Rock 'n Roll Birder

Matt goes for a solo walk around Somerset to see what he can find. We love going out for walks with friends or family but it's also fun to go it alone!Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week's sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt heads to the Isle of Mull with Mike Phelps. They boys are treated to quite the range of birds but they are in particular search of White Tail Eagles and Hen Harrier. Mike shares the powerful story of how he got into wildlife photography and became an advocate for nature's positive impact for your Mental Health.Follow Mike on Instagram and YouTube. Listen to The WildX Podcast. And check out Apex Adventures.Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week's sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Sarah finally stay at Elmley Nature Reserve after promising themselves they'll go for ages and ages. There should be Marsh Harriers, Owls and Waders. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week's sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. And a final thanks to Gareth and Georgina for the stay! Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Sarah go off in search of Warblers. It's an episode heavy with birdsong!Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week's sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt goes for a walk with ecologist Akash Barua. They chat about his allotment, being a young urban ecologist and his Instagram series, 'Wild Endz'. They also see quite the spectacle right at the end of their time together, so stay tuned for that! Follow Akash on Instagram. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week's sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's Red Kite-fest with Photographer, YouTuber and Podcaster Adam Juckes.Follow Adam Juckes on Instagram and YouTube. Book your trip with Apex Adventures here. And make sure to check out The WildX Podcast.Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirderWe'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt goes for a walk around Hampstead Heath with naturalist, nature podcaster and professional dog walker, Ryan Dalton. Follow Ryan on Instagram and check out his podcast, Into the Wild. Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirderWe'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt and Sarah head outside their house for a birdwatching walk. You don't need to go to a reserve or beauty spot to appreciate the birds... just put your trainers on and see what you can see outside your front door!Let us know how many species you spot and if there's anything of note!Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirderWe'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for series 4 and we're on the hunt for the booming bitterns! Matt and Sarah visit RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve and RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels. There's also hope for a Merlin and a Glossy Ibis!Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirderWe'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There has been a recent eruption of Hawfinches so Matt and Sarah go off in search of them in Hampshire. Will they finish another series with a lifer?!Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirderWe'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt heads to the Chilterns to go for an early morning walk with The Early Birder. Jon is full of birding pearls of wisdom and even helped Matt spot a lifer! We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Sarah have an extremely birdy time at RSPB Titchwell Marsh. It's a freezing cold day but that doesn't put the waders off! There's some incredibly helpful fellow birdwatchers and Matt embarrasses himself in front of a big group of birders...We also have some fantastic Birding Questions that have come though on the email address, so do keep them coming. It's info@rocknrollbirder.com to get involved!Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt heads to Horsell Common with author, presenter and Ranger Ajay Tegala. Neither of them have been to Horsell Common before so they enjoy an explore of the area and Ajay sees a bird he hasn't seen in years.There's also Birding Questions and Matt share more about his Winterwatch experience.Thank you to this week's sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Sarah want you to join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 which runs between 24th and 26th January, so they do a practice run in their garden bird hide and answer questions about getting involved!Find out more about Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 and sign up here. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt answers your questions and voicenotes in a special episode this week. And stay tuned until the end to hear a big announcement!Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of 2024 Matt heads to Weymouth to go for a birwatching walk with guitar legend, Robbie McIntosh. Robbie has played with Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, John Mayer, and Norah Jones to name but a few, but he is also a keen birdwatcher. They hope to see Cetti's Warblers and Bearded Tit. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our first walk in the South West! Join Matt and Sarah as they look for the starling murmuration on the beautiful Somerset Levels. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Matt for this week's walk in York with Nashville artist and viral birdy sensation, Bonner Black! It's Bonner's first time birding in the UK so she's excited to see which quintessential British birds she can add to her life list. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt and Adam Bolton head to The Pyrenees Mountains in search of vultures on their Spanish Adventure! How do the boys get on when locked into a bird hide for eight hours?! And will they see the Lammergeier?Send your Birding Questions on DM's on Instagram or email info@rocknrollbirder.comFollow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos!Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week it's all about the birds and the beavers. Matt takes a stroll around The Ealing Beaver Project with Project Lead, Dr Sean McCormack. Sean is a vet, conservationist and presenter. He's so knowledgable about all things wildlife and shares with Matt all about the amazing work they're doing at the project. Follow Sean on Instagram, @thatvetseanHead to The Ealing Beaver Project website to find out more and to book tickets for guided walks. Send your Birding Questions on DM's on Instagram or email info@rocknrollbirder.comFollow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos!Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Series 3 is here! Matt has been up to all sorts of birding in our pod break but we're back with a spooky stroll around Warnham Nature Reserve in West Sussex. Matt and Sarah are hoping to see a Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker or a Bullfinch... but will they?There's also some excellent Birding Questions. Do send in yours on DM's on Instagram or info@rocknrollbirder.com Follow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos!Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final walk of the series will Matt FINALLY see a Bearded Tit after years of searching? Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt headed to Seven Sisters to go on a Gull survey with White Stork researcher and ecologist, Șeniz Mustafa. Unfortunately the weather was pretty intense with thirty-six mile an hour winds - but they soldier on! Follow Șeniz on Instagram.Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt heads down to Poole to go in search of Ospreys with Mya Bambrick. Mya is part of the Birds of Poole Harbour team and at a young age already has a wealth of experience - rising through the conservation ranks. Follow Mya on Instagram. And head to Birds of Poole Harbour website to find out more about the project. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt is shown round RSPB Coombes Valley by Warden, Paul Bennett. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt and Sarah go off in search of a baby cuckoo and the ospreys at Lyndon Nature Reserve in Rutland. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We had such a brilliant walk with Jack Baddams in Sherwood Forest that we had to come back with a second part! There's also some cracking birding questions.Follow Jack on Insta, buy his book 'Springwatch: Birdtopia' and make sure to download his podcast 'How Many Geese'.Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt is heads out around the grounds of The Bird of Prey Project with Centre Manager, Naomi Johns. Naomi is fascinating and so passionate about the centre and the birds they look after. You'll love joining them for this walk. And Matt and Sarah also have some news to share! Find out more about the Project on their website. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt is very lucky to have a walk around the grounds at the British Trust of Ornathology HQ with their Media Manager, Jon Carter. Jon is a life-longer birder and a fellow punk, so they had plenty to chat about! The BTO is such an important organisation and so it was a real honour to hear about some of their important work on this walk – and how you can get involved too! Make sure to follow BTO on Instagram, X and Facebook. If you want to find out more about volunteering for BTO head to www.BTO.org Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt takes a stroll with WildlifeWithCookie, aka James Cook, around RSPB Otmoor. Cookie is a content creator who goes looking for all the rarest wildlife in the UK - so he's got some stories to tell! Follow Cookie on TikTok, YouTube, Instagram. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt is joined by award winning bird taxidermist, Elle Kaye. Elle is as fascinating as she is talented so we were delighted that she joined us for a birdwatching walk around Surrey's Chobham Common. Hear all about Elle's decade-long career, her struggles with social media and her excitement as she spots a lifer! See Elle's work at the Natural History Museum's new exhibit, Birds: Brilliant and Bizarre. Follow Elle on Instagram and visit her website here. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Matt and Sarah are up in Lancashire visiting RSPB Leighton Moss. The birds that could be spotted include Bittern, Osprey, Bearded Tit and Marsh Harrier… but what will be seen? There's also Birding Questions that you've sent in!Follow RSPB Leighton Moss on X.Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food fromEco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers.Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! And with a cracking guest. This week Springwatch's Jack Baddams takes Matt on a point survey through Sherwood Forest. Jack's passion for all things birdy is infectious. We had a fantastic walk with him and we can't wait for you to share it with us. Follow Jack on Insta, buy his book 'Springwatch: Birdtopia' and make sure to download his podcast 'How Many Geese'.Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Conservancy Trust on Instagram and TikTok. And head to their website to book your tickets to visit the Trust - we highly recommend it as a day out!Buy the fabulous children's book, 'The Best Nest Contest' by Luke Western here. And make sure to follow Luke on Instagram and Facebook. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 info@rocknrollbirder.com 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 food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 on info@rocknrollbirder.com or on DM's over on @RocknRollBirder on Instagram and TikTok.And finally, thank you to our sponsors Eco Bird Food and Green Feathers.Use our code RNRB20 to get 20% off food from Eco Bird Food.And use our code RNRB15 to get 15% off Green Feathers products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. There's barn owls, kestrels, red kite... and many more! 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 on info@rocknrollbirder.com or on DM's over on @RocknRollBirder on Instagram and TikTok.And finally, thank you to our sponsors Eco Bird Food and Green Feathers.Use our code RNRB20 to get 20% off food from Eco Bird Food.And use our code RNRB15 to get 15% off Green Feathers products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 acclaimed ‘The Lost Words'.Keep up to date with all her projects on Jackie's website. Follow Jackie on Instagram, Facebook and X.Let us know your Birding Questions on info@rocknrollbirder.com or on DM's over on @RocknRollBirder on Instagram and TikTok.And finally, thank you to our sponsors Eco Bird Food and Green Feathers.Use our code RNRB20 to get 20% off food from Eco Bird Food.And use our code RNRB15 to get 15% off Green Feathers products. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 info@rocknrollbirder.com 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 food from Eco Bird Food!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 questions about binoculars and why Kingfishers are shy. Email your questions to info@rocknrollbirder.comFollow Lee on Insatgram - Lee Tilley Photography. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. (Don't forget to use our code RNRB20 for 20% off bird food from Eco Bird Food!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a bespoke piece for us after the walk!Make sure to find Held By Trees on all your favourite music streaming platforms or buy their vinyl here. Keep up to date with Held by Trees' live dates, new music and news on Instagram, X and Facebook.Also you can follow David Joseph on Instagram too.Make sure you keep your Birding Questions coming in to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM us on @RocknRollBirder on Instagram or TikTok. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 info@rocknrollbirder.comMake sure to follow @RocknRollBirder on Instagram and TikTok.If you've enjoyed the episode, please do rate and review – and thank you so much to those who have already! We really appreciate it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, Generation Wild, which encourages primary school children to get close to nature.Make sure to follow WWT London Wetland Centre on Facebook, Instagram and X to keep up with all their latest news and events.To become a member of WWT head to their website https://www.wwt.org.uk/join-and-support/joinAlso follow Rock ‘n Roll Birder on Instagram and TikTok if you haven't already. Keep those Birding Questions coming in on DMs or our email info@rocknrollbirder.comIf you're enjoying the Rock ‘n Roll Birder podcast please do rate and review on your podcast platform of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 TikTok @ABWildPhotographyAlso be sure to follow Surrey Wildlife Trust on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube. You can also become a member and find out more about visiting their sites on their website www.surreywildlifetrust.orgIf you haven't already you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRoll BirderKeep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we'll answer them in the pod.This episode is proudly sponsored by Eco Bird Food. Use our discount code RNRB20 for 20% off all orders of Eco Bird Food. No waste, no mess, just brilliant bird food. Head to www.ecobirdfood.com to make your purchase now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the first walk of the series! Matt and Sarah head to Bushy Park as they've had a tip off that Waxwing have been spotted. Will they manage to track them down? Also in the episode, we answer some listener questions and find out more about how Matt got into birding.Follow on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRoll BirderEmail in your Birding Questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we'll answer them in the pod.This episode is proudly sponsored by Eco Bird Food. Use our discount code RNRB20 for 20% off all orders of Eco Bird Food. No waste, no mess, just brilliant bird food. Head to www.ecobirdfood.com to make your purchase now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Matt Spracklen, the Rock ‘n Roll Birder, on a weekly birdwatching walk. Throughout the series he'll be joined by guests who have turned their love of birds & wildlife into their profession, and by his wife, Sarah, 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 novice or a seasoned twitcher you're very welcome in the RnR B club! Rock 'n Roll Birder Podcast launches on 17th April. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode.Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we'll answer them on the pod!Follow us on socials @RocknRollBirder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.