Best Charley Hesse Podcasts (2024)

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S4E46: "Hotel Amor" Argentina Storytime 40:29

4d ago40:29

40:29

Ken tells Charley two stories about adventures in Argentina a couple years ago. Bolivian Earthcreeper recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC296391. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/296391 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=trueFeel free to contact us a…

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S4E45: Search for the Malayan Crested Argus with James Eaton 1:03:01

11d ago1:03:01

1:03:01

Charley interviews James Eaton about his recent journey in search of the Malayan Crested Argus. Find James on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/james.birdtourasia Vietnamese Crested Argus recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC69377. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/69377.License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to …

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S4E44: Southern Spain with Ken 45:00

18d ago45:00

45:00

Charley quizes Ken about his recent tour in southern Spain. Calandra Lark recording courtesy of João Tomás, XC877292. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/877292. 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_landi…

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S4E43: The Extinction Capital of the World with Lance Tanino 56:15

25d ago56:15

56:15

Charley interviews local guide extraordinaire, Lance Tanino, about birding and conservation on the Hawaiian Islands. Find Lance on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/lance.tanino and find out more about his guiding services at: HawaiiBirdingGuide.comOther links: https://friendsofhakalauforest.org/ https://kauaiforestbirds.org/ https://www.mauiforestbi…

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S4E42: Ken Interviewed by Luke Thompson 1:01:54

1M ago1:01:54

1:01:54

The tables are turned! Luke Thompson interviews Ken about guiding, travel, and life, for a parallel episode of his podcast Back to Birding. To check out Back to Birding: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-to-birding/id1719348540 Red-throated Pipit recording courtesy of Terje Kolaas, XC424099. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/424099. Lic…

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S4E41: Why is "now" the best time to go birding in Ecuador with Andres Vasquez 42:52

1M ago42:52

42:52

Ecuador has been in the news for the wrong reasons, but Andres explains why this shouldn't stop you from going. Black Solitaire recording courtesy of Paul Coopmans, XC264773. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/264773. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page a…

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S4E40: Belize with Andres Vasquez 42:08

2M ago42:08

42:08

Andres shares some highlights (and lowlights) of his recent trip to Belize with Charley. Ocellated Turkey Recording courtesy of Paul Driver, XC522868. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/522868. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.c…

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S4E39: Senegal with Julian Hough (Part 2) 34:04

2M ago34:04

34:04

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 visi…

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S4E38: Senegal with Julian Hough (Part 1) 35:03

2M ago35:03

35:03

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…

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S4E37: Baja's top "birds": Whale Shark and Gray Whale! 41:47

2M ago41:47

41:47

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=trueFeel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.comNaturally Adventurous Podcast --- Send in a voice …

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S4E36: Yucatan with Ken & Charley 42:21

2M ago42:21

42:21

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…

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S4E35: Charley's top birds from the birthplace of Karate 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

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…

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S4E34: "The Cartels are your Friend!" Ken in West Mexico 43:01

3M ago43:01

43:01

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…

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S4E33: Charley's Top 5 Mammals - Japan 18:35

3M ago18:35

18:35

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.c…

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S4E32: Zac Babbit Returns - Florida (Herp) Man Speaks! 1:08:56

3M ago1:08:56

1:08:56

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-NonC…

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S4E31: California with Ken & Charley 32:58

4M ago32:58

32:58

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=…

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S4E30: Birding vs bird photography with Ben Knoot 46:31

4M ago46:31

46:31

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_land…

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S4E29: Mauritius with Charley & Ken 35:26

4M ago35:26

35:26

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/naturallyadve…

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S4E28: Thermal Imaging Devices as a Natural History Game-Changer 49:24

4M ago49:24

49:24

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 MonocularKen's device: AGM TAIPAN TM10-256 Thermal Imaging MonocularNote that these are identical devices with different branding. Slaty-breasted Tinamou recording courtesy…

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S4E27: One of the most dangerous countries in the W Hemisphere?! 59:09

5M ago59:09

59:09

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…

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S4E26: Dorian's Bicycle Big Year (Part 2) 1:11:28

5M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

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/141…

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S4E25: Dorian's Bicycle Big Year (Part 1) 1:12:21

5M ago1:12:21

1:12:21

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 At…

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S4E24: Charley's Thailand Top 5 55:26

5M ago55:26

55:26

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_lan…

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S4E23: Ken's Costa Rica Top 10 (part 2) 49:20

6M ago49:20

49:20

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=trueFeel free …

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S4E22: Ken & Charley's year in review. 41:53

6M ago41:53

41:53

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/naturall…

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S4E21: Ken's Costa Rica Top 10 (part 1) 49:25

6M ago49:25

49:25

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/naturallyadventu…

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S4E20: Costa Rica with Ken & Charley 55:42

6M ago55:42

55:42

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…

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S4E19: Manu adventure with Charley (Chasing Feathers compilation) 26:01

6M ago26:01

26:01

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 PodcastsChasing Feathers: A Neotropi…

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S4E18: Snorkelling in Thailand with Ronell Mostert 46:13

7M ago46:13

46:13

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 s…

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S4E17: Guatemala with Daniel Aldana 59:31

7M ago59:31

59:31

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 …

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S4E16: Charley on the CNX podcast 47:10

7M ago47:10

47:10

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_landi…

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S4E14: Taiwan chat with Ken & Charley. 48:28

7M ago48:28

48:28

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.p…

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S4E15: Herping in Madagascar with Zac Babbit 54:35

7M ago54:35

54:35

Charley chats with his new colleague Zac Babbit about herping in Madagascar.Check out Zac's Instagram page⁠https://www.instagram.com/zac.babbitphotography/?hl=en⁠Red-fronted Coua recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC762700. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/762700. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0If you wish to suppo…

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S4E13: Shark adventures with Ronell Mostert 36:25

8M ago36:25

36:25

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…

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S4E12: Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan with Keith Barnes 41:45

8M ago41:45

41:45

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…

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S4E09: Evolution of birding with Gunnar Engblom 43:40

8M ago43:40

43:40

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/natura…

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S4E11: Air travel (part 1) with Charley & Ken 45:41

8M ago45:41

45:41

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=trueFeel…

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S4E10: Darting Brown Bears in Pakistan with Richard Burroughs 25:30

9M ago25:30

25:30

Charley chats with wildlife vet Richard Burroughs about his recent trip to Pakistan in search of Brown Bears. Bear recording courtesy of Dan Bergum If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=trueFeel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.co…

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S4E08: Peru adventures with Gunnar Engblom 54:52

9M ago54:52

54:52

Charley interviews Gunnar Engblom about his adventures and conservation efforts over the years in Peru Undescribed Bay Antpitta ssp on the Satipo road. Recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, XC88112. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/88112. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please vis…

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S4E07: South Africa family trip with Julian Hough 53:34

9M ago53:34

53:34

Charley interviews Julian Hough about his recent family trip to South Africa. Gorgeous (Four-colored) Bushshrike recording by Charley Hesse If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=trueFeel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.comNatural…

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S4E06: Newfoundland with Ken & Charley 55:47

10M ago55:47

55:47

Ken tells Charley about his family road trip up to Newfoundland. Blackpoll Warbler recording courtesy of Martin St-Michel, XC467689. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/467689. 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/naturallyadvent…

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S4E05: Fiji with Charley & Ken 39:07

10M ago39:07

39:07

Charley & Ken chat about Charley's recent trip to Fiji and hear about his Top 5 bird sightings. Orange Dove recording courtesy of Matthias Feuersenger, XC109064. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/109064. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.…

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S4E04: Uganda with Prossy 42:57

10M ago42:57

42:57

Ken interviews Prossy, his local guide in Uganda. Papyrus Gonolek recording courtesy of Martin St-Michel, XC252286. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/252286. 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…

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S4E03: Discovering a new bird species in Colombia with Peter Kaestner 1:02:51

10M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Charley interviews the world's top international birder, Peter Kaestner. Peter tells us the story of how he found a new species to science in Colombia back in 1989. Cundinamarca Antpitta recording courtesy of Peter Kaestner. If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landi…

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S4E02: Borneo with Adrian Loong 26:22

10M ago26:22

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Charley interviews his local guide Adrian Loong about Borneo and his career in guiding. Whitehead's Trogon recording courtesy of Kim Chuah Lim, XC792910. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/792910. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreo…

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S4E01: Writing books with Charley & Ken 41:01

11M ago41:01

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Charley & Ken kick off season 4 with a chat about the process of writing books. African Paradise-Flycactcher recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC300756. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/300756. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreo…

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S3E50: Paraguay with Angus Pritchard 52:59

11M ago52:59

52:59

Charley interviews Angus Pritchard about his recent trip to Paraguay.Find Angus at: https://www.facebook.com/angus.pritchard.397Bare-throated Bellbird recording courtesy of Guillermo Menéndez (gmmv80), XC448305. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/448305. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0If you wish to support this podc…

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S3E49: Big year and beyond with Tiffany Kersten 46:00

12M ago46:00

46:00

Charley interviews record-breaking Big Year birder Tiffany Kersten about how it all went down and what she has been up to since then. Find Tiffany at: https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.kersten https://www.facebook.com/natureninjabirding/ Bat Falcon recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC223021. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/223021. License Creati…

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S3E48: Mammal Watching with Charles Foley & Jon Hall 46:24

12M ago46:24

46:24

Charley interviews Charles Foley & Jon Hall, co-hosts of the 'Mammal Watching' podcast.Hippo recording courtesy of Charles Foley. If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=trueFeel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.comNaturally Adventu…

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S3E47: Ken interviews Alison Világ - Part 2: (Nearly) Marooned on a Superior Island 38:07

12M ago38:07

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Ken interviews Alison Világ about migration counting, adventures around the United States, and how to become a good writer. Follow Alison at the following links: https://www.facebook.com/alison.vilag https://www.instagram.com/boreal_vagabond/ http://passagemigrant.com/ Long-tailed Duck recording courtesy of our friend Andrew Spencer, XC203476. Acce…

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