Nature's a Hoot

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...

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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.

This episode we’re diving into the fascinating world of vultures — nature’s ultimate clean up crew. In this special episode of our podcast, we’ll explore: the major threats vultures face in the wild, the remarkable adaptations that make them so unique and some of our conservation efforts to protect their future. Why do vultures deserve more respect than their reputation suggests?

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.

In this next episode of Nature's a Hoot, we take you into the world of owl communication! Do all owls hoot? When and what are they hooting about?! 🦉

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.

Join us as we invite you for a closer look at one of our most iconic residents: Sweeney Todd the Snowy Owl! 🦉❄️ We'll be taking a deep dive into the ultimate Arctic predator and how they've adapted to living in the coldest climates on the planet.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.

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.