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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: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion


Past hosts include BBC Wild Isles presenter & Strictly winner Hamza Yassin; 23 year old ornithologist & environmentalist Dr Mya-Rose Craig; and YouTuber City Girl in Nature, and our supporters include RSPB, National Trust, Natural History Museum, Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust.

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  • fortnightly
  • Avg 30 min
  • English

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  • S4 · E17
    September 2 · 29 min

    Birds of Prey with Dan O'Neill

    In this episode, host Sean Bean is joined by wildlife biologist and broadcaster Dan O’Neill at RSPB Ham Wall, where they explore the wildlife of this wetland habitat, from ospreys and cormorants to marsh harriers, kingfishers and dragonflies. They also reflect on their shared childhood passion for birds of prey and how spending time in nature can put life into perspective. We’ll also meet Donna Davis and Rufus, the Harris Hawk who has worked at Wimbledon, Westminster Abbey and Lord’s Cricket Ground, to discover how falconry is used to deter gulls and pigeons in urban environments. Plus, Dr Mya-Rose Craig returns to bust some birding myths, from the surprising truth about “seagulls” to why owls might not be as wise as they look. Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. The Executive Producer is Jane Gerber. Tiger Island https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m002x3br/tiger-island Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E16
    August 19 · 26 min

    The birds that stay with us feat. Kirsty Gallacher and Amy Tan

    In this episode, host Sean Bean is joined by broadcaster and lifelong birder Kirsty Gallacher to explore the seminal moments that have shaped her love and appreciation for birds, from peregrines and racing pigeons to a powerful encounter with an owl during a time of grief. We’ll also hear from bestselling author Amy Tan about The Backyard Bird Chronicles and the year she spent observing, drawing and keeping a journal of the birds in her garden transformed the way she understood survival, habitat and our relationship with the natural world. Plus, wildlife writer and communicator Lucy McRobert from The Sound Approach explores the overlooked voices of female birds and the gender gap in birdsong, nature beatboxer and composer Jason Singh reveals why the blackbird and song thrush are among his favourite birds, and Dr Mya-Rose Craig returns to answer your questions about the sounds of summer and the remarkable lives of swifts. Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. The Executive Producer is Jane Gerber. The Sound Approach https://soundapproach.co.uk/ The Backyard Bird Chronicles https://amytan.net/backyard-bird-chronicles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E15
    August 5 · 31 min

    Holiday Birding Spots with Jim Moir and Samuel West

    In this episode, host Sean Bean is back at RSPB Ham Wall with long-time birder Jeff Holmes to explore the changing fortunes of Britain's birds, from wintering whooper swans and cranes to the continental species arriving as our climate changes. We'll also hear from past guests including artist and comedian Jim Moir, actor Samuel West and ornithologist Dr Mya-Rose Craig as they share their favourite holiday birding spots. Plus, RSPB wildlife gardening expert Adrian Thomas shares simple ways to help birds during hot weather, composer Jason Singh explains why the hoopoe is a bird that gives him hope, and author Charlie Corbett reflects on how reconnecting with birds helped him through grief and inspired his book 12 Birds to Save Your Life. Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. The Executive Producer is Jane Gerber. This is a Get Birding production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E10
    May 27 · 25 min

    Birding for Mental Health

    In this episode, we’re exploring the connection between birds, nature and mental wellbeing — and why spending time outdoors can help us feel calmer and more connected. Host Sean Bean is joined by singer and actor Will Young, who reflects on rediscovering nature, gardening and the comfort birds have brought him through difficult times. Nature beatboxer and composer Jason Singh shares how birdsong creates a living symphony, while Kings College Professor Andrea Mechelli explains the science behind nature’s positive impact on stress, mood and loneliness. Plus, Dr Mya-Rose Craig answers your birding questions, as Sean and Will reflect on creativity, grief, childhood memories and the peace that birdwatching can bring. Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. Executive Producer is Jane Gerber. This is a Get Birding Production. Wild Minds Substack by Andrea Mechelli https://andreamechelli.substack.com/ The podcast is made in collaboration with Forest Holidays, which encourages birdwatching as part of their guests’ stays, with nature sensitive cabins available in 13 incredible locations across the UK. Use the code GETBIRDING26 when booking, for £40 off a 3-night break or £60 off a 4 or 7 night break. The code expires on 30 June 2026 and is for breaks bookable until 1 October 2026. To find out more, visit www.forestholidays.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S4 · E9
    May 13 · 32 min

    The Dawn Chorus with Will Young

    Join The Flock for exclusive content: https://getbird.ing/starling-payment-form/ In this episode, we’re tuning into one of nature’s greatest performances—the Dawn Chorus—and the remarkable reasons birds fill the early morning with song. Along the way, host Sean Bean is joined by singer and actor Will Young, who reflects on rediscovering his love of birds, and sound artist Alice Boyd on finding inspiration in listening closely to the natural world. Plus, Dr Mya-Rose Craig answers your birding questions, and Jenny Shelton from the Wildlife Trusts shares how changing landscapes are reshaping the soundscape of Britain—and what that means for the future of birdsong. Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. Executive Producer is Jane Gerber. This is a Get Birding Production. Wildlife Trusts Dawn Chorus Events https://www.wildlifetrusts.org/dawn-chorus-day The podcast is made in collaboration with Forest Holidays, which encourages birdwatching as part of their guests’ stays, with nature sensitive cabins available in 13 incredible locations across the UK. Use the code GETBIRDING26 when booking, for £40 off a 3-night break or £60 off a 4 or 7 night break. The code expires on 30 June 2026 and is for breaks bookable until 1 October 2026. To find out more, visit www.forestholidays.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • S3 · E6
    Aug 24, 2023 · 39 min

    Crisis Talks

    People's Plan For Nature, Phoebe Weston & Nemone.

  • S3 · E5
    Aug 10, 2023 · 26 min

    Music Of The Skies

    Why do birds sing? with Nemone, Albertine Sarges & David Rothenberg.

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