Nature, Wildlife and Countryside Living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm Chris Skinner, a Norfolk farmer, takes a unique approach to farming, prioritizing biodiversity and wildlife conservation in every practice. Tune in every Sunday morning as Chris, alongside broadcaster Matthew Gudgin, explores topics on nature, wildlife, and rural life. Join them for strolls through High Ash Farm and beyond, spotting wildlife and addressing your queries about the natural world. Email questions for C ...
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Nature, wildlife and countryside living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm. Chris is a Norfolk farmer doing things differently; all of his practices are informed by his dedication to biodiversity and wildlife. Join Chris and broadcaster Matthew Gudgin every Sunday morning as they talk nature, wildlife and countryside living. Enjoy walks around High Ash Farm and further afield as the pair spot wildlife and answer your questions. New episode released every Sunday at 0700 GMT To support and ...
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Episode 2.7 - Hidden in Plain Sight: The Silent Work of Nature’s Tiny Heroes
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41:02Send us a text "Hidden in Plain Sight: The Silent Work of Nature’s Tiny Heroes" dives into the often overlooked yet crucial roles played by nature's smallest inhabitants. Join hosts Chris Skinner and Matthew as they explore High Ash Farm, uncovering the secrets of the ecosystem. From the heat of compost heaps teeming with brandling worms to the fas…
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Episode 2.6 - Barking Up the Right Tree - From Orchids to Old Oaks
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43:42Send us a text Join Rat Skinner, Farmer Chris and Matthew Gudgin at High Ash Farm for the latest episode of 'Gulps of Fresh Air,' where the countryside comes alive. This week, we're treated to the lively antics of Chris's boisterous terrier, not quite the sheepdog the flock behind us would prefer, as they prepare to move off the farm after a succes…
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Episode 2.5 - Moss Magic Exploring the Miniature Forest
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43:28Send us a text Join Chris Skinner on another enlightening episode of "The Countryside Podcast" at High Ash Farm. This week, Chris takes us on an adventurous journey, starting by exploring the unique life cycle of the moss Tortula muralis, perched high on an old roof accessed by a cherry picker. Discover how this resilient plant thrives in extreme c…
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Episode 2.4 - The Tangled Roots of High Ash
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39:19Send us a text In this episode, Chris Skinner takes us through the enchanting yet challenging winter landscape of High Ash Farm in Norfolk. The podcast begins with an evening exploration where Chris discusses the mysterious fall of mature ash trees, potentially due to ash dieback affecting their roots. Despite the grim start, the episode transition…
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Episode 2.3 - The Duck Pond Serenade
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32:50Send us a text In this episode of The Countryside Podcast, Chris and Matthew witness the breath-taking spectacle of waterfowl arrivals at the pond, reminiscent of Heathrow Airport with birds coming from all directions. Chris observes Mallards with their distinctive bottle-green heads, Egyptian geese, and Teal, all descending from high above, circli…
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Episode 2.2 - The Hazel's Whisper and the Jackdaw's Call
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39:35Send us a text Chris and Matthew delve into the history of Hazel at the farm and some of the common uses before Chris heads out for an evening visit to the corvid roost. Support the show Please email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast to [email protected] This podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in c…
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Episode 2.1 - Flower of Hope
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32:58Send us a text Kicking off 2025 with a fresh start, Chris and Matthew launch the new season of podcasts, now proudly produced by High Ash Farm itself! As the calendar turns, they celebrate the arrival of The Flower of Hope - the snowdrop, marking the first whisper of spring. This delicate bloom not only heralds new beginnings but also brings a touc…
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Episode 68: A Daytime Safari
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47:12Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the episode by greeting a flock of woodpigeon in the Oat Field. They dwell on fluctuations of biodiversity in the UK in response to species being introduced to this country. The pair manage to disturb a flock of redwings before observing the still fog down by the woodland to look for female winter moths. Chris…
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Episode 67: Yellow Brain
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35:27Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin assess the damage after Storm Darragh. They look at the impact of microscopic spores that have attacked the heart wood of a tree. Chris takes Matthew to Foxes Grove and tells the story and impact of ash dieback at High Ash Farm. He describes what infected trees look like in comparison to healthy trees. The pair come…
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Episode 1.40 - Orchid Squad
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45:19Send us a text Support the show Please email any questions for Chris to answer on the podcast to [email protected] This podcast is brought to you by High Ash Farm. To support our efforts in creating this content, please consider making a small monthly or one-off donation. Your contributions help us with production costs, and after expenses, eve…
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Episode 1.39 - Gandering Goslings
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Episode 66: Butterfly Bridge
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36:03Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin head to the woods with a spade to take a look under the soil to understand how the bulbs prepare for spring. They visit the butterflies taking refuge underneath a old rickety bridge at High Ash Farm through the winter. Chris explains the importance of flowing water when it comes to survival over the winter months. B…
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Episode 1.38 - Devils Bitch
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Episode 1.37 - Badgers And Bees
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Episode 1.36 - Wild Garlic Early Purple Orchid And Tree Creepers
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Episode 1.35 - A May Morning
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Episode 1.34 - Swifts Horse Chestnuts And Hawthorne
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Episode 1.33 - Bluebells And Their Living Heritage
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Episode 1.32 - The Swallows Return
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Episode 1.31 - Expectant Nests
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Episode 65: Duke and Horace
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34:47Chris Skinner introduces Matthew Gudgin to his favourite bird at High Ash Farm. It's a game bird with a strong connections in history and a recipe in Mrs Beeton's cookery book. The pair pause for a moment at an oak tree that fell victim to Storm Bert and observe the honey fungus growing under the bark. Chris and Matthew get caught in the latest sto…
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Episode 1.30 - Norfolk s Mangrove
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Episode 1.29 - Counting Hares
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Episode 1.28 - Rat Steals the Show
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Episode 1.27 - The Wood Mouse - Budding Blackthorn and a Redwing Display
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Episode 1.26 - Spring Has Sprung
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Episode 1.25 - Chris Skinner Loves Yew
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Episode 64: Communal Roosting
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46:43Chris Skinner begins the episode at dusk and captures the noisiness of the jackdaws, rooks and carrion crows circling the woodland before roosting. In the morning, Rat is up to his usual mayhem and keen to steal the show. Chris takes Matthew Gudgin to the overwinter wild bird seed mix experiment site that we visited a couple of weeks ago and the re…
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Episode 1.24 - Hedgerows and FWAG
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Episode 1.23 - Colours of Winter
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Episode 1.22 - Nighttime Safari
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Episode 1.21 - Ash Dieback and the Cost of Carbon Offsetting
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Episode 1.20 - The Importance of Chalk
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Episode 1.19 - A Guide to Sparrows
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Episode 1.18 - How Much Is That Doggy In The Window
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Episode 1.17 - Birds of a Feather Flock Together
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Episode 63: Woodpigeon And Stock Doves
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35:06Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin accidentally disturb birds feeding in a field with overwinter wild bird seed mix. He describes the various differences between the birds that feed there, in particular their beak shapes. The pair observe the feeding logistics of a flock of starlings in a field prepped recently by the sheep. Chris and Matthew stand a…
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Episode 1.16 - Underneath The Mistletoe
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Episode 1.15 - A Season Full Of Promise
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Episode 1.14 - Early Bird Catches The Worm
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Episode 1.13 - Winter Arrives But Where Has Rat Gone
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Episode 1.12 - Sloes in the Lettuce Wood
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Episode 1.11 - A Trip to Winterton-On-Sea
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Episode 1.10 - Farm Like You'll Live Forever
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Matthew Gudgin returns to High Ash Farm welcomed by Chris Skinner who points out the latest growth on nearby yews and the birds benefiting nearby. After a short drive the pair step back in time a couple of years and see the effects of drought on trees. They then fast forward two years and witness the beginnings of future foxgloves. It's a dank day …
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Episode 1.9 - A Woodland Wander
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Episode 1.8 - A Trip to Outney Common
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Episode 1.7 - Modern Machinery
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Episode 1.6 - Swallows Ploughs and Leverets
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Episode 1.5 - A Trip to the Seaside
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