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Presenter Brett Westwood joins forces with BAFTA award-winning producer and naturalist Stephen Moss for six delightful and informative series, introducing us to some of Britain's most popular and best-loved birds. Together with wildlife sound recordist Chris Moss, they tour the UK, tracking down the rich variety of species that make their home there - from garden and woodland birds to ones that live on water, by the coast, on farms and in the mountains and moors. 

In this collection of original stories, highly acclaimed novelist and outdoor writer William Tapply shares his finest stories of bird hunting in the Northeast country. Every season for over 30 years, Tapply has hunted the fields and backcountry of New England. Tapply’s warmth and knack for evoking the subtle, telling details of the places and hunts that he loves will stir a new appreciation and excitement in every listener. With his dog Burt, Tapply takes the listener out to his best spots.

“Utterly captivating and beautifully written, this book is a hugely entertaining and enlightening exploration of a bird so wickedly smart, curious, and social, it boggles the mind.”—Jennifer Ackerman, author of The Bird Way “A fascinating, entertaining, and totally engrossing story...

~ Longlisted for the 2026 Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing ~ 'An epic quest - in which the journey is at least as entertaining as the end result' Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World 'Humorous, touching and refreshingly unsentimental' Colin Thubron, author of Shadow of the...

In Manav’s world, memories are like little birds perched upon the windowsill of time. In his world there are no boundaries between thoughts and reality. In his world the past and the present form a mirror that disintegrates into the memory of a single day…Known for writing silences and...

While birding literature is filled with tales of expert observers spotting rare species in exotic locales, John Yow reminds us that the most fascinating birds can be the ones perched right outside our windows. In thirty-five engaging and sometimes irreverent vignettes, Yow reveals the fascinating lives of the birds we see nearly every day. Following the seasons, he covers forty-two species, discussing the improbable, unusual, and comical aspects of his subjects' lives.

It was Devin Galaudet’s job to take the ashes and pour them into the waters of Cadiz, Spain, after his father’s death. Carrying them across Spain by car, train, and backpack, this was their swan song, their “buddy picture” come to life. Half a mile from the Mediterranean, though, Devin lost his father’s ashes. Standing in the middle of a windy cobblestone street in Old Town Cadiz, he wondered what the hell just happened - not just in that moment, but the 40 years prior.

Join a retired couple from Maine as they break outside of their comfort zone in an effort to see Every Bird From Sea to Shining Sea. Follow Ethan and Ingrid Whitaker as they spend an entire year traveling around the Continental United States doing a Big Year . . . a contest to identify as many species of birds as possible in a calendar year.

Two Friends. Two Wheels. One Wild Ride Through Vietnam's Mountains.What happens when a 2-month long adventure goes off-script? Flat tires, government visa policies, and charging water buffalo stand in the way. Only to find mountain passes that don't exist on any map, movie-quality views, and friendly locals with "happy water."Join Jim and Jimmy for Season 1 of the Whole Bird, as they navigate the journey through northern Vietnam's legendary Ha Giang loop - where every breakdown becomes a breakthrough. Between the road mishaps and the hospitality of strangers, something unexpected happens to ...

From a wry, insightful, and very funny new voice, here is one woman’s search for home, from Kashmir to England to Saudi Arabia to Michigan to Rome and, finally, to Los Angeles—standalone essays that together form a sweeping portrait of a peripatetic life. "I would follow Priyanka Mattoo to...

50 Things to Know About Birds in Maine by author Anastasia George offers an elegant approach to finding the most beautiful and varied species of birds on the continent. Most books on birding tell you to travel to specific locations and hotspots for one or two prize species on your life list.

Explore the rugged allure of the Rocky Mountains through the eyes of a pioneering woman who defied conventions. This collection delves into themes of adventure and resilience, capturing the spirit of exploration and the challenges faced by those who dared to chart unknown territories. Each week, our podcast features a different complete audiobook, offering a diverse array of narratives that span various perspectives, eras, and writing styles. This is not a continuous story, but rather a curated selection that invites you to discover new worlds and ideas. Whether you're seeking inspiration, ...

With his distinctively witty, anecdotal, and disarming voice, John Yow now journeys to the shore and shares his encounters with some of the most familiar and beloved coastal birds. Out of his travels—from North Carolina's Outer Banks, down the Atlantic coast, and westward along the Gulf of Mexico—come colorful accounts of twenty-eight species, from ubiquitous beach birds like sanderlings and laughing gulls to wonders of nature like roseate spoonbills and the American avocets.

Welcome to the Bird Podcast — hosted by Shoba Narayan. This podcast will focus largely on birds, specifically on Indian birds with occasional global forays. India is home to some 1200 bird species, amongst the highest in the world. This podcast showcases and highlights our feathered friends We will talk to naturalists and birders about common and special birds such as the Greater Coucal, Himalayan Quail, Nilgiri Flycatcher, the Malabar Trogon, the Great Indian Bustard, and other amazing species. We will highlight issues both old and new. About India's vanishing forests and wetlands and how ...

Where-to, how-to and when-to bird hunting advice on pheasant, partridge, ruffed grouse, sharptails, prairie chickens and quail, Host Randy Shepard has bird hunted from Oregon to Wisconsin to New Mexico and Arizona. He's taken 15 different combination limits and four different double limits of upland birds across the mid-west. He's never hired a guide, leased land, hunted as a guest or engaged in a swap hunt, while in pursuit of dual limits. All self-made, self-planned hunts, on public (and a little bit of private) land. My Dog Hunts, isn’t your typical upland bird hunting podcast. You won...

Meet one remarkable woman — traveler, storyteller, and Tough Old Bird — as she travels taking in the world with curiosity, courage, and her faithful hench-son in tow. From the sun-drenched Greek islands to the snowy Swiss Alps and beyond, this podcast captures the sights, sounds, and side quests of a journey worth sharing. Expect laughter, a few misadventures, and the occasional gear tip that actually works. Whether you travel often or only in your imagination, there’s a seat for you on this ride. ELSA APPROVED!

In March of 2019, I ventured to Central America for healing, sounds as cliché as it is, there's no shame in getting healthy. I didn't go there blindly, I had a destination, I had someone I was looking for. The years that followed, I returned again and again, to the same place, and this was the soundtrack I was bathed in.

"Ignite Your Passion with Bonnie Lang" has transitioned from interviews of people living their dreams to us living our dreams and a new podcast title, "Wheels and Warbles: RV Travels with a Texan Songbird and a Cockney". Now, living full-time in our RV and traveling the US, this podcast is all about the journey. We’ll share our adventures, my performances, music on the road, and all the unexpected moments. Subscribe and join us on this exciting adventure! Peace, love, happiness and hugs to you!

Dedication Point is a podcast that features stories about the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area in Southwestern Idaho.