Episode 54: The Norfolk Snout

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 53: Starlings

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 55: Nature's Secrets Uncovered

Chris Skinner is giddy to show Matthew Gudgin a new species that's causing quite a buzz at High Ash Farm.
The pair then survey the hallmark left behind from a special visitor who wandered through the farm last night.
Chris explains how ivy is a plant for all seasons. Sometimes an undesirable plant for some but Chris describes how valuable it is for butterflies and birds all the year round.
Listener questions cover goldfinches, territory marking of birds, moth identification and photos from afar.
Rat the terrible terrier is up to his usual mischief throughout the episode!
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