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 seas...
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Episode List

Live From Global Birdfair - Day 2

Jul 30th, 2025 3:00 AM

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 Questions for Series 5 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 are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch here!Thank you to this week’s sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live From Global Birdfair - Day 1

Jul 21st, 2025 10:20 PM

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 info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder. We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Our t-shirts are finally a reality! Buy the Rock 'n Roll Birder merch here!Thank you to this week’s sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heatwave at RSPB Pulborough Brooks

Jun 24th, 2025 11:46 PM

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 info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder. You can find the schedule for the podcast stage at Global Birdfair here. We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! The feature-length special from the Isle of Mull will be out very soon! Thank you to this week’s sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Buy the Rock 'n Roll Bird-er Food Suet Tubes here!Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep 45. Solo Birding

May 28th, 2025 3:00 AM

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 info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week’s sponsors GreenFeathers 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 44. Mike Phelps - Isle of Mull

May 21st, 2025 3:00 AM

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 impact for your Mental Health.Follow Mike on Instagram and YouTube. Listen to The WildX Podcast. And check out Apex Adventures.Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week’s sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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