Nature's a Hoot

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