Rock 'n Roll Birder

Jun 25 2024 12

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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 there’s fun to be had with us on the Rock ‘n Roll Birder Podcast. 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 12. Hoping for Owls - Bushy Park, London

Jun 25 2024 61 mins

In the final episode of the series Matt and Sarah head back to Bushy Park on a lovely summer evening to hopefully see Little Owl and Barn Owl. They manage to see a wildlife first for both of them and bump into a friend on the walk. But will they see the owls?Email your birding questions for Series 2 to [email protected] or DM us on socials @RocknRollBirder. Thank you to

Ep 11. Tom Morath - Hawk Conservancy Trust

Jun 18 2024 57 mins

This week Tom Morath shows Matt around the Hawk Conservancy Trust and even makes a dream of Matt's come true. Tom is the Deputy Head of the Living Collection at the Trust as well as the host of their podcast, Nature's A Hoot. Tom has worked hands-on with birds of prey for more than 15 years and his passion for them is palpable. You're going to love this chat!Follow the Hawk Conserv

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