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The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast

The Podcast for nature nuts from wildlife cameraman Jack Perks. Jack interviews celebrities, artists, scientists and conservationists giving a light hearted look into their specialisms, stories and backgrounds seeing what drives people to become so utterly fascinated by the natural world.
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Episodes

Dealing With Internet Trolls (Outdoor Podcast) #32

Slightly different in this weeks podcast as I venture outdoors and breath in the spring air during a trip to the peak district and take the opportunity to talk about internet trolls and how to beat them. © www.jackperksphotography.com

Oct 06, 202023 minEp. 26

Urban Biriding ft David Lindo #32

In this Podcast I chat to David Lindo AKA The Urban Birder who has featured on multiple wildlife programmes as well as organising the national bird vote. He's international known for his work engaging the public with wildlife in cities. In the news I look at the giant Asian Hornet AKA murder hornets and if they are coming to Britain. David's Website - https://theurbanbirder.com/ Nature Reserve of the Week: Rye Harbour Nature Reserve © www.jackperksphotography.com

Sep 29, 202050 minEp. 32

Personal Projects in Wildlife Filmmaking & Bloody Big Jellyfish! ft Lizzie Daly #31

In this Podcast I chat to Lizzie Daly a wildlife broadcaster and wildlife biologist based in Wales. We talk about if she always wanted to be a TV presenter, how its good to work on personal projects and her encounter with a huge barrel jellyfish among other topics. In the news I look at rising numbers of endangered black rhinos Nature Reserve of the Week: Cors Caron National Nature Reserve Lizzies Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lizziedalywild/ © www.jackperksphotography.com...

Sep 22, 202035 minEp. 31

Connecting The Masses With British Nature ft Lucy Hodson #30

This week I'm joined by Lucy Hodson who works for the RSPB as a communcaitons officer while also doing lots of work in her personal time to connect people with nature. In the News I talk about a new species of snake named after a harry potter character! Nature Reserve of the Week - RSPB Sandwell © www.jackperkphotography.com

Sep 15, 202021 minEp. 38

Wildlife Stock Photography: Can You Still Make Money From it? ft Ben Andrew #29

In this Podcast I chat to Ben Andrew who works for the RSPB Picture Library about the current state of stock photography, what a photo stock agency is looking for and how it's changed. In the news I talk about the white storks that have bred in the UK, the first since the 1400s. Nature Reserve of the Week: Chanonry Point © www.jackperksphotography.com

Sep 08, 202037 minEp. 16

Being a All Round Filmmaker ft Nina Constable #28

In this Podcast I chat to Nina Constable about her career and how she takes on multiple roles in filmmaking. In the news I look at the raw sewage thats been allowed to flow into the olympic wildlife haven. Nature Reserve of the Week: Stanage Edge © www.jackperksphotography.com

Sep 01, 202032 minEp. 29

British Bluefin Tuna ft Tom Horton #27

This week I'm joined by Tom Horton a PHD student at the University of Exeter who is working on Thunnas UK a project to study bluefin tuna of the british coastline. In the News I talk about the rise in global seas and rivers is spelling doom for over 700 fish species. Nature Reserve of the Week - AK Wildlife Cruises © www.jackperkphotography.com

Aug 25, 202033 minEp. 35

Marine Mammals & Camera Trapping ft Billy Heaney #26

In this Podcast I chat to Billy Heaney a wildlife broadcaster and zoologist with love for seals and cetaceans. We talk about studying at Exeter University (even though its at Falmouth) and his experiances using camera traps for conservation. In the news I talk about Boris's bullshit about the "Newt Crisis" Nature Reserve of the Week: Bass Rock © www.jackperksphotography.com

Aug 18, 202036 minEp. 28

Photography Hides & Baiting Wildlife ft Alan McFayden #24

In this Podcast I chat to Alan McFayden, owner of scottish photography hides as we chat about baiting wildlife, trying to get images that stand out in hides and where it all started for him. In the news I talk about the huge numbers of elvers to the river severn. Nature Reserve of the Week: Alans Photo Hides © www.jackperksphotography.com

Aug 04, 202026 minEp. 21

Do You Have To Have a Degree to Succeed in Wildlife Photography? ft David McMahon #23

I'm joined by David McMahon the director of photography on the MSC Biological Photography & Imaging course at the University of Nottingham as we discuss the masters degree and what it entails but also is it necessary for people to have a degree to make it as a wildlife photographer. News - Badger cull update Nature reserve of the week - Highfields Park (University of Nottingham) © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jul 28, 202027 minEp. 25

Why British Dragonflies Are Awesome ft Fiona McKenna #22

This week I'm joined by Fiona McKenna of the British Dragonfly Society as we talk all things damsel & dragon. In the News I talk about the rise in rod license sales which is a boost for rivers. Nature Reserve of the Week - Whisby Nature Park © www.jackperkphotography.com

Jul 21, 202030 minEp. 33

From Macro Photos to Mental Health ft Matt Doogue #21

In this Podcast I chat to Matt Doogue who is a incredibly talented macro photographer but also has struggled with mental health over the years and explains how photography can be the perfect tonic to combat inner demons. In the news I look at the how lockdown has resulted in multiple birds of prey being illegally shot. Nature Reserve of the Week: Red Hill Coronation Meadow © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jul 14, 202040 minEp. 30

Gamekeepers vs Conservationists: The Conflict & Basking Sharks! ft Isla Hodgson #20

In this Podcast I chat to Isla Hodgson who has a PHD in Wildlife Conflict having worked with both sides of the game shooting and conservationist groups. She also works for basking shark Scotland so get to mention those a the end. In the news I look at the Spinosarus and how a new fossil find has changed the way we look at these dinosaurs. Nature Reserve of the Week: Rutland Water © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jul 06, 202051 minEp. 23

Urban Wildlife Ponds: An Oasis in Miniature ft David Fielding #18

In this Podcast I chat to David Fielding who is a enthusiastic amateur pond fancier. He's created sereral ponds in his south london garden which are brimming with wildlife he shares how he's done it and whats turned up. In the news I talk about the recent extinction of the Chinese paddlefish a 7 metre behemoth. Nature Reserve of the Week: Idle Valley Nature Reserve © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jun 24, 202037 minEp. 19

Angling in TV & Becoming a BBC TV Presenter ft Will Millard #17

In this Podcast I chat to Will Millard who is a BBC Presenter having featured on My Year With The Tribe, Hideen Wales, Hunters of The South Seas & Go Fish. We talk about his passion for angling and how to get into being a TV presenter. In the news I talk look at the recent influx of basking sharks to Cornwall and how they travel in family groups. Nature Reserve of the Week: Skomer Island © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jun 16, 202054 minEp. 20

Filming Garden Wildlife ft WildlifeKate #16

In this Podcast I chat to Kate MacRae AKA WildlifeKate who has littered her garden with a network of cameras and shares her insight and tips into filming garden wildlife. In the news I talk about the rise of horny hedgehogs! Nature Reserve of the Week: My Back Garden © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jun 09, 202032 minEp. 18

Photography's Role in Conservation ft Joseph Gray #15

In this Podcast I chat to Joesph Gray who worked for various conservation groups like Back from the brink and project seagrass. He also mentions life after university and the skills needed.In the news I talk about the white storks that have bred in the UK, the first since the 1400s. Nature Reserve of the Week: Kennall Vale © www.jackperksphotography.com

Jun 02, 202026 minEp. 17

Why You Should Love Plants & Garden Wildlife ft Nick Gates #14

I'm joined by Nick Gates, a broadcaster, writer and vlogger who has worked on many wildlife programmes. We talk about how to encourage and nurture wildlife into your garden and those unsung heroes the plants! News - Lockdown Helps Plants! Nature reserve of the week - RSPB Minsmere © www.jackperksphotography.com

May 26, 202026 minEp. 24

Pond Wildlife Photography & Wildlife Pond Tips ft Neil Philips #13

I'm joined by Neil philips aka pondman as he shares his passion for pond photography giving tips on the subject and buildling a wildlife pond. News - Grey Squirrels No Longer to be released Nature reserve of the week - RSPB Rainham Marsh © www.jackperksphotography.com

May 18, 202034 minEp. 13

Why Everyone Should Love Frogs ft Victoria Hillman #12

I'm joined by professional macro photography and frog lover victoria hillman as she shares her passion for the amphibians and we talk about macro set ups and her start in photography. News - Golden age of amphibian discovery Nature reserve of the week - London Wetland Centre © www.jackperksphotography.com

May 12, 202028 minEp. 12

How To Be a Successful Nature Writer ft Stephen Moss #11

This week I'm joined my Springwatch's original producer and prolific nature writer Stephen Moss as we talk about coming up with titles and book pitches as well as his career at the BBC. Nature Reserve of the Week - Ham Wall © www.jackperkphotography.com

May 05, 202041 minEp. 15

How to Engage The Public with Nature ft Heather Devey & Cain Scrimgeour #10

This week I'm joined my Wild Intrigue Foundered Heather Devey & Cain Scrimgeour as we talk about getting people interested in nature via pizza, doughnuts and muffins. We also chat about natural englands decision to take wild peregrine chicks for falconry and where both there careers started. Nature Reserve of the Week - Pensthorpe © www.jackperkphotography.com

Apr 28, 202021 minEp. 11

Filming Pacific Salmon ft Austin Ferguson #9

I speak to fellow fish fanatic Austin Ferguson about his work and filming Pacific Salmon around Seattle. In the news I talk about the sea eagles that are turning up all over England. Nature Reserve of the Week: Rogie Falls © www.jackperksphotography.com

Apr 21, 202025 minEp. 10

Prints: Are they are still relevant? ft Vince Cater (Fotospeed) #7

In this podcast I speak with Vince Cater of Fotospeed about photographic prints and if they are still relevant for modern photography as well as sharing ways to increase the value of your photos. Nature Reserve of the week: Loch Garten © www.jackperksphotography.com

Apr 12, 202024 minEp. 6
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