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   Number 1: 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 [email protected]

   August 20, 2026·19min
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   Number 2: 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. Production Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tagala Producer: 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 [email protected]

   September 17, 2026·16min
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   Number 3: 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 More You 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 [email protected]

   September 10, 2026·32min
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   Number 4: 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 - Buglife Joseph Pavitt – MS Oldenburg We recorded this episode at Lundy Island To 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 [email protected]

   September 03, 2026·15min
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   Number 5: 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 [email protected]

   August 06, 2026·27min
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