The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch with Dr Amir Khan

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch with Dr Amir Khan

From Get Birding by Peanut & Crumb

January 22, 2026 · 31 min · Season 4 · Episode 1

About this episode

In this episode, Sean Bean invites listeners to participate in the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch with a lineup of special guests.

Get Birding  is back for a brand new, fortnightly season—hosted by actor and longtime birder Sean Bean. In this opening episode, Sean grabs his binoculars and invites listeners into his garden to slow down, look up, and join the UK’s biggest citizen science event, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch. He is joined by NHS doctor and RSPB President Dr Amir Khan, fellow birder, Elbow frontman and BBC 6 Music DJ Guy Garvey ; ornithologist and environmentalist Dr Mya-Rose Craig ; YouTuber City Girl in Nature ; and beatboxer and nature sound artist Jason Singh. The Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 23–25 January. All you need is one hour, a view outdoors, and a kettle on. Follow Get Birding on Instagram . This episode was produced by Hana Walker-Brown . The Executive Producer is Jane Gerber. This is a Get Birding Production.  The podcast is made in collaboration with Forest Holidays , which encourages birdwatching as part of their guests’ stays, with nature sensitive cabins available in 13 incredible locations across the UK. Use the code GETBIRDING26 when booking, for £40 off a 3-night break or £60 off a 4 or 7 night break. The code expires on 30 June 2026 and is for breaks…

People in this episode

Host: Sean Bean

Guests: Dr Amir Khan, Guy Garvey, Dr Mya-Rose Craig, City Girl in Nature, Jason Singh

Topics covered

  • birdwatching
  • citizen science
  • nature
  • gardening
  • environment

Keywords

  • birdwatching
  • RSPB
  • Big Garden Birdwatch
  • Sean Bean
  • nature

Sponsors

Forest Holidays

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RSPB

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