Rings & Wings

In this second episode, I'm talking to Samuel Levy, a Nightjar researcher, ringer, birder and one of the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) youth engagement officers from North London.Have a listen if you want to hear about urban Nightjars, some top tips for finding and monitoring their nests, and about some of the awesome BTO opportunities out there for young people interested in birds.Bird Sound credits: Xeno CantoNightjars – Paul Holt, Julien Rochefort, Jarek Matusiak, Robin – Frank Lambert, Blue Tit – David M, Blackbird – Jon Lowes.

In this first episode, I'll be talking to Jimmi Hill, a raptor conservationist, bird ringer and nest finder, and the founder of the UK charity Raptor Aid. If you're keen to hear his best Long-eared Owl impression, and to find out where on earth he found a Kingfisher head, then definitely have a listen!Bird sound credits: Xeno CantoBlue Tit – David M, Robin – Frank Lambert, Blackbird - Jon Lowes, Hobby – Lars Edenius, Tawny Owl - Jurijs Ješkins, Merlin – Irish Wildlife Sounds, Osprey – Simon Elliot, Nightjar – Paul Holt.