Episode 17: Birds Of A Feather Flock Together
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In this podcast episode, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin discuss the wildlife and scenery they encounter at High Ash Farm. They observe the panoramic view of South Norfolk and Norwich, as well as the teasel seed and overwinter wild bird seed mix in the fields. They spot Chinese water deer, skylarks, yellowhammers, and woodcocks. Chris and Matthew delight at the abundance of snails on the oak trees and answer questions about winter moths and planting mistletoe. They end the final episode of the year sitting in the farm truck, drinking coffee and reading listener emails. Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode. Click here to donate to the podcast. If you have a question that you'd like Chris to answer on the podcast, send an email to: [email protected] Join the official Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast newsletter Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast is 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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