Nature News from RSPB Scotland

Episode 30 Birdcrime Report Special

This week the RSPB releases its latest Birdcrime Report detailing the shocking ongoing illegal killing of birds of prey. In a special episode of RSPB Scotland’s Nature

How to Listen to Birds Episode 6

In the last of our miniseries on birdsong Stephen is squeezing in a few moorland highlights before heading back to Wood of Cree for a rainy visit.  Guided again by Cryst

How to Listen to Birds Episode 5

Stephen takes a trip to RSPB Scotland's Wood of Cree nature reserve. With the help of local expert Crystal Maw he hears some of the specialist birds that call this a

How to Listen to Birds Episode 4

In the latest episode of our mini series How to Listen to Birds Stephen is visiting RSPB Scotland’s Baron’s Haugh reserve. Senior Conservation Officer Toby Wilson is hi

How to Listen to Birds Episode 3

In Episode 3 of our miniseries How to Listen to Birds Stephen is visiting RSPB Scotland’s Abernethy nature reserve. Assistant Warden Ewan Craig is his guide as they take

How to Listen to Birds Episode 2

Stephen takes a trip to RSPB Scotland's Loch Leven nature reserve.  Site manager Vicky Turnbull and Assistant Warden Darran Dixon are on hand to help him identify wh

How to Listen to Birds Episode 1

How to Listen to Birds is a new podcast mini series from RSPB Scotland. Join host Stephen Magee out and about for tips on how to identify birds by their song. He'll

EPISODE 29 BIG GARDEN BIRDWATCH 2024

It's that time of year again! Big Garden Birdwatch is here. Stephen and Dan Snowdon from RSPB Scotland's Lochwinnoch nature reserve explain how to take part. Th

EPISODE 28 CAN WE END THE ILLEGAL KILLING OF BIRDS OF PREY?

It's an important time for Scotland's birds of prey as the Scottish Government introduces legislation to license grouse moors in a bid to end raptor persecution

EPISODE 27 CELEBRATING THE RETURN OF WINTER WILDFOWL

As the days shorten wintering ducks, geese and swans are making their way back to Scotland. Stephen is at RSPB Scotland's Loch Leven nature reserve to see some of th

EPISODE 26 ORKNEY NATIVE WILDLIFE PROJECT SPECIAL

In this special edition of the podcast Stephen is in Orkney to hear about work to protect its special, native wildlife. Orkney  has its own native Vole species and also

EPISODE 25 Seabirds in Crisis and How You Can Help

This episode is a deep dive into the crisis facing seabirds around Scotland's coasts. Stephen is joined at the seaside by Head of Species Paul Walton and Head of Mar

EPIOSDE 24 - SAVING NATURE ACROSS EUROPE

Earlier this year experts from bird charities across Europe gathered in Scotland to share how they are working to save nature across the continent. Stephen is joined by I

EPISODE 23 - CONNECTING TO NATURE

Stephen and Kate are visiting RSPB Scotland's Loch Leven reserve to find out how to really connect to nature. Freya and Daniel from the visitor experience team at th

EPISODE 22 SAVING OUR WILD ISLES

Stephen and Kate are looking back at the amazing wildlife featured in the Wild Isles series. They are also looking forward to the plans being made to protect and renew it

EPISODE 21 RAINFOREST SPECIAL

Scotland's rainforest is an amazing place but it's under threat. Stephen and Kate take a trip to see the habitat for themselves at RSPB Scotland's Inversna

EPISODE 20 Is It Spring Yet?

Stephen and Kate are joined by Conservation Officer Scott Shanks  for a wander in Glasgow's Kelvingrove Park. They're on the lookout for early signs of Spring a

EPISODE 19 Big Garden Birdwatch 2023

Stephen and Kate are joined by Katie O’Neill and David Hunt for a Big Garden Birdwatch. Join them in Kate’s “garden room” for some tips on how to take part in this import

EPISODE 18 - A look back at 2022

Stephen and Kate are joined for a snowy wander by Scotland Director Anne McCall and Head of Species and Habitats Paul Walton. They pick out their highlights of the past y

EPISODE 17 Things to Look Out for in Winter

Stephen and Kate take a trip to RSPB Scotland's Lochwinnoch nature reserve. They're joined by Senior Conservation Officer Toby Wilson who has some tips for thin