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Nature"s a Hoot

Hawk Conservancy Trust

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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00:18:13

Snowy Owl

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/07/01

With pure white feathers and piercing yellow eyes, the Snowy Owl is probably one of the most recognisable species of birds of prey in the world. This is a species which thrives where other species of birds of prey are seldom found - in some of the coldest regions on our planet. Discover how this species survives in it’s sub-zero habitat, what they find to eat in their tundra landscape and how scientists are studying their movements in the wild to understand how threatened they might be and what can

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00:21:43

Peregrine Falcon

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/06/01

Take a dive into the world of speed with the species awarded the title of fastest animal in the world – the Peregrine Falcon. Discover just how fast these birds can travel, how they’re faring in the wild in the UK and the part that the Hawk Conservancy Trust plays in giving Peregrine Falcons and many other species of raptors every chance at success.

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00:22:38

Striated Caracara

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/05/01

Striated Caracara are one of the most interesting andcharismatic species of birds of prey in the world. They are also considered some of the smartest birds of prey, often being thought of more like a raven or crow than as a falcon. Striated Caracaras have historically been dubbed ‘flying monkeys’ and ‘flying devils’ thanks to their inquisitive and somewhat heavy handed (or should that be taloned?) approach to life. Join Tom as he chats to Katie Harrington, a research biologist who has worked

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00:19:46

Secretary Bird

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/04/01

It’s possibly the most bizarre looking bird of prey you’ll ever see and certainly one of the largest. With a great crown of long feathers upon their head, a bright orange face and long legs standing them at almost 4ft tall, it’s seems as if the Secretary Bird would be more at home in Jurassic Park or the artwork of a Dr Seuss book. Find out about their striking (in more ways than one!) adaptations and the research we’ve undertaken to better understand this fascinating species.

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00:23:00

Vulture

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/03/01

Ugly, menacing and unhygienic – Just some of the words you might have heard to describe some of the world’s most efficient scavengers – the vultures. These winged carrion-eaters have long since been synonymous with death and destruction. Our popular culture likens them to our least favoured political figures and even children’s film and television label them as the bad guys. But do vultures really live up to this cruel and cowardly reputation or is there more to it than that?

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00:00:52

Nature's a Hoot Trailer

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/01/31

A taste of what to expect from Nature's a Hoot, the podcast from the Hawk Conservancy Trust. Discover a fascinating world of feathers and talons in our podcast dedicated to birds of prey and their place in the natural world. Join us and uncover hidden secrets of these feathered predators to help us understand how we can conserve some of the most endangered species on our planet today.

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00:19:34

Red Kite

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2023/01/31

In recent years, the Red Kite has made a phenomenal come-back to our British skies. Get to know these beautiful birds of prey a little better and understand how they made it back from the brink of extinction in the UK in this episode featuring Dr Matt Stevens (Conservation Biologist at the Hawk Conservancy Trust).

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00:48:47

How to (actually) help our planet with Emma Brisdion

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2022/11/01

Whether it be by watching the amount of energy we’re using at home, ditching single-use plastics or just letting the grass grow wild in the garden, there seems to be countless ways that we can help our planet in peril. But it’s hard to keep the doom and gloom at bay and does any of it really make a difference anyway? Join Tom as he chats to Emma Brisdion, science communicator and fellow podcaster (For What It’s Earth, The Lodge Cast, Small Screen Science) specialising in sustainability and finding

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00:51:56

Bats!

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2022/09/01

Come along on a walk through the grounds of the Hawk Conservancy Trust after hours as Hannah and Tom join Mark Ison (Bird Team member and ecologist) to complete a survey of the on-site wild bat population. Learn more about these intriguing flying mammals and how to identify some of the more common species found in the UK. The Matter of Fact Challenge returns as our hosts each champion a species for the top spot for best camouflage.The podcast bids a reluctant but fond farewell to Hannah.

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00:53:25

Diversity in Conservation

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2022/07/01

Join Hannah and Tom in the next episode of Nature’s a Hoot as they continue their conversation with journalist, marine biologist and wildlife filmmaker, Dawood Qureshi. This time we delve more into representation in nature and Dawood explains why improving inclusion and diversity is so important, drawing on their own experience as a trans, Muslim, person of colour. As a fellow podcaster Dawood also chats about how her journey in storytelling began with podcasting, both as a host and guest, and

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00:55:28

From Bumblebees to Chocolate Chip Starfish with...

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2022/05/01

Join Hannah and Tom as they welcome journalist, marine biologist and wildlife filmmaker, Dawood Qureshito hear all about their love of wildlife. From Ospreys to Dinosaurs, Bumblebees to Chocolate Chip Starfish, Dawood will sharetheir 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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00:57:17

Migration and tracking the Egyptian Vulture

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2022/03/01

Join Hannah and Tom as they travel the globe from behind their microphones to take a closer look at migration! Whether it's popping cross-country for a better chance of a good meal or making an epic journey to meet with the perfect partner, migration is part of life for much of the natural world. Take a closer look at the endangered Egyptian Vulture and how our work at the Hawk Conservancy Trust is helping us learn more about how to protect this incredible species in Asia. Plus our 'Matter of Fact

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01:00:12

Barn Owls in California

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2022/01/01

Hannah and Tom are back with a new series of Nature’ a Hoot for 2022. Join them both as they prepare for the new year ahead of them. They’re also joined by Jaime Carlino, a graduate student on the Humbolt State University’s Barn Owl Research Team and the winner of the Trust’s 2021 Marion Paviour award. Jaime discuses how her work studying Barn Owl nest box choices is helping us understand the species’ success when it comes to breeding.

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01:02:50

Job Swap with Hannah and Tom

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/09/01

Can you believe it's been a full year since we launched our wildlife podcast, Nature's a Hoot? To close our second season, in this month's episode, Tom and Hannah spend a day in one another's shoes. Hannah joins the Bird Team while Tom tries his hand at Conservation and Research - what could possibly go wrong? Listen in as Tom shares some big news in light of a recent eco-anxiety article (written by previous guest - Sophie Pavelle) and we reveal the winner of last month's Matter of Fact

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00:59:54

Raptor Senses with Simon Potier

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/08/01

How does a bird of prey see, hear, smell and taste the world? Is being told you have 'eyes like a hawk' a compliment? How do we measure all these factors? Find out in this month's episode as Hannah and Tom discover the mysteries of raptor senses. Our Matter of Fact Challenge returns with this month's challenge - best animal teamwork.

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00:43:07

Writing for Nature with Megan McCubbin

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/07/01

Catch up with Hannah and Tom as they delve into more wildlife topics and chat to Megan McCubbin about what it was like to write a book alongside Chris Packham and then publish it during a global pandemic. The Matter of Fact Challenge returns for another month - this time Hannah and Tom pick the most impressive plant.

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00:54:56

The life of a Springwatch presenter with Megan McCubbin

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/06/01

Hannah and Tom are joined by naturalist, wildlife author and Springwatch presenter, Megan McCubbin, as she discusses her work with animals and what it's like to talk about wildlife live on the BBC - even when it doesn't show up on time. Listen out for this month's Top Tip and our regular feature - the Matter of Fact Challenge. This month it's 'Most beautiful insect.'

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00:49:45

British Falcons featuring Dr Georgia Jones

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/05/01

On this month’s Nature’s a Hoot, Tom and Hannah delve into the world of British Falcons, from Peregrine Falcons to Hobbies, we explore these epic predators, the many threats they face, and how wonderfully adaptable and diverse they are. We have a brilliant chat with our Marion Paviour award winner from 2020, Conservation Ecologist Dr Georgia Jones, about her fascinating research into Kestrel diets, and of course, we present our entries for Bravest Animal in the Matter of Fact Challenge, who will be

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00:50:21

Weird, sexy, hilarious nature with Sophie Pavelle

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/04/01

We're joined by zoologist and science communicator, Sophie Pavelle, for a chat about, long walks, beavers, water boatmen and how laughter can help to inspire us into loving the natural world.Our new feature, the Matter of Fact Challenge, returns as Hannah and Tom go head-to-head to decide on the animal kingdom's best parent.

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00:41:27

Getting nerdy about nature with Lucy Lapwing

Nature"s a Hoot ·

2021/03/01

We introduce a new feature to Nature's a Hoot - the Matter of Fact Challenge and we're joined by Lucy Hodson AKA Lucy Lapwing to talk about her love of wildlife and finding ways to communicate the tricky science in the most accessible way possible - including her new Youtube series of birdsong lessons!

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