Nature's a Hoot

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.