Nature's a Hoot

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 Birder. Tom asks Matt about his birding best bits, the beginnings of Rock 'n Roll Birder and they hone in on a "how to" guide to spotting British birds of prey.Nature's a Hoot is the podcast brought to you by the Hawk Conservancy Trust - a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey and their habitats, and visitor attraction centre in Hampshire, England. This podcast is hosted by our Deputy Head of Living Collection, Tom Morath. Find out more about our conservation and research work with birds of prey 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/cons... Visit our bird of prey centre in Hampshire, UK 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/book... Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at 👉 www.hawk-conservancy.org. 🧡 Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures.

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 threats vultures face in the wild, the remarkable adaptations that make them so unique and some of our conservation efforts to protect their future. Why do vultures deserve more respect than their reputation suggests? Nature's a Hoot is the podcast brought to you by the Hawk Conservancy Trust - a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey and their habitats, and visitor attraction centre in Hampshire, England. This podcast is hosted by our Deputy Head of Living Collection, Tom Morath.Find out more about our conservation and research work with birds of prey 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/conservation-research/ Visit our bird of prey centre in Hampshire, UK 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/book-your-tickets-to-visit/ Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures.

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 predator and how they've adapted to living in the coldest climates on the planet.Nature's a Hoot is the podcast brought to you by the Hawk Conservancy Trust - a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey and their habitats, and visitor attraction centre in Hampshire, England. This podcast is hosted by our Deputy Head of Living Collection Tom Morath.Find out more about our conservation and research work with birds of prey 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/conservation-research/Visit our bird of prey centre in Hampshire, UK 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/book-your-tickets-to-visit/Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures.

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 - the Kestrel. Join our host Tom as he introduces you to our very own Kestrel, Scout, and hears more about what we're doing to conserve this species from our British Projects Manager, Dr Matt Stevens.Nature's a Hoot is the podcast brought to you by the Hawk Conservancy Trust - a conservation charity with a mission to conserve birds of prey and their habitats, and visitor attraction centre in Hampshire, England. This podcast is hosted by our Deputy Head of Living Collection Tom Morath.Donate to our Kestrel fundraising challenge 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stopping-the-kestrel-declineFind out more about our conservation and research work with birds of prey 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/conservation-research/Visit our bird of prey centre in Hampshire, UK 👉 https://www.hawk-conservancy.org/book-your-tickets-to-visit/Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures.Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.

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 Dr Jamie McKaughan - Conservation and Research Coordinator at the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures. This is the audio-only edition of Nature's a Hoot. For the full experience join us on YouTube @HawkConservancyTrust.

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 in key areas across Wales but have now both been absent for over 150 years. Join Tom as he chats to Dr Sophie-Lee Williams, founder and Project Manager for Eagle Reintroduction Wales – A project set to bring these two iconic species back from extinction in Wales.

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, where he'll be chatting to Katy Monk and returning Nature’s a Hoot Guest Indy Greene about their experiences in conservation as young people, their epic challenge to walk from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise funds for wildlife and, of course, the birds of prey that inspire them.

Able to navigate the interwoven branches of our native woodland with ease and with an practically unrivalled reputation for hunting ability, the Goshawk is an almost legendary bird of prey. Join Tom and Hawk Conservancy Trust President, Chris Packham, as they share their passion for this impressive native bird of prey.

No matter what the image you have in your mind is when it comes to vultures, the Egyptian Vulture implores you to make a reassessment. They’re smart, can easily equal any eagle when it comes to soaring ability and must have the funkiest white hair-do (feather-do?) of any bird of prey! Join us as we discover more about the Egyptian Vulture and the work being done to protect this endangered species.