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Ep14 UK Wildlife Podcast – Nick Baker – Part 1

PodcastBy Neil-UKWildlife May 14, 2020 1 Comment

A conversation between three naturalists driven slightly mad by the lockdown! We have Wildlife TV presenter Nick Baker on the show, famous for presenting Really Wild show, Nick’s Quest and Weird Creatures, and we discuss all sorts of wildlife topics and answer questions sent in by listeners. In news we cover ‘no mow May’, BOP…

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Ep13 – Nature Photography in the Lockdown / at Home Special

Photography, PodcastBy Neil-UKWildlife April 29, 2020 Leave a comment

A special episode where we look at photography ideas and projects you can do during the lockdown, most of which in your home or garden. Includes macro, garden bird and pond creature photography, mini indoor nature studio and an idea for your exercise walk are all discussed. Links for the sources for further ideas/projects mentioned…

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Ep12 UK Wildlife Podcast – Ants in the Garden

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We talk abut the 3 most commonly found ant species in gardens: the black garden ant Lasius niger, the red ant Myrmica rubra and the yellow meadow ant Lasius flavus. and answer some of your question on ants. WARNING contains ant puns! In news we discuss porpoises in a river, idiotic Chinese lantern releases and…

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Ep11 UK Wildlife Podcast – with Stephen Moss

PodcastBy Neil-UKWildlife April 12, 2020 3 Comments

In this episode we talk to Stephen Moss, author of over 40 natural history books, producer of TV programmes such as Birding with Bill Oddie and Springwatch and lecturer in creative writing at Bath Spa University We talk about tips for writing nature books, his experiences in broadcasting, bird watching and Birdfair being cancelled among…

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Ep10 – UK Wildlife Podcast – What to do in the Lockdown

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Main topic is what to do in your garden during the lockdown. We have some good feedback/follow up on the mole topic and a sound clip from a friend of the show. In the News we look at a new way to age Great Crested Newts, irresponsible grouse moors setting fires during a time of…

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Ep9 UK Wildlife Podcast – Moles

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The main topic is the mole Neil mentions and excellent toad surveying session and Vic discusses Frog and toad spawn appearing.In news discuss a fishery owner killing an otter (and actually being jailed) and the badger cull being ‘phased out’ (or not). Above image of mole by Didier Descouens CC BY-SA 4.0 Podcast: Play in new…

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Ep8 UK Wildlife Podcast – Frogs and Toads with Steven Allain

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We are joined by Steven Allain to discuss (and answer your questions) Frogs and Toads Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | More News stories Beavers helping prevent flooding Sparrowhawk killed story 1 Sparrowhawk killed story 2 Coul Links development blocked Are you Team Frog or Team toad, vote on twitter below: To go with our…

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Ep7 UK Wildlife Podcast – Your Questions Special Wildlife Photography

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World Wetlands Day – my best freshwater life shots from 2019

amphibian, bird, Freshwater invertebrates, heteroptera, insect, mammal, odonata, Photography, Reptile, rodent, snake, stacked, Surrey, water louse, YorkshireBy Neil-UKWildlife February 2, 2020 Leave a comment

Its world wetlands day, so to celebrate the wonderful wildlife we find in these habitat I thought I’d share my best shots of freshwater life I took last year. All the underwater shots are in photographic aquarium. This a photo heavy post so I’ve kept the text to a minimum! My first freshwater photo of…