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The BirdGuides Podcast

BirdGuides
Birdguides
August Birding
Waders
Patch Birding
July Rarities
AI In Photography
European Turtle Dove
Birding Girlies
Bird Fair
Seabirds
Conservation
Farmland Ecology
Birding
Spurn Migration Festival
Binoculars
Field Guides
RSPB
Turns (birding)
Ring Ouzel
Roseate Tern

The BirdGuides Podcast is the ultimate audio hub for birdwatching – wherever you are and whatever your experience. We discuss the latest sightings and stories, speak to the biggest birding names, delve into the best hot-spots and birding countries, remember famous moments, talk all things ID and so much more. The BirdGuides Podcast helps connects you to the birds, the places and the people that ma... more

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Welcome to the 12th episode of The BirdGuides Podcast! Today, David, Ed and Josh catch up to talk about the recent MigFest at Spurn, as well as an arrival of American vagrants in Britain and Ireland and news of turtle dove releases in Hampshire.

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Welcome to the 11th episode of The BirdGuides Podcast! Today, Ed, Ian and Josh discuss the shock news of Britain's third Egyptian Nightjar in Shetland at the weekend, as well as other recent national birding highlights and their own autumn patch effo... more

Welcome to the 10th episode of The BirdGuides Podcast. Today, David and Josh are joined by Alicia Hulland and Tasha Noble from The Birding Girlies to talk about their birdwatching community and social media movement that they created to make the hobb... more

Welcome to the ninth episode of The BirdGuides Podcast. Today, David, Ian and Josh are joined by the RSPB's Mark Thomas to talk about the exciting recent news that six Montagu's Harrier chicks fledged in England this summer.

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Welcome to the eighth episode of The BirdGuides Podcast. Today, David, Ian and Josh chat about six important things that anyone who is new to birdwatching or looking to take their interest in birds to the next level.

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Welcome to the seventh episode of The BirdGuides Podcast. In this bonus episode, Brian, David, Ian and Josh offer their thoughts on AI's influence on bird photography and ask whether standards should be set among birders. Meanwhile, there is news of ... more

Welcome to the sixth episode of The BirdGuides Podcast. Today, David, Ian and Josh are joined by Irish birder Brian McCloskey as they talk Suffolk Zitting Cisticola breeding success, the seawatching season so far and an intriguing egret in Co Kerry. more

Welcome to the fifth episode of The BirdGuides Podcast. August is here and it's an epic time to get out on your local patch! In the latest episode, David, Josh and Ian chat all things patch and local birding in the month of August, from waders and Wh... more

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Recent Guests

Alicia Hulland
Member of The Birding Girlies, co-creator of the group
Birding Girlies
Episode: The Birding Girlies
Tasha Noble
Member of The Birding Girlies, co-creator of the group
Birding Girlies
Episode: The Birding Girlies
Mark Thomas
Head of investigations in the UK at the RSPB; species lead for Montagu's Harrier
RSPB
Episode: Mega Montagu's Harrier breeding success with Mark Thomas
Brian McCloskey
Active Irish birder
Irish Birding Community
Episode: Suffolk cisticola success, seawatching season so far and an intriguing Irish egret
David Campbell
Birding expert, patch watcher
Episode: Celebrating August – the perfect month for patch birding!
Ian Lice
Birding enthusiast, patch watcher
Episode: Celebrating August – the perfect month for patch birding!

Hosts

Josh Jones
Host of The BirdGuides Podcast; co-host in many episodes; long-time contributor from BirdGuides.
David Campbell
Co-host on The BirdGuides Podcast; experienced presenter and field reporter.
Ian Lycett
Contributor/Co-host; brings regional knowledge and observational perspective.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 86 ratings
  • Fabulous listen

    This is just what I’ve been waiting for. Great narration easy listening. Thankyou 😊

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    5
    BelvideBirda
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • BirdGuides Pod

    It may still be fairly new, but it’s already my favourite podcast (a must listen for keen birders). The topics covered, presenters, production quality and upload frequency are all top notch. Long may it continue.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    **AdamC91**
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Thanks for sharing your field craft!

    Loving the new podcast! An especially brilliant August birding episode - really enjoyed all the field craft tips for the month, what to look out for, where and when and how, and your own experiences - so helpful. I hope you’ll keep doing more episodes like this throughout the year. Really grateful to learn from you all. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam of kent
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Top quality chat

    Podcast Addict
    5
    tmickeylad
    2 months ago
  • BirdGuides Podcast

    Really good stuff guys, look forward to listening to it now every week on work commutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    milescluff
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • The Podcast the UK Birding scene needs.

    Throughly enjoyed the first two inaugural episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill Aspin
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mega Montagu's Harrier breeding success with Mark Thomas
Q: What advice would you give to birders in the field about reporting Montagu's Harriers or monitoring them going forward?
Be vigilant as juveniles fledge; take pictures to help identification and coloring, and report sightings through official channels while recognizing the need to manage breeding sites to avoid unintended disruption.
Mega Montagu's Harrier breeding success with Mark Thomas
Q: What has been the nerve-wracking part of the summer with regards to chick fledging?
There are continuous uncertainties; even when things look stable, there can be sudden challenges like harvest timing, crop movement, or nest predation risk requiring quick, careful decisions.
Mega Montagu's Harrier breeding success with Mark Thomas
Q: What are your initial thoughts on this exciting news and what does it mean for Montagu's Harrier in the UK?
It's among the best species we have in the UK, an absolute privilege to work on, with decades of effort behind it and real potential to secure a future for this bird.
Suffolk cisticola success, seawatching season so far and an intriguing Irish egret
Q: Moving on from Sister Colas, how about sea watching this season? What are your thoughts, Brian?
Brian describes a disappointing sea-watching season with high pressures reducing consistent sea conditions, but notes occasional productive days at Bridges of Ross and pelagic counts, and emphasizes light conditions and wind directions as key variables that influence seawatch success.
Suffolk cisticola success, seawatching season so far and an intriguing Irish egret
Q: So Dundalk is one of your patches then. Can you give us a bit of context to your birding background and where you're based?
Brian talks about growing up in Ireland, early influences from his father, and how patch work around Dundalk Bay and the northeast coast shaped his lifelong passion for birding and listing, highlighting the West Palearctic travel that broadened his species experience.

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What is The BirdGuides Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on birdwatching culture, sightings, and community, with hosts and guests sharing field reports, regional hotspots, and the evolving world of birding media. Across recent episodes, conversations swing from patch-specific August birding and hotspot reports to broader news in the hobby—rare sightings, population pushes, and conservation trends—along with nostalgic reminiscences, travel tales, and the social dynamics of the birding community. The balance of practical field tips, site guidance, and celebration of megas and memorable moments makes it a go-to resource for active birders and hobbyists seeking current trends, regional insights, and a sense of community. Noteworthy angles include long-running patch culture, monthly r... more

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2. Tasha Noble
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6. Ian Lice

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