Flight of the Osprey Podcast: Recent Episodes
Conservation Without Borders
Conservation Without Borders founder, Sacha Dench, is currently on an expedition from UK to Ghana to highlight the migration of the osprey. As she travels, she talks with people whose stories connect to the expedition covering osprey rescues, poaching, human and natural threats, inspirational stories, how industries can help protect wetlands and everything else in between.
We speak to Rune Aae about a particular Norwegian osprey called Mrs Rauer, who is far more faithful to a particular tree on the edge of the Sahara than to her partners. And why she now chooses a very unusual site to breed.
Following the news that tagged Tweed Valley osprey Tweed was predated on by a Goshawk we had a string of comments about these birds of prey, some did not like goshawks. Some did not understand why people would get upset by nature. So we sat down with goshawk enthusiast Steve Watson who gave us insights into their behaviour and why they are villainised.
What is the connection between ospreys and otters? Why are the next generation of landowners more open to rewilding? Will corporates and businesses take up the challenge to tackle climate change?
Find out the answer to these questions and more as Sacha dench talks to Rewilding Britain's Alastair Driver.
Following the news that tagged Tweed Valley osprey Tweed was predated on by a Goshawk we had a string of comments about these birds of prey, some did not like goshawks. Some did not understand why people would get upset by nature. So we sat down with goshawk enthusiast Steve Watson who gave us insights into their behaviour and why they are villainised.
Conservation Without Borders have spoken a lot about the difficulties migrating birds face, but what about the humans travelling the flyway? Sacha Dench talks with Lazarus Training First Aid Provider about the importance of preparing for "your worst day" on expedition, and how training not only provides the team with the necessary skills, but also allows you to see how people perform under pressure.
Sacha Dench talks with the Urban Birder David Lindo about his love of ospreys, the issues migrating birds face and his hopes to see more ospreys in urban spaces
Sacha Dench talks with Axel Hirschfeld from Committee Against Bird Slaughter (CABS) about the work being done in Europe combatting illegal trapping, hunting and the poisoning of birds.
Hear how Ospreys are being shot for the lucrative taxidermy industry on the black market. The poaching of migrating birds for food or the pet trade and the tech race between poachers and law enforcement. Finishing on a lighter note, Axel talks about what gives him hope.
Think twice before you swat that fly or kill that mosquito! We promise that after watching this you will think about insects in a whole new way. Natural History Museum’s entomologist Erica McAlister - AKA "Fly Girl" talks with our "Human Swan" Sacha Dench. Here we learn how insects including those we see as “pests” such as the fly or the mosquito are so much more. They are fundamental sources of food, clean the environment and plant pollinators. Without them, our wildlife, ecosystems, and human existence could be catastrophically altered.
Sacha Dench talks with Nigel Topping, UK High Level Climate Champion, COP26. They discuss how the story of a bird can change the way we see and shape the future, alongside how he works to get industries, corporates, businesses and governments to create meaningful change to combat climate change. Plus, how the next generation are the key influencers
Sacha Dench talks with ornithologist Iolo Williams about his work with Ospreys, the act of vandalism that happened to the Osprey nest in Llyn Brenig, Wales, plus his words of encouragement for those along the flyway. Thanks to Welsh Water for supplying the footage of the very sad chainsaw attack on the nest
Sacha Dench talks all things Ospreys with TV Presenter, Zoologist, Conservationist and Photographer Megan McCubbin. Here they discuss why she loves Ospreys and how Osprey camera watch became the surprise hit of lockdowns as the birds' lives pulled people together at a time when lockdowns were keeping us apart.
In this podcast Sacha Dench talks to Pip and Vic about their experience tracking 7H - an Osprey from Kielder in the UK all the way to Morocco when her tracker stopped sending signals. While the outcome was not what they would have wanted, it is ultimately a story of how Ospreys can create global connections and bring people together.
Conservation Without Borders founder Sacha Dench talks to Jimmy and Caitlyn who rescued an osprey that was caught in fishing line and faced being swept out to sea. They talk about their experience and advice to others who may find themselves in a similar situation.