Rock 'n Roll Birder

Matt hasn’t seen a Bullfinch for three years and so is desperate to find one on his walk with Sarah on the North York Moors. Will they be successful?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. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers.

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.

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.

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.

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!)

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.comFollow 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!)

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.

In this week’s Garden Bird special Matt and Sarah have a birdwatching session at the end of their garden. Matt answers your garden bird questions including how to attract different species, how to keep squirrels off your feeders and what to do if you only have a city centre patch.If you have any other birding questions do email us on info@rocknrollbirder.comMake sure to follow @RocknRollBirder on Instagram and TikTok.If you’ve enjoyed the episode, please do rate and review – and thank you so much to those who have already! We really appreciate it. 

This week Matt takes a stroll around the hides at WWT London Wetland Centre with their Learning Manager, Paul Lawston. As wetlands provide such a brilliant habitat for different species they hope to see Bittern, Jack Snipe and Goldeneye. What will they find on their birdwatching walk? Listen as Paul talks about his work at the Wetland Centre including their excellent initiative, Generation Wild, which encourages primary school children to get close to nature.Make sure to follow WWT London Wetland Centre on Facebook, Instagram and X to keep up with all their latest news and events.To become a member of WWT head to their website https://www.wwt.org.uk/join-and-support/joinAlso follow Rock ‘n Roll Birder on Instagram and TikTok if you haven’t already. Keep those Birding Questions coming in on DMs or our email info@rocknrollbirder.comIf you’re enjoying the Rock ‘n Roll Birder podcast please do rate and review on your podcast platform of choice!