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Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin by watching a charm of goldfinches busy feeding on their favourite food.
They head to a different part of the farm to watch the latest colony occupying a hole in a sweet chestnut tree. Chris describes the various species that trees can support throughout their lives.
Chris quietly admits to Matthew a plant that has appeared in his wild bird winter seed mix that's grown in error at High Ash Farm.
They get excited as they talk about a moth species that has been rediscovered after a 50 year absence!
Out of the wind and in the warmth of the farm truck, the pair answer listener questions; this week featuring a photo of a wheatear, a video of congregating swallows, migrators and pollinators.
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It's a big birthday for Chris Skinner this week and to celebrate he shares the starlings at High Ash Farm with us.
Chris then continues the bird theme and shows Matthew Gudgin other birds gathering in the fields including jackdaws, carrion crows and rooks.
The pair then give the answer to last weeks conundrum as well as answering questions about bats and moths.
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This episode marks a special one year anniversary for Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast.
Chris has a gift for you in way of a tricky conundrum for you to have a go at:
Today, Sunday the first of September, I am safe. Why should I be worried tomorrow, the second of September and why shouldn't I worried tomorrow, the second of September?
Answers can be emailed to [email protected]
Chris introduces Matthew Gudgin his favourite woodland butterfly. The pair discuss the amount of rainwater recorded in the county and Chris explains what this means for sycamore trees.
The pair drive to successional wood to look at the devastating impact of grey squirrels at High Ash Farm.
Back at the farm truck Chris and Matthew answer questions about ragwort and watercourses.
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Chris Skinner shows Matthew one of the oldest ponds at High Ash Farm. Chris dunks his hands in and demonstrates the pottery qualities of the clay in the pond. He describes how wild oats can grow in the cracks when it dries out.
Chris is extremely excited and proud to show Matthew the holes in nearby trees that have been drilled by woodpeckers. The three different sizes of the holes created prove that all three species of woodpecker native to this country are residing in one area of woodland at High Ash Farm.
Listener questions cover an array of subjects including spiders, hares, hungry caterpillars and swifts.
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Chris Skinner tells a story and shares the practicality of farmers.
Matthew Gudgin joins Chris on the lawn and they answer a curious question all about moles. Chris describes the antisocial qualities of the underground inhabitants, how they move and how they changed the course of history.
It's all go at High Ash Farm at the moment with all the mowing and it allows Chris to reflect on the impact of technology in farming. Growing up, he remembers the thirty-two men employed full time to do the tasks now completed by one man on a mower.
Chris takes Matthew to the highest point at High Ash Farm to share the site where he unearthed something that's now exhibited in the Natural History Museum.
Before answering listener questions, the pair enjoy the row of rowans and the berries on display.
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Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the podcast at a local supermarket that is protecting the wildlife nesting there.
Back on the farm the pair trudge through a field overwinter wildbird seed mix when they come across an exploding thistle. Chris explains how pioneering species establish and how they can colonise.
They look at various properties of nearby plants including Red Shank, the menthol scent of Field Mint, and answer how the Greeks utilised Woundwort.
Back in the truck they endeavour to answer questions sent in from listeners which include seaweed recipes, kestrel feeding calls and an unsolved mystery.
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Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin observe the different roles of the new and devoted parents on the farm.
They're driving through High Ash Farm when Chris notices one of East Anglia's most persecuted birds enjoying a spot of sunbathing.
They revisit the site once filled with foxgloves in flower. The plants have now gone to seed and Chris explains the onward journey for them.
Matthew had the honour of cutting the ribbon and opening this year's Teasel Walk at High Ash Farm.
Back in the truck they respond to comments and questions from listeners. This week they cover daytime moths, mysterious mushrooms and how to preserve fallen apples for the birds in the winter.
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Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the podcast watching a very splendid butterfly in the woodland clearing.
They travel through the woodland to rather confusingly look for a gathering of lazy and extremely poisonous moths that are up and about in the daytime.
The pair chance upon a group whirligig beetles circling on the water and dragonflies laying their eggs.
Chris and Matthew answer a variety questions sent in by listeners this week; asking about cockchafers on the lawn, ducklings across the pond and a beautiful recording of a mockingbird in San Diego.
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Chris Skinner captures the sound of the farm's most recognisable wake up call before introducing us to two young nearby buzzards.
Matthew Gudgin joins Chris as they watch the buzzards glide in the air and Chris explains how to distinguish the difference between various birds of prey.
Armed with a tape measure, the pair head to the woods to measure the age of one of the oldest trees growing at High Ash Farm.
Chris then takes the time to show Matthew the two types of balsam currently in flower; the uncommon Small Balsam and the unpopular Himalayan Balsam.
Lots of subjects are covered in listener questions including the lack of pollinators this year, hedgehogs care, medicinal leeches and hay baling string.
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Matthew Gudgin marvels at the superb parenting skills of Mother Duck who is raising her ten ducklings at High Ash Farm.
Chris Skinner drives Matthew to the local quarry to show off the incredible wildlife zooming around this unlikely location.
Matthew then watches on as Chris forages in the undergrowth for a Wimbledon themed treat after explaining the uses of chicory.
The pair answer listener questions which this week include some unusually named fungi, opportunistic ants, bees shortages and High Ash Farm's oldest tree!
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Chris Skinner starts this episode by capturing the song of a nearby Blackcap Warbler.
Matthew Gudgin arrives at High Ash Farm and the pair observe the corkscrew flight of Rooks at what is the riskiest time of the year for the bird.
Rat comes along for the ride in this episode and takes umbrage to dog walkers on the farm. Chris dons his wellies to show Matthew some of the stream inhabitants who only live in the freshest of waters.
In the thirty years that Matthew has been visiting High Ash Farm there is one field he is yet to see, today is the day!
Listener questions are answered back at the farm truck where they have an unexpected visitor.
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Chris Skinner starts the episode by capturing the dawn chorus from song thrushes, wood pigeon and a bantam cockerel.
Matthew Gudgin is shocked to be greeted by a stoat before they've even started! They learn about how this small predator hunts and navigates its way around High Ash Farm. Chris managed filmed the stoats and you can see this footage here.
Before answering listener questions the pair delight at the blackberry bushes busy with the hum of bees and one of the symbols of Tudor Britain, the dog rose. Chris explains how important rose rips were after the war as a source of vitamin C.
They answer a plethora of questions including wood pigeon coos, a flint find and the lack of poppies this year.
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Chris glimpses the morning routine of the swallows first thing. They're considering whether they can fit in a final brood.
Matthew Gudin and Rat the dog keep up with Chris as he shares with us the super powers of clover.
Chris also talks about the predators at High Ash Farm, a topic that often divides the farming community. He describes his footage of the young fox cubs playing and shares with us a very moving story showing how it's never too late to change opinion.
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Emails from listeners this week showcase the rare and smelly lizard orchid, how swifts communicate, curious close ups and fan mail for Rat.
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This morning's morning chorus comes from the geese visiting the pond at High Ash Farm.
Chris Skinner takes Matthew Gudgin to the High Ash Farm Bog. He tells the story of something once swallowed up by this bottomless bog! This wonderful habitat provides the perfect conditions for one Chris's favourite flowers, the ragged robin.
The pair then compare these wetland plants to the more drought tolerant flowers on the farm. Rat is in full voice this week as Chris tries to showcase the diversity of the plants along this changing gradient of soil pH. Each flower with it's own fascinating history and derivation.
A rain shower sends Chris, Matt and Rat into the farm truck in time to answer listener questions about hornets, foxgloves and a mystery sound.
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Chris Skinner listens in as the corvid take to their nests for their final chatter of the day, an evening chorus . The following day, Matthew Gudgin joins Chris and they go in search of the Common Spotted Orchid and the striking Pyramidal Orchid.
Chris explains how the geology and soil types at High Ash Farm dictate what grows where when it comes to wildflowers.
Chris and Matthew stand amazed at the edge of a pond as red swarms of cyclops swirl in the water. Back at the farm truck, the pair enjoy reading emails from listeners tuned in as far as Michigan, USA! They're also intrigued and slightly jealous of the photos sent in too.
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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 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.
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Chris Skinner has been busy counting the swallows on the farm. He catches their early morning chatter as the thirty-seven birds prepare for the day ahead.
Chris takes Matthew Gudgin and terrible terrier Rat, to a field full of creeping buttercups. They return to the woodland where the bluebells were. They're long gone now, but standing in their wake are the towering foxgloves - Digitalis purpurea.
Chris, Matthew and Rat then come across some enormous animal hoof prints of red deer and Chris explains what the stags are doing at this time of year as the doe rear the fawns.
Back at the farm truck, the pair delight at reading the letters, emails and pictures sent in from listeners. They read aloud a peculiar verse that describes swifts as devil’s bitches and Chris explains why they were given such a name!Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode
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Chris Skinner gives Matthew Gudgin an impromptu tour around his house and garden showing the many ways he welcomes wildlife.
The pair then venture out onto High Ash Farm to look at the badger set. Chris has recorded some incredible footage of the teenage badgers getting up to mischief in the dead of night.
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Matthew feels nervous answering listener questions so close to a swarm of bees so they take refuge in the farm truck to answer those.
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The wren conducts the dawn chorus for this episode of Chris Skinner’s Countryside Podcast.
Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin stomp through the woodland to chomp on the edible wild garlic.
The dwindling bluebells are going over and their shadow brings the early purple orchid to the fore. Chris explains their many names and mentions throughout history and literature.
Chris and Matthew sit down to answer your questions whilst waiting and watching for treecreepers to appear. No larger than a cotton reel, they’re really tricky to spot, will Matthew get to finally see them?
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Chris Skinner is up at the crack of dawn on the 1st of May to capture the sounds of the morning at High Ash Farm. Part of daily duties involve checking in on the swallows.
Matthew Gudgin joins later on in the sunshine and the pair begin their journey around the farm by looking at crab apple trees.
Chris and Matthew head to a bird hide and Chris explains the unusual behaviour of the male rooks he’s been noticing. They’ve worked out a new way to get essential water to the females rooks in the nest.
They both come away with plenty of nettles stings whilst looking at the delicate plants on the woodland floor, but it was worth it!
Listener questions cover ladybirds, water levels and honey bees.
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