The Plodcast

72. Honey buzzards in a Welsh forest – a truly special encounter to start the new season of Plodcasts!

Sep 29, 2020
Guest
Steve Roberts
Ornithologist Steve Roberts leads an expedition to find honey buzzard nests in a Welsh forest. Topics include tracking bird movements with GPS tags, climbing trees to reach nests, close encounters with honey buzzards, and discussing nesting behavior and habitat importance.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Bird Ringing and Tracking Movements
01:51 • 4min
3
Climbing Trees to Reach Honey Buzzard Nests
05:27 • 10min
4
Close Encounters with Honey Buzzards and Ringing Chicks in a Welsh Forest
15:00 • 15min
5
Bird Nesting Behavior and Habitat Importance
30:00 • 4min
6
Discussion on Climbing Safety, Nest Materials, and Tree Types
33:32 • 2min
7
Observing Honey Buzzards in a Welsh Forest
35:15 • 10min