Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse

Naturally Adventurous

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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 South Africa and Madagascar for the last decade plus. Contact Ken and Charley: ken.behrens@gmail.com and cfchesse@gmail.comPhoto Galleries: https://www.ken-behrens.com/naturally-adventurous-podcast

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Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse

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S4E25: Dorian's Bicycle Big Year (Part 1) 21.01.2024 1:12:21

Ken interviews Dorian Anderson about his bicycle big year and his book 'Birding Under the Influence'. To follow Dorian, check out his website: https://www.doriananderson.com/ and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorian.anderson.photography/ Snowy Owl recording courtesy of Tero Linjama, https://xeno-canto.org/343144. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If...

S4E24: Charley's Thailand Top 5 14.01.2024 55:26

Charley gives his top 5 birds from his recent Thailand tour. Mangrove Pitta recording courtesy of Ding Li Yong, XC616325. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/616325. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@...

S4E23: Ken's Costa Rica Top 10 (part 2) 07.01.2024 49:20

Ken continues his top 10 birds from his recent Costa Rica tour. Sunbittern recording courtesy of Tayler Brooks, https://xeno-canto.org/108689. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfches...

S4E22: Ken & Charley's year in review. 31.12.2023 41:53

It's a wrap. Ken & Charley chat about some of their highlights from the year. Short-eared Owl recording courtesy of Robert Dobbs, XC728043. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/728043. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to...

S4E21: Ken's Costa Rica Top 10 (part 1) 24.12.2023 49:25

Ken starts his top 10 birds from his recent Costa Rica tour. Purple-throated Fruitcrow recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC411227. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/411227. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at:...

S4E20: Costa Rica with Ken & Charley 17.12.2023 55:42

Ken and Charley chat about ecotourism in Costa Rica. Resplendent Quetzal recording courtesy of Hans Matheve, XC518470. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/518470. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gma...

S4E19: Manu adventure with Charley (Chasing Feathers compilation) 10.12.2023 26:01

This is a compilation of 3 episodes of Charley's other podcast, Chasing Feathers: A Neotropical Birding Journal. It follows his adventures down the Manu Road, to Manu Wildlife Center and back to Cusco back in 2006. If you like it, check out other episodes: Chasing Feathers: A Neotropical Birding Journal on Apple Podcasts Chasing Feathers: A Neotropical Birding Journal | Podcast on Spotify If y...

S4E18: Snorkelling in Thailand with Ronell Mostert 03.12.2023 46:13

Charley & his wife Ronell, talk about their recent snorkelling trip to Koh Lipe in Thailand. Find Ronell on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/ronell.mostert Japanese Sparrowhawk recording courtesy of yann muzika, XC127892. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/127892. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon...

S4E17: Guatemala with Daniel Aldana 26.11.2023 59:31

Ken interviews Daniel Aldana all about Guatemala. A brief cameo appearance by Noam Shany. Find Daniel on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/danielaldanaa Horned Guan recording courtesy of Josué de León, XC165111. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/165111.License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https:/...

S4E16: Charley on the CNX podcast 19.11.2023 47:10

Charley is interviewed by Ash Pemberton from the CNX podcast about birding and guiding. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=590875906 https://www.facebook.com/lannabirdclub https://www.facebook.com/groups/688795096040463 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gm...

S4E14: Taiwan chat with Ken & Charley. 12.11.2023 48:28

Ken & Charley chat about Taiwan where Ken did a recent tour. Taiwan Bush-Warbler recording courtesy of Kuan-Chieh (Chuck) Hung, Taiwanbirdguide.com, XC412463. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/412463. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=tr...

S4E15: Herping in Madagascar with Zac Babbit 12.11.2023 54:35

Charley chats with his new colleague Zac Babbit about herping in Madagascar. Check out Zac's Instagram page ⁠https://www.instagram.com/zac.babbitphotography/?hl=en⁠ Red-fronted Coua recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC762700. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/762700. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page...

S4E13: Shark adventures with Ronell Mostert 28.10.2023 36:25

Charley interviews his wife Ronell Mostert about her shark adventures. Cape Gannet recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC392575. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/392575. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken....

S4E12: Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan with Keith Barnes 22.10.2023 41:45

Charley interviews Keith Barnes about Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan. Pander's Ground-Jay recording courtesy of Ukolov Ilya, XC465943. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/465943. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us...

S4E09: Evolution of birding with Gunnar Engblom 21.10.2023 43:40

Charley chats with Gunnar Engblom about how birding has changed over the years. Pale-winged Trumpeter recording courtesy of F. Schmitt, XC33914. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/33914. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to conta...

S4E11: Air travel (part 1) with Charley & Ken 15.10.2023 45:41

Ken & Charley share their thoughts on air travel. Rock Martin recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC781543. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/781543. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com...

S4E10: Darting Brown Bears in Pakistan with Richard Burroughs 08.10.2023 25:30

Charley chats with wildlife vet Richard Burroughs about his recent trip to Pakistan in search of Brown Bears. Bear recording courtesy of Dan Bergum If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com Naturally Adventurous Podcast

S4E08: Peru adventures with Gunnar Engblom 24.09.2023 54:52

Charley interviews Gunnar Engblom about his adventures and conservation efforts over the years in Peru Undescribed Bay Antpitta ssp on the Satipo road. Recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, XC88112. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/88112. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/na...

S4E07: South Africa family trip with Julian Hough 17.09.2023 53:34

Charley interviews Julian Hough about his recent family trip to South Africa. Check out Julian's Substack page: https://birdingontheedge.substack.com/ Gorgeous (Four-colored) Bushshrike recording by Charley Hesse If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or c...

S4E06: Newfoundland with Ken & Charley 10.09.2023 55:47

Ken tells Charley about his family road trip up to Newfoundland. Blackpoll Warbler recording courtesy of Martin St-Michel, XC467689. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/467689. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at:...

S4E05: Fiji with Charley & Ken 03.09.2023 39:07

Charley & Ken chat about Charley's recent trip to Fiji and hear about his Top 5 bird sightings. Orange Dove recording courtesy of Matthias Feuersenger, XC109064. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/109064. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 2.5 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landi...

S4E04: Uganda with Prossy 26.08.2023 42:57

Ken interviews Prossy, his local guide in Uganda. Papyrus Gonolek recording courtesy of Martin St-Michel, XC252286. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/252286. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmai...

S4E03: Discovering a new bird species in Colombia with Peter Kaestner 20.08.2023 1:02:51

Charley interviews the world's top international birder, Peter Kaestner. Peter tells us the story of how he found a new species to science in Colombia back in 1989. Cundinamarca Antpitta recording courtesy of Peter Kaestner. If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Feel free to contact us at: ken.behren...

S4E02: Borneo with Adrian Loong 13.08.2023 26:22

Charley interviews his local guide Adrian Loong about Borneo and his career in guiding. Whitehead's Trogon recording courtesy of Kim Chuah Lim, XC792910. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/792910. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Fe...

S4E01: Writing books with Charley & Ken 06.08.2023 41:01

Charley & Ken kick off season 4 with a chat about the process of writing books. African Paradise-Flycactcher recording courtesy of Peter Boesman, XC300756. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/300756. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 4.0 If you wish to support this podcast, please visit our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/naturallyadventurous?fan_landing=true Fe...