Rock 'n Roll Birder

Goshawks with Dad - Surrey Hills

This one’s a special episode. I’m out birding in a Surrey forest with my dad. Early mornings, crisp woodland air, and that feeling that anything could happen… and it abso

Ep 55. Charlotte Griffiths, BTO - Shropshire

In this episode of the Rock n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the forests of Shropshire in search of one of Britain’s most elusive birds of prey — the mighty goshawk. Joi

Ep 54. Birding with Jim Moir and Nancy Sorrell - Oare Marshes

In this episode of the Rock ’n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the fantastic Oare Marshes Nature Reserve in Kent, one of the best birdwatching sites in the UK, for a brill

Ep 53. Billy Heaney - WWT Slimbridge

In this episode of Rock ‘n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the legendary WWT Slimbridge with top birder Billy Heaney — and it turns into one of those unforgettable days.

Ep 52. 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 developme

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

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, Bird

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

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 a

Ep 48. Live From Global Birdfair - Day 2

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 Bi

Ep 47. Live From Global Birdfair - Day 1

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

Ep 46. Heatwave at RSPB Pulborough Brooks

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

Ep 45. Solo Birding

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

Ep 44. Mike Phelps - Isle of Mull

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 He

Ep 43. A Stay at Elmley Nature Reserve

Matt and Sarah finally stay at Elmley Nature Reserve after promising themselves they'll go for ages and ages. There should be Marsh Harriers, Owls and Waders. Keep your

Ep 42. Surrounded by Warblers

Matt and Sarah go off in search of Warblers. It's an episode heavy with birdsong! Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rockn

Ep 41. Akash Barua - Greater London

This week Matt goes for a walk with ecologist Akash Barua. They chat about his allotment, being a young urban ecologist and his Instagram series, 'Wild Endz'. They also s

Ep 40. Adam Juckes - Red Kites in Buckinghamshire

This week it's Red Kite-fest with Photographer, YouTuber and Podcaster Adam Juckes. Follow Adam Juckes on Instagram and YouTube. Book your trip with Apex Adventures here

Ep 39. Ryan Dalton - Hampstead Heath

This week Matt goes for a walk around Hampstead Heath with naturalist, nature podcaster and professional dog walker, Ryan Dalton. Follow Ryan on Instagram and check out

Ep 38. Home Birding

This week Matt and Sarah head outside their house for a birdwatching walk. You don't need to go to a reserve or beauty spot to appreciate the birds... just put your train