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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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- 4 days ago21 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
- 2 weeks ago15 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
- 3 weeks ago31 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
- Aug 20, 202618 min
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
- Aug 6, 202626 min
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
- Jul 23, 202615 min
The Great Cuckoo Con
Every spring, the unmistakable call of the cuckoo echoes across Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire. But behind that familiar sound lies one of nature's most extraordinary deceptions. Join ranger and naturalist Ajay Tegala as he uncovers the astonishing lengths a cuckoo will go to raise its young. Production Host : Ajay Tegala Narrator : Rosie Holdsworth Producer : Nikki Ruck Location Sound : Claire Hickinbotham Sound Design : Nikki Ruck If you would like to learn more about the habitat of Cuckoos and Reed Warbler we recorded this episode at Wicken Fen Nature reserve 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
- Jul 9, 202620 min
Racing for Reefs | From Formula 1 to Coral Conservation
Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, yet climate change, pollution and overfishing are driving their rapid decline.In response, Formula One champions McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation have joined forces, combining engineering, data analysis and marine science to help restore coral reefs before they are lost.National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala is joined by Anna Marsden and Kim Wilson to explore how this innovative partnership is accelerating reef restoration and what it could mean for the future of coral conservation. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube:https://youtu.be/ZT4mlDD6j8U Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Kim Wilson, McLaren Racing Anna Marsden, Great Barrier Reef FoundationImage: Yongala Dive exploring an underwater wreck. Copyright credit: Tourism and Events Queensland Discover More: If you’d like to learn more about McLaren Racing’s Sustainability work, you can do so here: McLaren Racing - Committed to Sustainability You can learn more about The Great Barrier Reef Foundation and it’s work here: Restoring coral reefs - Great Barrier Reef Foundation McLaren Racing and the Great Barrier Reef Foundation fast‑tracking reef recovery - Great Barrier Reef Foundation And you can become a reef defender here: https://give.barrierreef.org/donate/reef-defender 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
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