Podcast appearances and mentions of megan mccubbin

In this unusual episode, host Adam Brown is joined by TV presenter, author, conservationist, and zoologist Megan McCubbin to discuss the impact cats have on our wildlife. Known for presenting nature shows on the BBC, Megan discusses how to balance the needs of our wildlife with the natural behaviour of cats, with Jeff Knott from Cats Protection. On this interesting topic the three consider how the UK's cat-owning population can become wildlife champions, while still ensuring their cats are happy and healthy, and offer advice on how responsible cat owners can protect the animals in their communities. So, if you've ever worried about your cat bringing in mice and birds, listen in! Plus, there is wider discussion on how cats are considered so differently to dogs and the reintroduction of wildcats to the UK, as we explore more about the world of cats on the UK's leading feline podcast!  Note: Cats Got Your Tongue? Is taking a mid season break and will return with episode 6 on Friday 6th June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first 'Sir' on Are We There Yet? as we throw the studio doors open to the Turner Prize-winning artist and cultural icon, Sir Grayson Perry. You might know Grayson from the world of art, his lockdown TV show or, more recently, as Kingfisher on The Masked Singer. Grayson tells us all about being a Knight, his teddy Alan Measles and he shares his talent via Harry's Silly Thing. Grayson is going on a live show tour which you can get tickets to now - www.fane.co.uk/grayson-perry Given Grayson's disguise on The Masked Singer, we also learn all about Kingfishers as our theme of the week as we're joined by zoologist and wildlife tv presenter Megan McCubbin. Buy Megan's wonderful book here! Harry's kicked off his New Bits & Greatest Hits tour so head to harryhill.co.uk to find out where you can see him live.  We always want to hear from you on the show so please send in your jokes, TV theme tunes lyrics, or maybe you have a minor irritation you wish to share.  Send them via voice note to harry@arewethereyetpod.co.uk and any that feature will be sent an Are We There Yet? badge.  Website: www.harryhill.co.uk Instagram: @mrharryhill YouTube: @harryhillshow Producer Neil Fearn A 'Keep it Light Media' production All enquiries: HELLO@KEEPITLIGHTMEDIA.COM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before the episode begins, Nadia & Ryan would like to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has listened, shared or been a part of Into The Wild in 2024. Secondly, a massive hug & thank you to the Royal Entomological Society, for supporting us this year!   Nerds, grab a bottle, put the Christmas jumper on & order an Uber because you're all invited to Ryan & Nadia's for the annual Christmas party! Joining the festive fun this year is Megan McCubbin, Indy Greene, Sophie Pavelle & Emma Brisdion where, as well as a good 'ol merry catch up, they are tested against their nature knowledge with Into The Wild chaotic quiz! All RES news & events can be found here: Events / News This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird   

Where does a river become sea? And where do eels live? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us to the Severn estuary – one of the most dynamic estuarine systems in the world and also one of the most important for wildlife in Britain, in search of eels. Joining her on this quest, are three eel fanatics, who have come to know and love this slippery fish from three different perspectives. Michael Malay is an academic and author, whose book about migration and belonging, Late Lights, recalls the first time he held an elver in his hand. He is drawn to estuaries and stories of belonging and remembers how his mind was blown when he first heard the lifecycle of the European eel. Andy Don explains the elusive nature of the eel and how confounding and fascinating they are from a scientist's point of view. Once everywhere, all up and down river systems, to the point of being eaten by the poor and used as fertiliser or taxes, the eel is now critically endangered. And WWT's Abigail Mckay explains how the Wetlands Bioscience Team is using cutting-edge eDNA technology to find where eels are – and where they are not, in an attempt to help remove barriers and increase their numbers again. Featuring: Michael Malay, Andy Don and Abi Mackay, Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk. Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

Amid all the wonderful wildlife that is attracted to rivers, birds are some of the most spectacular. In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin hears stories of birding and freedom, kingfishers and kittiwakes. David Lindo, aka the Urban Birder, “hit the wall” a couple of times in a gardenless flat in Spain during lockdown. He shares how he sought out a river as soon as the restrictions were lifted, and was brought to tears by the sight and sound of nightingales and Cetti's warblers. The sound-recordist Chris Watson takes a bus into town to visit the very noisy, furthest inland colony of kittiwakes in the world. He explains how the birds choose to spend their summers amid the hustle and bustle of downtown Newcastle, under the Tyne bridge.  And musician Nick Penny reveals what he discovered about the iconic kingfisher when he dedicated a year of his life to watching them on the River Nene near his house. Featuring: David Lindo, Chris Watson and Nick Penny. Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk. Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

Got questions, thoughts, or curious bat queries? Text us—we'd love to hear from you!S6E56 We're back with a brand new series! At the 2024 National Bat Conference at the University of Reading, zoologist and wildlife TV presenter Megan McCubbin joined us to chair a thought-provoking debate on ethical conservation. In between sessions, Megan sat down with Steve to chat about her career, her encounters with bats, and her involvement in the Restore Nature Now march earlier this summer.Plus, we'll bring you a couple of key updates from regional bat conservation activities over the summer. Then, back to Megan, who shares a conversation with Shirley Thompson, editor of Young Batworker magazine, on the critical role of the next generation in bat conservation. Tune in for these insights and more!8 out of 10 batsToilet block shock as lesser horseshoe found in DerbyshireWiltshire Wildlife Trust Bechstein's fundraisingGot questions, thoughts, or curious bat queries? Text us—we'd love to hear from you!Support the showPlease leave us a review or star rating if your podcast app allows it because it helps us to reach a wider audience so that we can spread the word about how great bats are. How to write a podcast review (and why you should).Got a story to share with us? Please get in touch via comms@bats.org.ukBats are magical but misunderstood. At BCT our vision is a world rich in wildlife where bats and people thrive together. Action to protect & conserve bats is having a positive impact on bat populations in the UK. We would not be able to continue our work to protect bats & their habitats without your contribution so if you can please donate. We need your support now more than ever: www.bats.org.uk/donate Thank you!

Seventy seventh episode incoming!!! I am so so pleased to introduce Megan McCubbin to you all. A name well known to so many from your television to podcast. What a pleasure to have on Zookeeping 101. I am pleased to welcome them to ZOOKEEPING 101 and more importantly bringing their awe inspiring answers and stories to you. Enjoy the podcast episode and please follow ZOOKEEPING 101 through facebook and instagram to be the first to new episodes.

Have you ever wondered whether you could look at the plants and animals in a river and tell how healthy it is? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin invites us on a journey to a sparkling clear chalk stream, where warblers sing and water crowfoot blooms – the River Wylye in Wiltshire. She's joined by someone who has spent 45 years working in river conservation and still loves every second; Andy Thomas, Conservation Officer at the Wild Trout Trust, who explains the different life that can be found in the many different habitats of a healthy river, from reeds in the margins to larvae in the silt, weeds in the gravel and fish in the pools. Zarah Pattison, who hates the word ‘weed' almost as much as Megan, shares her knowledge of two invasive plants – Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam  - and explains what to do if you find them.  And Senior Reserves Manager, Rosie Ellis takes us on a tour of WWT Arundel, with its SSSI reedbed and toad patrol. Featuring: Andy Thomas, Zarah Pattison and Rosie Ellis. Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk. Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

Lauren Layfield introduces Waterlands on the series recommendation show Your Next Podcast. This season, Megan McCubbin explores vibrant riverbanks, unveiling the vital interplay between our waterways and the life they support. Beyond traversing literal waters, this series navigates the rich history and crucial roles that rivers play in maintaining ecological balance and shaping human culture. In the first episode, Megan journeys to The Flow Country with Milly Revill Hayward to uncover the origins of rivers. This episode takes a look into the formation of rivers from unexpected sources like peat bogs, highlighting their critical role in carbon capture and supporting unique species of moss, plants, birds, and insects. Follow Waterlands wherever you're reading this!

There is little more grounding than walking along a river. Scientists have shown that spending time near bodies of water, particularly while exercising, can boost your overall health and mood. In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us on a journey to a remote and secret river in rural Wales followed by a city centre river in Cardiff. Three different river walkers explain why they do it and how it has changed their life. First up, television presenter (and president of WWT) Kate Humble shares her very special walk home with her trusty companion Teg, from the source of the River Wye to where it joins the River Severn near her home.  The writer, Helia Phoenix takes us on a guided meditation and shares her story of ADHD breakdown, diagnosis and recovery, explaining how mindful walking along the River Taff, helped her access the simple beauty all around -  the colour of the wall or the sudden crash-landing of a duck onto water.  And Li An Phoa of Drinkable Rivers has been walking for the last ten years for another reason – to bring awareness to her cause, to kick-start a coalition of the willing around each river that she visits, and because she made a promise to the Rupert River in Canada, to do all she could to return to a world with drinkable rivers. Featuring: Kate Humble, Helia Phoenix and Li An Phoa. Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk. Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

We are all drawn to the beauty and power of rivers, but have you ever wondered how they have changed us? Or how we have changed them? In this episode, Megan McCubbin takes us to Devon, to meet the river poet Alice Oswald by her ‘pretty little stream', the Torridge. Writers and artists through the ages have been drawn to the beauty and power of rivers, and Alice is no exception. The river was a paradise throughout her childhood; a place for skimming stones, catching (and setting-free) minnows and escaping to another reality. She believes we are drawn to the wildness and otherness, as well as to the animals and different, changing landscapes of rivers as they travel from source to sea. Paul Raven, Author of Rivers: A natural and not-so-natural history, examines the relationship between rivers and people since the ice age and shares how human actions across history have positively and negatively affected the health of our waterways and the creatures that depend on them.  Roisin Taylor, Co-Director of UK Youth 4 Nature shares the important work they are doing to redress the balance and implores us to ‘find a dipper and then you'll want to save that river.' Featuring: Alice Oswald, Paul Raven and Roisin Taylor, Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk. Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

A Sussex native, Susan Raikes, the new director of Wakehurst, Kew's wild botanic garden in West Sussex (she joined in June) was familier with the garden since childhood. "We're Kew's younger, bigger and wilder sister and very much a botanic garden with a purpose...a site of horticultural and scientific excellence and a living laboratory where groundbreaking science projects are taking place as well. So lots of beautiful gardens, beautiful spots to come and visit, but some really important science and horticultural work going on as well."After Kew released a report detailing risks to over half of its 11,000 trees, Wakehurst will carry out a similar exercise next year: "it's a different challenge, but absolutely we're thinking about the resilience of the planting".She talks about the effects of climate change on the garden, with respect not just to plants, but impacts for visitors and scientists working at the centre.Related to this, Wakehurst has been "championing meadows" via it's Meadowland feature this summer (until September 10) and has a focus on threatened and rare UK habitats which have been combined with newly commissioned pieces of contemporary art to enhance the ecological and educational aspects.Wakehurst is home to Kew's Millennium Seed Bank, which houses more than 2.4 billion seeds from around the world and which will celebrate its 25th birthday next year.Among research programs currently live at the garden Sue highlights Nature Unlocked, "which is helping us to use Wakehurst as a living laboratory, looking at it as an ecosystem observatory. We're looking at pollinators and carbon, but also well-being and the different kinds of landscapes and environments that people get the most benefit from". The research project will be reflected in features in visitor areas such as the children's garden which will house a bee bank, a rebuilt mud kitchen and edible meadow.Next year will also see the 60th anniversary of Kew's presence at Wakehurst and the garden plans to bring "to life that story of being a living laboratory so that visitors really know that they are visiting somewhere that is really making a difference in terms of all of the work we need to do around climate change and habitat loss as well."Previously Sue was director of learning at the Science Museum Group and before that you were head of learning and national partnerships at the British Museum and is familiar with "taking sometimes quite complicated and specialist content and then working with that in a variety of different ways to bring it to as many people as possible" and she plans to bring these skills to bear at Wakehurst.Wakehurst has enlisted two champions, TV GP Dr. Amir Khan and BBC Springwatch presenter Megan McCubbin to help "amplify our message and spread the word about this incredible wild botanic garden that we have." Local resident and A-list actor Cate Blanchett has made a promotional video for the garden and it is hoped she will have more involvement in the future.The aim is to build on the 400,000 visitors Wakehurst receives every year and hopes to "reach people who might not know about us" through access schemes and community work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever stood beside a river and imagined where it all begins? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us to the Flow Country in Scotland, home to the world's largest expanse of blanket bog, where water seeps slowly through a maze of pools before feeding rivers like the Thurso. Joined by someone who's spent a lot of time in this ecosystem, Millie Revel Hayward, Megan explores this fascinating and fluid landscape, discovering how the bog acts like a sponge, absorbing rain and releasing pure water into the ecosystem. As they bounce on the waterlogged land, like a natural trampoline, they reveal how this ancient peatland supports everything from breeding salmon to rare wading birds like the golden plover. Dr. Mark Everard explains the complex, interconnected systems of rivers, from their underground sources to the impact of human activities like farming. He shares how changes in the landscape can shift a river's path and flow before it even reaches the surface. And artist Kathy Hinde dives into the sounds of the bog, crafting a unique soundscape from beneath the blanket of moss, capturing the rhythms of this hidden world. Featuring: Milly Revill Hayward (RSPB Scotland), Dr. Mark Everard (Author and Environmental Scientist) and Kathy Hinde, Presented by Megan McCubbin If this episode has inspired you to take action for wetlands or discover more about our rivers, visit wwt.org.uk Waterlands is brought to you by WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, produced by Ellie Richold, mixed by Melvin Rickarby and original music by Noah Bloom.

Waterlands is back for a third series. Hosted by Megan McCubbin, zoologist, conservationist and Springwatch presenter, join her as she takes you on a journey exploring the UK's vibrant rivers. The series will unveil the vital interplay between our waterways and the life they support. Beyond literally travelling down rivers across the UK, this series also navigates the rich history and crucial roles that rivers play in maintaining balance in the environment and shaping human culture. Megan and her guests will cover all aspects of rivers, from explaining how they are formed to highlighting their critical role in carbon capture and supporting unique species of moss, plants, birds, and insects.

For this special episode of the Radio Times Podcast, Kelly-Anne Taylor is joined by the conservationists Chris Packham and Megan Mccubbin. Packham was born in Southampton in 1961 and spent much of his childhood exploring the nature he found at his doorstep. As a teenager with autism, he was picked on at school – his solace was the outside world. After studying Zoology at the University of Southampton, Packham found himself in the world of television and film, taking still photographs – but it was his audition for The Really Wild Show which kickstarted his career. Today, he is recognised as one of Britain's most prominent wildlife TV presenters. He joins the podcast, alongside his step-daughter the conservationist and TV presenter, Megan McCubbin. In this episode, we discuss the perils of activism, the everyday changes everyone can make to fight climate change – and, the beauty of watching telly together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DECK THE HALLS WITH ALL THINGS NATUREY FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA Welcome to the last episode of 2023. It's been a hurricane of a year but nerds, you did it & we are here to celebrate with the Into The Wild Christmas Party featuring a chat with taxidermist Elle Kaye. Before the party starts, Elle joins Ryan for a chat about the world of taxidermy. From how this fascinating industry grabbed her attention & how the artform is done to where the heck Elle gets the animals from. If you'd like to follow Elle on social media the click here. Then Nadia cracks open the Red Stripe, Ryan necks a neat spiced rum & a special guest joins us to host our Christmas quiz. A huge thanks to Lucy Lapwing, Indy Greene, Chantelle Lindsay, Megan McCubbin, Leif Bersweden, Isla Hodgson & Chris Packham for contributing to this episode. If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

When is a pond not a pond? Well, when it's a puddle! When you think of a puddle, children jumping around in their wellies may be one of the first things that come to mind. But there are some types of pond which really have more in common with a puddle, they come and go, they're wet, then they dry up. They're known as ephemeral ponds, and in this episode Megan McCubbin heads back to where she grew up, the New Forest to hear their magical story. The mysterious temporary ponds we're visiting are even more important because they're one of the only places in the UK that are home to some very special creatures (and one of the oldest surviving animal species in the world) the tadpole shrimp. Like the ponds they live in they also come and go, get wet and dry up, they lay dormant until the rain comes and then spring back into life. Megan meets expect Dr Naomi Ewald in the excited hope of seeing one up close. A real and very rare treat for anyone to experience! Featuring: Dr Naomi Ewald from the Freshwater Habitats Trust and Dr Sarah Davies (Principal Research Officer, WWT) Presented by Megan McCubbin. If listening to this podcast inspires you to take action for wetlands and find out more then visit wwt.org.uk Waterlands is a series brought to you by the WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, the producer is Melvin Rickarby and original music is by Noah Bloom.

They're one of our most precious but sadly most threatened species in the UK. So, how can ponds help sustain this wonderful species and why do we need to help them thrive? We've donned our binoculars for this episode as we celebrate the wonder of watching wildlife and go in search of the illusive watervole. Some of Megan McCubbin's earliest memories were down at a local pond, waiting to catch a glimpse of it's wildlife and remembers hearing a watervole's distinctive ‘plop' for the very first time.  We meet Jo Cartmell in a favourite spot next to her village pond to hear about how she's dedicated years to monitoring, and blogging about a group of voles who live there (even giving them names). She knows them more than anybody else, will we get to to spot one? And Dr Daniel Foreman of Swansea University explains why such such a quintessentially British pond and wetland species have become so threatened and how we can protect them. Also find out why ponds are such amazing places for sustaining the life of not just watervoles, but an abundance of species as we take a journey from the bottom of the pond to the surface with Ellie Jones from WWT. (And we should also point out watervoles are very cute, here's a photo) Featuring: Jo Cartmell (@Watervole and find out more at watervole.or.uk), Dr Daniel Foreman, and Ellie Jones from WWT. Presented by Megan McCubbin. If listening to this podcast inspires you to take action for wetlands and find out more then visit wwt.org.uk Waterlands is a series brought to you by the WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, the producer is Melvin Rickarby and original music is by Noah Bloom.

Water has a way of calming us “it just does something to us” says Nadeem Perera...but it can also bring us together.  In this episode Megan McCubbin explores the abundant pond life of Cody Dock in East London, which not only attracts the likes of Reed Warblers and Sticklebacks but members of the local community who have all helped transform and shape the area into a rich haven. We also join co-founder and nature activist Nadeem Perera next to one of his favourite slices of nature, right in the heart of Bristol. He tells us how an encounter with a crow near a pond in the heart of his community sparked an interest in birds that would help shape his future and his whole outlook on nature. To face and help solve the climate crisis we need to work together, and community conservation is one of the most important things we can do. Ponds and mini-wetlands, however small and wherever we may live, need to be looked after because the ripple effects can be huge. Featuring: Gino Brignoli and volunteers at Cody Dock  and Nadeem Perera of Flock Together. Presented by Megan McCubbin. If listening to this podcast inspires you to take action for wetlands and find out more then visit wwt.org.uk Waterlands is a series brought to you by the WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, the producer is Melvin Rickarby and original music is by Noah Bloom.

In years gone by a walk through farmland wouldn't be complete without passing a pond or two. But sadly they're increasingly rare on farms, but why? In this episode we head down to the farm to find out more about why rather than filling them in, farmers are now understanding the benefits that ponds can have in creating biodiversity. Riverford in Devon is one of the UK's most well known organic farms and they're bringing new life to the land, such as helping to provide homes for hungry toads, who are keeping the slugs off your lettuces. Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson tells us all about it and how his perceptions of ponds have changed throughout his life. We also head to Ealing Wildlife Group in London to meet vet and conservationist Sean McCormack who's work there is helping to preserve the Great Crested Newt in ponds which were once farmland ponds.  Megan also learns about insect chimneys and ghost ponds from WWT's Principal Research Officer, Dr Sarah Davies. Featuring: Guy Singh-Watson and Anna David from Riverford, Dr Sarah Davies (Principal Research Officer, WWT) and Dr Sean McCormack. Presented by Megan McCubbin. If listening to this podcast inspires you to take action for wetlands and find out more then visit wwt.org.uk Waterlands is a series brought to you by the WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, the producer is Melvin Rickarby and original music is by Noah Bloom.

When you think of ponds, do you think of the dizzying array of creatures that live within them? More than tadpoles and dragonflies, the humble pond is vital to entire ecosystems, and a small garden pond often supports more biodiversity than even a lake or river. And the best thing is – we're never far from one.  Whether it's a bucket on an urban balcony or a mighty farm pond filled with amphibians and insects, these mini-wetlands can offer huge benefits to wildlife as well as our own wellbeing. In this episode we travel to Henry Slator's garden pond in Devon to learn how it's tranquillity and creatures helped Henry recover during his cancer treatment, and was the inspiration for his book Conversations at the Pond. We also take a peek inside the world of the dragonfly at London Wetland Centre. Featuring: Henry Slator, Dr Sarah Davies (Principal Research Officer, WWT) and dragonfly expert Dave Smallshire of the British Dragonfly Society. Presented by Megan McCubbin. If listening to this podcast inspires you to take action for wetlands and find out more then visit wwt.org.uk Waterlands is a series brought to you by the WWT. It's an 18Sixty production, the producer is Melvin Rickarby and original music is by Noah Bloom.

Join zoologist and wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin for a brand new series of Waterlands as she explores the wonders of the seemingly humble pond, home to a dizzying array of species. Whether it's a bucket on an urban balcony or a mighty farm pond filled with amphibians and insects, this series of the podcast dives in to show us how these mini-wetlands sustain wildlife as well as our own wellbeing. You'll never look at a pond in the same way again!

Springwatch presenter and zoologist Megan McCubbin tells us about her new book 'An Atlas of Endangered Species'. We hear about the work of pioneering conservationists, her own wildlife stories, and those of endangered species in their battle to come back from the brink.

This week we're meeting naturalist Megan McCubbin who listeners will know from co-hosting TV shows such as Springwatch alongside her step-father Chris Packham. Plodcast host Fergus met up with Megan at the Hawk Conservancy Trust centre in Hampshire to talk about her new book – An Atlas of Endangered Species – and to find out more about her message of hope and action for a better future for our wild world. This is episode 7 of season 16: Get Active in Nature. Contact the Plodcast team and send your sound recordings of the countryside to: editor@countryfile.com. If read out on the show, you could WIN a Plodcast Postbag prize of a wildlife- or countryside-themed book chosen by the team. Visit the Countryfile Magazine website: countryfile.com Write to us: Plodcast, Countryfile Eagle House Bristol BS1 4ST Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three species go extinct every hour. We talk to zoologist, wildlife TV presenter and photographer Megan McCubbin and Dr John Ewen, Senior Research Fellow at ZSL's Institute of Zoology about their work to highlight and tackle threats to wildlife, how far we should go to stop a species going extinct and the painstaking work, hope and courage it takes to bring a species back from the edge of extinction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 141 of The Adventure Podcast features Zoologist and wildlife TV presenter, Megan McCubbin. Megan travelled the world from a young age and quickly became familiar with living in remote areas whilst searching for incredible wildlife. She found her passion and her cause early on, and went on to study Zoology. Despite the heavy themes this is an immensely hopeful conversation, and in many ways is a call to arms. Matt and Megan talk about the state of nature in the UK, our right to protest (including reclaiming the word 'activist'), and how IVF in animals might be able to bring lost and extinct species back to life...and the blurry ethical debate surrounding this. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-adventure-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Were you ever picked on as a kid because you didn't want to go in the swimming pool in case there was a Shark in there? Does the Jaws theme tune STILL make your heart rate quicken to this day? Good news: you were the victim of the media's Shark fearmongering and you COULD be entitled to compensation! Your reparations for this heinous crime include getting to learn why Sharks are awesome and NEVER having to listen to "Baby Shark" again. Join Alice and her guest, esteemed Zoologist and Shark-booper Megan McCubbin, as they dive into why we all need to go into the sea and love Sharks a bit more. Did you know that Sharks make friends when they're young? And that some Sharks sleep in a cuddle puddle? No? Wow, that's so embarrassing for you...you REALLY need to listen to this episode. Take a nice, long swim in the pool of cognizance. Come on in, the water's fine. Our Charity of the Week this week is the incredible "Bite Back" who are the best defensive attorneys Sharks can get in an unfair trial against them. www.bite-back.com Check out Megan's brand new book: "An Atlas of Endangered Species", available at your normal book retailers, but consider shopping at Bookshop.org to grab it: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/atlas-of-endangered-animals-megan-mccubbin/6148216?ean=9781529369533.

Clive Anderson and Scottee are joined by David Baddiel, William Hartston, Priyanga Burford and Megan McCubbin for an eclectic mix of conversation, music and comedy. With music from Carminho and Mariachi Las Adelitas.

UK nature can be incredible but it's massively under threat. In this special episode of Call of the Wild from WWF-UK, Cel Spellman is joined by some amazing guests to work out what needs to be done to Save Our Wild Isles. Deborah Meaden, Investor and Dragon, tackles why industries need to get greener;  Nadeem Perera, TV presenter, author, activist and co-founder of the birdwatching collective Flock Together shares why access to nature needs to work for everyone; and zoologist and TV presenter Megan McCubbin, explains why our country isn't as green and wild as it seems. All these issues are explored in a brand-new documentary on BBC iPlayer called Saving Our Wild Isles,  narrated by Sir David Attenborough, and produced by Silverback Films. It shares stories of passionate people across the UK who are working to bring nature back from the brink, and shows that the scale and pace of change so urgently needed to save nature in the UK is not only possible but is already happening. The documentary was commissioned by WWF, the RSPB and the National Trust, who have recently launched their first major campaign together calling for urgent action to halt the destruction of nature and help it recover.  And a huge thank you to the members of the People's Assembly for Nature who we heard in this episode. Add your voice to the People's Plan for Nature using the link below or by searching “Save Our Wild Isles” online. Together, we can make a difference. https://www.saveourwildisles.org.uk/?utm_source=wwf-podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wwfuk-awareness&utm_content=bespoke The wild is calling. It's time to act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Packham is undoubtedly one of the most recognisable faces on British Television. He's been a mainstay of the BBC's Natural History programming for nearly 40 years. Alongside this commitment he also currently serves as President for the Bat Conservation Trust and Vice President for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, The Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Butterfly Conservation, and the RSPCA. In this two-part discussion, David and Chris walk through the New Forest (the site of both their childhoods), and discuss how Chris came to prominence on Television, and then balanced his role there alongside his creative passions and his environmental concerns and campaigns.In search of Chris' favourite Beech, David and Chris set out into the fabric of their lives – the New Forest. In the shade of “…a giant green cathedral, bathed in green light” they discuss the pressures facing one of Britain's favourite national parks, the fact that even Belgium has a wolf-pack, and how over-grazing in the New Forest needs to be resolved for a healthy ecosystem.Closer to home, the big questions are asked: Should Chris' father have helped him boil the head of a Pilot Whale? Should Chris' own parenting skills have involved putting wasps on his step-daughter Megan McCubbin's nose and then making her dissect Roadkill? And should Chris, at 61, climb the 30 foot into a Scots Pine tree to examine an abandoned Osprey nest whilst recording a podcast?!The driving force behind Chris is an obvious one: “I've got to do something, I'm running out of time; I don't want to leave this world in a worse place than I inherited it.” But where does Chris stand on the effectiveness of modern non-violent protest? Is it too little too late? Or is something more dramatic required? Why not become a "Subscription Squirrel" on our Patreon, and help support the production of this podcast? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we are chatting all things seagrass! Sometimes called "the most important habitat that no one has heard of" we wanted to shine some light on this incredible plant. So, grab a coffee and join us as we learn about what makes seagrass so incredible both ecologically and environmentally, why we have lost 90% of our seagrass meadows in the UK, and what is being done to restore this remarkable habitat!Quick edit The book by Sophie Pavelle is called 'Forget me not - finding the forgotten species of climate change Britain' I got the title mixed up with Chris Packam and Megan McCubbin's book. ContactPlease do feel free to get in touch with us if you have any questions, feedback, comments, or just want to say hi! The easiest way is to ping us a message on Instagram:Steve - @a.bird.in.the.lens,Matthew - @a.bug.in.the.lensLinksProject Seagrass | Advancing the conservation of seagrass through education, influence, research and action'Catastrophic': UK has lost 90% of seagrass meadows, study finds | Coastlines | The GuardianThe UK's biggest seagrass restoration project - Swansea UniversitySeagrass | The Wildlife Trusts

The wildlife sector can often appear out of reach to those wanting to work in it; TV presenter and zoologist, Megan McCubbin feels that young people are the answer to moving that forward. In the first of our special edition series, Megan explains why the next generation should be empowered to do more, and  tells Emma about a volunteering project she went on that changed her perspective on everything. Follow our work at: www.league.org.ukListen to more episodes: Leaguecast | Animal Charity PodcastFollow us on TikTok: @leagueagainstcruelsportsFollow us on Instagram: @leagueagainstcs

Megan McCubbin  is a zoologist and presenter passionate about communicating how wonder nature is. Her interest stems from a childhood growing up in and around the Isle of Wight Zoo and is best known for presenting wildlife shows for the BBC such as Planet Defenders,  Springwatch, Autumnwatch Winterwatch and for ITV Thismorning  ITV's This Morning's Nurture Your Nature series.   In late 2020, Megan published her first book with step father Chris Packenm  called Back To Nature: How to Love Life and Save it. a handbook with practical solutions for people to help bring wildlife back to a sustainable level and invite it into their outdoor spaces.Find Megan on Instagram - @meganmccubbinwildMegan's website -https://www.meganmccubbin.comYou can find this episode on iTunes, Spotify and many other podcast platform

The tigers are off to visit a successful tiger park to see how it’s done and soon discover there’s more to it than meets the eye! It was a ‘roaring’ success, last time in Tigeropolis, but our vegetarian tigers have been hidden away for so long they’ve forgotten how to be wild. Can they really succeed in helping draw back the tourists to keep the park open? What will the tigers discover on their game drive? Will they be spotted ‘in disguise’ and can they learn enough to turn around the fortunes of their own tiger reserve? Bonus Eco-FeatureKeep listening after this week's episode, as we’re joining with schools across the UK as they explore an important environmental issue. Today it’s about TIGERS and so, believe it or not, we’re off to the Isle of Wight to meet zoologist and broadcaster Megan McCubbin at the place where she spent much of her time growing up - the Wildheart Animal Sanctuary - she’s with the children of Bay CE Primary SchoolJoin Fun Kids Podcasts+: https://funkidslive.com/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gemma is in a charitable mood this week as she offers a behind-the-scenes peek at her sequinned appearance at Sophie Ellis Bextor's 24-hour Kitchen Disco for BBC Children in Need. Plus, Christmas has also come early for one listener who is recovering from beating cancer – thanks to Gemma's surprise act of kindness. The charity continues, as animal lover Gemma chats to BBC wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin – and invites her guest and her stepdad Chris Packham to stay at The GC Palace, now that things are quieter after Jedward left to go to LA. Gemma asks Megan for tips on making her dream of setting up an animal sanctuary come true – and we hear how our beloved diva thought she was going to die, after being bitten by an eight-legged creature this week. In Ask Me Anything, listener Jared gets a GC birthday treat for his best friend. Would you like to ask Gemma a question? Just email your voice notes or messages to thegc@bbc.co.uk and you could appear on the podcast.

Welcome to the first half of a two-part recording made on November the 12th at the Manchester Art Gallery - and the inaugural Emily Williamson Festival. The Festival was created by author and campaigner Tessa Boase and activist and event organiser Tina Lindsay to honour the memory of Emily Williamson, who in 1889, determined to stop the ‘murderous millinery' of the plumage trade, founded an all-female group that just fifteen years later had become the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the RSPB.In the first part of this recording we heard from Professor Melissa Bateson, Emily Williamson's great, great niece, and a fascinating panel discussion chaired by zoologist and wildlife TV presenter Megan McCubbin, with a panel consisting of biologist, nature writer and campaigner Amy-Jane Beer; Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, Juliet Vickery, CEO of the British Trust for Ornithology and President of the British Ornithologists Union, and the Chief Executive of BirdLife International Patricia Zurita.In this second part of the recording, Megan begins by turning to the panel again to discuss what she calls ‘the elephant in the room' – the fact that everyone on the stage is a woman...and later invites questions from the audience. Because the audience weren't mic'd the three questions that were asked are inaudible but the answers given by the panel are far too important just to edit out – so at Tessa's suggestion Off the Leash's Charlie Moores will be repeating those questions and editing them in...we end with an evocative reading by Amy-Jane Beer of an essay she wrote after an evening spent on the Knepp Wildland Estate listening to one of the most remarkable singers on the planet…Off the Leash Podcasts has been proud to support the Emily Williamson Festival, celebrating female voices in conservation and Emily's legacy, which goes to show that one voice - anyone's voice - can make a difference. The Festival website remains live of course, if you'd like to learn more please go to emilywilliamsonstatue.com/festival

Welcome to the first half of a two-part recording made on November the 12th at the Manchester Art Gallery - and the inaugural Emily Williamson Festival. The Festival was created by author and campaigner Tessa Boase and activist and event organiser Tina Lindsay to honour the memory of Emily Williamson, who in 1889, determined to stop the ‘murderous millinery' of the plumage trade, founded an all-female group that just fifteen years later had become the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the RSPB.Tessa and Tina organised a fascinating discussion for the first evening of the festival, chaired by Zoologist and Wildlife TV Presenter Megan McCubbin, with a panel consisting of biologist, nature writer and campaigner Amy-Jane Beer; Beccy Speight, CEO of the RSPB, Juliet Vickery, CEO of the British Trust for Ornithology and President of the British Ornithologists Union, and the Chief Executive of BirdLife International Patricia Zurita.In this first part of the recording, we hear from Tessa Boase herself who explains how she uncovered Emily Williamson's forgotten history, before introducing behavioural scientist Professor Melissa Bateson – who has spent many years researching Starlings and is Emily Williamson's great, great niece. Megan then takes over to talk about the representation of women in conservation, introducing the panel who in turn discuss what nature means to them and explaining the backstory to an object that each has brought along to the Festival…Off the Leash Podcasts has been proud to support the Emily Williamson Festival, celebrating female voices in conservation and Emily's legacy, which goes to show that one voice - anyone's voice - can make a difference. The Festival website remains live of course, if you'd like to learn more please go to emilywilliamsonstatue.com/festival

The presenters of Autumnwatch and Chris and Meg's Wild Summer tell us about all the different types of wildlife you can see right here in the UK.Once you've mastered the basics with Instant Genius, dive deeper with Instant Genius Extra, where you'll find longer, richer discussions about the most exciting ideas in the world of science and technology. Only available on Apple Podcasts.Produced by the team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine. Visit our website: sciencefocus.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I had a long overdue chat with zoologist, wildlife TV presenter and conservationist Megan McCubbin to talk about her career journey and how the pandemic impacted not only her path but that of many others when it comes to nature appreciation. We discuss the role of social media in bringing like minded young conservationists and environmentalists together, but also the downsides of social media and how best to manage them. We explore topics that Megan and co-author Chris Packham delve into in their book, 'Back to Nature: How to love life - and save it'. Topics such as eco-activism, lobbying and extinction rebellion, to rewilding and reintroduction of top predators into our landscapes, how to engage people with nature and of course climate change. We also hear all about Megan's summer filming a brand new BBC TV series 'Chris and Meg's Wild Summer' out now on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose. Production costs are self funded by Sean McCormack, but donations to fund future episodes are welcome on Acast Supporter here: http://supporter.acast.com/seans-wild-life or at www.patreon.com/seanswildlife.Cover photo credit: Megan McCubbin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We visit Megan McCubbin in the New Forest, where the idea for the Self Isolating Bird Club was hatched, to talk conservation, bird calls and the amazing gardening skills of bees. Then we talk to Sarah, the owner of Swallowtail Hill in Sussex about the steep learning curve of swapping London life for sustainable farming.  Find out where Megan's latest projects are taking her and stay at the amazing Swallowtail Hill for yourself. Follow us on instagram, buy our book, or read our outdoor lifestyle tips on Find Your Wild. Music by Billie Marten, presented by Christopher Wilson-Elmes, produced by Tom Bonnett. Additional music: Chad Crouch - The Bridge (Instrumental) An 18Sixty Production for Canopy & Stars.

Catch up with Hannah and Tom as they delve into more wildlife topics and chat to Megan McCubbin about what it was like to write a book alongside Chris Packham and then publish it during a global pandemic. The Matter of Fact Challenge returns for another month - this time Hannah and Tom pick the most impressive plant.

Hannah and Tom are joined by naturalist, wildlife author and Springwatch presenter, Megan McCubbin, as she discusses her work with animals and what it's like to talk about wildlife live on the BBC - even when it doesn't show up on time. Listen out for this month's Top Tip and our regular feature - the Matter of Fact Challenge. This month it's 'Most beautiful insect.'

Celebrating and concluding an #earthconversepodcast ‘package' of 50 episodes, Penelope Mavor founder of Earth Converse weaves contributor input and (and some others) to introduce the concept that… Naturing Our Mind Is A Political Act. What that may be and how to go about it. And then, a sacred pause follows. EPISODE EXTRAS Dedicated to Mum, Blair and us all Thank you to all #earthconversepodcast contributors. 'Quieting our mind is a political act' from Jack Kornfield https://jackkornfield.com Bill Plotkin's books and Animas Valley. https://www.animas.org/books/ Geneen Marie Haugen https://www.wildernessguidescouncil.org/content/geneen-marie-haugen Vandana Shiva: Earth Democracy: https://www.worldcat.org/title/earth-democracy-justice-sustainability-and-peace/oclc/61169643&referer=brief_results https://www.forceofnature.xyz Lucy Foulkes: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/29/conversation-mental-health-psychiatric-language-seriously-ill Tara Brach who I often quote! https://www.tarabrach.com https://charleseisenstein.org including his podcast A New and Ancient Story Podcast Activating Consciousness Podcast: episode 7 https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-7-the-science-of-consciousness-with-carl-calleman/id1551686556?i=1000513908845 Film https://lovethynature.com Unfurling Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unfurling/id1522579120 Seedcast Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seedcast/id1532050931 https://zachbushmd.com Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin, Back to Nature https://www.waterstones.com/book/back-to-nature/chris-packham/megan-mccubbin/9781529350395 https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com including their podcast Dismantle The School of Lost Borders: A Love Story https://lostborderspress.org/books/p/lovestory The Practice of Living and Dying https://www.schooloflostborders.org/term/practice-living-and-dying Join in the NOMIAPA “insta-immersion 14 day challenge over at the @earthconverse account on Instagram. NEW HERE? ABOUT EARTH CONVERSE AND I Hi, I am Penelope Mavor, podcast host and founder of Earth Converse a nature-based leadership collaborative helping leaders have the conversations they need to: with themselves, each other and the earth. Please get in touch for executive coaching and leadership development programmes. https://linktr.ee/EarthConverse Email: info@earthconverse.com And the wind, the trees...

In our first episode we discuss the upcoming Queen's Speech and animal welfare legislation, the slaughter of badgers for the dairy industry, and electing the next Police and Crime Commissioners on May 6th.  In our first '60 Second Sell' we flag up Skydancer Day (hosted by Chris Packham and Megan McCubbin) and raptor persecution on grouse moors. And in 'Hero and Villain' we praise a Manchester Hunt Saboteur almost left for dead by badger baiters, and pour scorn on Wayne LaPierre, head of the National Rifle Association who took three goes to kill an elephant before his guide stepped in and finished the poor animal off.  Dominic Dyer op-ed 'Fox hunting - political poison for the Tory Party'Skydancer Day with Chris Packham and Megan McCubbinTackling raptor persecution - please read Raptor Persecution UK, consider supporting the RSPB Investigations Unit, please report any incidents to the police (or anonymously to Crimestoppers).Go Fund Me page for Manchester Hunt Saboteur left for dead by badger baitersArticles and podcasts on the 'badger cull' on The War on Wildlife ProjectTackling the badger cull - please consider supporting Badger Trust or a local pro-badger Wildlife Trust.More information on Jonathan Seed, PCC candidate for Wiltshire, and PCC elections'Trail hunting': The leaked Hunting Office webinars and the 'smokescreen' of so-called 'trail hunting'Tackling illegal fox hunting - please consider supporting the Hunt Saboteurs Association or League Against Cruel Sports

Kicking off the second series of Golden Grenades, YOLOBirder chats to zoologist, wildlife TV presenter, writer and photographer Megan McCubbin about her love of wildlife and how she strives to protect it. Contains goshawk sniffin', tiger chuffin' and Marmite flyin'!

This week I have Megan McCubbin who is a zoologist, conservationist, photographer and recent addition to the Springwatch presenting team we talk about what it was like joining the watches, going uncover in Asia to expose the bear bile industry and setting up the self isolation bird club. We also talk about what its like being Chris Packhams step daughter and if theres a feeling of stepping out of his shadow or not? Megan's Insta - www.instagram.com/megan_mccubbinphoto Britains Hidden Fishes - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/britain-s-hidden-fishes/x/15889418#/ Facebook Page Twitter

Megan is a zoologist, presenter, conservationist and photographer.  We spoke about raptor persecution and the controversies of grouse shooting, her upcoming book and her time presenting Springwatch and co-founding the Self Isolation Bird Club during Lockdown - you can find more about Megan's work here: https://www.instagram.com/megan_mccubbinphoto/?hl=en and here https://twitter.com/meganmccubbin. Follow the podcast on Instagram - coffee_with_conservationists / follow me - george_brynmor  on Instagram Coffee Notes - Owen's Coffee Info - Dart medium ground coffee, dark roast Origin - Filter blend from the Cajamarca region of Peru and the Oromia region of Ethiopia. Roast Date - Unknown Tasting Notes - Honey and citrus Learn more about Owen's Coffee - https://owenscoffee.com/ Music - "Heron Island" by Richard Bentley - https://www.smallsilence.org/

Zoologist, presenter and campaigner Megan McCubbin, co-founder of Wildlife Rebellion tells me about her three Alien Places, her Alien Playlist and her Alien Film Nights.