by Kelly Keegan
Bird Brain is a podcast about bird characters from popular culture and their counterparts in the natural world. Expect ratings on the anthropomorphic interpretations, anecdotes, ornithologist guests and appearances from my Fairy Godson, Elliott, aged 10. Each episode will explore pressing questions like: What type of bird is Big Bird? Would pigeon post have been more appropriate than owl post? And, has there ever really been a vampire duck?
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April 11, 2026
Nature tour guide Nick Patel and Archimedes the owl explore the realities of rewilding and UK little owls, revealing what truly constitutes healthy ecosystems.
January 21, 2026
<p>This week we dive into Beavers, via Mr and Mrs Beaver from The Chronicles of Narnia.</p><p>I’m joined by <strong>Sean McCormack</strong>, vet, sometime TV personality and project lead at the <strong>Ealing Beaver Project</strong>. Together we unpack the things C.S. Lewis got gloriously right and a few of the things he got very wrong (Sean’s incensed by the inclusion of beavers frying fish!).</p><p>We explore common misconceptions about beavers, from the myth that they decimate fish populations to the realities of rewilding in urban environments. We also talk practical coexistence, including how to gently manipulate irresponsible dog owners into keeping dogs on leads when beavers are present.</p><p>Ultimately, I'm adamant that the Beavers may just be the truest symbol of domesticity, resistance, and hope in the Narnia novels, forget the flashy heroes, and fall in love with these eco engineers.</p><p>A thoughtful, funny episode about literature, ecology, and why beavers might be the quiet success story we all need right now.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about the Ealing Beaver Project here: https://theealingbeaverproject.com</p>
December 23, 2025
<p>This week on Bird Brain, it’s a festive deep dive into <strong>The 12 Days of Christmas</strong> with <strong>Jon Carter</strong>, Media Manager at the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).</p><p>Together we unwrap one of the most familiar Christmas songs and ask a surprising question: what if the twelve gifts weren’t romantic gestures at all, but birds destined for a medieval banquet? </p><p>We also crunch the numbers using the <strong>Christmas Price Index</strong> to find out what those twelve days would cost today, look ahead to uplifting conservation success stories to watch for in 2026, and yes, there’s even bird-themed jokes and a little singing along the way.</p><p>A thoughtful, funny, and hopeful episode for the Christmas period, perfect for bird lovers, history fans, and anyone curious about how culture and nature collide.</p><p><strong>Useful links:</strong><br>🐦 Follow the BTO on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/btobirds/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.instagram.com/btobirds/</a><br>🌿 Get involved with the BTO: <a href="https://www.bto.org/get-involved" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.bto.org/get-involved</a><br>🎁 The PNC Christmas Price Index: <a href="https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/topics/pnc-christmas-price-index.html" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.pnc.com/en/about-pnc/topics/pnc-christmas-price-index.html</a></p>
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Bird Brain is a podcast about bird characters from popular culture and their counterparts in the natural world. Expect ratings on the anthropomorphic interpretations, anecdotes, ornithologist guests and appearances from my Fairy Godson, Elliott, aged 10.
Each episode will explore pressing questions like: What type of bird is Big Bird? Would pigeon post have been more appropriate than owl post? And, has there ever really been a vampire duck?
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