{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65fc13a29395640016fa0802/699e33e70e248fdc4f5fbf97?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 53. Billy Heaney - WWT Slimbridge","description":"<p>In this episode of Rock ‘n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the legendary WWT Slimbridge with top birder Billy Heaney — and it turns into one of those unforgettable days.</p><p>It’s the 80th anniversary year of the Wildfowl &amp; Wetlands Trust, founded by the iconic conservationist Sir Peter Scott, and there’s no better place to celebrate than this world-famous reserve on the Severn Estuary.</p><p><br></p><p>Highlights from the day:</p><p>FOUR lifers including the elusive Jack Snipe</p><p>Stunning winter views of Bewick’s Swans</p><p>And a surprise encounter with wildlife legend Michaela Strachan</p><p><br></p><p>If you love UK birding, rare waders, wildfowl spectacles and proper conservation heritage — this one’s for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to follow the podcast and subscribe to <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@rocknrollbirdertv\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px;\">Rock 'n Roll Birder TV</a> for the full Slimbridge adventure.</p><p><br></p><p>Do keep your Birding Questions coming to <a href=\"mailto:info@rocknrollbirder.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">info@rocknrollbirder.com</a> or DM <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rocknrollbirder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@rocknrollbirder</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Our t-shirts and beanies are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch <a href=\"https://www.rocknrollbirder.com/merch\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>!</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to this week’s sponsors <a href=\"https://green-feathers.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Green Feathers</a> and <a href=\"https://ecobirdfood.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Eco Bird Food</a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Matt Spracklen</p><p>Produced by Sarah Spracklen</p><p>Music by David Joseph</p>","author_name":"Wren Productions"}