134 Birding Diary - January 2025
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.
#134: Birding Diary - January 2025
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Bird lists
Take a look at the eBird checklists Suzy made from the locations mentioned:
Mount Field National Park, Tasmania
Eastrop Park, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Casual Birder Community
Find out more about the new Casual Birder Community
Books 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 Hour
The Casual Birder Bird Club
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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 Club
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