Get Birding Peanut & Crumb

The UK is nature-depleted and degraded, and the globe is living through climate crisis. How can we get where we need to be, empowered and living as part of a flourishing ecosystem?
As Get Birding closes its third series, Kwesia learns about the citizen's assembly that created the People's Plan for Nature, which sets out a public vision for reversing declines in Britain’s biodiversity.
Meanwhile she goes on a London nature walk with The Guardian's biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston, and chats to Southwark councillor James McCash about action required to protect nature.
Finally, Nemone Metaxas - radio legend & therapist - delivers a mindful meditation for all of us experience eco-anxiety.
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Can paying attention to birdsong improve our music-making skills? And why do birds sing anyway?
Indie artist Albertine Sarges reveals how birdwatching in a Berlin park made her a better musician (and friend!)
Professor of philosophy & music David Rothenberg goes out in the world to improvise with the wildlife.
Meanwhile Nemone Metaxas - radio legend & therapist - delivers a mindful birdsong meditation.
Get Birding believes that access to nature is a universal right, not a privilege. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, presented by Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature, and proudly supported by Canada Water.
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Why is the outdoors so often still seen as a male realm? How can women feel protected and at ease when out in nature? What are the risks when birding alone, and how should we mitigate them? Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature finds out ...
BBC Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing details a horrible incident of sexual assault she experienced whilst birding, while Sheridan Alford discusses why she set up a Black Birders Week.
Get Birding believes that access to nature is a universal right, not a privilege. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water.
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Iconic actor Alison Steadman and bestselling author Jonathan Franzen talk about how a love of birds inspires creativity.
Meanwhile host Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature delivers some nature-inspired spoken word poetry.
Get Birding believes that access to nature is a universal right, not a privilege. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water.
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As well as being a podcast presenter & wildlife ambassador, Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature is a new mother & qualified doula. In this episode she asks what we can learn about parenting by observing birds with their chicks.
Nathalie Mahieu shows how to spot Peregrine Falcons nesting in the heart of London.
Writer and podcaster Charlie Bingham gives tips on how to get kids engaged with nature.
And behavioural ecologist Antone Martinho-Truswell gives his expert analysis on the similarities between birds & humans giving birth.
Get Birding believes that access to nature is a universal right, not a privilege. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water.
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Get Birding returns for another series, making birdwatching & nature accessible for all. Your new host is the inspirational Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature.
Episode 1 finds Kwesia exploring busy, bustling London, in search of emotional wellbeing, nature, and feathered friends.
What better first guest than David Lindo, who made his name as the original Urban Birder? Lindo spells out some home truths about the lack of diversity in wildlife media.
Meanwhile Nemone Metaxas - radio legend & therapist - delivers a mindful meditation for city dwellers.
Kwesia also hears from record breaking global birder Noah Strycker, as well as David Mooney of the London Wildlife Trust.
Follow Get Birding on Twitter & Instagram. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water.

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