Nature's a Hoot

Megan McCubbin - Nature's a Hoot Podcast

Tom sat down with presenter and zoologist Megan McCubbin at Big Wild Weekend and had a fascinating conversation, ranging from the scent of vultures (which is not nearly a

Bird Fair with Chris Eley

Our Head of Animals Tom Morath and conservation photographer Chris Eley come together for a fun episode and share their passion for vultures. Chris Eley shares the real f

Bird Fair with Rock 'n Roll Birder

This episode throws us back to the 2025 Global Birdfair in Rutland where Tom catches up with social media and birder sensation - Matt Spracklen AKA the Rock 'n Roll Birde

Falcons: Top Gun of the Skies

This month's latest episode explores the aerial acrobats that are falcons. Meet two that call the Trust home, Chaucer the Lanner Falcon and Farah the Peregrine Falcon. He

We need to talk about vultures (and elephants!)

This episode we’re diving into the fascinating world of vultures — nature’s ultimate clean up crew. In this special episode of our podcast, we’ll explore: the major threa

What do owl hoots really mean?

In this next episode of Nature's a Hoot, we take you into the world of owl communication! Do all owls hoot? When and what are they hooting about?! 🦉 Nature's a Hoot is

Snowy Owls: The Ultimate Arctic Predator

Join us as we invite you for a closer look at one of our most iconic residents: Sweeney Todd the Snowy Owl! 🦉❄️ We'll be taking a deep dive into the ultimate Arctic preda

What do Little Owls eat?

What's your dream meal? 🤔🍴 If bugs, beetles and butterflies are on the menu, chances are you might be a Little Owl! 🦉Join us for the next edition of our podcast, Nature's

Why do Kestrels hover?

In the next episode of our new series of Nature's a Hoot, discover more about the fascinating hovering prowess of one of the most iconic falcons found across Britain - th

Which birds of prey eat snakes?

In the next episode of our new series of Nature's a Hoot, join Tom as he dives into the world of feathers and talons to discover more about the incredible species that in

Can owls turn their heads 360 degrees?

In the first episode of our new series, join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of owls and their incredible adaptations with host Tom Morath and special guest

LIVE from the Global Birdfair pt.3 with Dr Sean McCormack

The final episode in the Global BirdFair Series, join Tom Morath as he chats to trained vet, conservationist, presenter and all-round wildlife lover, Dr Sean McCormack ab

Bringing Eagles back to Wales

Whether it's by their graceful flight or their keen senses, eagles have captured our imagination for millennia. Golden Eagles and White-tailed Eagles were once thriving i

LIVE from the Global Birdfair pt.2 with Jenny Weston

The next episode in the Global BirdFair Series, join Tom Morath as he chats to Jenny Weston (Senior Species Recovery Officer for the RSPB) about what it takes to support

LIVE from the Global Birdfair pt.1 with Indy Kiemel-Greene and Katie Monk

This month, Tom Morath brings you a very special episode of Nature's a Hoot - recorded LIVE at the Global BirdFair! Join Tom at this celebration of all things feathered,

Steller's Sea Eagle

In the furthest eastern reaches of Siberia, across the remote rocky seacoast and rivers and around the Islands you can find one of the largest species of eagle in the wor

Harris' Hawk

Nicknamed the ‘wolves of the sky’, the Harris’ Hawk is able to collaborate to secure a meal and to boost their chances of evading predators – quite unlike other species o

Martial Eagle

They’re one of the world’s most powerful eagles. With their long wingspan and at a bulky 4kg or more, the Martial Eagle is also Africa’s largest, dominating the sky they

African Harrier-hawk

The African Harrier Hawk is a species of bird of prey with surprising adaptations - from having a wider visual field to potentially double-jointed legs! Over the last few

In Conversation With David Oakes

It's no secret, here at the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love talking about birds of prey! But for many species across the world, things are not looking good. It’s arguably