11 episodes

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

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Rock 'n Roll Birder Wren Productions

    • Kids & Family

Join Matt Spracklen, the Rock ‘n Roll Birder, on a weekly birdwatching walk. In each episode he’ll either be joined by a guest who has turned their love of birds & wildlife into their profession, or he’ll be joined by his wife, Sarah, who is a budding amateur excited to learn throughout the series. The Rock ‘n Roll Birder will take you with him to sites and reserves across the UK to discover more about the amazing bird species our country has to offer. Whether you’re a birding novice or a seasoned twitcher you’re very welcome in the RnR B club!
Send your birding questions to 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.

    Bonus Ep: Dr Matt Stevens - Part 2

    Bonus Ep: Dr Matt Stevens - Part 2

    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.

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    • 33 min
    Ep 9. Dr Matt Stevens - Hawk Conservancy Trust

    Ep 9. Dr Matt Stevens - Hawk Conservancy Trust

    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.

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    • 1 hr
    Ep 8. Jackie Morris - St Davids

    Ep 8. Jackie Morris - St Davids

    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.

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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Ep 7. Puffins on Skomer Island

    Ep 7. Puffins on Skomer Island

    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!)

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    • 1 hr
    Ep 6. Lee Tilley - Kempton Nature Reserve

    Ep 6. Lee Tilley - Kempton Nature Reserve

    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.com
    Follow 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!)

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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Ep 5. David Joseph, Held By Trees - New Forest

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

    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.

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    • 56 min

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