Global Birdfair thoughts and stunning midsummer megas!

Welcome to the second episode of The BirdGuides Podcast! Join your regular hosts Josh Jones, David Campbell and Ian Lycett as they discuss the recent midsummer megas, including Long-tailed Shrike and Blue-cheeked Bee-eater, and reflect on Global Birdfair 2026. What you'll learn in this episode Global Birdfair 2026 thoughts: what did the guys make of this year's event? Britain's second Long-tailed Shrike. Hear about David and Josh's epic twitch to Fife. This week's Blue-cheeked Bee-eater in Orkney is discussed. The Hudsonian Godwit in East Anglia and other midsummer surprises. Episode timestamps 00:30 – Global Birdfair 2026: thoughts and reflections 09:00 – Ian and David go birding on Josh's patch 12:10 – Britain's second Long-tailed Shrike turns up in Fife 22:15 – break 22:20 – Blue-cheeked Bee-eater in Orkney 27:40 – Hudsonian Godwit and other recent rarities Links Get in touch by emailing podcast@birdguides.com Stay updated with the latest news at www.birdguides.com/podcast Contact Josh, David or Ian directly via the BirdGuides Team page Enjoyed our second episode? Please subscribe or follow on your favourite podcast app and leave us a 5-star review to help other birders discover the show. Tell us your own memories of Global Birdfair 2026 and whether you have seen any of July's mega rarities on our socials! How to stay connected 📱 Download the BirdGuides app: Real-time bird news in the palm of your hand. Get the BirdGuides app for iOS on the App Store / Android on Google Play. 💻 Visit the website: For sightings, breaking news and other birding content, visit www.birdguides.com. 📧 Newsletter: Sign up to our award-winning weekly newsletter, delivered to your inbox every Monday. Follow us on social media: 📸 Instagram: @_birdguides 👥 Facebook: BirdGuides 🦋 Bluesky: @birdguides.bsky.social 🐦 X (Twitter): BirdGuides Support the show Please take 30 seconds to rate and review us. Your reviews help other birdwatchers find the show! The BirdGuides Podcast is brought to you by Warners Group Publications. Music by Matt Phelps