Episode 2.27 - Admiral’s Dance and Teasel Maze

Send us Fan MailIn this vibrant episode of the Countryside Podcasts, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin revel in High Ash Farm’s sultry July heat, where nature pirouettes in a stunning display. The red admiral’s dance unfolds as this migrant aristocrat flutters over an oak tree’s amber sap, its orange-and-black wings a vivid spectacle, while common centaury’s pink blooms nod to ancient healing myths. A butterfly bonanza—peacocks, meadow browns, small whites, speckled woods, and a ragged-winged comma—graces wildflowers like corn marigold and feverfew, their courtship a summer ballet. A fierce aerial clash sees kestrels drive off a buzzard over a rabbit feast, showcasing nature’s raw balance. Listener tales of swift absences, box tree moths, and a rare marbled white enrich this journey, culminating in Chris’s whimsical new teasel maze, awaiting Matthew’s ribbon-cutting flourish under a softening sky.https://www.buzzsprout.com/2432378/episodes/17449357-episode-2-27-admiral-s-dance-and-teasel-maze.mp3?download=trueSupport the showPlease email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast [email protected] podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, every penny goes towards conservation and maintaining free public access at High Ash Farm. Support us here:https://donorbox.org/podcast-12or from the Podcast page here:Podcast | High Ash Farm