Wilder Skies the podcast

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Now then i've been sitting on this one for a little while and i'm super excited to finally reveal this episode with all your ears!...Up today we've got the incomparable Charlie Young! The 'ocean magpie' herself here to tell us all about... well everything marine!...An award winning Ocean campaigner, presenter, story-teller and marine conservationist, it's a real privelege to hear about her current adventures, past expeditions and deep-rooted love for all things coastal nature...Without further adieu let's splash on (get it) with this next fab chat with Charlie...Hope you guys enjoy this inspiring conversation with this brilliant giant of the science world... Cheers guys…

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Next up on the agenda for S3 we're speaking to the accomplished and vastly experienced ecologist and botanist Professor Jeff Ollerton!...Jeff is with us to talk to us all about his new(ish) book all about Birds and Flowers...We discuss the complex relationships between the avian and botanical world. And how pollination of flowers comes down to a lot more than just hummingbirds in the rainforests...Jeff's groundbreaking work with Pollinating birds is world leading and shows just how important they can be throughout the world for our flowering plants, than perhaps thought previously...Hope you guys enjoy this fascinating chat with this icon of the botanical world... Cheers guys…

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Aaaand we're back for Series 3! So excited for you guys to hear some fresh new epsiodes coming the next few weeks with some super interesting and incredible guests...First up for S3 We've got a special one for you listeners. We're talking to Georgie Stephens from Plantlife, to find out all things Temperate Forests in the UK, and most importantly her passion for LICHENS!Georgie's enthusiasm for the topic is infectious and inspiring, along with her knowledge and work with rainforests here in the UK, making for an episode that's going to make you want to get up and get your hiking boots on!...Enjoy the start of S3, more of this to come!.. Cheers guys…

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Okay guys here's a freshly edited episode of ‘Wilder Skies the Podcast' for your ears!...This one was recorded a while back, with the epic Ajay Tegala…. Where we discuss his life as a wetland ranger (and his publications to go with!), his endless passion for fenland natural history, disturbance in nature, race and conservation, amongst many other topics…I must apoloigse first and foremost as was rather ill during this recording, and my asthma quite lared up, so my side of the chat sounds horrendous and very laboured. But hopefully listening to this chat you can get a grasp of how incredible Ajay and his work is, and pick up his infectious passion for what he does. What an amazing human being…Hope you enjoy it, Ajay's side anyways! Cheers guys…

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…On this week's short, sharp episode i'm honoured to have Dominique Waddoup from the company BirdShades on with us...Birdshades is an inivative company doing groundbreaking work, creating invisible-to-human window film that prevents birds colliding with them.Bird strike, whereby birds collide with windows, often fatally, is a huge and growing problem for migratory birds right across the globe. So to hear about positive change to help try and reduce these pressures is truly refreshing...Join us for a brief chat on who the company is, how it's helping birds as well as some of Dominique's favourite local wildlife to Austria...Have a listen, let me know what you think, and I really hope you guys enjoy...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week, back to normal episodes, continuing with the remainder of S.2, i'm delighted to say i'm joined by the conservation and environmental campaigning powerhouse that is Mary Colwell!...I felt a bit starstruck chatting to Mary it has to be said, with the insane and inspiring work she's achieved and continuing to achieve for wildlife, in particular Curlews, across the UK...Mary gives us a delightful insight to her route into conservation, all about her work with Curlews, the upcoming work on getting the Natural History GCSE into schools, as well as more pressing topics, but important ones, such as predator control and urban pesticide use...Come along and delve in as we get to know the truly inspirational beacon of hope that is Mary Colwell, and how beginning with Curlew, we can progress to putting nature back into our countryside, towns, children and society...Have a listen, let me know what you think, and I really hope you guys enjoy...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…After a brief hiatus, 'Wilder Skies the Podcast' is back!...Before releasing a heap of new episodes in S.3, we've got some more mini-interviews recorded at Global Bird Fair, but this time 2024!..Lastly for the Bird Fair '24 mini-eps, but certainly not least, is the King of Sparrows himself Harry Munt!...One of the upcoming heroes of the conservation world, with a serious passion for public engagement, Harry tells us in this short, sweet chat about how urban rewilding is vital for nature connection in the city, what's so great about House Sparrows, and why Rewilding isn't just special but can be defined in so many ways...If you enjoyed this one, well it's good news as normal service resumes next week with the return of normal episodes and the beginning of Series 3!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…After a brief hiatus, 'Wilder Skies the Podcast' is back!...Before releasing a heap of new episodes as part of S.2 - part 2 (TBC), we've got some more mini-interviews recorded at Global Bird Fair, but this time 2024!..Third in line up for the '24 mini Bird fair eps are everyone's fav duo Indy Greene and Katie Monk…The guys get into the fab conservation projects they're involved with, as well as RSPB youth council and their current studies...Most importantly they detail the amazing ‘Marine Miles' walk they're undertaking for Hebridean Whales and Dolphin trust!…So if you find their story inspiring, make sure to help donate to their cause!…https://www.gofundme.com/f/marine-miles-walking-the-country-in-support-of-hwdtIf you enjoy this one, we've got a couple more mini-eps from Bird Fair 2024 to come, then normal service will resume!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…After a brief hiatus, 'Wilder Skies the Podcast' is back!...Before releasing a heap of new episodes as part of S.2 - part 2 (TBC), we've got some more mini-interviews recorded at Global Bird Fair,  but this time 2024!..Second up for the '24 mini Bird fair eps is the superb and widely adored Stephen Moss...Stephen gets into his favourite Somerset Wildlife, his best bits from the nature literature world and his work he's doing with BirdFy to promote bird-feeder cameras...If you enjoy this one, we've got a couple more mini-eps from Bird Fair 2024 to come, then normal service will resume!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…After a brief hiatus, 'Wilder Skies the Podcast' is back!...Before releasing a heap of new episodes as part of S.2 - part 2 (TBC), we've got some more mini-interviews recorded at Global Bird Fair,  but this time 2024!!!..First of the '24 mini Bird fair eps is the brilliant Ellen Bradley from Curlew action, UK Youth for Nature and all round conservation/campaigning amazingness...Ellen tells us why it's so important that we ALL start to think more about curlews and what we can do to help their plight... Ellen goes on to detail her super work with UK Youth for Nature - getting all ages and backgrounds involved with conservation, engagement and campaigning for wildlife - even those not working in the sector...If you enjoy this one, we've got a couple more mini-eps from Bird Fair 2024 to come, then normal service will resume!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…After a brief hiatus, 'Wilder Skies the Podcast' is back!...Before releasing a heap of new episodes as part of S.2 - part 2 (TBC), we've got some mini-interviews recorded at Global Bird Fair 2023 to be released in mini-eps celebrating upcoming Bird Fair '24!...Second of our mini BirdFair '23 interviews comes from the wonderful guys at eBird and Merlin!.. Here to give us a quick insight into their digital bird world, creating amazing birding and science-based app technology for people all around the world, as well as divulging some of their favourite british birds when over here...If you enjoy this, listen out for one more final mini-ep coming later this week!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…After a brief hiatus, 'Wilder Skies the Podcast' is back!...Before releasing a heap of new episodes as part of S.2 - part 2 (TBC), we've got some mini-interviews recorded at Global Bird Fair 2023 to be released in mini-eps celebrating upcoming Bird Fair '24!...First up, here's Gail Ashton, telling us all about garden insects, the power of parasites and a little about her books...If you enjoy this, listen out for more mini-eps coming next week!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we're talking to amazing Jess Dangerfield, who you may know as the ‘Biodiversity Ecologist' on the old socials…Jess is a passionate ecologist and conservationist, with some fascinating specialities and interests, and an abundance of knowledge and knowhow to go with…A bat expert and rehabilitator, Jess conducts talks, events, courses and creates content to educate everyone on these amazing mammals, as well as trying to dispel the common misconsceptions of them…Jess' travels for work take her to some incredible habitats and places, with some brilliant wildlife to go with, so join us as we hear all about her adventures… As well as some of the trials and tribulations of being a female ecologist in the modern era...Love Bats? Don't know much about them? Want to know more about how amazing they are? This is the one for you...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we're talking to the guys at ‘Finches Friend', Dick and Andrew, who are paving the way for cleaner, greener and invasive free bird feeders…Finches Friend produces some amazing bird feeders, which not only keep things super clean, with their smart easy to dismantle, easy-clean feeder parts but are the perfect way to keep your garden birds happy without the pesky squirrels and parakeets getting involved…Dick and Andrew discuss how Tricominosis has swept through the passerine world, particularly finches, mainly due to unhealthy, dirty bird feeders, and how good garden feeding hygiene and the right, simple to use bird feeders, can help keep back the wild bird diseases and allow those declining finches to thrive again…Take a listen and let me know what you guys think…And watch this space to hear how my very own Finches Friend bird feeders fair in the garden, as I'll be posting about these smashing products and their potential in a weeks time on the socials… :-)

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we're back on the farm, joined by the wonderful Chris Harrap, who's inspiring nature-friendly farming work is helping to restore nature to South Yorkshire...Chris, who is head of estates at Tyers hall farm in Barnsley, is passionate about bringing nature back to the agricultural landscape in South Yorkshire, and encouraging his neighbours to do so, through a local community farming cluster...Join us as we chat, hedgerows, community outreach, working alongside nature organisations and the importance of shopping local...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we've got something a little bit different as we head down a more spiritual route and we're joined by the magical author Jennifer Lane, a nature-loving green witch from just outside Manchester…I myself as an atheist come at this topic completely openly and fascinated to know how Nature plays a big role in Jennifer's life and work…Jenn, a lifelong lover of birds and wildlife, and coming from a background of conservation, now writes books on green witchcraft and how the power of nature can potentially heal us and bring us closer to the earth…Come along with us as we talk about her Paganistic routes and how it's shaped by Nature, the changing seasons, North-west birdlife and how, we as humans, may need to find more of an inner connection to nature once again if we're to help protect and work with it in the future…Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Here's episode two of the new series for you guys, and this week we chat to the brilliant Howard Inns from the Amphibians and Reptiles Conservation trust!...Howard is not only a fountain of knowledge in the herpetology world and all things South England Heathlands, but has an infectious passion for the conservation of our native reptiles and amphibians...Join as we discuss all things scaley, slimey and warty, with a few insects and birds thrown in for good measure...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Welcoming back in the podcast with a brand new series and a brand new set of amazing guests... Starting off with the astounding and oh so lovely Elle Kaye, the queen of bird taxidermy...Loved recording this one. Elle is not only one of the most positive, uplifting souls I've had the privilege of chatting to, but so so knowledgeable, so hardworking and majorly passionate about her field, as well as getting people into nature… A truly fascinating, grounding and thought provoking experience…Recorded back in Spring, this episode touches on the beauty that is spring wildlife, finding nature in London and bringing that to others, as well as the good stuff, ie. The taxidermy topics, including how it combines the perfect blend of science and art, and is vital for our conservation heritage.Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies the podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Happy Summer guys! Here's a lovely chat I had with the fascinating and inspiring Jeni Bell of Seeking Wild Sights. back in Spring...Hailing from the New forest borderlands and now living in the Chalklands, Jeni is a passionate nature writer, wildlife enthusiast and advocate for accessibility in nature writing...We cover everything from rolling hills, to inspiring weather, to nostalgic feelings in nature and how being in an urban setting or coming from a working class background shouldn't be a barrier to wildlife...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Welcome in June with a brand new 'WS the podcast' episode for your ears... Join us with this belated episode from special guest Phoebe O'brien!...Phoebe is a fascinating botanist from Co. Clare in Ireland, and to be frank, what Phoebe doesn't know about Irish Flora isn't worth knowing! As well as a super awesome person to spend an hour gabbing away about plants to...Loved chatting with Phoebe, as we discussed grasslands, orchids, invasive species and the likeness between habitats in Ireland and the UK...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Happy Spring guys... Join us this week as we chat with European and Western Palearctic birding Legend Stephen Menzie!A wonderful human and Eurasian Bird factoid machine, tune in  for a fascinating conversation about all things Swedish birding, Bird observatory life, changing patterns of european bird migration and rarities-a-plenty!...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Super excited to share with you my chat with the awesome Charlotte Varela...A fellow Lancastrian, we get to grips with her new book 'Wildlife Walks', discuss the hidden wildlife of Lancashire, as well as further afield, and talk Wildlife Disturbance...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...(PS. apologies for audio issues)

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we're having a good old natter with brilliant Joe Montes De Oca, all the way from Miami, Fl...Joe is heavily involved with some awesome research work out in the 'glades, helping to further protect some vital wetland and grassland habitat...In this chat we dig down into the source of his enthusiasm for the local flora and fauna, some of the incredible birdlife in the area as well as his favourite online platform to record wildlife sightings...Have a listen, let me know what you think, hope you enjoy!...

For this week's mini WS episode, we've got some big news for you regarding the Wilder Skies brand, as well as the introduction of an exciting new segment to the podcast episodes...Tune in to find out more... I'm super excited to hear what you guys think...Check out www.wilderskies.co.uk for more!...Cheers guys...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Here's episode 9 for your ears, and it's one of my favourites so far. I get chatting to the lovely Kerrie Gardner from Devon. Her deep connection to nature, desire to see and document the most beautiful species, as well as her inspiring artwork and writing is amazing...Listen in for talk of Landscape history, Roding Woodcock, Right to Roam and much much more... As well as a general good laugh and chinwag...Had loads of fun on this one and I hope you guys enjoy it too...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…For Part 2 of this weeks podcast hit, it's a biggie...We're talking to the incredible Sarah Langford...Author of 'In Your defence' and now the magnificent 'Rooted'. A story of barrister turned  farmer. Sarah is making waves in the organic and regen farming world...In this episode we delve into 'Rooted' and break down all the ins and outs of her Organic farming life, as well as comparing city and country worlds, and really getting to the bottom of proper, decent nature-friendly farming...I was super excited for this chat, and it didn't disappoint. By the end of this one you'll all be left idolising Sarah as much as I did, an inspiration for us all...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Here's part 1 of this week's 'Wilder Skies' the Podcast, with Ali Rajabali, from Birmingham...Ali is a force to be reckoned with in the Macro photography world, and his passion for Insects and Birds is clear to see in his work... As a Conservation Officer and naturalist he's not only passionate about photographing its beaut, but preserving it, and his interest in being in and around nature without disturbing or harming it, is truly admirable...So enjoy this short and snappy episode, with this amazing gent, and part 2 will be out shortly...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Tune in this week as we delve deep into the dirt and discover the world of Beetles! Ash Whiffin joins us, Entomologist and Curator at the National museum of Scotland, to talk all things Dead animals, Dung and graveyards... It's a glamorous job, but someone's got to do it!In all seriousness, Ash is super intelligent in her field and it's a privilege to chat to her and get the inside scoop on this beetley corner of the naturesphere...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Join us as myself and Katy Bell chat all things N.I Owls, Bees, Squirrels and more... Katy is a true conservation hero, with some splendid stories to tell... You're not going to want to miss this one!...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we get stuck into all things Regenerative Agriculture, as we discuss life on the eco-farm with founder and farmer at FarmED, Ian Wilkson... We chat the state of sustainable farming in the UK, food prices, how regen benefits wildlife and just why FarmED is such an awesome place for everyone to visit...(NB. Some technical audio issues during chat recording...)

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…Up this week we get chatting to David Dinsley, a Northumbrian working and living in the Inner Hebrides. We talk about his reserve management, life on the island, photography and some of his favourite coastal life...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…So joining us this week we have Dakota Reid, who is a naturalist, conservationist and an environmental campaigner. Based out of Northern Ireland Dakota is passionate about the incredible nature that calls NI home...

Hello! And welcome to Wilder Skies podcast… The place where we talk Birds, Wildlife and all the hard hitting Conservation topics on the top of everyone's minds…This week we're chatting to accomplished Nature writer Stephen Rutt about all things, books, birding and how the ever growing biodiversity crisis plays into his work...