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 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 also introduces us to a woodland plant with a special trick up its sleeve!
Questions from listeners include photographs of a magpie hitching a ride on deer, happy bats and sugarbeet.
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