
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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Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast
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 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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