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Get Birding

Get Birding

Written by: Peanut & Crumb
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Helping everyone, anywhere, discover more about the birds on our doorsteps. We believe that nature should be for everyone, and that it's essential for wildlife broadcasting to become more diverse.


Series 1 was hosted by Dr Mya-Rose Craig.

Series 2 was hosted by Strictly winner Hamza Yassin.

Series 3 sees Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature take the hotseat.


Winner of the Climate Award at the British Podcast Awards 2024 & 2022, as well an International Women's Podcast Award, Lovie Award & Anthem Award.


Kwesia claimed Silver for Rising Star at the British Podcast Awards in 2024 and Gold for Best New Voice at the Audio Production Awards in 2023.

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Peanut & Crumb
Biological Sciences Nature & Ecology Science
Episodes
  • The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch
    Jan 22 2026

    Get Birding is back for a brand new, fortnightly season—hosted by actor and longtime birder Sean Bean. In this opening episode, Sean grabs his binoculars and invites listeners into his garden to slow down, look up, and join the UK’s biggest citizen science event, the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch.


    He is joined by NHS doctor and RSPB President Dr Amir Khan, fellow birder, Elbow frontman and BBC 6 Music DJ Guy Garvey; ornithologist and environmentalist Dr Mya-Rose Craig; YouTuber City Girl in Nature; and beatboxer and nature sound artist Jason Singh.


    The Big Garden Birdwatch runs from 23–25 January. All you need is one hour, a view outdoors, and a kettle on.


    Produced by Hana Walker-Brown. Executive Producer is Jane Gerber.

    This is a Get Birding Production.


    The podcast is made in collaboration with Forest Holidays, which encourages birdwatching as part of their guests’ stays, with nature sensitive cabins available in 13 incredible locations across the UK. Use the code GETBIRDING26 when booking, for £40 off a 3-night break or £60 off a 4 or 7 night break. The code expires on 30 June 2026 and is for breaks bookable until 1 October 2026.

    To find out more, visit www.forestholidays.co.uk


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    31 mins
  • Crisis Talks
    Aug 24 2023

    The UK is nature-depleted and degraded, and the globe is living through climate crisis. How can we get where we need to be, empowered and living as part of a flourishing ecosystem?


    As Get Birding closes its third series, Kwesia learns about the citizen's assembly that created the People's Plan for Nature, which sets out a public vision for reversing declines in Britain’s biodiversity.

    Meanwhile she goes on a London nature walk with The Guardian's biodiversity writer Phoebe Weston, and chats to Southwark councillor James McCash about action required to protect nature.

    Finally, Nemone Metaxas - radio legend & therapist - delivers a mindful meditation for all of us experience eco-anxiety.


    Follow Get Birding on Twitter & Instagram. Series 3 of the podcast was a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water.

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    39 mins
  • Music Of The Skies
    Aug 10 2023

    Can paying attention to birdsong improve our music-making skills? And why do birds sing anyway?


    Indie artist Albertine Sarges reveals how birdwatching in a Berlin park made her a better musician (and friend!)

    Professor of philosophy & music David Rothenberg goes out in the world to improvise with the wildlife.

    Meanwhile Nemone Metaxas - radio legend & therapist - delivers a mindful birdsong meditation.


    Get Birding believes that access to nature is a universal right, not a privilege. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, presented by Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature, and proudly supported by Canada Water.

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    27 mins
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