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David Maxwell finds out about storm proof trees at the National Botanic Gardens of Ireland, Kilmacurragh where head gardener, Seamus O'Brien also has tips on creating a wind break with holly, hazel and mix of other native species. At Ardgillan Castle on the coast of north county Dublin, Dominica McKevitt reveals a garden for all seasons where reliable shrubs like Euonymus fortunei ‘Emerald ‘n' Gold' shine out even on dull days. In studio, Colin Agnew explains what to do to get your Amaryllis bulb flowering again next year and with the increasing move away from peat products RSPB ambassador and Springwatch's Lucy Lapwing joins David in studio to talk about the importance of peatland habitats. Contact the programme - gardenerscorner@bbc.co.uk
Nerds get ready for some nature chaos with the first of 2 live shows recorded at 2024's Global Birdfair. Featuring Nick Baker, Lucy Lapwing & Hannah Bourne-Taylor, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good! This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird
Curious creatures woodlice, well I think so. I'm so happy I finally got to talk to one, I'd always wondered if they actually did eat their own poo. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan. With many thanks to Lucy Lapwing, Wildlife Presenter and Campainger @lucy_lapwing www.messagesfromthewild.com annabel@messagesfromthewild.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
In this immersive episode RSPB's Lucy Lapwing talks us through how to identify birdsong, and talks all about the joy it brings.
DECK THE HALLS WITH ALL THINGS NATUREY FA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA Welcome to the last episode of 2023. It's been a hurricane of a year but nerds, you did it & we are here to celebrate with the Into The Wild Christmas Party featuring a chat with taxidermist Elle Kaye. Before the party starts, Elle joins Ryan for a chat about the world of taxidermy. From how this fascinating industry grabbed her attention & how the artform is done to where the heck Elle gets the animals from. If you'd like to follow Elle on social media the click here. Then Nadia cracks open the Red Stripe, Ryan necks a neat spiced rum & a special guest joins us to host our Christmas quiz. A huge thanks to Lucy Lapwing, Indy Greene, Chantelle Lindsay, Megan McCubbin, Leif Bersweden, Isla Hodgson & Chris Packham for contributing to this episode. If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird
Every year, billions of birds around the world migrate, moving from one place to another for the season! Some, like geese, travel in groups. Others, like hummingbirds, make their journeys alone. But how do these feathered friends know when it's time to go? We asked science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer.Got a question that's flying around your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we'll help soar-t out the answer!
Why is the outdoors so often still seen as a male realm? How can women feel protected and at ease when out in nature? What are the risks when birding alone, and how should we mitigate them? Kwesia aka City Girl In Nature finds out ...BBC Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing details a horrible incident of sexual assault she experienced whilst birding, while Sheridan Alford discusses why she set up a Black Birders Week.Get Birding believes that access to nature is a universal right, not a privilege. Series 3 of the podcast is a Peanut & Crumb production, proudly supported by Canada Water.Fly over to Twitter & Instagram for more updates & photos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Most birds spend a lot of time up in the air. Some travel long distances or fly super fast. Others, like hummingbirds, can even fly backwards! But do their wings ever get tired while they're flapping through the air? We asked science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer.Got a question perched on your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact and we'll help answer it, BEAK-cause we love to learn!
Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! No, wait, it is actually a bird. Flying is pretty amazing, and birds of all kinds swoop through the air with the greatest of ease. How high can those feathery fliers go? We asked science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer.Got a question flapping around in your noggin? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we'll tweet you to some answers.
Birds have a beautiful and vibrant language that we may not be able to understand, but can certainly enjoy. But what about different species of birds – can they understand each other? We asked naturalist and science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer. Got a question that you'd like to communicate to us? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact - we promise it won't be a bird-en!
One of the best parts of spending time outside is listening to all the different beautiful bird calls. It's like nature's symphony! But why do birds sing and chirp so much? We asked naturalist and science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer. Got a question that's truly im-peck-able? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we promise we won't just wing it!
Have you ever seen a frog catch a bug with its tongue? The frog spots its prey and – quick as a flash – its tongue shoots out to catch it! But how do frogs make sure their tongues stay sticky, so they can snare delicious snacks? We asked naturalist and science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer. Got a question that's really stuck in your brain? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we'll hop to it!
Quick! Imagine a beaver. Did you picture a furry, water-loving creature with long teeth and a pancake-flat tail? Us, too! A beaver's thick, wide tail is one of its most iconic features, but why does it have one? We asked naturalist and science communicator Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer. Got a question that's really gnawing at you? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact – we wood love to help you answer it!
Human babies are born not knowing how to do a whole lot, besides eating, crying and pooping. But frog babies are born with a special power - they can jump really high! So how do they do it? We asked naturalist Lucy Lapwing to help us find the answer. Got a question that's toad-ally confusing? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we'll hop to it!
Worms are the superheroes of the underground world! But what do these tiny titans do that makes them so special? We asked naturalist Lucy Lapwing all about the ways our incredible, slimy friends make the planet a better place to live! Got a question that's wriggling around in your mind? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact and we'll dig up the answer!
Afraid to go to the beach, lest some feathered bandit steal the chips you've been waiting all day for? The chips that probably cost around £12 nowadays in this economy? Well, consider this episode your immersion therapy - but the only thing that'll be hijacked during this podcast will be your hearts - for these sassy, savvy scroungers. You're welcome. Join Alice and bird-nerd "Lucy Lapwing" as they shrug, unbothered, at Seagull behaviour and tell you to just get better reflexes when eating your food at the beach. Duh-doy. Also learn how Seagulls are the unsung Eco-champions of our planet - at their own cost. Ooh, bet you're DYING to know how Seagulls are actually the good guys. Go on, give this episode a click. You know it makes sense. Charity of the week this week is the INCREDIBLE Scottish Seabird Centre, you can find them at: www.seabird.org. Check out the brilliant and hilarious Lucy Lapwing on Instagram to join her on her countryside jaunts and learn some incredible nature facts! www.instagram.com/lucy_lapwing
You don't need to be on an African Savanna to enjoy a safari. Rutendo and Sebastian explore how to have a nature adventure wherever you are. On the isle of Bute in Scotland, Nature Instagrammer Lucy Lapwing takes us on an immersive walk through her local woodland. It's a wonderfully damp, fresh day, and the forest is dripping with lichen and bright lime green moss as Lucy points out local birds and wildlife. Rutendo and Sebastian go in search of spiders in Bristol, and with the ingenious use of an electric toothbrush, tempt a rather large specimen out of a city wall. Their special guest is Eric Stonestreet, the Emmy award-winning actor best known for playing Cameron Tucker in the ABC mockumentary sitcom Modern Family. A huge nature-fan, Eric describes some of his favourite animal encounters.And finally, we hear how patience and stillness are key to noticing the amazing nature all around us, as sound recordist Melissa Pons shares some of her haunting recordings of wolves in Portugal.CreditsThe BBC Earth podcast is presented by Sebastian Echeverri and Rutendo Shackleton . This episode was produced by Rachel Byrne and Geoff Marsh. The researchers were Seb Masters and Dawood Quereshi. The Production Manager was Catherine Stringer, the Production Co-ordinator was Gemma Wootton, and the Project Co-ordinator was Linda Barber. Podcast Theme Music was composed by Axel Kacoutié, with mixing and additional sound design by Peregrine Andrews. The Associate Producer is Cristen Caine and the Executive Producer is Deborah Dudgeon. Special thanks to… Interviewee Eric Stonestreet.Lucy Lapwing for her report from the Isle of Bute. Field recordist Melissa Pons for the wolf soundscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
After a frightening incident of sexual assault while birding, BBC Springwatch naturalist Lucy Lapwing visits four women to try to rekindle her passion for being alone in nature. Birdwatching has always been joyous for Lucy. Her pockets are always stuffed with nature's treasures, such as acorns, feathers, and owl pellets. However, there's now one extra item she always keeps reassuringly within reach. While she was birdwatching alone, a man exposed himself to her and videoed her reaction, so now Lucy always carries an anti-assault Defence Spray. The incident has left her wary and anxious. She puts her back to a tree when looking through binoculars. She no longer talks to male fellow birders, actively avoiding them from a distance. She is "so angry" that she feels unsafe in nature - a place she had hitherto regarded as unquestionably "her realm". In Clipped Wings, Lucy ventures outdoors with four women whose hobbies and pursuits regularly take them alone into nature: mountain biking, backpacking, running and birding. Lucy talks to former professional mountain biker and Scotland's Active Nation Commissioner Lee Craigie, Ali Ogden, who runs backpacking events across the Scottish Highlands, long-distance runner Catriona Bruce, and ecologist and birdwatcher Sorrel Lyall. What abuse or dangers have they encountered in pursuit of their passion? How do they mitigate risks? How would they like men to behave when encountering a lone woman in nature? And what advice, support, or solidarity can these four supportive peers offer, to help Lucy assuage her fears and get her love of birdwatching back on track? Producer: Jac Phillimore Sound Design: Joel Cox A Bespoken Media production for BBC Radio 4
Well nerds, we did, welcome to the 100th episode of Into The Wild. There are many ways I could have celebrated this podcast milestone. A best of episode? A chat with one of my nature hero's? Heck, maybe even a live video episode......instead I decided to do what this London nature nut does best....I got drunk with some pals. Welcome to Drunk Natural History. A show where I test 4 naturalists against their wildlife knowledge & hear their funniest stories whilst we also have many drinks. Joining me for this special show is science communicator Lucy Lapwing, wildlife filmmaker Dan O'Neill, conservationist Dr Isla Hodgson& wildlife presenter Chantelle Lindsay. Warning - you will not learn much from this show & it does contain adult themes & drinking references. If you'd like to keep up to date with the gang on this show then you can do so by following them on social media @Lucy_Lapwing / @Danowild / @Chantellenaturelee / @Isladawn92 To follow us on social media visit @intothewildpod for Twitter & @intothewildpodcast for Instagram. You can also find Ryan on @mrryanjdalton Love the show or simply enjoyed this episode? You can buy us a coffee to say ta at https://ko-fi.com/intothewildpod MERCH: intothewildpodcast.teemill.com Into The Wild is your weekly wildlife, nature & conservation podcast, bringing you chat from professionals about a huge variety of wild topics. This episode is sponsored by Leica Sport Optics.
Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens. In episode 021 Elle chats with Lucy about growing up in rural England and how this environment had an effect on her interests and career. She discusses the medical diagnosis which took her away from work and into the world of science communication, and how that has developed since her health has improved. Lucy also shares her advice for those wanting to feel a deeper connection to nature at home and how she combats eco-anxieties. Lucy Lapwing Socials https://www.instagram.com/lucy_lapwing/ https://twitter.com/lucy_lapwing https://linktr.ee/Lucy_Lapwing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rNJM35PvY8fq-eytAnFCg# Press related links https://metro.co.uk/2021/05/10/how-climate-change-is-impacting-mental-health-of-young-people-14540364/ https://www.bto.org/community/events/202105-nature-natter-lucy-lapwing Birdsong Lessons https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9rNJM35PvY8fq-eytAnFCg RSPB – Royal Society for the Protection of Birds https://www.rspb.org.uk/ RSPB – Coombes Valley https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/coombes-valley/ BTO – British Trust for Ornithology https://www.bto.org/ Eco-Anxiety https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/327354 Wildlife Trust App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.wildlifetrusts.naturefinder&hl=en_GB&gl=US Elle Kaye Socials www.instagram.com/ellekayetaxidermy Podcast Socials https://linktr.ee/specimenspod Patreon https://www.patreon.com/specimenspod Merch https://www.ellekayetaxidermy.co.uk/product-page/specimenspodmerch Artwork © 2020 Madison Erin Mayfield http://madisonerinmayfield.com/ https://www.instagram.com/madisonerinmayfield/ Music Giraffes – Harrison Amer via PremiumBeat.com Researched, edited and produced by Elle Kaye Concept/Title © 2020 Elle Kaye
This week YOLOBirder is joined by naturalist and self-proclaimed nature nerd Lucy Lapwing. Lucy started blogging about wildlife on her Instagram during a period of illness in 2015, and aims to communicate the weird and the beautiful aspects of our natural world in a funny and inclusive way. She works for the RSPB in Communication, Fundraising and Community Engagement and has ongoing bird song series on YouTube and BBC Radio 3. She has successfully spread the nerdy word on a number of [platforms recently including BBC Earth and Springwatch's Instagram, and the Self Isolating Bird Club. In this episode Lucy celebrates the 'little brown jobs' and the often overlooked female birds of a species. Contains cloacal pecking, tiny cowboy birds and birds suckling goats!
Well, it seems like so long ago but here we are back at trying to get Ryan (me) Into Birding......*sigh*..... Last time I spoke to Jack, Lucy & Indy about why they like birds & gave them the opportunity to 'take me under their wing' BUT THIS TIME I grabbed my binoculars, whacked my boots on & then walked to Hampstead Heath to go birding whilst talking to Jack, Indy & Lucy about what environments are best, how to listen to bird call & what to look out for among species! If you'd like to keep up to date with what Jack, Indy & Lucy are up to, you can follow them on Twitter & Instagram @GreeneIndy / @Lucy_Lapwing / @JackBaddams To follow us on social media visit @intothewildpod for Twitter & @intothewildpodcast for Instagram. You can also find Ryan on @mrryanjdalton Love the show or simply enjoyed this episode? You can buy us a coffee to say ta at https://ko-fi.com/intothewildpod MERCH: intothewildpodcast.teemill.com Into The Wild is your weekly wildlife, nature & conservation podcast, bringing you chat from professionals about a huge variety of wild topics. This episode is sponsored by Leica Sport Optics.
The birds in our skies are about to change. Spring marks the start of migration, with birds flying thousands of miles across the world. It's a magical, mysterious wonder of nature that has fascinated us for centuries.In this episode Mya-Rose Craig discovers why bird migration happens; learns about species we can expect to see flying into the UK; and hears from listeners from the Orkneys to East London about the first migrating birds they're seeing.Nature broadcaster Ajay Tegala and RSPB's Lucy Lapwing explain the facts behind migration; Swarovski Optik's Dale Forbes provides top tips on choosing binoculars to help spot migrating birds; and West Midlands Bird Ringing Group's Ben Dolan reveals how he charts birds' journeys across the world using innovative thermal imaging.Grammy Award nominated Afro Celt Sound System talk to nature beatboxer Jason Singh about their 2018 album Flight, themed around migration.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Ajay Tegala, Ben Dolan, Dale Forbes, Lucy Lapwing, Afro Celt Sound SystemProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic:Chad Crouch - PlatformerChad Crouch - InvestigationChad Crouch - DuskPodington Bear - BrighteningPodington Bear - Happiness IsAfro Celt Soundsystem - When I Still Needed YouAfro Celt Soundsystem - Working the LandAfro Celt Soundsystem featuring the Amani Choir - SanctusAfro Celt Soundsystem - Hawk Owl [Unreleased Demo Excerpt]Afro Celt Soundsystem - The Migration Medley: FlightBirdsong Recordings:PianofarmInchadneyStragetPodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Follow Ajay Tegala on Twitter: @AjayTegalahttp://www.ajaytegala.co.ukCheck out Lucy's YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/c/lucylapwingInsta: @Lucy_LapwingTwitter: @Lucy_LapwingDiscover more about the West Midland Ringing Group here: http://www.westmidlandsringinggroup.co.uk/thermal-birding/4594503748 Find out more about Afro Celt Sound System: https://www.afroceltsoundsystem.org.uk/Order your copy of Flight here: https://www.afroceltsoundsystem.org.uk/buy-album/Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
During lockdown, we've become more aware of birdsong but can we recognise the birds we're hearing? In this episode, Mya-Rose Craig explores how to identify different birds, from robins to wrens to blackbirds; why birds sing; what a dawn chorus is all about; and how birdsong makes us feel.Actor and keen birder Samuel West takes time out from filming the new series of All Creatures Great and Small to give top tips on how to learn birdsong, with his very own patch diary from Yorkshire. RSPB's Lucy Lapwing, host of YouTube channel Birdsong Lessons, explains how to tell garden birds apart, whilst Get Birding listeners reveal the birdsong that stops them in their tracks. Jason Singh speaks to Mercury Prize nominated folk singer Sam Lee about his magical live woodland concerts “Singing with Nightingales” and his debut novel “The Nightingale: Notes on a Songbird” which tells the story of this endangered bird and its place in music and literature.Host: Dr Mya-Rose CraigMusic Host: Jason SinghGuests: Samuel West, Lucy Lapwing, Sam LeeProducer: Tom BonnettExecutive Producers: Jane Gerber & Katie DerhamProduction Manager: Cara GhoshalProduction Assistant: Louis FaceySponsors: Severn Trent Water & Swarovski OptikMusic from:Podington Bear - Sneaker ChasePodington Bear - Golden HourPodington_Bear_-_FluorescencePodington Bear - Delta“” - Platformer“” Happiness IsSam Lee and Lisa Knapp - Tan Yard SideSam Lee - Turtle DoveSam Lee - IMPROV SWNSound recordings from:Tony WhiteheadInChadneyVonoraSheyvanAcclivityErhDobroidePodcast art by Make ProductionsFollow us:www.twitter.com/getbirdingpodwww.facebook.com/getbirdingpodwww.instagram.com/getbirdingpod Follow Samuel West at: @exitthelemmingCheck out Lucy's YouTube Channel at: www.youtube.com/c/lucylapwingInsta: @Lucy_LapwingTwitter: @Lucy_LapwingFind out more about Sam Lee's upcoming events at: www.thenestcollective.co.uk/Singing with the Nightingales: https://thenestcollective.co.uk/includes/singing-with-nightingales/Pre-Order Sam Lee's 'The Nightingale' here: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-nightingale/sam-lee/2928377019877Find out more about Severn Trent's biodiversity projects: https://www.stwater.co.uk/about-us/environment/biodiversity/Severn Trent Water is committed to providing a secure supply of clean water across the Midlands. Looking after water means looking after the environment too. As a result, the organisation unveiled ambitious plans to improve biodiversity across the Midlands as part of its Big Green Nature Boost campaign, including reviving 12,000 acres of land (an area bigger than the size of Gloucester), planting 1.3 million trees and restoring 2000km of rivers across the Severn Trent region by 2027. Find out more about Swarovski Optik: https://www.swarovskioptik.com/gb/en/birdingSwarovski Optik, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market. The binoculars, spotting scopes and optronic instruments are products of choice for demanding users. The company's success is based on its innovative strength, the quality and intrinsic value of its products, and their functional and esthetic design. The appreciation of nature is an essential part of its company philosophy and is reflected commendably in its environment-friendly production and its long-term commitment to selected nature conservation projects. In January, Swarovski Optik announced Dr Mya-Rose Craig as a partner opinion leader for 2021; she will aim to inspire people from all backgrounds to learn more about the benefits of enjoying nature activities. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
We introduce a new feature to Nature's a Hoot - the Matter of Fact Challenge and we're joined by Lucy Hodson AKA Lucy Lapwing to talk about her love of wildlife and finding ways to communicate the tricky science in the most accessible way possible - including her new Youtube series of birdsong lessons!
This week I check in with Lucy 'Lapwing' a truly fanastic enviromentalist and wildlife activist. She is also an exceptionalyl keen ornithologist. We spoke about the issues our British birds face we also widened the conversation out about our own enviroment and what we really are doing to our local habitats. It's a passionate conversation that, I feel, is very much needed not just for our small family of listeners but the wider communtiy. Do reach out if you have anything regarding to this chat on twitter: @limehousepod and you can find the show on Instagram :The Limehouse podcast Look after yourself!
I catch up with Lucy Hodson, better known in social media land as Lucy Lapwing, who has an amazing talent as a nature communicator. A self confessed bird and nature nerd, Lucy shares her story of how personal illness was the catalyst that inspired her to seek out nature daily and explore its healing potential. We also discuss her top tips for learning to recognise birds by their songs and calls, and what we can do about the eco-anxiety we are all feeling in recent times. Sean's Wild Life podcast is produced and edited by Thomas Ntinas. Title track 'A Wild Life' kindly composed and donated by Mark Rose. Production costs are self funded by Sean McCormack, but donations to fund future episodes are welcome at www.patreon.com/seanswildlife See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Wildlife and nature communicator, Lucy Hodson, known on social media as Lucy Lapwing, tells me about her three Alien Places, her Alien Playlist and her Alien Film Nights.