Episode 31: Expectant Nests

Chris Skinner shares his early morning by showcasing the dawn chorus featuring solos from a sparrow, collared dove and song thrush.After a very wet winter and now an even wetter spring, Chris reflects on what high rainfall means for the farm in the next few months.Chris and Matthew Gudgin observe a family of inquisitive Little Owls at the farm. Will they see more than a wing flutter?Click here to see the owls in their hollow on High Ash Farm’s Facebook pageThey visit the noisy rookery and admire the magnificent nests and behaviours of the birds.The pair then sit and answer listener questions about bird feed preferences, Dunnocks and frogspawn.Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode. Chris 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