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

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Aug 21, 2024 · 55 min
Ep 17. Jon Carter - BTO HQ, Norfolk
This week Matt is very lucky to have a walk around the grounds at the British Trust of Ornathology HQ with their Media Manager, Jon Carter. Jon is a life-longer birder and a fellow punk, so they had plenty to chat about! The BTO is such an important organisation and so it was a real honour to hear about some of their important work on this walk – and how you can get involved too! Make sure to follow BTO on Instagram, X and Facebook. If you want to find out more about volunteering for BTO head to www.BTO.org 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.
Aug 14, 2024 · 54 min
Ep 16. @WildlifeWithCookie – RSPB Otmoor
This week Matt takes a stroll with WildlifeWithCookie, aka James Cook, around RSPB Otmoor. Cookie is a content creator who goes looking for all the rarest wildlife in the UK - so he's got some stories to tell! Follow Cookie on TikTok, YouTube, 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.
Aug 7, 2024 · 58 min
Ep 15. Elle Kaye – Chobham Common
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 31, 2024 · 55 min
Ep 14. Marsh Harriers at RSBP Leighton Moss
This week Matt and Sarah are up in Lancashire visiting RSPB Leighton Moss. The birds that could be spotted include Bittern, Osprey, Bearded Tit and Marsh Harrier… but what will be seen? There's also Birding Questions that you've sent in! Follow RSPB Leighton Moss on X. 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.
Jul 24, 2024 · 51 min
Ep 13. Jack Baddams - Sherwood Forest
We're back! And with a cracking guest. This week Springwatch's Jack Baddams takes Matt on a point survey through Sherwood Forest. Jack's passion for all things birdy is infectious. We had a fantastic walk with him and we can't wait for you to share it with us. 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.
Jun 26, 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep 12. Hoping for Owls - Bushy Park, London
In the final episode of the series Matt and Sarah head back to Bushy Park on a lovely summer evening to hopefully see Little Owl and Barn Owl. They manage to see a wildlife first for both of them and bump into a friend on the walk. But will they see the owls? Email your birding questions for Series 2 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.
Jun 19, 2024 · 57 min
Ep 11. Tom Morath - Hawk Conservancy Trust
This week Tom Morath shows Matt around the Hawk Conservancy Trust and even makes a dream of Matt's come true. Tom is the Deputy Head of the Living Collection at the Trust as well as the host of their podcast, Nature's A Hoot. Tom has worked hands-on with birds of prey for more than 15 years and his passion for them is palpable. You're going to love this chat! Follow the Hawk Conservancy Trust on Instagram and TikTok. And head to their website to book your tickets to visit the Trust - we highly recommend it as a day out! Buy the fabulous children's book, 'The Best Nest Contest' by Luke Western here. And make sure to follow Luke on Instagram and Facebook. 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.
Jun 12, 2024 · 53 min
Ep 10. Longing for Bullfinch - Danby Lodge, North York Moors
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 8, 2024 · 33 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 5, 2024 · 1 hr
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 29, 2024 · 1 hr 2 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 22, 2024 · 1 hr
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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 15, 2024 · 1 hr 7 min
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!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 7, 2024 · 56 min
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 1, 2024 · 57 min
Ep 4. Garden Birdwatching
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.com Make 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 24, 2024 · 54 min
Ep 3. Paul Lawston - WWT London Wetland Centre
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/join Also 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.com If you’re enjoying the Rock ‘n Roll Birder podcast please do rate and review on your podcast platform of choice! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024 · 59 min
Ep 2. Adam Bolton, Surrey Wildlife Trust - Ockham Commons
In this episode Matt goes for a birdwatching walk with Adam Bolton, the Conservation Manager at Surrey Wildlife Trust. As Adam shows Matt around one of his many sites, Ockham Commons, they go in search of Dartford Warblers. Adam really is a fountain of knowledge so it’s a brilliant chat about what a rich tapestry heathland is for birding and wildlife. Follow Adam on Instagram and TikTok @ABWildPhotography Also be sure to follow Surrey Wildlife Trust on Instagram, Facebook, X and YouTube. You can also become a member and find out more about visiting their sites on their website www.surreywildlifetrust.org If you haven’t already you can follow us on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRoll Birder Keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we’ll answer them in the pod. This episode is proudly sponsored by Eco Bird Food. Use our discount code RNRB20 for 20% off all orders of Eco Bird Food. No waste, no mess, just brilliant bird food. Head to www.ecobirdfood.com to make your purchase now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2024 · 43 min
Ep 1. Searching for Waxwings - Bushy Park, London
It’s the first walk of the series! Matt and Sarah head to Bushy Park as they’ve had a tip off that Waxwing have been spotted. Will they manage to track them down? Also in the episode, we answer some listener questions and find out more about how Matt got into birding. Follow on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRoll Birder Email in your Birding Questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com and we’ll answer them in the pod. This episode is proudly sponsored by Eco Bird Food. Use our discount code RNRB20 for 20% off all orders of Eco Bird Food. No waste, no mess, just brilliant bird food. Head to www.ecobirdfood.com to make your purchase now! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2024 · 4 min
Rock 'n Roll Birder Podcast: Trailer
Join Matt Spracklen, the Rock ‘n Roll Birder, on a weekly birdwatching walk. Throughout the series he’ll be joined by guests who have turned their love of birds & wildlife into their profession, and by his wife, Sarah, 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 novice or a seasoned twitcher you’re very welcome in the RnR B club! Rock 'n Roll Birder Podcast launches on 17th April. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode. Email 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.