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! LinksBird lists Take a look at the eBird checklists Suzy made from the locations mentioned: Bruny Island, TasmaniaChook Dam, TasmaniaMount Field National Park, TasmaniaEastrop Park, Basingstoke, HampshireCasual Birder Community Find out more about the new Casual Birder CommunityBooks 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 HourKirsty - Weekend BirderHarry - Podcast JunkiesLance Anderson's GoFundMeThe 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 ClubYour bird stories Tell me about your bird stories - contact me on the casualbirder.com websiteSupport the show If you would like to help support the show’s production, by buying a virtual coffee hereKeep in the Loop Sign up here for email notifications of news, blogs and episodes The Casual Birder Podcast https://casualbirder.com/ Don't miss an episode - follow the show! My thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show and to The Drones for the theme music Short Sleeved Shirt. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net
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