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Get Birding

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The multi-award-winning podcast helping everyone, everywhere connect with nature by discovering more about the birds around us.

Hosted by actor and longtime birder, Sean Bean.

Get Birding’s purpose has been recognised by awards including:

British Podcast Awards 2022 & 2025: Climate & Sustainability

Audio Production Awards 2024: Best New Voice, & Climate

Anthem Award 2022 & Lovies Award 2023: Equi... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes43Founded6 years ago
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In this episode, we're discovering how a love of birding can change lives and bring people together.

We join birdwatcher and community builder Lira Valencia on her local patch in London, where she shares how discovering the birds on her doorstep op... more

In this episode, Sean Bean joins Poet Laureate Simon Armitage at RSPB Arne to explore how birds have inspired poetry and literature, and the books that first sparked a love of the natural world.

Plus, we meet writer and artist Jackie Morris, co-crea... more

In this episode, host Sean Bean returns to RSPB Arne in Dorset, where autumn migration is bringing birds in from further north. We’ll discover why Poole Harbour is such an important winter haven for waders and waterfowl, and get to know some of the r... more

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In this episode, host Sean Bean is joined by Poet Laureate Simon Armitage at RSPB Arne, where they explore the reserve and discover how Dartford Warblers have bounced back, from just two pairs at Arne in 1965 to 97 pairs last year. Simon talks about ... more

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Recent Guests

Simon Armitage
Poet Laureate, poet, playwright, musician and novelist
Episode: Words of the Wild with Jackie Morris
Jackie Morris
Writer and artist, co-creator of The Lost Words and The Lost Spells
Episode: Words of the Wild with Jackie Morris
Stephen Moss
Birder, bestselling author and former wildlife television producer
Episode: Words of the Wild with Jackie Morris
Ben Watt
Musician, member of Everything But The Girl, and local conservation campaigner
Cool Oak
Episode: Migration and Conservation with Ben Watt
Dr. Mya-Rose Craig
Lifelong conservationist and ornithologist
Independent conservationist
Episode: Generational Birding with Dr Mya-Rose Craig
Chris Craig
Father of Dr. Mya-Rose Craig
Episode: Generational Birding with Dr Mya-Rose Craig
Joe Scorey
Young birdwatcher
Student aiming for conservation career
Episode: Generational Birding with Dr Mya-Rose Craig
Paul Scorey
Father of Joe Scorey
Episode: Generational Birding with Dr Mya-Rose Craig
Dan O'Neill
Biologist and broadcaster
RSPB Ham Wall
Episode: Birds of Prey with Dan O'Neill

Host

Sean Bean
Host of Get Birding

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 270 ratings
  • So comforting and interesting

    A prayer to nature. I listen to all podcasts at 1.5 speed except this one, even though the guests seem to speak at 0.5 speed, I just let it run :) thanks from an ecologist

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    So cello
    Australiaa month ago
  • Pompidou?

    Thought it was patreon! 🤣🫘

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LUFC!!!!
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • More Sean and Short Varied Segments Needed

    I love Sean Bean’s simple, down-to-earth approach to appreciating birds, but the guest in Ep.7 droned on in a way that made it more about himself than the topic at hand. Ep. 1 was fantastic, and I hope Sean makes more like that. Unpretentious, not precious.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    dunes4u
    United States7 months ago
  • Wonderful

    It’s been lovely catching up with all the episodes. Tempted to start with the Sean Bean series, I started with s1 and e1. I’m so glad I did. Wonderful presenters and guests. Totally my wheelhouse and learning more about my passion. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cristin
    Ireland7 months ago
  • Learning with Sean!

    Love this podcast. I like all the different contributors and guest. Sean is happy to say what he doesn’t know which makes birding feel approachable and something we can all do The poems are a lovely element

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    architectural girl
    United Kingdom7 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Pacing and guest variety are generally strong, though some episodes feel guest-driven at times.
The host's calm, comforting delivery helps nature feel accessible to all.
Guests bring a lively mix of expertise and personality.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#20
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#162
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#2
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#22
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#26
Canada/Science/Nature
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#198
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Words of the Wild with Jackie Morris
Q: What would you choose as your personal mascot, and why?
Sean Bean chooses sparrowhawks among birds of prey, while Mya-Rose Craig says she loves barn owls for their silent flight and beauty.
Migration and Conservation with Ben Watt
Q: If you went outside on an autumn night, what bird calls could you actually hear passing overhead?
Redwings make a high-pitched single-note call that can be heard repeatedly during migration; waders and ducks may also be heard flying overhead at night.
Birding at RSPB Arne with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage
Q: If you could go birding with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
The guests imagine Charles Darwin and Bill Oddie as ideal companions for their deep knowledge, curiosity about natural history, and ability to spark wide interest in birds across generations.
Generational Birding with Dr Mya-Rose Craig
Q: autumn is one of the most exciting times of year for birding. What should people be looking and listening for right now?
The host and guests describe the lag between summer migrants leaving and wintering birds arriving, noting a flood of warblers, thrushes, and redwings starting to move through, with many adults already having departed and hatch-year birds remaining to be encountered through the autumn.
The birds that stay with us feat. Amy Tan
Q: What bird sound instantly tells you it's summer?
A listener question about summer signals leads to a discussion of swift calls and other distinctive sounds that mark warmer months.

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A nature-focused show that blends accessible storytelling with expert and celebrity guests to explore birds, soundscapes, and human-nature connections. Episodes frequently cover practical birding tips, conservation topics, and the emotional or therapeutic benefits of time in natural spaces, often weaving in music, poetry, and on-site field experiences. Notable strengths include a soothing host presence, a diverse slate of guests—from broadcasters and authors to ornithologists and musicians—and a recurring emphasis on inclusivity, accessibility, and wellbeing in nature. Potential listeners will likely enjoy intimate conversations, field-recording moments, and ideas for engaging with birds in urban and rural spaces alike.

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Recent guests on Get Birding include:

1. Simon Armitage
2. Jackie Morris
3. Stephen Moss
4. Ben Watt
5. Dr. Mya-Rose Craig
6. Chris Craig
7. Joe Scorey
8. Paul Scorey

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