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The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch

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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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This first episode with Sean Bean struck a great balance between covering the detail that birders would enjoy but also pitched well for the new listeners that will be brought in for this new series with Sean attached. He was perfect for this and enjoyed listening to him. Great relaxing listen.

Great listen for enthusiasts as well as anyone new to birds

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I liked the natural style that came over from Sean Bean. Nice podcast and nice subject matter.

Interesting and a nice easy listen

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