Rock 'n Roll Birder

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Join Matt Spracklen, the Rock ‘n Roll Birder, on a weekly birdwatching walk. In each episode he’ll either be joined by a guest who has turned their love of birds & wildlife into their profession, or he’ll be joined by his wife, Sarah, who is a budding amateur excited to learn throughout the series. The Rock ‘n Roll Birder will take you with him to sites and reserves across the UK to discover more about the amazing bird species our country has to offer. Whether you’re a birding novice or a seasoned twitcher you’re very welcome in the RnR B club!Send your birding questions to [email protected] and we’ll answer them on the pod!Follow us on socials @RocknRollBirder
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Ep 10. Longing for Bullfinch - Danby Lodge, North York Moors

Jun 11 2024 53 mins  
Matt hasn’t seen a Bullfinch for three years and so is desperate to find one on his walk with Sarah on the North York Moors. Will they be successful?Email your questions to [email protected] or DM them to us on socials @RocknRollBirder. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food.  Don't forget to use our code RNRB20 for 20% off bird

Bonus Ep: Dr Matt Stevens - Part 2

Jun 07 2024 33 mins  
We had such an amazing day with Dr Matt Stevens of the Hawk Conservancy Trust that we couldn't fit it all into one episode! So here is a bonus pod with more Dr Matt.Make sure to follow the Hawk Conservancy Trust on Instagram, TikTok, X and Facebook. Book tickets to visit the Trust, donate and keep up to date with their latest news on their website.Let us know your Birding Questions

Ep 9. Dr Matt Stevens - Hawk Conservancy Trust

Jun 04 2024 60 mins  
This week Matt goes on a birding expedition with Dr Matt Stevens from the Hawk Conservancy Trust. This is an episode like no other as we get to experience a morning with Matt while he checks in on some of the many thousands of nest boxes he's in charge of. His knowledge is next level so we enjoy soaking up some of his expertise while he allows us to watch what his job entails. Ther

Ep 8. Jackie Morris - St Davids

May 28 2024 62 mins  
This week Matt went for a birdwatching stroll with artist and author, Jackie Morris. Jackie has an unbelievable way with words and shared her passion for the birdlife around her local area. It was a real treat to spend the day with her. Matt and Jackie hope to see cuckoo, raven and chough. They talk about Jackie’s current projects as well as the fabulous, internationally acclaime

Ep 7. Puffins on Skomer Island

May 21 2024 60 mins  
This week Matt and Sarah head to Skomer Island to see the puffins! There's also some birding questions about protecting nests from corvids, fledgling birds and how to keep partner's happy on birdwatching expeditions!Email your questions to [email protected] or DM them to us on socials @RocknRollBirder.Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. 

Ep 6. Lee Tilley - Kempton Nature Reserve

May 14 2024 67 mins  
In this episode Matt goes on a birdwatching walk with a warden of Kempton Nature Reserve, Lee Tilley. The boys discuss what it means to be a warden, the story of an overly enthusiastic woodpecker and they chat bird lists. It’s currently Mental Health Awareness week and Lee generously shares how birding has helped him with his mental health journey. We also have some birding

Ep 5. David Joseph, Held By Trees - New Forest

May 06 2024 56 mins  
This week Matt heads out for a birdwatching walk with his old friend and frontman of Held By Trees, David Joseph. It's the perfect episode to follow International Dawn Chorus Day as David created the beautiful music that you hear each week on the podcast which was inspired by the dawn chorus. Matt chats to David about incorporating nature sounds into his work and David even creates

Ep 4. Garden Birdwatching

Apr 30 2024 57 mins  
In this week’s Garden Bird special Matt and Sarah have a birdwatching session at the end of their garden. Matt answers your garden bird questions including how to attract different species, how to keep squirrels off your feeders and what to do if you only have a city centre patch.If you have any other birding questions do email us on [email protected] sure to foll

Ep 3. Paul Lawston - WWT London Wetland Centre

Apr 23 2024 54 mins  
This week Matt takes a stroll around the hides at WWT London Wetland Centre with their Learning Manager, Paul Lawston. As wetlands provide such a brilliant habitat for different species they hope to see Bittern, Jack Snipe and Goldeneye. What will they find on their birdwatching walk? Listen as Paul talks about his work at the Wetland Centre including their excellent initiative, Ge

Ep 2. Adam Bolton, Surrey Wildlife Trust - Ockham Commons

Apr 16 2024 59 mins  
In this episode Matt goes for a birdwatching walk with Adam Bolton, the Conservation Manager at Surrey Wildlife Trust. As Adam shows Matt around one of his many sites, Ockham Commons, they go in search of Dartford Warblers.Adam really is a fountain of knowledge so it’s a brilliant chat about what a rich tapestry heathland is for birding and wildlife.Follow Adam on Instagram and T