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 [email protected] and we’ll answer them on the pod!
Follow us on socials @RocknRollBirder
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Rock 'n Roll Birder episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Rock 'n Roll Birder for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Rock 'n Roll Birder episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Ep 18. Naomi Johns - The Bird of Prey Project, Bath
Rock 'n Roll Birder
08/28/24 • 60 min
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 [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 from
Eco Bird Food.
Hosted by Matt Spracklen
Produced by Sarah Spracklen
Music by David Joseph
For Wren Productions Ltd.
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Ep 12. Hoping for Owls - Bushy Park, London
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06/26/24 • 61 min
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 [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 from Eco Bird Food.
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Ep 1. Searching for Waxwings - Bushy Park, London
Rock 'n Roll Birder
04/17/24 • 43 min
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 [email protected] 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!
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Rock 'n Roll Birder Podcast: Trailer
Rock 'n Roll Birder
04/09/24 • 4 min
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 [email protected] and we'll answer them on the pod!
Follow us on socials @RocknRollBirder
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Ep 5. David Joseph, Held By Trees - New Forest
Rock 'n Roll Birder
05/07/24 • 56 min
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 [email protected] or DM us on @RocknRollBirder on Instagram or TikTok.
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Ep 6. Lee Tilley - Kempton Nature Reserve
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05/15/24 • 67 min
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 [email protected]
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!)
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Ep 4. Garden Birdwatching
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05/01/24 • 57 min
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 [email protected]
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.
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Ep 3. Paul Lawston - WWT London Wetland Centre
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04/24/24 • 54 min
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 [email protected]
If you’re enjoying the Rock ‘n Roll Birder podcast please do rate and review on your podcast platform of choice!
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Ep 2. Adam Bolton, Surrey Wildlife Trust - Ockham Commons
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04/17/24 • 59 min
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 [email protected] 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!
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Ep 25. Warnham Nature Reserve, West Sussex
Rock 'n Roll Birder
11/13/24 • 59 min
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 [email protected]
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Rock 'n Roll Birder have?
Rock 'n Roll Birder currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does Rock 'n Roll Birder cover?
The podcast is about Pets & Animals, Leisure, Conservation, Hobbies, Kids & Family, Wildlife, Podcasts, Birds and Birding.
What is the most popular episode on Rock 'n Roll Birder?
The episode title 'Ep 11. Tom Morath - Hawk Conservancy Trust' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Rock 'n Roll Birder?
The average episode length on Rock 'n Roll Birder is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Rock 'n Roll Birder released?
Episodes of Rock 'n Roll Birder are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Rock 'n Roll Birder?
The first episode of Rock 'n Roll Birder was released on Apr 9, 2024.
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