Amira Nuseibeh

Rings & Wings

Science EN ↓ 3 episodes

A podcast about the surprising stories and incredible journeys we've uncovered through bird ringing and nest recording, and about some of the amazing people behind that work. In each episode, I'll meet an expert who's dedicated months or years of their life to a particular bird species or project that they’re extremely passionate about. More information about Bird Ringing: https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/bird-ringing-schemeMore information about Nest Recording: https://www.bto.org/get-involved/volunteer/projects/nrs

Author

Amira Nuseibeh

Episodes

Heathland Birds - Lara Nouri 01.04.2026 54:30

Spring is finally here and so this episode is all about nest recording, as I headed to the Quantock Hills in Somerset to meet Lara Nouri, a professional ornithologist, researcher, ringer and nest recorder. We wandered around the heathland chatting about her nest monitoring work, from the Linnets to the Dartford Warblers, to the Stonechats. She also shares lots of her top tips for levelling up your...

Nightjars - Samuel Levy 26.02.2026 36:27

In this second episode, I'm talking to Samuel Levy, a Nightjar researcher, ringer, birder and one of the British Trust for Ornithology's (BTO) youth engagement officers from North London. Have a listen if you want to hear about urban Nightjars, some top tips for finding and monitoring their nests, and about some of the awesome BTO opportunities out there for young people interested in birds. Bird...

Raptors - Jimmi Hill 29.01.2026 43:02

In this first episode, I'll be talking to Jimmi Hill, a raptor conservationist, bird ringer and nest finder, and the founder of the UK charity Raptor Aid. If you're keen to hear his best Long-eared Owl impression, and to find out where on earth he found a Kingfisher head, then definitely have a listen! Bird sound credits: Xeno Canto Blue Tit – David M, Robin – Frank Lambert, Blackbird - Jon Lowes,...