{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67ad1a2f505cb2a0a375ba6e/69a899795fb5962408ac62a0?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S5: Ep 5 - Thirty, Flirty & Birding? | Why Birdwatching Is Cool Now","description":"<p>This week Abbie and Imogen investigate a very specific life event: Why does turning 30 make you suddenly interested in birds?!</p><p>A biological clock but for binoculars? We’re joined by wildlife photographer <strong>Georgia Barker (@NatureWithGeorgia)</strong>, who went from “typical Essex girl in Ironappa” (her words..!) to fully-fledged birder, and is now on a mission to rebrand birdwatching.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode we discuss:</p><p>🦅 The “Nigel Thornberry” stereotype vs the Vogue-approved birding glow-up</p><p>📸 How to start wildlife photography on a budget</p><p>🌿 Why birdwatching is meditation for people who hate meditating</p><p>🇬🇧 Why the UK is wildly underrated (yes, even compared to New Zealand)</p><p>🦆 The “Adult Pokémon” thrill of spotting rare species</p><p>✨ Why being bad at a hobby is actually the point</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Georgia:</p><p>Instagram &amp; TikTok: @NatureWithGeorgia</p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00</strong> – <strong>The 30s Survival Guide:</strong> From Saggy boobs to Bird Obsession</p><p><strong>03:45</strong> – <strong>The Rebrand of Birding:</strong> Moving Past the \"Nigel Thornberry\" Stigma</p><p><strong>07:20</strong> – <strong>Nature With Georgia:</strong> How a \"Typical Essex Girl\" Found the Wilderness</p><p><strong>15:10</strong> – <strong>The UK is Elite:</strong> Why You Don't Need to Travel for Stunning Nature</p><p><strong>21:00</strong> – <strong>Monetising Your Passion:</strong> Balancing a 9-5 with Content Creation</p><p><strong>27:15</strong> – <strong>Adult Pokémon:</strong> Why Birdwatching is the New Mindful Hiking</p><p><strong>32:00</strong> – <strong>The Beginner’s Toolkit:</strong> Apps, Budget Gear, and the Power of Being \"Bad\"</p><p><strong>38:45</strong> – <strong>Join the Green Group Chat:</strong> Final Thoughts and Romania Adventures</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>💚✨ Join the greenest girl gang around—hit subscribe, give us a like, and share with a friend!</p><p><br></p><p>📆 Join us for new episodes every Friday</p><p><br></p><p>🎥 Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenQueensPod</p><p><br></p><p>🫶🏼 Follow us on instagram: @green.queens.pod - https://www.instagram.com/green.queens.pod</p><p><br></p><p>🎵 Find us on tiktok - Green.queens.podd</p><p><br></p><p>#GreenQueensPodcast #Birdwatching #Birding #WildlifePhotography #NatureWithGeorgia #Turning30 #MillennialWomen #UKNature #BritishWildlife #RSPB #OutdoorHobbies #Mindfulness #MentalHealthOutdoors #SlowLiving #EcoPodcast #SustainableLiving #NatureLovers #HotGirlWalk #AdultPokemon #WomenWhoBird</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Imogen Bhogal & Abbie Dewhurst"}