<p>Spring’s on the turn, and the birds are getting busy.</p><br><p>From the surprisingly wild love life of the dunnock to bowing and puffed-up chests on city balconies — we explore what courtship really looks like in the bird world.&nbsp;</p><br><p>We’ll also get practical about nestboxes — where to put them, who they’re for, and how even a balcony can help the next generation fledge. With expert advice from the RSPB, we look at the small changes that can make a real difference as breeding season begins.</p><br><p>Sean will be joined by ornithologist and environmentalist<a href="https://www.birdgirluk.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Dr Mya-Rose Craig</a> with guests including <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lucy_lapwing/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;Lucy Lapwing</a> on her coastal patch,<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@citygirlinnature" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> City Girl in Nature</a> in South East London, comedian<a href="https://www.instagram.com/toussaint_gram/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Toussaint Douglass</a> making the case for our feathered city-dwelling friends, and<a href="https://jasonsinghthing.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jason Singh</a> on the unmistakable rhythm of the wood pigeon.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Produced by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hana_walker_brown/?hl=en-gb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Hana Walker-Brown</a>. The Executive Producer is<a href="https://peanutandcrumb.com/about/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Jane Gerber.</a></p><p>This is a Get Birding Production.&nbsp;</p><br><p><br></p><br><p><a href="https://www.rspb.org.uk/helping-nature/what-you-can-do/activities/all-about-nest-boxes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The RSPB Guide to Nestboxes&nbsp;</a></p><br><p><a href="https://sohotheatre.com/events/toussaint-douglass-accessible-pigeon-material-2/?utm_source=ig&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_content=link_in_bio&amp;fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnl4CgIZ_FISESSpavFonJ9PLCo4_7qdFO2_KxZRh8S95SPExtqXqT883iBZg_aem_0DjTSnaKrVvx8psx-QiChw" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Toussaint Douglass: Accessible Pigeon Material runs from Thu 26 – Sat 28 Mar 26 at the Soho Theatre, London.&nbsp;</a></p><br><p><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/love-is-a-toad/lucy-lapwing/9781785120145" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">“Love Is A Toad: Exploring our relationship with nature” by Lucy Lapwing is available for pre-order now.</a></p><br><p>The podcast is made in collaboration with<a href="http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Forest Holidays</a>, 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.</p><p>To find out more, visit<a href="http://www.forestholidays.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> www.forestholidays.co.uk</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>