Ep 54. Birding with Jim Moir and Nancy Sorrell - Oare Marshes

Ep 54. Birding with Jim Moir and Nancy Sorrell - Oare Marshes

Author: Wren Productions March 5, 2026 Duration: 1:06:39

In this episode of the Rock ’n Roll Birder Podcast, I head to the fantastic Oare Marshes Nature Reserve in Kent, one of the best birdwatching sites in the UK, for a brilliant day birding with comedian, artist and passionate birder Jim Moir and the wonderful Nancy Sorrell.


Joining us on the adventure are Sarah and Baby Birder, turning the trip into a proper family birding outing as we explore the marshes, looking for winter waders and coastal birds.


During the walk we encounter a fantastic mix of species including Rock Pipit, Water Pipit, Curlew, Turnstone, Avocet and Greenshank, while chatting about bird names, finding robins, and a game he played with Bob Mortimer during the final series of Vic and Bob's Big Night Out.


Oare Marshes is famous among UK birders for its huge numbers of waders and wildfowl, and it’s the perfect place for a relaxed but bird-packed conversation with Jim.


I'm so excited to share this episode with you.


See the amazing birds Jim painted from our walk here!


Do keep your Birding Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM @rocknrollbirder.

 

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Hosted by Matt Spracklen

Produced by Sarah Spracklen

Music by David Joseph


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Matt Spracklen hosts Rock 'n Roll Birder, a weekly audio excursion that pairs the quiet patience of birdwatching with genuine, conversational curiosity. Each episode is a walk, recorded on location at various reserves and wild sites across the UK, where the focus is as much on the experience and the people as it is on the species list. You might hear Matt deep in discussion with a guest who has built their entire career around birds and wildlife, getting into the nuanced details of conservation, behavior, and ecology. Other times, he’s accompanied by his wife, Sarah, whose perspective as an enthusiastic beginner brings a relatable sense of wonder and discovery to their outings, asking the questions any newcomer would think of. This approach makes the podcast wonderfully accessible for families, kids, and anyone with a budding interest in the natural world, all while satisfying seasoned hobbyists. Produced by Wren Productions, the series feels like a friendly, informative stroll where the soundtrack is provided by rustling leaves, distant calls, and engaging stories. It’s less a formal guide and more an invitation to listen in on shared moments of learning and appreciation for the feathered life all around us, proving that adventure and tranquility can be found just by looking-and listening-up.
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