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Nature's a Hoot

Hawk Conservancy Trust
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Kestrel
Snowy Owl
Vultures
Peregrine Falcon
Bird Watching
Owl Head Rotation
Arctic Warming
Great Grey Owl
GPS Tracking
Conservation
Arctic
Owl Calls
Kruger National Park
Lapid-Faced Vulture
Lanner Falcon
CITES
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Rock and Roll Birder
Cape Vulture

This is the wildlife podcast brought to you by the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Join your host, Tom Morath, as you discover the fascinating world of feathers and talons in this podcast dedicated to birds of prey and their place in the natural world. Uncover hidden secrets of these unique predators to help us understand how we can conserve some of the most endangered species on our planet today.

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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 frontline risks of vulture conservation and how best to portray it through his ph... more

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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 Bir... more

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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. Hear how Peregrine Falcons have made remarkable recoveries in some areas, while ot... more

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This episode we’re diving into the fascinating world of vultures β€” 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 uniqu... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Eley
Wildlife photographer who documents frontline conservation work
Volpro; AVNR Ground Hornbill (planning and projects)
Episode: Bird Fair with Chris Eley
Matt Spracklen
Rock and Roll Birder, birding influencer and content creator
Rock and Roll Birder
Episode: Bird Fair with Rock 'n Roll Birder
Dr. Jamie McCaughan
Head of Conservation and Research, Conservation and Research Department, Hawk Conservancy Trust
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Episode: Falcons: Top Gun of the Skies
Dr. Jamie McCorn
Conservation Research Team, Hawk Conservancy Trust
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Episode: We need to talk about vultures (and elephants!)
Jamie McCaughan
Dr. Jamie McCaughan, British Projects Manager at the Hawk Conservancy Trust
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Episode: What do Little Owls eat?
Dr. Matt Stevens
British projects manager, authority on birds of prey at the Hawk Conservancy Trust
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Episode: Why do Kestrels hover?
Jamie McCorn
Dr Jamie McCorn, Conservation Research Department
Hawk Conservancy Trust - Conservation Research Department
Episode: Which birds of prey eat snakes?
Jamie McKaughan
Conservation and Research Coordinator
Hawk Conservancy Trust
Episode: Can owls turn their heads 360 degrees?

Host

Tom Morath
Host of Nature's a Hoot

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • So informative

    I love this podcast! I’ve learnt so much! Not only about birds of prey but biodiversity, habitats and what little things I can do to help globally and in my little patch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate Shepp
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Nature Podcast

    If like me, you love to listen to the best in nature podcasts, then get yourself plugged into this little gem. Not just the amazing birds but a whole lot of other great up to date chat and banter about all things happening in our natural world. The presenters are engaging and informative. A truly tremendous listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mog'S
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excellent

    A lovely podcast. I’m an expat living in Australia and it keeps me in touch with the wildlife and countryside of the UK. I especially enjoyed the episode with the children sending their recordings in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bally703
    Australia6 years ago
  • Very nice and educational

    I'm so glad I found this podcast. Every episode is interesting and it fuels your love for the environment, nature, and wildlife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    louis.erks.ls
    Philippines6 years ago
  • Vultures

    I love this podcast and vultures and owls and the hawk conservancy trust πŸ¦‰πŸ¦…β€οΈ

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    maxloveridge
    United Kingdom6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many comment on the show's educational value for families and students.
Audience members enjoy the mixture of species spotlight and live demonstrations.
The episodes are described as engaging, informative, and inspiring.
Fans appreciate the practical insights into raptor care and fieldwork.
Listeners praise credible conservation science and engaging hosts.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#153
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#210
Austria/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#214
South Africa/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#240
New Zealand/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Bird Fair with Chris Eley
Q: What impact has receiving recognition had on your work and on conservation storytelling?
He describes how the award helped amplify conservation stories, highlighted by personal anecdotes like his nan changing her view on vultures and a young child inspired to study them, which reinforced the value of visual storytelling in shifting attitudes.
Bird Fair with Chris Eley
Q: How do you start with that storytelling process and decide what to capture?
Chris explains that collaboration with the organization is the first step, understanding their narrative needs, and then storyboarding ideas to ensure shots cover key moments such as rehab, release, and the broader context of the project.
Falcons: Top Gun of the Skies
Q: You mentioned CITES. Can you tell us what CITES is?
CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Fauna and Flora, an international trade agreement designed to protect species from over-exploitation, with Peregrines currently listed but reassessed as populations change.
Falcons: Top Gun of the Skies
Q: Hi Jamie, Jamie, so what's going on for falcons?
Jamie explains the ongoing concerns around illegal wildlife trade, population dynamics, and international protections like CITES, with Peregrines viewed as a high-profile species in trade discussions.
What do Little Owls eat?
Q: And if you're a little owl then, how do you catch an insect?
The guest describes a stalking-to-ambush approach from a perch, watching the undergrowth and diving when the moment is right to capture prey with their talons, a method shared as a core hunting strategy for little owls.

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1. Chris Eley
2. Matt Spracklen
3. Dr. Jamie McCaughan
4. Dr. Jamie McCorn
5. Jamie McCaughan
6. Dr. Matt Stevens
7. Jamie McCorn
8. Jamie McKaughan

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