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Naturally Adventurous

Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse
Birding
Senegal
Japan
California
Golden Nightjar
Tropical Birding
Los Angeles
Mountain Quail
Florida
Quail Plover
Hawaiian Birds
Electric Vehicles
Pacific Coast
Invasive Species
Conservation
Everglades
Amami Rabbit
Puerto Vallarta
Okinawa Woodpecker
Okinawa Rail

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 Sou... more

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Charley chats with Marshall Iliff about Ebird, Merlin and Avilist.

Check out Marshall's bio:

www.birds.cornell.edu/home/staff/marshall-iliff/

....and his ebird profile:

ebird.org/profile/MzQ2MDM/world

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Ken tells Charley about his (somewhat) recent trip around the Dominican Republic. Run-in with the police, long drives, little sleep, rental car company extortion, and yet a great time!

Hispaniolan Lizard Cuckoo recording courtesy of Hans Matheve, X... more

Charley & Ken chat about some of the strange items they travel with.

Sooty-headed Bulbul recording courtesy of Greg Irving, XC823878. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/823878. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0

Intro b... more

Charley & Ken chat about the final sector of the long western US road trip that Ken recently embarked upon. What was the biggest surprise, the biggest disappointment, the high point, and the low point?!

Sprague's Pipit recording courtesy of Andrew ... more

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Recent Guests

Diego Calderon
World traveler, biologist, and prominent figure in Colombian birding.
Episode: S5E50: Venezuela with Diego Calderon
Martin Kaestner
A conservationist based in Guam focused on endangered species recovery.
Episode: S5E49: Guam bird conservation with Martin Kastner
Rod Cassidy
Owner of Sangha Lodge and experienced wildlife guide
Sangha Lodge
Episode: S5E47: Central African Republic with Rod Cassidy
Will McPhail
Former Peace Corps volunteer and international development worker
Peace Corps
Episode: S5E42: Lesser Antilles with Will McPhail
Julian Hough
A bird enthusiast and frequent guest on the podcast
Episode: S5E41: Puerto Rico with Julian Hough
Stephan Lorenz
Professional Bird Guide
Birding Tours
Episode: S5E34: PNG with Stephan Lorenz
Zac Babbit
Wildlife tour guide and naturalist specializing in Madagascar
Episode: S5E31: Madagascar Enigmatic Wildlife, with Zac Babbit
Luciano Siviter
19 years old, keen birder, and birding guide from Mexico.
Episode: S5E27: Ken chats with Luciano Siviter, 19 years old with 10 years of guiding experience!
Sid Francis
Local expert and experienced nature tourism guide
Personal guide
Episode: S5E25: China with Sid Francis & Keith Barnes

Hosts

Charley Hesse
Co-host of the show, Charley is a seasoned adventurer and professional bird guide with a background in living across multiple countries including Japan and South Africa.
Ken Behrens
Co-host of the show, Ken is an experienced bird guide who has also lived abroad, with substantial experience in Madagascar and South Africa, adding depth to the podcast's travel narratives.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 190 ratings
  • A wonderful part of my commute

    A birder friend of mine recommended this podcast to me, and I’ve been absolutely hooked! I consider myself just a general nature and wildlife lover, including birds, and all of the episodes so far have been wonderful! It’s a great escape from my city commute and I look forward to listening to each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rinachick
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best natural history show

    If you have ever wanted to listen to stories and be inspired to explore more of our world’s natural history then this show is for you. Bird based but with enough content on other wildlife, habitats and cultural aspects to appeal to most keen adventurers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birding and adventure
    Australia7 months ago
  • Highly recommended

    A brilliant podcast for nature lovers, and the adventurous!

    I don’t miss a week of naturally adventurous.

    Highly recommended 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dev Simpkins
    South Africa8 months ago
  • My all-time favorite nature and travel podcast!

    This is hands-down the show I most enjoy listening to, and it’s easily my favorite nature and travel podcast…interesting and relevant to birders, herpers, travelers, hikers, and all-around nature enthusiasts. It’s funny, educational, engaging and inspirational, and I constantly find myself googling locations or looking up birds so I can add them to my wish list. This show makes me excited to explore the wild places on our incredible planet!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sstrine
    United Statesa year ago
  • St Petersburg,Fl birder

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in birds, animals, adventure and misadventure! Ken and Charley’s love of travel really comes through in the recounting of their trips as well as discussions with their guest. There are so many great stories!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CeceD.
    United Statesa year ago

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The hosts' professional experience shines through, contributing to the educational value of the episodes.
Many enjoy the blend of personal anecdotes with informative content about nature and conservation.
Reviewers highlight the thorough exploration of various wildlife despite the primary focus on birds.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous storytelling, making complex topics fun and accessible.

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S5E37: The Kokoda Track with Stephan Lorenz.
Q: Is this something you would recommend to people, to birders, or what is your final impression of the trek?
Absolutely, it's been some of the best birding adventure. You can enjoy the forest all day and it's very worthwhile.
S5E37: The Kokoda Track with Stephan Lorenz.
Q: How did your trek come to an end? Did you have to fly back to Port Moresby, or what?
After finishing the trek at Kokoda, they faced a canceled flight, but managed to get on a charter flight back to Port Moresby through the help of an Australian guide.
S5E27: Ken chats with Luciano Siviter, 19 years old with 10 years of guiding experience!
Q: What's the status of birding and ecotourism in Mexico?
Luciano discusses the potential for growth in birding and ecotourism, noting a strong but underdeveloped community compared to countries like Brazil.
S5E27: Ken chats with Luciano Siviter, 19 years old with 10 years of guiding experience!
Q: Can you remember a specific point when you became a birder?
Luciano reflects on his experience in Spain where his passion was reignited, realizing birding could be more than a hobby.
S5E23: BATS!!!!
Q: Do you know what the world's smallest bat is?
It's called Kitty's Hog Nosed Bat, and I plan to find it on my travels.

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The podcast features engaging discussions centered around the hosts' extensive travels and birding experiences across the globe. Each episode shares adventure stories that highlight not only the joys but also the challenges encountered in various natural habitats. With a focus on wildlife observation and cultural interactions, episodes explore destinations from the Americas to Japan, intertwining humor with educational insights about nature and conservation. The hosts, both professional birding guides, bring a wealth of knowledge about avian species and ecosystems, making the content both informative and relatable to outdoor enthusiasts.

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1. Life List: A Birding Podcast
2. The American Birding Podcast
3. Mammalwatching
4. The Warblers by Birds Canada
5. The Science of Birds

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Naturally Adventurous launched 5 years ago and published 258 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Naturally Adventurous include:

1. Diego Calderon
2. Martin Kaestner
3. Rod Cassidy
4. Will McPhail
5. Julian Hough
6. Stephan Lorenz
7. Zac Babbit
8. Luciano Siviter

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