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My Birding Life

Chris Ducker
Birding
Nature
Conservation
United Kingdom
Branwen Munn
Mental Health
Outdoor Recreation
Birds
Urban Birder
Global Birdfair
Rutland Water
Big Year Of Birding
Casual Birder
Ebird
Nature Conservation
Education
Social Media
Geography
British Bird Quest

My Birding Life is the podcast for anyone who's ever been stopped in their tracks by a bird. Every episode, host Chris Ducker sits down with a passionate birder for an honest, warm conversation about the hobby we love. From conservationists dedicating their lives to protecting species and habitats, to lifelong birders with decades of stories to tell, to everyday birders who found birds at just the... more

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Recorded live from the Whinchat Podcasting Stage at Global Bird Fair 2026, sponsored by Swarovski Optik, this episode is the first of two shows Chris recorded in front of an audience at the fair.

His guest is Nick Acheson, naturalist, writer, broadc... more

Simon Owen is a Manchester-based filmmaker and photographer, the founder of Standby Productions, and the creative force behind Wildest Ones, a YouTube series that interviews people whose lives have been shaped by wildlife and the natural world. In th... more

Beth Sheils has built a brilliant corner of the birding world on Instagram under the name Beth The Bird Nerd, helping people, whatever their experience level, get outside and fall in love with what's around them. In this episode, her first ever podca... more

Becca Heywood is a third-generation birder. She learned to watch birds alongside both her father and her grandfather and today she's turning that inheritance into something new, sharing South London's urban wildlife with the world. By day she works i... more

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Recent Guests

Beth Sheils
Birding content creator known as Beth The Bird Nerd
Instagram: Beth The Bird Nerd
Episode: Embarking Upon a Great British Bird Quest with Beth Sheils
Becca Heywood
Birding influencer and WWF UK professional focused on inclusion and belonging
WWF UK
Episode: One Family and a Lifetime of Birding with Becca Heywood
Simon McCabe
Wildlife filmmaker, presenter and storyteller
Episode: Living a Life in the Wild World with Simon McCabe
Kirsty Costa
Host of Weekend Birder, Australia
Weekend Birder
Episode: How the Weekend Birder was Born with Kirsty Costa
David Lindo
Urban Birder, author and broadcaster
The Urban Birder brand
Episode: Celebrating 20 Years of the Urban Birder with David Lindo
Branwen Munn
Birder, DJ and music producer; National Trust West Wales collaborator
National Trust (West Wales) / Music and Birding
Episode: How to Plan a Big Year of Birding with Branwen Munn
Jon Mason
Geography teacher, Opticron ambassador, avid birder and photographer
Independent; Opticron ambassador
Episode: The Early Birder Catches the Worm with Jon Mason
Suzy Buttress
Host of the Casual Birder podcast
Casual Birder
Episode: How to Boost Your Birding Joy with Suzy Buttress
Tim Appleton
Conservationist, co-founder Global Birdfair
Rutland Water / Global Birdfair
Episode: The Origin of the Global Birdfair with Tim Appleton MBE

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Chris Ducker
Host of My Birding Life

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#24
United Kingdom/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#161
United Kingdom/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#168
Australia/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#10
Finland/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#15
Sweden/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#86
Sweden/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#89
Finland/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#98
Ireland/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#116
Spain/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#120
India/Leisure/Hobbies
Apple Podcasts
#120
New Zealand/Leisure/Hobbies

Talking Points

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Embarking Upon a Great British Bird Quest with Beth Sheils
Q: What makes your forever happy place to bird, and how does Mull factor into that?
Beth replies that Mull is her dream place to stay for birding, a place connected to family history and a deep personal sense of peace, while she keeps a nearby special place for quick, regular trips.
Embarking Upon a Great British Bird Quest with Beth Sheils
Q: What was your approach to the big year idea—aiming for a specific year or a flexible, seasonal quest?
Beth describes the quest as ongoing and seasonal rather than a strict calendar-year project, with the goal to minimize weather-related burnout and travel while still ticking off species over time.
Embarking Upon a Great British Bird Quest with Beth Sheils
Q: Do you keep a physical list, analogue notebook, or use an app for your British Bird Quest and year list?
Beth explains she uses an app this year for the British Bird Quest but still appreciates a pocket notebook for quick notes; she prefers some analogue record-keeping and updates her lists on the app when back home.
One Family and a Lifetime of Birding with Becca Heywood
Q: What keeps Becca motivated in birding despite challenges?
The accessibility of birds in urban spaces, the joy of sharing that joy with family, and the belief that anyone can participate without needing to be an expert.
One Family and a Lifetime of Birding with Becca Heywood
Q: What does Becca see as barriers to entry in birding, and how does she address them?
She highlights gear, aging stereotypes, and the all-or-nothing mindset as barriers, and discusses advocating for inclusivity, non-judgment, and accessibility through her WWF work and community-building.

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Frequently Asked Questions About My Birding Life

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The show centers on intimate conversations with people who live and breathe birds, ranging from conservationists and lifelong birders to everyday enthusiasts who document their journeys. Across recent episodes, the discussions weave practical field tips (planning trips, tracking sightings with apps, budgeting for big birding projects) with personal storytelling about what sparked the birder's passion, and the environmental and community-oriented shifts they've observed. Guests bring a mix of travel tales, teaching and public-engagement perspectives, and a consistent thread of how birding intersects with conservation, wellness, and creativity. Notable moments include reflections on community-building around birding, balancing ambitious goals... more

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Recent guests on My Birding Life include:

1. Beth Sheils
2. Becca Heywood
3. Simon McCabe
4. Kirsty Costa
5. David Lindo
6. Branwen Munn
7. Jon Mason
8. Suzy Buttress

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