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Join Hannah and Tom as they welcome journalist, marine biologist and wildlife filmmaker, Dawood Qureshi to hear all about their love of wildlife. From Ospreys to Dinosaurs, Bumblebees to Chocolate Chip Starfish, Dawood will share their passion for storytelling as a way to raise awareness for nature and what it’s like working for the BBC Natural History Unit.
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As the youngest-ever guest on Nature’s a Hoot, Jamie shares the stories behind her award-winning images, her experiences in presenting and public speaking, and even her comic inspired by her pet jumping spider. Despite her young age, Jamie has already achieved an incredible amount. Tune in to hear about her passion for wildlife, her growing list of accomplishments, and how she hopes to inspire others to pick up a camera, explore the natural world, and share their own stories through photography. 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 Head of Animals, 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. Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.
Tom sat down with presenter and zoologist Megan McCubbin at Big Wild Weekend and had a fascinating conversation, ranging from the scent of vultures (which is not nearly as bad as you might think!) to her personal connection with the Trust. Megan also shared how she channels her sense of childlike wonder to navigate the challenges of a changing world, and how that curiosity inspires her conservation work, helping to give a voice to the species that need it most. 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. Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.
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 photography. This one's a powerful insight into the considerations behind conservation stories and how we can spark passion for a bird species that is so desperately misunderstood.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.Find out more about the Hawk Conservancy Trust at www.hawk-conservancy.org.
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 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 others remain vulnerable due to major data gaps, emerging threats, and ongoing exploitation. The illegal wildlife trade is a sizeable, established and growing threat, and the future of large falcons will depend on current choices. 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.