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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.
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- Yesterday39 min
Wild Voices | Witching the Wild Year
Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala and author, musician and solitary witch Zoë Howe for a magical conversation recorded live at the Emmetts Garden Autumn Festival. Journey around the zodiac as Ajay and Zoë explore the connections between nature, folklore and the turning year. Discover the plants, animals and ancient traditions that have shaped our seasonal stories, and find new ways to connect with, enjoy and protect the natural world throughout the year. From seasonal wonders to age-old folklore, uncover the magic hiding in the world around us. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/CniyYJXYjXw Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Jesus Gomez and Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jack Glover-Higgins and Jesus Gomez Contributor: Zoë Howe Discover moreAjay and Zoë’s book ‘Witching the Wild Year’ will be published in 2027 via The History Press If you’d like to hear or read more from Zoë you can do so here: https://linktr.ee/zoehowe 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
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Obsessed with Barn Owls
With silent flight and ghostly heart-shaped faces, barn owls are among Britain's most captivating birds. Join Ranger Ajay Tegala, as self-confessed barn-owl obsessive Jake Brass takes us into his wonderful world of barn owls. With expert insight from The Barn Owl Trust. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Claire Hickinbotham Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributors: Jake Brass, photographer, and Kate Jellyman, The Barn Owl Trust Jake walked on the Longshaw Estate in Derbyshire for this recording. Check out this map for walks on the estate -longshaw-map.pdf or head to the 'Top Trails' part of this page Longshaw, Burbage & the Eastern Moors | National Trust You can get to the start point of many of the walks from Grindleford train station, which has trains from Manchester and Sheffield. For other places to see Barn Owls at our sites, have a look at this page Our guide to barn owls | Wildlife | National Trust Or plan your own walk at dusk or dawn, just please remember that barn owls are a protected species and disturbing them while they are nesting is illegal. There's more information here Legal protection of wild Barn Owls - The Barn Owl 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
- 4 weeks ago19 min
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 MorrisIf 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
- Oct 8, 202634 min
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/BrAcTeGQKJwProduction Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Zoe Hill 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
- Oct 1, 202621 min
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
- Sep 17, 202615 min
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
- Sep 10, 202631 min
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/1XeTSNw6dgsProduction 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
- Sep 3, 202614 min
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
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