The Bearded Tit‘s Podcast

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

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

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

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

In this podcast I have a slight rant about cats that enjoy a crap in my garden and kill anything that moves!    © www.jackperksphotography.com

In this Podcast I chat to Rick Minter of Big Cat Conversations about the sitings and evidence behind big cats on the loose in Britain. © www.jackperksphotography.com

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

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.jackperksph...

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

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.jackperksphotograp...

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.jackperksph...

In this Podcast I chat to Polly Pullar who is a nature writer, conservationist and wildlife rehabilitator to name a few. We talk about her passion for pine martens and red squirrels. I leave out the news in this episode and talk about my set up for podcasts. Nature Reserve of the Week: Lochindorb © www.jackperksphotography.com

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

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.jac...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the news I look at fussy cuttlefish that prefer shrimp, chat to Kevin murphy about being a eco photographer and also his new book Not so fluffy full of funny animal facts.  Nature Reserve of the Week: WWT Slimbridge  © www.jackperksphotography.com

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

I chat with Peter Cooper an expert in rewildling, What is it? Do we need it and of course a bit of beaver! Nature Reserve of the week: Dungeness © www.jackperksphotography.com