What's your dream meal? 🤔🍴 If bugs, beetles and butterflies are on the menu, chances are you might be a Little Owl! 🦉Join us for the next edition of our podcast, Nature's a Hoot, as Tom delves into the world of invertebrates, and the small but mighty birds of prey that feast on them 🐛🐜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.Donate to our Kestrel fundraising challenge 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stopping-the-kestrel-declineFind 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.
In the next episode of our new series of Nature's a Hoot, discover more about the fascinating hovering prowess of one of the most iconic falcons found across Britain - the Kestrel. Join our host Tom as he introduces you to our very own Kestrel, Scout, and hears more about what we're doing to conserve this species from our British Projects Manager, Dr Matt Stevens.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.Donate to our Kestrel fundraising challenge 👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/stopping-the-kestrel-declineFind 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.
In the next episode of our new series of Nature's a Hoot, join Tom as he dives into the world of feathers and talons to discover more about the incredible species that include snakes in their diet. Plus, he'll bring you close to our sensational Secretary Bird Angola and his snake-stomping killer kick!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.This is the audio-only edition of Nature's a Hoot. For the full experience join us on YouTube @HawkConservancyTrust.Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures.
In the first episode of our new series, join us for a deep dive into the fascinating world of owls and their incredible adaptations with host Tom Morath and special guest Dr Jamie McKaughan - Conservation and Research Coordinator at the Hawk Conservancy Trust.
Brought to you in association with Orange Planet Pictures.
This is the audio-only edition of Nature's a Hoot. For the full experience join us on YouTube @HawkConservancyTrust.
The final episode in the Global BirdFair Series, join Tom Morath as he chats to trained vet, conservationist, presenter and all-round wildlife lover, Dr Sean McCormack about how he got involved working with animals and the community conservation work he’s been spearheading in Ealing in West London. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Global BirdFair - a not-for-profit festival with an aim to bring bird-lovers and conservationists alike together for a celebration of wildlife and especially birds.
Whether it's by their graceful flight or their keen senses, eagles have captured our imagination for millennia. Golden Eagles and White-tailed Eagles were once thriving in key areas across Wales but have now both been absent for over 150 years. Join Tom as he chats to Dr Sophie-Lee Williams, founder and Project Manager for Eagle Reintroduction Wales – A project set to bring these two iconic species back from extinction in Wales.
The next episode in the Global BirdFair Series, join Tom Morath as he chats to Jenny Weston (Senior Species Recovery Officer for the RSPB) about what it takes to support endangered species of birds, what it’s like to monitor wild bird of prey populations and the recovery of the Red Kite. This episode was recorded LIVE at the Global BirdFair - a not-for-profit festival with an aim to bring bird-lovers and conservationists alike together for a celebration of wildlife and especially birds.
This month, Tom Morath brings you a very special episode of Nature's a Hoot - recorded LIVE at the Global BirdFair! Join Tom at this celebration of all things feathered, where he'll be chatting to Katy Monk and returning Nature’s a Hoot Guest Indy Greene about their experiences in conservation as young people, their epic challenge to walk from Land’s End to John O’ Groats to raise funds for wildlife and, of course, the birds of prey that inspire them.
In the furthest eastern reaches of Siberia, across the remote rocky seacoast and rivers and around the Islands you can find one of the largest species of eagle in the world –Steller’s Sea Eagle. Join Tom as he discovers more about this huge eagle and catches up with James Knight from the Bird Team at the Trust about his journey whilst training Kiara, a brand new addition to our flying team.
Nicknamed the ‘wolves of the sky’, the Harris’ Hawk is able to collaborate to secure a meal and to boost their chances of evading predators – quite unlike other species of birds of prey. They’re sociable, powerful and agile. These hawks primarily prefer hunting territories of arid scrubland and semi-desert and for much of their recent natural history, this would be the best place to find them. But new research is exploring the reasons why Harris’ Hawks are now opting to co-habit with we humans – moving into suburban areas and taking advantage of what this new habitat has to offer when it comes to the hunt.
They’re one of the world’s most powerful eagles. With their long wingspan and at a bulky 4kg or more, the Martial Eagle is also Africa’s largest, dominating the sky they fly in as they take their place as an apex predator. They’re a truly awesome species. The downside though is that they’re under threat. Join Tom as he talks to South African-based conservation biologist Dr Megan Murgatroyd about the work she’s doing to gather information about the species that could prove invaluable to their survival as a species into the future.
The African Harrier Hawk is a species of bird of prey with surprising adaptations - from having a wider visual field to potentially double-jointed legs! Over the last few years, our conservation and research team, alongside scientists from other research institutions have been studying them to find out more. Join Tom as he chats to Dr Simon Poitier about new research being conducted at the Trust, studying resident African Harrier Hawks, Josephine and Baba, and how the study’s findings could be beneficial to the species’ conservation and even helpful in the world of robotic sciences.
It's no secret, here at the Hawk Conservancy Trust we love talking about birds of prey! But for many species across the world, things are not looking good. It’s arguably never been more important to get excited about nature than it is today. In this episode of Nature's a Hoot, join Tom as he chats to actor, artist and fellow wildlife podcaster David Oakes! Listen all about finding time for nature, tracking golden eagles and how arts and creativity can support conservation.
The Little Owl is the smallest species of owls in the UK - standing no more than 23cm tall! The Hawk Conservancy Trust has been monitoring and supporting Little Owls through our Raptor Nest Box Project for over 15 years. We’ll hear from Dr Matt Stevens (conservation biologist at the Trust) as he tells us more about this charismatic native species and the work he does to help conserve them.
Over the vast expanse of water, wind whipping up the salty air onto the land, there are a great many sights and sounds to be heard along our British coastline and over our wetland habitats. This ocean biome is home not only to species of fish and gulls, but also to the largest bird of prey in the UK – the White-tailed Eagle. Join Tom as he chats to Steve Egerton-Read - the White-tailed Eagle Project Officer for Forestry England – about this incredible species.
Way up in the mountainous slopes, in Europe, Africa and Asia, one of the world’s rarest vultures soars high above the rock and snow in search of a meal. At first glance, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve spotted some mythological creature – the orange-tinted feathers and diamond/wedge-shaped tail more akin to stories of dragons than vultures. This time, Tom discovers more about one of the most striking yet endangered vulture species in the world - the Bearded Vulture.
In open prairies and grassland from Western Canada all the way to Mexico, an owl digs in the soil, excavating an underground home. This is the Burrowing Owl, a curious bird with a surprising lifestyle of sub-terrain living and a taste for beetles and small rodents. Join Tom as he digs under the surface to explore the underground life of the Burrowing Owl – a species of tiny stature but huge character.
Able to navigate the interwoven branches of our native woodland with ease and with an practically unrivalled reputation for hunting ability, the Goshawk is an almost legendary bird of prey. Join Tom and Hawk Conservancy Trust President, Chris Packham, as they share their passion for this impressive native bird of prey.
The Lappet-faced Vulture is one of the largest species of vulture in the world with a wingspan of over 2.5m and weighing in at around 7kg! Despite their impressive build, they are a species in desperate need of our support. This month, as we join with collections and organisations around the world by taking part in International Vulture Awareness Day on 2 September, Tom teams up with our Head of Conservation and Research, Dr Campbell Murn, to present our plans to support this incredible but endangered vulture.
No matter what the image you have in your mind is when it comes to vultures, the Egyptian Vulture implores you to make a reassessment. They’re smart, can easily equal any eagle when it comes to soaring ability and must have the funkiest white hair-do (feather-do?) of any bird of prey! Join us as we discover more about the Egyptian Vulture and the work being done to protect this endangered species.