https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus en-us Podomatic RSS Generator Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:29:56 +0000 nature, ,wildlife, ,landscapes, ,habitat, ,environment, ,beauty, Copyright 2025 David Boag Focus on all things natural! episodic false no https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/d5/39/d5/naturalfocus/1400x1400_399992.jpg https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus David Boag Natural Focus, presented by David Boag (international author, lecturer and wildlife photographer) celebrates the beauty of the natural world. David's enthusiasm for creation comes out in every show he does and you are guarenteed to learn something new each time. https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-04-24T02_00_20-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-24T02_00_20-07_00 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:00:20 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-24T02_00_20-07_00 David Boag birds,mammals,badger,parrot,australia,garden,wildlife,animals,nature 775 false Whilst some people encourage and feed creatures in their garden, others hate the same animal - which shows that humans are probably the strangest creatures on the planet. Whilst some people encourage and feed creatures in their garden, others hate the same animal - wh... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-04-18T02_12_55-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-18T02_12_55-07_00 Tue, 18 Apr 2006 09:12:55 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-18T02_12_55-07_00 David Boag birds,nest,predator,hide,woodpecker 775 false Birds nest in a variety of different ways and each is designed to avoid the attention of predators and provide a secure location for eggs and young. Birds nest in a variety of different ways and each is designed to avoid the attention of predator... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-04-10T02_21_28-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-10T02_21_28-07_00 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 09:21:28 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-10T02_21_28-07_00 David Boag spring,plants,flowers,tadpoles,smell,scent 723 false A few days of sunshine and an increase in temperature stimulates new life in the countryside. A few days of sunshine and an increase in temperature stimulates new life in the countryside. https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-04-03T02_34_59-07_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-03T02_34_59-07_00 Mon, 03 Apr 2006 09:34:59 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-04-03T02_34_59-07_00 David Boag photography,composition,nature,diagonal,creative 717 false When photographing nature I enjoy trying to create exciting photographs no matter the subject and composition is an exciting topic. When photographing nature I enjoy trying to create exciting photographs no matter the subject and... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-27T01_44_58-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-27T01_44_58-08_00 Mon, 27 Mar 2006 09:44:58 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-27T01_44_58-08_00 David Boag garden,daffodils,flowers,club,lectures 652 false Having entertained the local gardening club with a natural history lecture, my thoughts turn to the flowers of spring. Having entertained the local gardening club with a natural history lecture, my thoughts turn to t... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-24T02_36_18-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-24T02_36_18-08_00 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 10:36:18 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-24T02_36_18-08_00 David Boag safari,africa,holiday,exotic,fun,different 691 false My wild enthusiasm turns into an unintentional advert for a safari. “Don’t die without going to Africa once”! My wild enthusiasm turns into an unintentional advert for a safari. “Don’t die without going to... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-20T02_49_17-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-20T02_49_17-08_00 Mon, 20 Mar 2006 10:49:17 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-20T02_49_17-08_00 David Boag fish,fishing,bird,birds,catching 680 false Many birds feed on fish and we enthuse about their remarkable and varied fishing abilities. Many birds feed on fish and we enthuse about their remarkable and varied fishing abilities. https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-17T02_43_46-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-17T02_43_46-08_00 Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:43:46 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-17T02_43_46-08_00 David Boag water,reflections,dissolve,nutrients 651 false Water is a remarkable substance that is so familiar that it is often taken for granted. It is relevant to all forms of life and can even turn mountains up-side-down. Water is a remarkable substance that is so familiar that it is often taken for granted. It is r... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-13T03_08_26-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-13T03_08_26-08_00 Mon, 13 Mar 2006 11:08:26 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-13T03_08_26-08_00 David Boag birds,feeding,garden,fun,australia,america,england,nature,wildlife 734 false Wherever you live birds can be attracted into the garden; I share some of my personal observations from different parts of the world Wherever you live birds can be attracted into the garden; I share some of my personal observation... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-10T01_56_14-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-10T01_56_14-08_00 Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:56:14 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-10T01_56_14-08_00 David Boag snow,white,exposure,photographing,beautiful 511 false Snow turns the mundane into the extraordinary and listeners have asked if I have any opinions about photographing it. Snow turns the mundane into the extraordinary and listeners have asked if I have any opinions abo... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-06T02_39_33-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-06T02_39_33-08_00 Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:39:33 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-06T02_39_33-08_00 David Boag fish,pond,river,life,water,photographing,aquarium,wildlife,nature 703 false I noticed my garden pond was frozen and that led me into thinking about the life of fish in freshwater. I noticed my garden pond was frozen and that led me into thinking about the life of fish in fresh... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-03-03T02_02_22-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-03T02_02_22-08_00 Fri, 03 Mar 2006 10:02:22 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-03-03T02_02_22-08_00 David Boag kingfisher,diving,fish,birds,photography,wildlife 685 false Having just sold a picture at a good price I remember photographing a Kingfisher for a very specific commission. I had to manipulate the bird to do exactly what I wanted it to do - and where I wanted it to do it! Having just sold a picture at a good price I remember photographing a Kingfisher for a very speci... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-27T03_05_27-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-27T03_05_27-08_00 Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:05:27 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-27T03_05_27-08_00 David Boag seed,dispersal,jay,bird,walk,nature 578 false Whilst a bird or a mammal thinks it is helping itself, it is actually doing exactly what the plant intended. Nature is full of tricks and little miracles as long as we retain out enthusiasm to enjoy them. Whilst a bird or a mammal thinks it is helping itself, it is actually doing exactly what the plan... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-23T02_06_04-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-23T02_06_04-08_00 Thu, 23 Feb 2006 10:06:04 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-23T02_06_04-08_00 David Boag selling,photographs,photographer,photography,mountains,picture 635 false In response to your questions I chat about my work as a nature and wildlife photographer and enthuse about capturing a good mountain scene. In response to your questions I chat about my work as a nature and wildlife photographer and enth... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-20T02_44_56-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-20T02_44_56-08_00 Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:44:56 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-20T02_44_56-08_00 David Boag turtle,zante,zakinthos,greece,holiday,beach,reptile,turtles 649 false A recent sale of pictures encourages me to reflect on a wonderful photo shoot on a Greek island, when I photographed Loggerhead Turtles underwater. A recent sale of pictures encourages me to reflect on a wonderful photo shoot on a Greek island, ... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-17T01_27_54-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-17T01_27_54-08_00 Fri, 17 Feb 2006 09:27:54 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-17T01_27_54-08_00 David Boag rook,crow,raven,jackdaw,nature,photography,wildlife 609 false As spring progresses here in England the crow family of birds are well underway with their nests. But what is happening in other parts of the natural world? As spring progresses here in England the crow family of birds are well underway with their nests.... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-13T02_52_01-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-13T02_52_01-08_00 Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:52:01 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-13T02_52_01-08_00 David Boag catkins,canada,camera,club,rockies,spring,trees,vancouver 749 false Today catkins are dangling on the trees, shedding their pollen in an attempt to establish the next generation of trees. But I also look back to my first photographs entered in camera club competition; then look forward to a Canadian photo shoot. Today catkins are dangling on the trees, shedding their pollen in an attempt to establish the nex... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-10T02_18_47-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-10T02_18_47-08_00 Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:18:47 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-10T02_18_47-08_00 David Boag paradise,kingfisher,australia,holiday,platypus,eungella,queensland,wildlife,nature,photography 2160 false Wherever I am privileged to travel in the world, I usually go with a ‘wish-list’. It is usually an animal or plant that typifies the area in my imagination, or is just something a bit different to anywhere else. Wherever I am privileged to travel in the world, I usually go with a ‘wish-list’. It is usually... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-06T02_41_59-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-06T02_41_59-08_00 Mon, 06 Feb 2006 10:41:59 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-06T02_41_59-08_00 David Boag common,frog,pond,garden,spring,lake,river,nature,photography 674 false For some reason frogs have captured my imagination on this occasion! They are fascinating creatures and many species are found all over the world. Oh; and they can be easy subjects for photography! For some reason frogs have captured my imagination on this occasion! They are fascinating creat... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-02-03T08_37_07-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-03T08_37_07-08_00 Fri, 03 Feb 2006 16:37:07 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-02-03T08_37_07-08_00 David Boag duck,radipole,lake,reeds,eye 538 false I visited a local nature reserve to do some photography and found myself musing about the differences in ducks! I also remembered an amusing moment in Africa! I visited a local nature reserve to do some photography and found myself musing about the differe... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-01-30T03_57_36-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-30T03_57_36-08_00 Mon, 30 Jan 2006 11:57:36 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-30T03_57_36-08_00 David Boag quarry,quarries,bird,sound,song,competition,lecture,conference,speaker,talk 786 false I recount a couple of the fascinating talks I heard at a conference where I was a guest speaker last week. I recount a couple of the fascinating talks I heard at a conference where I was a guest speaker l... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-01-27T02_41_36-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-27T02_41_36-08_00 Fri, 27 Jan 2006 10:41:36 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-27T02_41_36-08_00 David Boag ,egret,fog,heron,mist,tame,wild 588 false In this podcast we enjoy the atmosphere of a foggy morning and then become confused about how 'tame' some wild birds can be! In this podcast we enjoy the atmosphere of a foggy morning and then become confused about how 'ta... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-01-24T09_28_00-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-24T09_28_00-08_00 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:28:00 +0000 2014-03-01 2014-03-01 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-24T09_28_00-08_00 David Boag wildlife,nature,natural,photography,david,boag,africa,snowdrops,spring,winter,england,weather 533 false When the wildebeest are being born in the Serengeti, snowdrops are coming to life in the English woods. When the wildebeest are being born in the Serengeti, snowdrops are coming to life in the English ... https://naturalfocus.podomatic.com/entry/2006-01-24T09_27_59-08_00 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-24T09_27_59-08_00 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:27:59 +0000 2013-12-04 2013-12-04 https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/naturalfocus/episodes/2006-01-24T09_27_59-08_00 David Boag boag,snowdrops 533 false When the wildebeest are being born in the Serengeti, snowdrops are coming to life in the English woods. When the wildebeest are being born in the Serengeti, snowdrops are coming to life in the English ...