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 • 55 episodes
Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 describ...
September 15, 2024
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Episode 54
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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, carri...
September 08, 2024
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Episode 53
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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 sh...
September 01, 2024
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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 ...
August 25, 2024
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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 t...
August 18, 2024
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Episode 50
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