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The main topic is what pond creatures, such as the pond oilve mayfly, do to survive the cold in winter, and give some tips on how to look after your pond when it freezes over.

Neil and Victoria’s NewsVictoria talks about a trip to German museum with a amber collection and Neil mentions his productive Christmas period photography trips, with sparrowhawk, cattle egret and kestrel photos.

Readers questionsWe answer questions on kestrels decline, and what our first memory of wildlife in the garden was, along with what surprises us about nature.

UK Wildlife News We cover the human caused seal pup deaths at Winterton and the subsequent attacks on seal photographers online, then discuss an article that makes the argument that why dogs should be allowed in nature reserves.

Other notes/links to things mention in the podcastFreshwater habitats trust help page for ponds in winter Jules Howard’s website, who’s ‘Wildlife Pond Book’ and podcast is mentioned (edit: it appears the podcast has been taken down, but you can still get his book there

Photos of what we mentioned ‘Neil and Victoria’s’ news’ portion of the the podcast:

Had the sparrowhawk land in front of the at Rainham Marshes hide today, but it was too close to fit in – oh well always next time…@WildlifeMag@ChrisGPackham@Natures_Voice @DilgerTV pic.twitter.com/Rj8nFHQxDV

— Neil Phillips (@UK_Wildlife) December 19, 2019

Cattle egret on a sheep’s back at @EssexWildlife Abberton#EarthCapture