Unearthing Nature's Secrets: A Wild food forage in Spring

Welcome to Series Six of the Wildlife Matters podcast!In this new series, we have many new adventures. Please like and subscribe to join us on an exciting journey as we explore the wonders of nature through nature-based storytelling infused with our firsthand experience and expertise in wildlife and the environment.Later in series six, prepare to immerse yourself in this thrilling new series as we spend an unforgettable night with wild beavers in the West Country and witness the return of the majestic golden eagles in Southwest Scotland. The excitement is palpable, and we are eager to share these remarkable adventures with you!This series promises a rich exploration of nature, from the fabulous common frog to the fascinating dolphins and porpoises that live off the British coastline. We'll also dive into the alarming consequences of Avian Influenza and its devastating impact on our wild seabirds and migratory bird species. We will also explore how it has jumped species to infect seals and their pups.We are excited to start a new feature based on urban wild spaces. We begin in the capital, so get ready to experience Wild London. Join us as we spend a night in a cemetery that is an oasis for wildlife, explore an ancient woodland, and learn about some of its best-known wild species deep in South London.We celebrate the summer solstice with an adventure walk to Glastonbury Tor and celebrate the milestone of the first 50 episodes of the Wildlife Matters podcast.We'll conclude Series Six with a story around the campfire for the autumn equinox when the nights begin to lengthen and darkness envelops us.But before that, stay with us as we kick off this series with an enchanting springtime fungi forage. Together, we will search for delectable wild mushrooms you can find now in nature.Our spring fungi forage will begin later in this podcast.Takeaways: In this episode, we embark on new adventures in wildlife exploration and showcase our journey through nature's wonders. The podcast explores the alarming impacts of avian influenza on seabirds and other wildlife species. Listeners can anticipate a captivating feature series focused on urban wildlife spaces to experience nature in London. Our discussions delve into the importance of choosing native plants to support local ecosystems and wildlife in British gardens. The episode highlights the fascinating diversity of shark species in UK waters, enhancing our understanding of marine life. We conclude our series with a poignant narrative around the autumn equinox, celebrating the cyclical nature of wildlife and seasons. Companies mentioned in this episode: World Animal Protection TV Sid Netflix Latvian Fund for Nature Links referenced in this episode:wildlife-matters.orglatvian-fund-for-nature.comworld-animal-protection.orgtv-sid.dkcoquette-island.co.uk