The main topic is the mole Neil mentions and excellent toad surveying session and Vic discusses Frog and toad spawn appearing.In news discuss a fishery owner killing an otter (and actually being jailed) and the badger cull being ‘phased out’ (or not). Above image of mole by Didier Descouens CC BY-SA 4.0 Podcast: Play in new…

We are joined by Steven Allain to discuss (and answer your questions) Frogs and Toads Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | More News stories Beavers helping prevent flooding Sparrowhawk killed story 1 Sparrowhawk killed story 2 Coul Links development blocked Are you Team Frog or Team toad, vote on twitter below: To go with our…

A special episode where we answer your questions on wildlife photography, advice on the different camera options, macro lens advice and tips on photographing moving insects and pond life are among other questions answered. Podcast: Play in new window | Download | Embed Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | TuneIn | Spotify | RSS | More

We talk to Adrian Thomas from the RSPB about the Big Garden Birdwatch 2020, projects he has worked on, bird song and wildlife gardening

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. Kestrel decline and our first memory's of garden wildlife, and what surprises us about nature. Seal pup deaths and should dogs be allowed in nature reserves.

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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

In News we discuss: The sad passing of David Bellamy Harvest Mice thriving on a reintroduction site Baby porpoise poisoned by pollution We answer Steve Bonds question about a magpie eating a mouse And our main topic is wildlife species associated with Christmas: reindeer, robins, holly and mistletoe   Click here to play Subscribe here:Apple…

In News we discuss:

The sad passing of David Bellamy

Harvest Mice thriving on a reintroduction site

Baby porpoise poisoned by pollution

We answer Steve Bonds question about a magpie eating a mouse

And our main topic is wildlife species associated with Christmas: reindeer, robins, holly and mistletoe

 

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We discuss in News: Leaky Dams, rise in poisoned owl no.s in Epping Forest and dormouse decline. The main topic of discussion is Graham’s question: It was interesting and encouraging to hear in episode 1 of your podcast that the young children seem to be growing up with quite a good grasp of natural knowledge,…

We discuss in News: Leaky Dams, rise in poisoned owl no.s in Epping Forest and dormouse decline.

The main topic of discussion is Graham’s question:

It was interesting and encouraging to hear in episode 1 of your podcast that the young children seem to be growing up with quite a good grasp of natural knowledge, and that they seem to “get it” more than their parents’ generation. My question therefore is: How do we get their parent’s generation more interested in and engaged with the natural world?

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