List Envy

Mark chats with casual birder Suzy Buttress about features, song and flight.

Suzy has specific criteria she uses to judge the quality of birds (which makes her a List Envy natural): song, plumage, behaviour and impact on the garden. She also provides some great advice if you’re looking to feed the birds, without becoming the crazy pigeon lady from Home Alone, or spreading plants that shouldn’t be spread.

  • (00:00) - Introduction
  • (05:46) - Suzy's pick: Robin
  • (09:10) - Mark's pick: Goldfinch
  • (11:44) - Suzy's pick: Blue tit
  • (13:58) - Mark's pick: House sparrow
  • (17:00) - Suzy's pick: Blackbird
  • (21:24) - Mark's pick: Chaffinch
  • (29:18) - Honourable mentions
  • (34:20) - Suzy's pick: Bullfinch
  • (36:40) - Mark's pick: Magpie
  • (40:42) - A cat amongst the pigeons
  • (46:10) - Introducing Company Man
  • (52:10) - Building the final list
  • (55:58) - The Casual Birder

Listen to the Casual Birder podcast, and get all Suzy’s contact details on her website.

Creators and Guests

Host
Mark Steadman
My mum thinks I’m an internet thought leader. I haven’t had the heart to tell her I just have a microphone and some good intentions.
Guest
Suzy Buttress
Host of the Casual Birder podcast.

What is List Envy?

What's the most-used emoji? Who's the best Bond villain? Does anyone care that an olive is technically a fruit?

Discover hidden gems from pop culture to pasta, hip-hop to history, and meet the creatives, enthusiasts, and experts who love them.

Each week, host Mark collaborates with a guest to build a top-5 list on a topic they choose. If you want to know what your next TV binge should be, or where to go on your next trip abroad, List Envy has you covered.