Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
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Nature, wildlife and countryside living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm.
Chris is a Norfolk farmer doing things differently; all of his practices are informed by his dedication to biodiversity and wildlife.
Join Chris and broadcaster Matthew Gudgin every Sunday morning as they talk nature, wildlife and countryside living.
Enjoy walks around High Ash Farm and further afield as the pair spot wildlife and answer your questions.
New episode released every Sunday at 0700 GMT
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Episode 3: Anglo Saxons, Parasitic plants, And Hornbeam Trees
Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
09/23/23 • 36 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin explore High Ash Farm as Autumn sets in.
They investigate a historical artefact with the help of plasticine, talk parasitic plants and admire the hornbeam trees.
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Episode 5: A Trip To The Seaside
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10/07/23 • 48 min
Chris and Matthew look at the power and danger of ergot in farming.
Chris enjoys a trip to the seaside this week for a bit of duck spotting.
The duck theme continues as Chris invites us along to his evening ritual of feeding the ducks at dusk.
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Episode 53: Starlings
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09/08/24 • 32 min
It's a big birthday for Chris Skinner this week and to celebrate he shares the starlings at High Ash Farm with us.
Chris then continues the bird theme and shows Matthew Gudgin other birds gathering in the fields including jackdaws, carrion crows and rooks.
The pair then give the answer to last weeks conundrum as well as answering questions about bats and moths.
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Episode 54: The Norfolk Snout
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09/15/24 • 43 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin by watching a charm of goldfinches busy feeding on their favourite food.
They head to a different part of the farm to watch the latest colony occupying a hole in a sweet chestnut tree. Chris describes the various species that trees can support throughout their lives.
Chris quietly admits to Matthew a plant that has appeared in his wild bird winter seed mix that's grown in error at High Ash Farm.
They get excited as they talk about a moth species that has been rediscovered after a 50 year absence!
Out of the wind and in the warmth of the farm truck, the pair answer listener questions; this week featuring a photo of a wheatear, a video of congregating swallows, migrators and pollinators.
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Episode 6: Swallows, Ploughs and Leverets
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10/15/23 • 51 min
This week Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin wave goodbye to the last of the swallows at High Ash Farm.
They celebrate Robert Ransome's award winning plough design and Chris goes looking for leverets.
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Episode 8: A Trip To Outney Common
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10/29/23 • 28 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin spend time straddling the Norfolk Suffolk border in this week's episode.
They ponder some listener questions sent in and don their wellies to explore Outney Common and the wildflowers that reside there.
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Episode 11: A Trip To Winterton-On-Sea
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11/19/23 • 35 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin take a trip to wintery Winterton-on-sea in Norfolk. They look at sand formation, enjoy some seal spotting and marvel at how any plants survive there!
They muse over your questions in the warmth of the van.
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Episode 15: A Season Full Of Promise
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12/17/23 • 34 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin explore the wintry woodland at High Ash Farm. They uncover the green shoots of snowdrops emerging from the leaf litter and find out how their bulbs store energy from the sun to then bloom in winter.
Chris introduces Matthew to the habits of grazing sheep on the farm and they admire the wildflower field whilst contemplating listeners' questions.
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Episode 47: Moths And Butterflies
Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
07/28/24 • 37 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the podcast watching a very splendid butterfly in the woodland clearing.
They travel through the woodland to rather confusingly look for a gathering of lazy and extremely poisonous moths that are up and about in the daytime.
The pair chance upon a group whirligig beetles circling on the water and dragonflies laying their eggs.
Chris and Matthew answer a variety questions sent in by listeners this week; asking about cockchafers on the lawn, ducklings across the pond and a beautiful recording of a mockingbird in San Diego.
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Episode 2: Cyclops And Hedgerows
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09/17/23 • 35 min
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin take a tour of High Ash Farm.
They talk about the history of the site, get pestered by horses and explore water fleas and hedgerows.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast have?
Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast currently has 69 episodes available.
What topics does Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Home & Garden, Nature, Podcasts and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 1: "Do Different"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast?
The average episode length on Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast is 40 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast released?
Episodes of Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast?
The first episode of Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast was released on Sep 9, 2023.
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