Show Notes
Another amazing Global BirdFair has finished and Suzy speaks with a selection of presenters, podcasters and attendees about their experience of this awesome event: Jamie Ward and Amy Squire speak about their presentation on capture methods for bird ringing (banding)
George Cuckoo talks on his involvement in panels at the event
Keith Betton highlights the activities of the African Bird Club
Mike and Zach Dilger tell us about their progress so far in their father/son 200 bird year.
Sussex Sara emphasizes the importance of the Young Conservationists Hub
Steve from Birding Seychelles reflects on his first visit to the event
Axel Drioli from the Sounding Wild podcast shares how important the community of nature enthusiasts is to him
Dex (Mustelid_Man from Instagram) shares his experience as a young birder involved in panel discussions and interviews
Ryan Dalton, host of Into the Wild podcast, emphasises the importance of the Saturday night community celebrations, and the joy that presenting Room 101 brings
Whether you're a seasoned birder or simply curious about the natural world, the Global Bird Fair offers something for everyone. Join us as we relive the highlights and look forward to next year's gathering of passionate nature enthusiasts.
Chapters: 00:00:35 Introduction
00:05:52 Jamie Ward and Amy Squires
00:11:08 George Cuckoo
00:12:38 Keith Betton - African Bird Club
00:16:01 Mike and Zac Dilger
00:26:02 Sussex Sara
00:29:54 Steve - Birding Seychelles
00:31:45 Axel Drioli
00:34:47 Dex (Mustelid_Man)
00:38:02 Ryan Dalton - Into the Wild podcast
00:41:24 Join our Community
Transcript Find transcript here Links Global BirdFair https://globalbirdfair.org/ BirdLife international Preventing Island Extinctions
George Cuckoo - https://www.instagram.com/georgecuckoo/ Keith Betton - African Bird Club - https://www.africanbirdclub.org/ Mike and Zac Dilger - https://mikedilger.co.uk/ Sara Humphrey (Sussex_Sara) - https://www.instagram.com/sussex_sara/ Steve - Birding Seychelles - https://www.instagram.com/seybirds/ Axel Drioli - https://www.instagram.com/axelwildsound/ Dex - https://www.instagram.com/mustelid_man/ Ryan https://www.instagram.com/intothewildpodcast/
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