Show Notes
Spring has arrived! Find out what we saw during our group Spring Equinox birding, and there's big news from our nestbox cam. Also, hear how you can join our team for the Global Big Day!
More information and the episode transcript can be found at Episode 110 home page Time codes and Links 00:00:00 Opening 00:01:00 Introduction Last episode
00:03:49 Spring Equinox birding Live Webcam of Rutland Ospreys
00:12:08 Group birding event and reports eBird Trip report
00:21:58 Global Big Day Join The Casual Birder Podcast Team
00:23:20 Nestbox News 00:26:40 Garden Nature Offer Use offer code CBP10 to get 10% off your purchase As an affiliate of Garden Nature, The Casual Birder Podcast receives a small percentage of the proceeds at no extra expense to you when you use my link to buy their products
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00:32:17 Top 5 Birds 00:34:55 Reviews 4 Good 00:35:49 Keep in touch Tell me about your bird sightings
00:35:58 Wrap and Close 00:36:23 Last call - Eider, Isle of Rum, Scotland Website: CasualBirder.com Don't miss an episode - follow the show! Thanks to Randy Braun for designing the artwork for the show. The theme music is Short Sleeved Shirt by The Drones. Thanks to them for letting me use it. Check out their website at www.dronesmusic.net
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