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Rock 'n Roll Birder
by 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 [email protected] and we’ll answer them on the pod! Follow us on socials @RocknRollBirder Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;
Episodes
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Goshawks with Dad - Surrey Hills
This one’s a special episode. I’m out birding in a Surrey forest with my dad. Early mornings, crisp woodland air, and that feeling that anything could happen… and it absolutely did. We spent the day deep in the forest tracking down some serious woodland heavyweights. From the explosive power of...
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Ep 55. Charlotte Griffiths, BTO - Shropshire
In this episode of the Rock n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the forests of Shropshire in search of one of Britain’s most elusive birds of prey — the mighty goshawk. Joining me is Charlotte Griffiths, a raptor expert, BTO monitor, and organiser of the Welsh Raptor Convention. Charlotte leads the...
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Ep 54. Birding with Jim Moir and Nancy Sorrell - Oare Marshes
In this episode of the Rock ’n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the fantastic Oare Marshes Nature Reserve in Kent, one of the best birdwatching sites in the UK, for a brilliant day birding with comedian, artist and passionate birder Jim Moir and the wonderful Nancy Sorrell. Joining us on the...
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Ep 53. Billy Heaney - WWT Slimbridge
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. It’s the 80th anniversary year of the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, founded by the iconic conservationist Sir Peter Scott, and...
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Ep 52. Unbirded Territory - Wintringham, Cambridgeshire
In this episode of Rock ‘n Roll Birder podcast, I head over to Wintringham with Sarah and Baby Birder to explore something a bit different — a brand new housing development project, and the wildlife that’s already starting to move in. Wintringham is a fascinating example of how nature can begin…
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Ep 51. Long-eared Owl with The Early Birder - Deeping Lakes, Lincolnshire
In this episode of Rock ‘n Roll Birder, I’m joined by The Early Birder for a winter UK birding adventure at Deeping Lakes (Lincolnshire) — searching for one of Britain’s most secretive birds: the Long-eared Owl. We talk owl roosting behaviour, what makes Long-eared Owls so hard to find, and why...
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Ep 50. Stephen Moss - Somerset
What a guest we have for you this week! Natural historian, author, and television producer, Stephen Moss sits with Matt in his garden and discusses all things birds, Birding with Bill Oddie and Global Birdfair. It's an enthralling chat with a man who has stories for days. You're going to love…
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Ep 49. RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2026
We're back for a brand new series of Rock 'n Roll Birder Podcast! We did promise we'd be back in January and we've got SUCH a brilliant series lined up for you with some mega guests. But we had to start the year of with our annual RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch from our garden hide. As Matt is…
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Bonus Ep: Christmas Crossbills - RSPB Farnham Heath
Hello! And sorry! It's been too long but we're back with a special winter episode ahead of the brand new series that starts in 2026. Matt and Sarah head do some birding at RSPB Farnham Heath to try and spot the Crossbill. Is it a Christmas special? Who knows! But we're very happy to be back with…
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Ep 48. Live From Global Birdfair - Day 2
You wanted more chaos?! Well, Day 2 is here. Join us for another special episode as Matt and Sarah answer Birding Questions live on the Winchat Podcast Stage at Global Birdfair 2025! Thank you to everyone who came down to the recording. Enjoy this second dose of madness! Please do send us Birding...
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Ep 47. Live From Global Birdfair - Day 1
Join us for this very special episode as Matt and Sarah answer Birding Questions live on the Winchat Podcast Stage at Global Birdfair 2025! Thank you to everyone who came down to the recording. Enjoy this 30 minutes of madness! Please do send us Birding Questions for Series 5 to...
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Ep 46. Heatwave at RSPB Pulborough Brooks
Matt and Sarah are back after an unexpected break from the podcast. They head off for a walk around the beautiful RSPB Pulborough Brooks on a scorcher of a day. Will they see a White-Tailed Eagle? Or will the heat hide the birds away? Please do send us Birding Questions for our live episode to...
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Ep 45. Solo Birding
Matt goes for a solo walk around Somerset to see what he can find. We love going out for walks with friends or family but it's also fun to go it alone! Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock…
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Ep 44. Mike Phelps - Isle of Mull
This week Matt heads to the Isle of Mull with Mike Phelps. They boys are treated to quite the range of birds but they are in particular search of White Tail Eagles and Hen Harrier. Mike shares the powerful story of how he got into wildlife photography and became an advocate for nature's positive...
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Ep 43. A Stay at Elmley Nature Reserve
Matt and Sarah finally stay at Elmley Nature Reserve after promising themselves they'll go for ages and ages. There should be Marsh Harriers, Owls and Waders. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to...
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Ep 42. Surrounded by Warblers
Matt and Sarah go off in search of Warblers. It's an episode heavy with birdsong! Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] 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...
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Ep 41. Akash Barua - Greater London
This week Matt goes for a walk with ecologist Akash Barua. They chat about his allotment, being a young urban ecologist and his Instagram series, 'Wild Endz'. They also see quite the spectacle right at the end of their time together, so stay tuned for that! Follow Akash on Instagram. Keep your...
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Ep 40. Adam Juckes - Red Kites in Buckinghamshire
This week it's Red Kite-fest with Photographer, YouTuber and Podcaster Adam Juckes. Follow Adam Juckes on Instagram and YouTube. Book your trip with Apex Adventures here. And make sure to check out The WildX Podcast. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to [email protected] or DM...
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Ep 39. Ryan Dalton - Hampstead Heath
This week Matt goes for a walk around Hampstead Heath with naturalist, nature podcaster and professional dog walker, Ryan Dalton. Follow Ryan on Instagram and check out his podcast, Into the Wild. Keep your Birding Questions coming to [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it…
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Ep 38. Home Birding
This week Matt and Sarah head outside their house for a birdwatching walk. You don't need to go to a reserve or beauty spot to appreciate the birds... just put your trainers on and see what you can see outside your front door! Let us know how many species you spot and if there's anything of note!...
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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 [email protected] or DM…
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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 [email protected] or DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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 [email protected] Follow...
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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...
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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…
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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 [email protected] 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…
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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 [email protected]…
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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...
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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 [email protected] 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…
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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 [email protected] or DM us on socials @RocknRollBirder. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Don't forget to use our...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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 [email protected] or DM them to us on socials @RocknRollBirder. Thank you to this week’s sponsors Greenfeathers and...
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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…
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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...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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 [email protected] and we’ll answer them on the pod!
Follow us on socials @RocknRollBirder
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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....
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