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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
Everglades
Conservation
Invasive Species
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 and Ken chat about Indonesia, sitting in the Garuda lounge of Jakarta international airport, surrounded by clinking dishes and screaming kids (sorry about the abient noise).

Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo recording courtesy of Daan Drukker, XC964067... more

Ken chats with Ryan and Derek Sallmann about their top 5 North American birding destinations, how to start international travel, and more.

These guys run the Badgerland Birding YouTube Channel (www.youtube.com/channel/UCPOxZjoHULhsO95SRN4Sc... more

Ken tells Charley about the first half of his recent trip around northern Ecuador. It was a sort of avian bioblitz around this incredibly diverse Tropical country!

Please check out the website of our sponsor Tropical Birding: www.tropicalbi... more

Ken and Charley chat about what has happened in Madagascar in recent months: protests, the flight of the president, and the installation of a transitional regime. Is this a classic African coup? Is it dangerous to visit right now? Is this a good or b... more

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Recent Guests

Derek Sallmann
Birding enthusiast and co-host of Badgerland Birding podcast
Badgerland Birding
Episode: S6E14: Ryan and Derek Sallmann - North American Top 5 Destinations
Ryan Sallmann
Birding enthusiast and co-host of Badgerland Birding podcast
Badgerland Birding
Episode: S6E14: Ryan and Derek Sallmann - North American Top 5 Destinations
Mollee Brown
Birding consultant and producer of the podcast Life List
Nighthawk Agency
Episode: S6E12: Cuba with Mollee Brown
Jackson Hagley
Young Australian birding enthusiast from Byron Bay
Episode: S6E11: Georgia (the country, not the state) with Jackson Hagley
Marshall Iliff
Project leader at Ebird, passionate about birding and citizen science, with an impressive record of 30,000 Ebird checklists.
eBird
Episode: S6E8: Birding: Past, present and future, with Marshall Iliff
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

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 197 ratings
  • Top 5 reasons to follow this show

    Huge fan of the show and listen to it every week. Birdwatching around the world is the biggest focus but lots of travel experiences, culture, nature beyond birds, is included. It keeps adding to my ever deepening wish list of natural history adventures. Gets me more motivated and inspired to get out there and see and hear the world’s nature.

    The show often does a top 5 or top 10 list of things for various locations, and here's my top five on what I like most about the podcast:

    5. Fuel for y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Birding&Biz&Kids
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 States3 months 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
    Australia9 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 Africa9 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

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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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S6E12: Cuba with Mollee Brown
Q: How do you navigate the bureaucracy surrounding travel to Cuba?
You must go under a specific category that the US government approves, such as humanitarian projects for birding tours, which simplifies the visa process.
S6E12: Cuba with Mollee Brown
Q: What are some of the key differences you notice between Cuba and the United States?
Cuba feels like stepping back in time with its culture, architecture, and modes of transport. There is also a unique blend of US and Cuban culture due to familial ties across the strait.
S6E9: Charley in Micronesia
Q: So how many endemic birds are there in Palau?
Charley speculates that there may be around a dozen endemic birds in Palau.
S6E9: Charley in Micronesia
Q: Have you done justice to Saipan?
They transitioned to discuss the next island, Rota, noting that they had covered Saipan well.
S6E9: Charley in Micronesia
Q: How much of the biodiversity of this region were you able to experience going to, you went to four islands, right?
Charley experienced a diverse range of birds, highlighting both regional endemics and specific challenges in finding certain species.

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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. The Warblers by Birds Canada
4. The Science of Birds
5. Hannah and Erik Go Birding

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Naturally Adventurous launched 5 years ago and published 266 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. Derek Sallmann
2. Ryan Sallmann
3. Mollee Brown
4. Jackson Hagley
5. Marshall Iliff
6. Diego Calderon
7. Martin Kaestner
8. Rod Cassidy

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