
Naturally Adventurous
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.com
Photo Galleries: https://www.ken-behrens.com/naturally-adventurous-podcast
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2024 • 49min
S4E48:The worst kept secret in Central Asia, with Charley & Ken
Ken interviews Charley about his recent trip to Uzbekistan.
Turkestan 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 at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com
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Jun 23, 2024 • 55min
S4E47: Travelling with babies with Melissa & Ross Gallardy
Melissa & Ross Gallardy recount some natural adventures around Yellowstone NP, Taiwan, Australia & Argentina with baby Roger.
Eastern Bristlebird recording courtesy of Marc Anderson, XC382679. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/382679. 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 or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Jun 16, 2024 • 40min
S4E46: "Hotel Amor" Argentina Storytime
Ken tells Charley two stories about adventures in Argentina a couple years ago.
Bolivian Earthcreeper recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC296391. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/296391
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

Jun 9, 2024 • 1h 3min
S4E45: Search for the Malayan Crested Argus with James Eaton
Charley interviews James Eaton about his recent journey in search of the Malayan Crested Argus.
Find James on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/james.birdtourasia
Vietnamese Crested Argus recording courtesy of Frank Lambert, XC69377. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/69377.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 or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Jun 2, 2024 • 45min
S4E44: Southern Spain with Ken
Charley quizes Ken about his recent tour in southern Spain.
Calandra Lark recording courtesy of João Tomás, XC877292. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/877292.
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
https://xeno-canto.org/877292
Feel free to contact us at: ken.behrens@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

May 26, 2024 • 56min
S4E43: The Extinction Capital of the World with Lance Tanino
Charley interviews local guide extraordinaire, Lance Tanino, about birding and conservation on the Hawaiian Islands.
Find Lance on FB at: https://www.facebook.com/lance.tanino
and find out more about his guiding services at: HawaiiBirdingGuide.com
Other links:
https://friendsofhakalauforest.org/
https://kauaiforestbirds.org/
https://www.mauiforestbirds.org/
Iiwi recording courtesy of Daniel Lane, XC27366. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/27366. License Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0
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 or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

May 19, 2024 • 1h 2min
S4E42: Ken Interviewed by Luke Thompson
The tables are turned! Luke Thompson interviews Ken about guiding, travel, and life, for a parallel episode of his podcast Back to Birding.
To check out Back to Birding: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-to-birding/id1719348540
Red-throated Pipit recording courtesy of Terje Kolaas, XC424099. Accessible at https://xeno-canto.org/424099. 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 or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

May 12, 2024 • 43min
S4E41: Why is "now" the best time to go birding in Ecuador with Andres Vasquez
Ecuador has been in the news for the wrong reasons, but Andres explains why this shouldn't stop you from going.
Black Solitaire recording courtesy of Paul Coopmans, XC264773. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/264773. 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@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

May 5, 2024 • 42min
S4E40: Belize with Andres Vasquez
Andres shares some highlights (and lowlights) of his recent trip to Belize with Charley.
Ocellated Turkey Recording courtesy of Paul Driver, XC522868. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/522868. 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@gmail.com or cfchesse@gmail.com
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

Apr 28, 2024 • 34min
S4E39: Senegal with Julian Hough (Part 2)
Julian teases Ken & Charley with some further MEGA sightings from his recent trip to Senegal, including the amazing Golden Nightjar.
Golden Nightjar recording courtesy of Andrew Spencer, XC448862. Accessible at www.xeno-canto.org/448862. 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 or cfchesse@gmail.com
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