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Ep 15. Elle Kaye – Chobham Common

Season 2, Ep. 3

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.

 

Hosted by Matt Spracklen

Produced by Sarah Spracklen

Music by David Joseph

For Wren Productions Ltd.

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