TALONS OF HOPE
Talons of Hope is a global journey into the world of raptor conservation, bringing you inspiring stories, cutting-edge science, and the voices of those fighting to keep birds of prey soaring.
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Latest Episodes
The Oldest Company We Keep
This special episode of Talons of Hope—a podcast typically dedicated to the majestic "masters of the sky" like kestrels, hawks, and falcons—shifts its focus to a bird often dismissed as mere prey: the pigeon. For World B...
The Archives of Falconry — Where Heritage Meets Conservation : With John Goodell
In this episode of Talons of Hope, we sit down with John Goodell, Executive Director and Chief Curator of the Archives of Falconry in Boise, Idaho, for a conversation about what it means to protect a living tradition.The Archives of Falc...
In Conversation with Simon Thomsett: The Rugged Life of an Eagle Man
In this unforgettable first episode of a special three-part Talons of Hope trilogy, host Dr Munir Virani sits down with one of the most extraordinary figures in the world of raptor conservation: Simon Thomsett.Falconer, eagle man, artist...
Landscape of Fear: How Saker Falcons Shape the Steppe - with Dr Andrew Dixon
In this episode of Talons of Hope, Dr Andrew Dixon, Science and Conservation Director of the Mohamed bin Zayed Raptor Conservation Fund (MBZRCF) in Abu Dhabi, discusses the Landscape of Fear project in Mongolia. This is the third episode in a t...
Talons of Hope: A Year of Raptors, People, and Purpose
As we closed out 2025, this special January 2026 episode of Talons of Hope pauses to reflect on the stories, people, and places that shaped our first season.Across ten episodes, we travelled from tropical forests and open g...
