

Naturally Adventurous
Ken Behrens & Charley Hesse
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
Contact Ken and Charley: ken.behrens@gmail.com and cfchesse@gmail.com
Photo Galleries: https://www.ken-behrens.com/naturally-adventurous-podcast
Episodes
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Aug 4, 2024 • 30min
S5E01 Ken & Charley's birding big day in Gauteng South Africa
Join Ken & Charley for their birding big day in Gauteng, South Africa.
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

Jul 14, 2024 • 54min
S4E50: Equatorial Guinea with Sam Jones
Sam Jones tells us about his discovery of the near-mythical Shelley's Eagle-Owl in the little-known African country of Equatorial Guinea.
Shelley's Eagle-Owl recording courtesy of Sam Jones
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

Jul 7, 2024 • 45min
S4E49: The Greatest Country in the World, with Charley & Ken
Charley and Ken discuss the unique aspects of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, including culture, wildlife, and landscapes. They explore birdwatching tours, cultural differences, and diverse habitats in Kazakhstan. The podcast also touches on border crossing experiences, bird spotting adventures, and a sneak peek at the next season.

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
Naturally Adventurous Podcast

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