About this episode
The episode explores the beauty of an April chalk stream, highlighting its wildlife and music.
Our April chalk stream is sunlit and clear, a river in a fairytale. We spot amphibians and salmon in its crystalline waters, pick wild watercress and stand rapt on the bank to listen to Britain’s most virtuoso songbird. This month’s music is a new version of the rousing old song ‘When Spring Comes In’ - and we hear tell of the ancient Salmon of Llyn Llyw, the oldest animal in Britain. As the Season Turns is an award-winning podcast presented by Lia Leendertz and created by Ffern, makers of small-batch, seasonal perfume. To find out more visit www.ffern.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Lia Leendertz
Topics covered
- nature
- wildlife
- music
- seasonal change
- rivers
Keywords
- chalk stream
- amphibians
- salmon
- wild watercress
- songbird
- seasonal perfume
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Ffern
Books & works: When Spring Comes In
Places: Britain, Llyn Llyw
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