EPISODE · Jun 2, 2024 · 36 MIN
Episode 39: Gandering Goslings
from Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast · host SOUNDYARD
The dawn chorus provided by a blackbird whilst Chris Skinner describes how much he enjoys doing the rounds first thing at High Ash Farm. The goslings swim over to wish Chris a good morning!He's joined by his broadcasting companion Matthew Gugdin and they marvel at the mystery of the bee orchid and discuss other orchids on the farm and their soil preference. Matthew, Chris and his terrible terrier visit another field full of wild flowers. Chris describes how quickly these dedicated wild flower fields change colour so quickly.They answer listeners questions about caterpillars and Chris shows Matthew the Mullein moth caterpillar in action. They also explain how to collect and spread yellow rattle seed.Click here to download the MP3 file of this episodeChris Skinner's Countryside Podcast was produced by SOUNDYARD - a non-profit company on a mission to turn up the volume on under-heard voices. Join the SOUNDYARD newsletter
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The dawn chorus provided by a blackbird whilst Chris Skinner describes how much he enjoys doing the rounds first thing at High Ash Farm. The goslings swim over to wish Chris a good morning! He's joined by his broadcasting companion Matthew Gugdin and they marvel at the mystery of the bee orchid and discuss other orchids on the farm and their soil preference. Matthew, Chris and his terrible terrier visit another field full of wild flowers. Chris describes how quickly t...
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