Rock 'n Roll Birder

Wren Productions

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 there’s fun to be had with us on the Rock ‘n Roll Birder Podcast.

Send your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we’ll answer them on the pod!

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59 episodes
Updated March 19

Episodes59

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Mar 26, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Ep 37. Booming Bitterns on the Somerset Levels
We're back for series 4 and we're on the hunt for the booming bitterns! Matt and Sarah visit RSPB Greylake Nature Reserve and RSPB Ham Wall on the Somerset Levels. There's also hope for a Merlin and a Glossy Ibis! Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19, 2025 · 55 min
Ep 36. Hunting for Hawfinches - Hampshire
There has been a recent eruption of Hawfinches so Matt and Sarah go off in search of them in Hampshire. Will they finish another series with a lifer?! Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12, 2025 · 1 hr
Ep 35. The Early Birder - The Chilterns
This week Matt heads to the Chilterns to go for an early morning walk with The Early Birder. Jon is full of birding pearls of wisdom and even helped Matt spot a lifer! We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if you haven't already! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2025 · 55 min
Ep 34. Waders at RSPB Titchwell Marsh, Norfolk
Matt and Sarah have an extremely birdy time at RSPB Titchwell Marsh. It's a freezing cold day but that doesn't put the waders off! There's some incredibly helpful fellow birdwatchers and Matt embarrasses himself in front of a big group of birders... We also have some fantastic Birding Questions that have come though on the email address, so do keep them coming. It's info@rocknrollbirder.com to get involved! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29, 2025 · 47 min
Ep 33. Ajay Tegala - Horsell Common, Surrey
This week Matt heads to Horsell Common with author, presenter and Ranger Ajay Tegala. Neither of them have been to Horsell Common before so they enjoy an explore of the area and Ajay sees a bird he hasn’t seen in years. There’s also Birding Questions and Matt share more about his Winterwatch experience. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22, 2025 · 57 min
Ep 32. RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025
Matt and Sarah want you to join the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 which runs between 24th and 26th January, so they do a practice run in their garden bird hide and answer questions about getting involved! Find out more about Big Garden Birdwatch 2025 and sign up here. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 15, 2025 · 59 min
Ep 31. Birding Questions Special
Matt answers your questions and voicenotes in a special episode this week. And stay tuned until the end to hear a big announcement! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 18, 2024 · 48 min
Ep 30. Robbie McIntosh - RSPB Radipole, Weymouth
In the final episode of 2024 Matt heads to Weymouth to go for a birwatching walk with guitar legend, Robbie McIntosh. Robbie has played with Paul McCartney, Sir Tom Jones, John Mayer, and Norah Jones to name but a few, but he is also a keen birdwatcher. They hope to see Cetti's Warblers and Bearded Tit. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 11, 2024 · 58 min
Ep 29. Starling Murmuration - RSPB Ham Wall, Somerset
It's our first walk in the South West! Join Matt and Sarah as they look for the starling murmuration on the beautiful Somerset Levels. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2024 · 54 min
Ep 28. Bonner Black – Askham Bog, York
Join Matt for this week's walk in York with Nashville artist and viral birdy sensation, Bonner Black! It's Bonner's first time birding in the UK so she's excited to see which quintessential British birds she can add to her life list. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2024 · 58 min
Ep 27. A Quest for Lammergeier - The Pyrenees Mountains
Matt and Adam Bolton head to The Pyrenees Mountains in search of vultures on their Spanish Adventure! How do the boys get on when locked into a bird hide for eight hours?! And will they see the Lammergeier? Send your Birding Questions on DM's on Instagram or email info@rocknrollbirder.com Follow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2024 · 59 min
Ep 26. Sean McCormack, The Ealing Beaver Project
This week it's all about the birds and the beavers. Matt takes a stroll around The Ealing Beaver Project with Project Lead, Dr Sean McCormack. Sean is a vet, conservationist and presenter. He's so knowledgable about all things wildlife and shares with Matt all about the amazing work they're doing at the project. Follow Sean on Instagram, @thatvetsean Head to The Ealing Beaver Project website to find out more and to book tickets for guided walks. Send your Birding Questions on DM's on Instagram or email info@rocknrollbirder.com Follow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2024 · 59 min
Ep 25. Warnham Nature Reserve, West Sussex
Series 3 is here! Matt has been up to all sorts of birding in our pod break but we're back with a spooky stroll around Warnham Nature Reserve in West Sussex. Matt and Sarah are hoping to see a Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker or a Bullfinch... but will they? There's also some excellent Birding Questions. Do send in yours on DM's on Instagram or info@rocknrollbirder.com Follow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos! Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt Spracklen Produced by Sarah Spracklen Music by David Joseph For Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2024 · 59 min
Ep 24. Finally a Bearded Tit? - Farlington Marshes
In the final walk of the series will Matt FINALLY see a Bearded Tit after years of searching? 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2024 · 49 min
Ep 23. Șeniz Mustafa - Seven Sisters
Matt headed to Seven Sisters to go on a Gull survey with White Stork researcher and ecologist, Șeniz Mustafa. Unfortunately the weather was pretty intense with thirty-six mile an hour winds - but they soldier on! Follow Șeniz on Instagram. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2024 · 57 min
Ep 22. Mya Bambrick - Ham Common, Poole
Matt heads down to Poole to go in search of Ospreys with Mya Bambrick. Mya is part of the Birds of Poole Harbour team and at a young age already has a wealth of experience - rising through the conservation ranks. Follow Mya on Instagram. And head to Birds of Poole Harbour website to find out more about the project. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2024 · 53 min
Ep 21. Paul Bennett - RSPB Coombes Valley
This week Matt is shown round RSPB Coombes Valley by Warden, Paul Bennett. 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2024 · 48 min
Ep 20. Baby Cuckoo - Lyndon Nature Reserve, Rutland
This week Matt and Sarah go off in search of a baby cuckoo and the ospreys at Lyndon Nature Reserve in Rutland. 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2024 · 51 min
Ep 19. Jack Baddams (Part 2) - Sherwood Forest
We had such a brilliant walk with Jack Baddams in Sherwood Forest that we had to come back with a second part! There’s also some cracking birding questions. Follow Jack on Insta, buy his book 'Springwatch: Birdtopia' and make sure to download his podcast 'How Many Geese'. 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 on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2024 · 1 hr
Ep 18. Naomi Johns - The Bird of Prey Project, Bath
Matt is heads out around the grounds of The Bird of Prey Project with Centre Manager, Naomi Johns. Naomi is fascinating and so passionate about the centre and the birds they look after. You'll love joining them for this walk. And Matt and Sarah also have some news to share! Find out more about the Project on their website. Follow them on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.