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Episode 68: A Daytime Safari
Dec 22, 2024
47m 12s
Episode 67: Yellow Brain
Dec 15, 2024
35m 27s
Episode 66: Butterfly Bridge
Dec 8, 2024
36m 03s
Episode 65: Duke and Horace
Dec 1, 2024
34m 47s
Episode 64: Communal Roosting
Nov 24, 2024
46m 43s
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| 12/22/24 |  Episode 68: A Daytime Safari | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the episode by greeting a flock of woodpigeon in the Oat Field. They dwell on fluctuations of biodiversity in the UK in response to species being introduced to this country. The pair manage to disturb a flock of redwings before observing the still fog down by the woodland to look for female winter moths. Chris explains the short life span of these females and how they attract males before climbing up to the top of tree to the buds. In listener questio... | 47m 12s | ||||||
| 12/15/24 | Episode 67: Yellow Brain | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin assess the damage after Storm Darragh. They look at the impact of microscopic spores that have attacked the heart wood of a tree. Chris takes Matthew to Foxes Grove and tells the story and impact of ash dieback at High Ash Farm. He describes what infected trees look like in comparison to healthy trees. The pair come across an unusual jelly fungus which adds bright colour to this wintery grey season. Chris and Matthew wind down the window and watch the gro... | 35m 27s | ||||||
| 12/8/24 | Episode 66: Butterfly Bridge | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin head to the woods with a spade to take a look under the soil to understand how the bulbs prepare for spring. They visit the butterflies taking refuge underneath a old rickety bridge at High Ash Farm through the winter. Chris explains the importance of flowing water when it comes to survival over the winter months. Back on dry land the pair answer listener questions. Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode. Chris Skinner's Countryside Podca... | 36m 03s | ||||||
| 12/1/24 | Episode 65: Duke and Horace | Chris Skinner introduces Matthew Gudgin to his favourite bird at High Ash Farm. It's a game bird with a strong connections in history and a recipe in Mrs Beeton's cookery book. The pair pause for a moment at an oak tree that fell victim to Storm Bert and observe the honey fungus growing under the bark. Chris and Matthew get caught in the latest stormy weather and repair to the farm truck to answer listener questions and photographs. Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode... | 34m 47s | ||||||
| 11/24/24 | Episode 64: Communal Roosting | Chris Skinner begins the episode at dusk and captures the noisiness of the jackdaws, rooks and carrion crows circling the woodland before roosting. In the morning, Rat is up to his usual mayhem and keen to steal the show. Chris takes Matthew Gudgin to the overwinter wild bird seed mix experiment site that we visited a couple of weeks ago and the results are in! The pair traipse to a bird hide on the farm and enjoy a cocktail of birds visiting the feeders. They retreat to the farm truck and re... | 46m 43s | ||||||
| 11/17/24 | Episode 63: Woodpigeon And Stock Doves | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin accidentally disturb birds feeding in a field with overwinter wild bird seed mix. He describes the various differences between the birds that feed there, in particular their beak shapes. The pair observe the feeding logistics of a flock of starlings in a field prepped recently by the sheep. Chris and Matthew stand at the edge of the badger set under the canopy of corsican pine trees which are utilised well by the buzzards. Chris describes his failed attempt ... | 35m 06s | ||||||
| 11/10/24 | Episode 62: A Dank Day | Matthew Gudgin returns to High Ash Farm welcomed by Chris Skinner who points out the latest growth on nearby yews and the birds benefiting nearby. After a short drive the pair step back in time a couple of years and see the effects of drought on trees. They then fast forward two years and witness the beginnings of future foxgloves. It's a dank day but Chris shows off the fact that flowers can still emerge at this time of year and are important for winter moths needing nectar at dusk. He al... | 49m 11s | ||||||
| 11/3/24 | Episode 61: Like Father, Like Daughter | In the absence of a busy Matthew Gudgin Chris Skinner has a special co-host for the podcast this week. Chris and his daughter, Kate Blincoe give an insight into what life was like growing up on High Ash Farm. They describe how connections to the land can come at cost to family life. The pair then treat us to an evening on the farm for a nocturnal safari. Chris explains the nighttime activity of the mammals who are busy darting around the field in response to their presence. We learn that ... | 47m 50s | ||||||
| 10/27/24 | Episode 60: Autumn Colour | Chris Skinner treats us to a whistle stop tour of the colours of autumn at High Ash Farm. Chris sings the praises of a British native shrub that showcases the brightest pink berries with orange seeds at this time of the year. Matthew Gudgin enjoys Rat the terrible terrier's calmer disposition this week. They pair watch on as a red admiral butterfly flies around the ivy, stocking up for hibernation over the winter months. Matthew asks what creates the autumn tones and thankfully Chri... | 38m 43s | ||||||
| 10/20/24 | Episode 59: Australians And Acorns | Chris Skinner greets visitors from Southern Australia who have come to see High Ash Farm. He gets Matthew Gudgin busy cleaning the gutters for acorns and the pair marvel at how tiny acorn can grow into an enormous oak. Chris introduces Matthew to the some fury arrivals that once made Norfolk one of the wealthiest places in the country. Rat the terrier is in good voice in this episode as Chris describes the life cycle of newts. Messages from listeners explore topics on fungi, butterflies ... | 42m 20s | ||||||
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| 10/13/24 | Episode 58: The Big Bang | This episode goes off with a BANG as Chris Skinner introduces us to an unofficial experiment he's conducting on a field full overwinter wild bird seed mix at High Ash Farm. He's highlighting a loophole that currently exists whereby shooting is still allowed on areas like this that are supposed to be dedicated to promoting wildlife. Matthew Gudgin then joins Chris and Rat at Foxes Grove to continue their fungal foray from last week's episode. They look at the deadliest mushroom in ex... | 50m 00s | ||||||
| 10/6/24 | Episode 57: Fungal Foray | Autumn has definitely arrived at High Ash Farm. Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the podcast at Foxes Grove and they get up close and personal to some of the fungi making an appearance on the woodland floor. Chris explains the many uses and existence of fungi within our diet, lifestyle and health care. The pair revisit an enormous ash tree that's being slowly devoured by different fungi in succession of one another, starting with honey fungus. They avoid the seasonal showers and ta... | 37m 03s | ||||||
| 9/29/24 | Episode 56: A Hornet's Nest | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are distracted early on in their journey around High Ash Farm. They spot Norfolk's largest black bird, busy preening it's feathers in a nearby tree. They keep a safe distance as they admire the work of a hornet queen who has built an enormous nest all by herself! Chris describes the fascinating but difficult life cycle of Britain's largest wasp. Chris then marks the official start of autumn by showing Matthew a yellow plant that celebrates the sun known as... | 37m 13s | ||||||
| 9/22/24 | 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 phot... | 38m 08s | ||||||
| 9/15/24 | Episode 54: The Norfolk Snout | 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 ... | 43m 42s | ||||||
| 9/8/24 | 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. Click here to listen to MP3 file of this episode. Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast was produced by SOUNDYARD - a non-profit com... | 32m 52s | ||||||
| 9/1/24 | Episode 52: One Year On | This episode marks a special one year anniversary for Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast. Chris has a gift for you in way of a tricky conundrum for you to have a go at: Today, Sunday the first of September, I am safe. Why should I be worried tomorrow, the second of September and why shouldn't I worried tomorrow, the second of September? Answers can be emailed to chris@countrysidepodcast.co.uk Chris introduces Matthew Gudgin his favourite woodland butterfly. The pair discuss the amount o... | 39m 03s | ||||||
| 8/25/24 | Episode 51: Ancient Ponds, Woodpeckers And Drupes | Chris Skinner shows Matthew one of the oldest ponds at High Ash Farm. Chris dunks his hands in and demonstrates the pottery qualities of the clay in the pond. He describes how wild oats can grow in the cracks when it dries out. Chris is extremely excited and proud to show Matthew the holes in nearby trees that have been drilled by woodpeckers. The three different sizes of the holes created prove that all three species of woodpecker native to this country are residing in one area of woodland ... | 47m 16s | ||||||
| 8/18/24 | Episode 50: Moles | Chris Skinner tells a story and shares the practicality of farmers. Matthew Gudgin joins Chris on the lawn and they answer a curious question all about moles. Chris describes the antisocial qualities of the underground inhabitants, how they move and how they changed the course of history. It's all go at High Ash Farm at the moment with all the mowing and it allows Chris to reflect on the impact of technology in farming. Growing up, he remembers the thirty-two men employed full time to do th... | 45m 27s | ||||||
| 8/11/24 | Episode 49: Swallows and House Martins | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the podcast at a local supermarket that is protecting the wildlife nesting there. Back on the farm the pair trudge through a field overwinter wildbird seed mix when they come across an exploding thistle. Chris explains how pioneering species establish and how they can colonise. They look at various properties of nearby plants including Red Shank, the menthol scent of Field Mint, and answer how the Greeks utilised Woundwort. Back in the truck they ende... | 38m 54s | ||||||
| 8/4/24 | Episode 48: New Arrivals | Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin observe the different roles of the new and devoted parents on the farm. They're driving through High Ash Farm when Chris notices one of East Anglia's most persecuted birds enjoying a spot of sunbathing. They revisit the site once filled with foxgloves in flower. The plants have now gone to seed and Chris explains the onward journey for them. Matthew had the honour of cutting the ribbon and opening this year's Teasel Walk at High Ash Farm. Back in the truck... | 34m 47s | ||||||
| 7/28/24 | Episode 47: Moths And Butterflies | 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 ... | 37m 10s | ||||||
| 7/21/24 | Episode 46: Underneath The Spreading Chestnut Tree | Chris Skinner captures the sound of the farm's most recognisable wake up call before introducing us to two young nearby buzzards. Matthew Gudgin joins Chris as they watch the buzzards glide in the air and Chris explains how to distinguish the difference between various birds of prey. Armed with a tape measure, the pair head to the woods to measure the age of one of the oldest trees growing at High Ash Farm. Chris then takes the time to show Matthew the two types of balsam currently in flo... | 50m 14s | ||||||
| 7/14/24 | Episode 45: Quarry Wildlife | Matthew Gudgin marvels at the superb parenting skills of Mother Duck who is raising her ten ducklings at High Ash Farm. Chris Skinner drives Matthew to the local quarry to show off the incredible wildlife zooming around this unlikely location. Matthew then watches on as Chris forages in the undergrowth for a Wimbledon themed treat after explaining the uses of chicory. The pair answer listener questions which this week include some unusually named fungi, opportunistic ants, bees shortages ... | 44m 08s | ||||||
| 7/7/24 | Episode 44: All Life Is Here | Chris Skinner starts this episode by capturing the song of a nearby Blackcap Warbler. Matthew Gudgin arrives at High Ash Farm and the pair observe the corkscrew flight of Rooks at what is the riskiest time of the year for the bird. Rat comes along for the ride in this episode and takes umbrage to dog walkers on the farm. Chris dons his wellies to show Matthew some of the stream inhabitants who only live in the freshest of waters. In the thirty years that Matthew has been visiting High Ash... | 31m 55s | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
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3 placements across 3 markets.