

S4E38: Senegal with Julian Hough (Part 1)

Julian teases Ken & Charley with some pretty MEGA sightings from his recent trip to Senegal. Quail-Plover recording courtesy of Javier Train, XC881227. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/881227. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 Check at the video on the following Ebird checklist: https://ebird.org/checklist/S162751540 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to...

Apr 21, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 38

S4E37: Baja's top "birds": Whale Shark and Gray Whale!

Ken shares the top 5 sightings from his recent Baja trip, as voted by all the tour participants. If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Apr 14, 202442 minSeason 4Ep. 37

S4E36: Yucatan with Ken & Charley

Ken tells Charley about his recent trip to the Yucatan Peninsular. Mayan Antthrush recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC880113. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/880113. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Apr 07, 202442 minSeason 4Ep. 36

S4E35: Charley's top birds from the birthplace of Karate

Charley tells Ken about the top 5 birds from his recent visits to the Ryukyu Islands of Japan. Okinawa Rail recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, XC165614. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/165614. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0. If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podca...

Mar 31, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 35

S4E34: "The Cartels are your Friend!" Ken in West Mexico

Charley asks Ken about his recent stint in the Puerto Vallarta area of West Mexico. Buff-collared Nightjar recording courtesy of Manuel Grosselet, XC331196. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/331196. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com or ken.behrens@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podca...

Mar 24, 202443 minSeason 4Ep. 34

S4E33: Charley's Top 5 Mammals - Japan

Charley tells himself about his Top 5 (plus 1) mammals from his recent tours to Japan. Ryukyu Scops-Owl recording courtesy of Rolf A. de By, XC470245. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/470245. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com or ken.behrens@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Mar 17, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 33

S4E32: Zac Babbit Returns - Florida (Herp) Man Speaks!

Ken chats with returning guest Zac Babbit about his adventures in biodiversity in the sprawling state of Florida. Check out Zac's Instagram feed: https://www.instagram.com/zac.babbitphotography/ White-crowned Pigeon recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, XC101349. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/101349. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing...

Mar 10, 20241 hr 9 min

S4E31: California with Ken & Charley

Ken tells Charley about his brief visit to California. Mountain Quail recording courtesy of Paul Marvin, XC715988. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/715988. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com or ken.behrens@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Mar 03, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 31

S4E30: Birding vs bird photography with Ben Knoot

Are birders and bird photographers really at war? Blakiston's Fish-Owl recording courtesy of Sergey Surmach, XC692538. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/692538. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com or ken.behrens@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Feb 25, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 30

S4E29: Mauritius with Charley & Ken

Charley & Ken chat about their experiences in Mauritius. Mascarene Paradise-Flycatcher recording courtesy of Cedric Mroczko, XC471436. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/471436. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com or ken.behrens@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Feb 18, 202435 minSeason 4Ep. 29

S4E28: Thermal Imaging Devices as a Natural History Game-Changer

What are thermal imagine devices? How do you use them to search for animals? And how do you go about choosing one to buy? Charley's device: HikMicro Lynx Pro LE10 Thermal Imaging Monocular Ken's device: AGM TAIPAN TM10-256 Thermal Imaging Monocular Note that these are identical devices with different branding. Slaty-breasted Tinamou recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, https://xeno-canto.org/221805. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podc...

Feb 11, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 28

S4E27: One of the most dangerous countries in the W Hemisphere?!

Ken and Charley talk about the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica. Endemic bird and Rastafarian capital of the Caribbean! Rufous-throated Solitaire recording courtesy of Simon Elliott, https://xeno-canto.org/589885. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: cfchesse@gmail.com or ken.behrens@gmail.com Naturally Adve...

Feb 04, 202459 min

S4E26: Dorian's Bicycle Big Year (Part 2)

Ken continues his interview with Dorian Anderson about his bicycle big year and his book 'Birding Under the Influence'. To follow Dorian, check out his website: https://www.doriananderson.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorian.anderson.photography/ White-tailed Ptarmigan recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, https://xeno-canto.org/141892. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https:/...

Jan 28, 20241 hr 11 minSeason 4Ep. 25

S4E25: Dorian's Bicycle Big Year (Part 1)

Ken interviews Dorian Anderson about his bicycle big year and his book 'Birding Under the Influence'. To follow Dorian, check out his website: https://www.doriananderson.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorian.anderson.photography/ Snowy Owl recording courtesy of Tero Linjama, https://xeno-canto.org/343144. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventu...

Jan 21, 20241 hr 12 minSeason 4Ep. 24

S4E24: Charley's Thailand Top 5

Charley gives his top 5 birds from his recent Thailand tour. Mangrove Pitta recording courtesy of Ding Li Yong, XC616325. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/616325. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Jan 14, 202455 minSeason 4Ep. 23

S4E23: Ken's Costa Rica Top 10 (part 2)

Ken continues his top 10 birds from his recent Costa Rica tour. Sunbittern recording courtesy of Tayler Brooks, https://xeno-canto.org/108689. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Jan 07, 202449 minSeason 4Ep. 22

S4E22: Ken & Charley's year in review.

It's a wrap. Ken & Charley chat about some of their highlights from the year. Short-eared Owl recording courtesy of Robert Dobbs, XC728043. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/728043. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Dec 31, 202342 minSeason 4Ep. 22

S4E21: Ken's Costa Rica Top 10 (part 1)

Ken starts his top 10 birds from his recent Costa Rica tour. Purple-throated Fruitcrow recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC411227. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/411227. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Dec 24, 202349 minSeason 4Ep. 21

S4E20: Costa Rica with Ken & Charley

Ken and Charley chat about ecotourism in Costa Rica. Resplendent Quetzal recording courtesy of Hans Matheve, XC518470. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/518470. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Dec 17, 202356 minSeason 4Ep. 20

S4E19: Manu adventure with Charley (Chasing Feathers compilation)

This is a compilation of 3 episodes of Charley's other podcast, Chasing Feathers: A Neotropical Birding Journal. It follows his adventures down the Manu Road, to Manu Wildlife Center and back to Cusco back in 2006. If you like it, check out other episodes: Chasing Feathers: A Neotropical Birding Journal on Apple Podcasts Chasing Feathers: A Neotropical Birding Journal | Podcast on Spotify If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadve...

Dec 10, 202326 minSeason 4Ep. 19

S4E18: Snorkelling in Thailand with Ronell Mostert

Charley & his wife Ronell, talk about their recent snorkelling trip to Koh Lipe in Thailand. Find Ronell on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ronell.mostert Japanese Sparrowhawk recording courtesy of yann muzika, XC127892. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/127892. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: k...

Dec 03, 202346 minSeason 4Ep. 18

S4E17: Guatemala with Daniel Aldana

Ken interviews Daniel Aldana all about Guatemala. A brief cameo appearance by Noam Shany. Find Daniel on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/danielaldanaa Horned Guan recording courtesy of Josué de León, XC165111. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/165111.License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail...

Nov 26, 20231 hrSeason 4Ep. 17

S4E16: Charley on the CNX podcast

Charley is interviewed by Ash Pemberton from the CNX podcast about birding and guiding. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590875906 https://www.facebook.com/lannabirdclub https://www.facebook.com/groups/688795096040463 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Nov 19, 202347 minSeason 4Ep. 16

S4E14: Taiwan chat with Ken & Charley.

Ken & Charley chat about Taiwan where Ken did a recent tour. Taiwan Bush-Warbler recording courtesy of Kuan-Chieh (Chuck) Hung, Taiwanbirdguide.com, XC412463. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/412463. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Pod...

Nov 12, 202348 minSeason 1Ep. 14

S4E15: Herping in Madagascar with Zac Babbit

Charley chats with his new colleague Zac Babbit about herping in Madagascar. Check out Zac's Instagram page ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zac.babbitphotography/?hl=en⁠ Red-fronted Coua recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC762700. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/762700. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.b...

Nov 12, 202355 minSeason 4Ep. 15

S4E13: Shark adventures with Ronell Mostert

Charley interviews his wife Ronell Mostert about her shark adventures. Cape Gannet recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC392575. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/392575. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Oct 28, 202336 minSeason 4Ep. 13

S4E12: Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan with Keith Barnes

Charley interviews Keith Barnes about Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan. Pander's Ground-Jay recording courtesy of Ukolov Ilya, XC465943. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/465943. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Oct 22, 202342 minSeason 4Ep. 12

S4E09: Evolution of birding with Gunnar Engblom

Charley chats with Gunnar Engblom about how birding has changed over the years. Pale-winged Trumpeter recording courtesy of F. Schmitt, XC33914. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/33914. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Oct 21, 202344 minSeason 4Ep. 9

S4E11: Air travel (part 1) with Charley & Ken

Ken & Charley share their thoughts on air travel. Rock Martin recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC781543. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/781543. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast...

Oct 15, 202346 minSeason 4Ep. 11
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