Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
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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Podcasting since 2023 • 69 episodes
Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 dist...
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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 d...
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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 throu...
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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 v...
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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 Matt...
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