Chris Packham | Spring, Birding and Pied Flycatchers

Wild Tales | Nature Podcast · 2025-06-13

Wild Talk: In this bonus episode Ajay chats with wildlife legend Chris Packham about their shared love of birds. After 3 weeks of filming Springwatch at the Longshaw Estate, Ajay wants to hear more about the stunning cast of characters on this year's show.

In particular, the black and white birds that choose to spend their summer here: the migrant pied flycatchers.

Ajay meets Chris for a walk on the Springwatch set where they share their passion for birds, birding and what we must do to help wildlife.

Production:
Host: Ajay Tegala
Producer: Marnie Woodmeade
Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez

Special thanks to Chris Packham for recording with us and the Springwatch TV team for being so welcoming!

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Find out more about Chris Packham’s work and what’s coming up: https://www.chrispackham.co.uk/

Learn more about pied flycatchers from the British Trust for Ornithology website: https://www.bto.org/learn/about-birds/birdfacts/pied-flycatcher

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