Rock 'n Roll Birder

Ep 36. Hunting for Hawfinches - Hampshire

Rock 'n Roll Birder

Show Notes

There has been a recent eruption of Hawfinches so Matt and Sarah go off in search of them in Hampshire. Will they finish another series with a lifer?!

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