Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

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National Trust
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Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world.  You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month.  Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode.    Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when  Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  

  1. 2d ago

    The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants

    Beneath the trees at Hardcastle Crags, millions of tiny workers are busy building a city of their own. Follow Rosie Holdsworth down to the forest floor, as she meets the northern hairy wood ants and discovers busy motorways, high-rise homes, and even an onsite food production line.   ProductionHost: Rosie Holdsworth Producer:  Nikki Ruck Sound Recordist : Jesus Gomez Sound Design : Nikki Ruck  Contributors : Anthony Arak Steve Blacksmith Alice James photo credit :  ©National Trust Images/Robert Morris If you would like to visit Hardcastle Crags you can find out more here www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/hardcastle-crags Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk   Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt

    The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants

  2. Oct 8

    Wild Voices | Trees for Tomorrow

    Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in conversation with Zoe Hill, the National Trust’s first-ever Tree Nursery Officer. Zoe offers a fascinating insight into what it takes to grow climate-resilient trees for future generations, from caring for 50,000 young saplings to helping them thrive in an increasingly challenging climate. She also shares practical tips for growing and caring for trees in your own garden. Together, Zoe and Ajay look ahead to the British landscape of 50 years’ time, exploring how the trees we plant today could shape the future of our countryside, and the vital role they can play in tackling climate change.  Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/BrAcTeGQKJw Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Zoe Hill  Image copyright: ©National Trust Images/ Trevor Ray Hart Discover more: If you’d like to visit Holnicote, you can find out more here:   https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/countryside-woodland/explore-holnicote-estate  Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Wild Voices | Trees for Tomorrow

  3. Oct 1

    Bats | The Dark Knights Rise Again

    Bats are some of Britain’s most mysterious mammals. From caves and woodlands to parks and abandoned buildings, they’ve adapted to an astonishing range of habitats, and as night falls, you might spot them emerging from their roosts. National Trust ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins bat conservationist Steve Roe on a series of surveys across the Peak District, tracking these elusive creatures through winter and spring. Part of the National Bat Monitoring Programme, the surveys are helping to build a vital picture of how bat populations are faring across the UK. Often feared and misunderstood, bats are far more fascinating than their reputation suggests. Join us on a journey into their hidden world to discover the remarkable lives of Britain’s bats, and why monitoring and protecting them matters. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZT4mlDD6j8UProductionHost: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Jack Glover, Michelle Douglass, Jesus Gomez, Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Steve Roe, Allan Roe, Jess Eades, Helen Ball Cover image copyright: Steve Roe  Discover More: Want to know more about bats? Why not listen to BatChat, a podcast dedicated to these amazing creatures and hosted by Steve Roe, our main collaborator in this episode. If you’d like to learn more about The National Bat Monitoring Programme and the bat surveys, you can sign up here. To find your nearest bat group search this page. Follow Steve’s Instagram account @steveroebatmanFollow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Bats | The Dark Knights Rise Again

  4. Sep 17

    Clever Corvids

    Corvids, such as Crows, Rooks and Jackdaws are known for their high intelligence, problem solving abilities and complex social behaviour. But they’re also often associated with folklore, scary stories and horror movies.  Join us as we delve into the lives of the Clever Corvids, uncover the reasons behind their menacing image and find out that there’s more to these super brainy birds than a reputation for being frightening.  ProductionHosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay TagalaProducer: Katy Kelly Sound design: Jesus Gomez Contributors: Professor Nicky Clayton and Dr. Jo Wimpenny Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Clever Corvids

  5. Sep 10

    BONUS: Wild Voices | Can Social Media Save Birds?

    Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in another Wild Voices conversation with conservationist and content creator Emily Askew, and naturalist and wildlife advocate Ben Rumsby. Recorded live at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, Emily and Ben explore how social media is reshaping the world of birding and inspiring a new generation to connect with nature. From balancing the demands of the algorithm with authentic storytelling to building welcoming online communities, they discuss the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of sharing the natural world online.  Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/1XeTSNw6dgs Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris & Ajay Tegala Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributors: Emily Askew and Ben Rumsby  Discover MoreYou can follow Emily on Instagram here: @emilyinnature_  And Ben here: @brnature1    Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    BONUS: Wild Voices | Can Social Media Save Birds?

  6. Sep 3

    A Whole World on a Cabbage

    A two-hour ferry ride from the North Devon coast lies a tiny island often described as Britain's very own Galápagos.   It's home to all sorts of wildlife, including a plant that grows nowhere else on Earth. And hidden among its leaves is a tiny beetle that only lives there too. Join us as we head to Lundy to meet the people who spend their days counting cabbages, and discover why this little-known plant has become such an important conservation story. Production Narrator : Rosie Holdsworth Producer and sound design by Nikki Ruck  Contributors  Tara McEvoy-Wilding - Assistant Warden Lundy Island Laura Larkin – Buglife Karim Vahed - BuglifeJoseph Pavitt – MS Oldenburg  We recorded this episode at Lundy IslandTo find out more about the island and how to get there  www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/devon/lundy www.landmarktrust.org.uk/lundyisland/ To find out more about the Lundy Cabbage  lundy-cabbage  To find out more about the Lundy Flea Beetle www.buglife.org.uk Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt  Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    A Whole World on a Cabbage

  7. Aug 20

    The London Parakeet Mystery

    Brightly coloured ring-necked parakeets might now be a familiar sight in the London sky, but that wasn't always the case.   Join Ranger Rosie Holdsworth and Johnathan Miller-McCall as we track down these acid-green birds and understand how they got here, and why they're thriving.  Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  Production Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth with Johnathan Miller-McCall Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound: Nikki Ruck and Jesus Gomez  If you fancy seeing the parakeets, we recorded this podcast at Morden Hall Park | London | National Trust.  Or for some more ideas on where binoculars might come in handy Best birdwatching walks in the UK | National Trust  Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt  If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    The London Parakeet Mystery

  8. Aug 6

    Wild Voices | Nature and Belonging

    Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in a Wild Voices conversation with veterinary surgeon, conservationist and founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group, Dr Sean McCormack. Recorded live at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, Sean shares the remarkable story of bringing beavers back to London for the first time in 400 years and explains why community-led rewilding is transforming urban landscapes. Together, Sean and Ajay explore what it means to reconnect people with nature, why access and belonging matter, and how local action could shape a wilder future for us all.      Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts    Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris & Ajay Tegala Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Dr Sean McCormack  You can find out more about the Ealing Beaver Project here:  The Ealing Beaver Project – Bringing Beavers Back to London And you can discover more about Dr Sean McCormack here: https://www.instagram.com/thatvetsean/ https://linktr.ee/thatvetsean  Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk

    Wild Voices | Nature and Belonging
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Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world.  You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month.  Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode.    Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk  Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when  Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts  

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