Rock 'n Roll Birder

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 to reclaim and adapt to fresh landscapes, and we wanted to see what birds are finding a home among the new habitats being created. From farmland species and garden birds, to early signs of wetland and scrub specialists moving in, it’s a brilliant look at how biodiversity can build from the ground up.There’s also a full YouTube episode from the trip, so if you want to see the birds and the site for yourself, make sure you check that out too.Do 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!Our t-shirts and beanies are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch here!Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Deeping Lakes has become a brilliant spot for birdwatchers hoping for a proper owl encounter. But it’s not just about owls — we also dive into the obsession that takes over every birder at the start of the year: year lists, big years, target species, patch birding, and how you stay motivated when you’re chasing new birds and the list slows down. Whether you’re planning your own big year, trying to build a stronger year list, or just love real birding chat from the field, this episode is for you.Do 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!Our t-shirts and beanies are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch here!Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this one. Do 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!Our t-shirts and beanies are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch here!Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 terrible with admin please do send us more Birding Questions 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!Our t-shirts and beanies are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch here!Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 a new episode at Christmas time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.