7 episodes

Chats & adventures exploring the wildlife of Sussex, England. Birds, butterflies, moths, mammals, plants, fungi and more - presented by Graeme Lyons, Mat Davidson and Michael Blencowe. For photos and more visit www.thenaturalhistoryofsussex.blogspot.com

The Natural History of Sussex TheNaturalHistoryofSussex

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    • 4.7 • 11 Ratings

Chats & adventures exploring the wildlife of Sussex, England. Birds, butterflies, moths, mammals, plants, fungi and more - presented by Graeme Lyons, Mat Davidson and Michael Blencowe. For photos and more visit www.thenaturalhistoryofsussex.blogspot.com

    Episode 7 - Bank Holiday Seaside Special

    Episode 7 - Bank Holiday Seaside Special

    We grab our bucket and spade and head to Rye Harbour where we meet Barry Yates and Chris Bentley who take us on a tour of this fantastic nature reserve. We find Mediterranean Gulls, Little Terns, Sea Pea, Pale Grass Eggar, Bombadier Beetle and fall in love with a spider.

    • 42 min
    Episode 6: "The owls are not what they seem"

    Episode 6: "The owls are not what they seem"

    With spring in the air we talk incoming March migrants and emerging butterflies and go hiking on the South Downs in search of long-eared owls with guests Penny & Dave Green. Graeme brings his new friend to the podcast, Mat finds his own red kite, Michael rants about twitchers and we do our first (and last) film review.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 5: Bryophyte Club

    Episode 5: Bryophyte Club

    We break the first & second rules of Bryophyte Club and talk Big Shaggy Moss, Paddyfield Warbler, Bittersweet Smudge, Black Panthers and Mittens. With special guest Bruce Middleton.

    • 55 min
    Episode 4: A Smew Hope

    Episode 4: A Smew Hope

    Graeme, Mat and Michael take to the road and compete in the Sussex Ornithological Society's annual New Year Bird Race. Get ready for some crazy almond-fuelled action as the boys put their eyes to the skies and the pedal to the metal.

    • 43 min
    Episode 3: "I love the dark, but I hate nature"

    Episode 3: "I love the dark, but I hate nature"

    Hey you guys! Graeme, Mat and Michael talk fungi, fern thieves, sharks, seals and short-eared owls and go underground in search of bats, moths and spiders with special guest Tony Hutson.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 2: Some things in their natural state have the most vivid colours!

    Episode 2: Some things in their natural state have the most vivid colours!

    Michael, Graeme & Mat talk moth media madness, mawkish mice & magical mushrooms. Special guest star Howard Matcham joins us on a hunt for the Bearded Tooth fungus in the dark wild woods of West Sussex.

    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

kayduu ,

Entertaining whilst educating: a clever combo!

These guys really know how to bring the nature on our doorsteps to life . . . & also into our own homes, with these excellent recordings! These podcasts are a must for any nature-lover, Sussex-based or otherwise. If these chaps' enthused discussions don't entice you out into the great outdoors, I'm not sure what will! Have a listen, get bitten by the bug (pun unintended!) . . . & follow in their footsteps! Great stuff, guys . . . so thanks to you all!

Steve at RSPB ,

A brilliant series

The best natural history podcast I've heard. Full of information, enthusiasm, humour and pop-culture references. Brilliant!

Grecodude ,

NIce one

Entertaining, educational and definitely worth a listen! Lovely stuff.

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