Podcasts about Nature reserve

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'

Whilst out along the Kent side of the Thames Estuary on Saturday, aiming to capture the sound of skylarks and reeds, we met a walker with a very friendly border terrier. She told us there was talk of a nightingale not too far away at RSPB's Northward Hill Nature Reserve. We aren't strictly speaking wildlife recordists, the Lento box is designed like a wide angle camera to capture panoramic landscape sounds, but we thought it might be worth a visit to the reserve to see if we might be able to find it. Unusually for us public transport devotees, we were able to travel on to Northward Hill easily thanks to a magnificent Lento supporter. He'd driven us and the Lento box out from Brockley station in South East London to explore another corner of the Hoo Peninsula, and was keen to visit the reserve. We didn't feel hugely confident about actually hearing a nightingale. They are the kinds of birds you don't expect to find on demand. We rolled into the reserve's car park and quickly headed down into the woodland. We descended a rough flight of bare earth steps under the dark shadows of dense tree canopy, surrounded by glorious birdsong. All the usual suspects of course, familiar if you regularly listen to Lento - chif chaf, blackbirds, black caps, jackdaws, robins, various others plus trusty wood pigeons.  After turning right and proceeding further into the woods over a few hundred yards our ears pricked up. I found myself saying "and there it is" before I had even properly heard it. We continued for a few steps and, fortunately, there it was again, this time much more clearly, and without doubt a nightingale only about thirty yards away! Up on the tripod went the Lento box. I turned it to face the sound of the nightingale, and pressed record, bathed in the rich tapestry of spring woodland birds, coming from all around us.  Here's what the box captured. It's only twenty minutes. The passage of time is from around 5pm on 24th May. There are some people vaguely audible and a horse (louder) somewhere to left of scene. A road must pass the reserve too because some level of vehicle noise is distantly audible, but not so much as to spoil the overall effect. We capture whole landscapes from one fixed position, so what you hear is the nightingale just as we heard it from standing on the path and facing into the reserve. Wildlife recordists find ways to post their microphones very close to their subjects and as such we are all used to hearing nightingales proportionately far louder than anything else. In reality though these are not birds that like being approached, so few people can ever actually hear in-person, the bird singing as loudly as they do in specially focused recordings.  With a pair of headphones though this episode provides a realistic woodland soundscape with a nightingale almost dead centre of scene. You should be able quite easily to hear it between the other birds which are spread out to the left and to the right of scene. Listen out for a wonderfully special coincidence that happens a few times where a distant cuckoo comes into earshot too. It is pretty well dead centre, behind the nightingale.  There must be a farm nearby because several cockerels crow towards the end. The whole scene is in fact very busy, and whether a connection or not, I note how the nightingale seems to become more active when the chif chaf is in full voice. Coincidence, or not? This bonus episode is shared with big thanks to our trusty supporter and to the dog walker we met. 

Gugs Mhlungu and Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary speak to Michael Daiber on the !Khwa ttu Rare species project, !Khwa ttu is a San culture and education centre based on an 850 hectare Nature Reserve 70 kilometres north of Cape Town, South Africa. A non-profit company, directed jointly by the San and the Swiss-based Ubuntu Foundation, !Khwa ttu has been providing jobs, and practical residential training for young San from all over southern Africa, since 1999. 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, on Saturdays and Sundays Gugs Mhlungu gets you ready for the weekend each Saturday and Sunday morning on 702. She is your weekend wake-up companion, with all you need to know for your weekend. The topics Gugs covers range from lifestyle, family, health, and fitness to books, motoring, cooking, culture, and what is happening on the weekend in 702land. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Me A Message!! The biodiversity crisis might seem like an insurmountable challenge, but amidst the doom and gloom shines a remarkable story of hope and transformation. Welcome to Wild Acres Nature Reserve in County Wicklow, where a couple's decision to trade corporate careers for conservation has created a thriving ecological paradise.When Brian and Gilly purchased four fields of intensively grazed perennial ryegrass in 2017, they faced a landscape stripped of life. Seven years later, their 34-acre reserve boasts 57 wildlife ponds, 15,000 native trees, and four acres of wildflower meadows teeming with insects, birds, and mammals. From otters playing in the ponds to woodpeckers drumming in the trees, the transformation has been nothing short of miraculous.What makes their story particularly inspiring is how accessible their methods are to everyone. As Brian explains, "Nature is very forgiving. Once you bring the habitats back, it will respond positively." Their experience demonstrates that even small actions can yield remarkable results. A wildlife pond—which can be as simple as a repurposed container on a balcony—can attract diverse aquatic life within days. Native wildflowers, whether in a meadow or container, provide critical food sources for pollinators. These small pockets of habitat, when created across neighborhoods, form vital connectivity that allows wildlife to thrive in urban and suburban settings.Beyond the ecological benefits, Wild Acres highlights the profound human connection to nature. Scientific research now confirms what Brian and Gillian witness regularly: time spent in natural spaces reduces stress hormones, improves mental clarity, and enhances overall wellbeing. Their workshops on pond creation, beekeeping, and wildlife gardening consistently sell out as people seek to reconnect with the natural world and make a positive difference.Ready to create your own patch of biodiversity paradise? Visit Wild Acres online to learn about their upcoming workshops or start simply with a small pond, native plants, or bird feeder in your garden. The journey toward ecological recovery begins with a single step—and as this inspiring couple proves, nature will gladly meet you halfway.You can connect with Wildacres here https://wildacres.ieSupport the showIf there is any topic you would like covered in future episodes, please let me know. Email: info@mastermygarden.com Master My Garden Courses: https://mastermygarden.com/courses/Check out Master My Garden on the following channels Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mastermygarden/ Instagram @Mastermygarden https://www.instagram.com/mastermygarden/ Until next week Happy gardening John

Matt and Sarah finally stay at Elmley Nature Reserve after promising themselves they'll go for ages and ages. There should be Marsh Harriers, Owls and Waders. Keep your Birding Snacks and Questions coming to info@rocknrollbirder.comor DM @rocknrollbirder We'd love it if you'd go and subscribe to Rock 'n Roll Birder TV on YouTube if youhaven't already! Thank you to this week's sponsors GreenFeathers and Eco Bird Food. And a final thanks to Gareth and Georgina for the stay! Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David Joseph Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wendy Panaino is the head of conservation at Tswalu in South Africa's Kalahari. If you listened to my podcast about the Deserts of Africa, you will remember the Kalahari. It is an exceptionally rich ecological area and Tswalu is a success story of rehabilitation and conservation. Wendy and I sat down while I was there and chatted about what it means to be a custodian of Africa's largest private nature reserve, it's fragile ecology, complex management of wildlife – especially the relationship between predator and prey – and her total commitment to conservation above all else. Enjoy this fascinating conversation. www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve joins host Scott Jagow talking about what is coming up at the Shaw Nature Reserve and answer your gardening questions.

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'

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Resident CSI & Nature Conservationist, Tim Neary and Programme manager at Endangered Wildlife Trust, Catherine Vise on story behind the formation of The Western Soutpansberg Nature Reserve (WSNR), covering 14 properties (eight landowners) and spanning over 11 607 hectares of critical biodiversity, was officially declared on 17 January 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve' and Gerry Creighton, former operations manager at Dublin Zoo and now global elephant care consultant

On The Alfred Daily Today: Shaftesbury What's Ons Tributes Paid To Shaftesbury Ambassador And Radio 2 Star Johnnie Walker, Aged 79 Shaftesbury's New Year Gusts Peak At 42 Miles An Hour Gold Hill Steps Restricted Due To Storm Damage At St Peter's Church Over £6,200 Raised By Town Hall Markets For Two Charities Gold Hill Fair Celebration To Return As Part Of Carnival Events Parish Council Leaders Reflect On 2024 Achievements And 2025 Goals Shaftesbury Town Clerk Highlights '24 Success And Lays Out Big Plans For 2025 Post-Holiday Restart Delayed As Co-Founder Rushed To Hospital Cardiff Visitors Share Views After Gold Hill Holiday Stay Events Within An Hour Of Shaftesbury On 2nd January Rate My Rewilding - Ten Years Of Success At East Knoyle's Nature Reserve

In the natural reserve of Rosalina Mare, Italy, we walk up from the beach, where we can hear crashing waves, moving up a sandy path where we can hear the gentle, low sounds of insects and birds in the early evening.  Recorded by Cities and Memory.

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'

Erin Goss from the Shaw Nature Reserve discusses winter garden and seeding as well as taking your questions.

Series 3 is here! Matt has been up to all sorts of birding in our pod break but we're back with a spooky stroll around Warnham Nature Reserve in West Sussex. Matt and Sarah are hoping to see a Kingfisher, Great Spotted Woodpecker or a Bullfinch... but will they?There's also some excellent Birding Questions. Do send in yours on DM's on Instagram or info@rocknrollbirder.com Follow Matt on Instagram and TikTok @RocknRollBirder to see those Bake Off bird call videos!Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Hosted by Matt SpracklenProduced by Sarah SpracklenMusic by David JosephFor Wren Productions Ltd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'.

On the phone-in: gardening expert Niki Jabbour takes your questions about overwintering plants. And off the top, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is creating the Clyde River Nature Reserve near Shelburne, NS. And foodscaping your yard to grow fresh produce. 

Scott Jagow and special guest Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve discuss foliage, decorating your garden, sweet gum balls and answer your questions.

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Scott Jagow and Erin Goss from Shaw Nature Reserve share details on upcoming fall events, including the importance of a sincere pumpkin patch and Halloween-themed activities at the reserve. The episode also addresses listener gardening questions: Sally seeks advice on a dying oak tree with mushrooms, and Erin suggests consulting the Missouri Botanical Garden and the University of Missouri Extension. Jan asks about controlling creeping charlie, and Erin recommends manual removal or a broadleaf herbicide

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This week Matt and Sarah go off in search of a baby cuckoo and the ospreys at Lyndon Nature Reserve in Rutland. Email your birding questions to info@rocknrollbirder.com or DM us on socials @RocknRollBirder. Thank you to this week's sponsors Greenfeathers and Eco Bird Food. Don't forget to use our code RNRB20 for 20% off bird food from Eco Bird Food. And RNRB15 for 15% off Green Feathers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everything Remade episode 221. Thanks so much to Felix for taking the time to chat with me. Intro/Outro track "The Dense Macabre" by Coma Regalia. Featured tracks: "Solicitude" and "Nature Reserve" and "Emotional Manipulation" by Emma Goldman. find out more: emma-goldman.bandcamp.com  If you are enjoying what you hear and would like to support the growth of this podcast directly you can do so by way of donation via paypal: middlemanrecords@gmail.com venmo: @ediequinn or join our patreon: patreon.com/humanmachine

In this episode we head to Loch Leven National Nature Reserve to meet with Reserve Manager Jeremy Squire and Reserve Officer Sally Reay to learn about the area's vibrant ecosystem and the huge variety of wildlife that thrives in this habitat.Discover the seasonal spectacles that make Loch Leven a critical sanctuary for numerous species. With each season offering its own unique wonders, you'll learn what to look for and when to visit for an unforgettable wildlife experience, from courtship displays by great crested grebes and the dramatic arrival of pink-footed geese, to tornado-like swarms of non-biting midges.Jeremy and Sally share the importance of balancing conservation efforts with public access, ensuring that both wildlife and visitors can benefit from this stunning landscape. Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the tireless work of the reserve staff and volunteers, and be inspired to visit this special place.

Dr. Nicole Miller-Struttmann, Biology Professor at Webster University joins Tom and Megan to discuss how climate change is impacting plants in the Shaw nature Reserve. 

Using a unique community land ownership approach, the new Tarras Valley Nature Reserve project is creating a valued gift for future generations. Initiated just a few years ago, the reserve has grown from nothing to 10,500 acres, making it one of the largest protected areas for nature in Southern Scotland. Jenny, Angela, and their team, while focused primarily on habitat and wildlife restoration, also consistently include local school children in the unfolding of the reserve's many initiatives.  Learn More About the Tarras Valley Nature ReserveThis episode was produced by Chrissie Bodznick with music by Trace Ketterling.Learn more about The Answers Are Out There Podcast at www.theanswersareouttherepodcast.net or on instagram. You can also sign up to receive email updates here. Email us at sean@theanswersareouttherepodcast.net

Pippa speaks to the City of Cape Town's Biodiversity Manager about the new visitor centre planned for the Bracken Nature Reserve in the Brackenfell area. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pippa speaks to Michael Lutzeyer about the Grootbos Private Nature Reserve near Gansbaai. The reserve was one of the private sponsors who made it possible for South Africa to return to the Chelsea Flower Show earlier this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rachel visits the Scottish Wildlife Trust's Montrose Basin reserve in Angus where a group of nursery children were out exploring the mudflats to see what beasties they could find. She speaks to nursery and reserve staff about the importance of getting young kids involved in nature.Isle Martin is a small island just three miles off the coast of Ullapool. It's had many uses over the years including a herring station, a flour mill and a bird reserve. It's now in community ownership and recently Mark went for a visit for the Scotland Outdoors podcast. One of the community trust directors Lesley Strachan took him for a tour and told him about their plans.It started as a lockdown project and has since become a big hit on social media. Aberdeenshire walks is a site promoting good routes and attractions for those eager to explore the area. Rachel went out for a walk with one half of the couple behind it, Anna Gill, to hear about how it all started and about their recent singles walks!The Fairy Pools on Skye have become a bucket list destination for tourists from right across the globe. However, that popularity had begun to cause issues with overcrowding. Recently as part of the Skye Iconic Sites Project, work was carried out to create car parking and toilet facilities at the fairy pools. Mark went to see the changes and hear from those involved in the project about the difference it has made, as well as chatting to some of the visitors from places as far away as Dubai and India.And sticking with tourist hotspots, we're joined live by Dr Guillem Colom-Montero from Glasgow University who has carried out research into the parallels between Skye and the Scottish Highlands, and the Spanish island of Majorca. We chat to him about how tourism can be managed to benefit both visitors and those who live and work in popular destinations.The Rahoy reserve in the Morvern Peninsula is run by the Scottish Wildlife Trust and as well as being one of their largest reserves, it's also one of the most biodiverse in the country. Rachel headed out for a walk with ranger Steve Hardy to see what they could spot.Why are the Fairy Pools on Skye so popular? Where does the legend of fairies come from and are they really a magical place? Catherine MacPhee is an archivist at the Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, and she busts some myths on the history of the picturesque location.18-year-old Ethan Walker from Auchnagatt is about to embark on an incredible bike trip from Hampden Park to Munich for the Euros. It's over 1,000 kilometres in total which is a big achievement for anyone, but even more so for Ethan who was run over in an horrific accident in New York State whilst over there on a football scholarship. Earlier this week Mark caught up with him and his mum, Jaclyn ahead of his trip and heard all about his incredible recovery journey

Pippa speaks to Julia Wood, the Biodiversity and Environmental Manager with the City of Cape Town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is hard to believe this is North East London at dawn. And yet it is. 5am, last Wednesday. Day break, on the 1st of May. Misted air, barely a breeze. Verdantly breathable air, filtered and cleaned by the dense surrounding woodland. When at 8am the park gates are unlocked, the people will come to walk the winding paths. Bathe in the atmosphere created by the trees. And breathe the restorative, country clean air.  This is what a nature reserve within a city does. It purifies the air, not just for the lungs but for the ears. Layers upon layers of veteran trees soften the city rumble whilst providing a myriad of roosting spots for the songbirds to sing. And as they sing, their mellifluous sounds echo and reflect off all the boughs, branches, and countless leaves, to form an aural brilliance that is wonderful to behold.  But behold the brilliance we rarely do. Rarely can do. 5am is not when most of us are around or want to be around. And perhaps, for the sake of the birds and their own sense of freedom in the trees that are their home, that's not such a bad thing. 5am is, shall we all agree, their time of day. Their chance to be on their own amongst their own kind. Be themselves, and be in the world, in their own particular way. Capturing an hour of this world, as it happened, and on a day when the sky was relatively free of planes and the nearby roads relatively free of traffic and sirens, is what the Lento box was there to do. Here is that hour of time, heard from behind the gates of the newly restored chapel at the heart of Abney Park nature reserve.   Our special thanks to Abney Park for allowing us to capture the dawn chorus from the chapel. We recorded this episode exactly three years after our last recording just before the major restoration project started in the chapel. Listen to the dawn chorus from inside the chapel in 2021, in episode 68. And more episodes from around Abney Park here.  

Researcher Michele Browne paid a visit to the East Coast Nature Reserve, where Eric gave her a sneak peek at some of the key avian singing stars he hopes to showcase on the Dawn Chorus . . . including, with a bit of luck, the skulking Grasshopper Warbler and the handsome Reed Bunting.

Donna Mullen, Ecologist and author of 'Make Your Home a Nature Reserve'

Spanish farmers in Madrid have held more protests, despite the European Commission announcing a review of its so-called 'green deal' which was designed to help the EU reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Farmers across Europe have voiced their anger at red tape and new environmental rules. Last week the Commission published a raft of proposed changes, which still have to be agreed. It says it'll cut back on red tape, allow individual member states more freedom over new 'greening' rules, and remove the demand that farmers must put a certain percentage of their land over to the environment. Conservationists have criticised the move as a backward step for the environment. The UK gets through around £68 million worth of scampi a year. but a conservation group says the current drive to make fishing for langoustine more environmentally friendly has failed. How sustainable is our scampi? We speak to a fisherman and an environmental campaigner.The Office for Environmental Protection is investigating whether there's been a failure to comply with the law governing Special Protection Areas for wild birds, in Northern Ireland and England. A similar investigation is being undertaken in Scotland, while in Wales there are concerns about how these sites are being run. S.P.A.s are legally designated sites that protect rare and threatened wild birds. The OEP says it's taking action because the recommendations from a review of these sites between 2015 and 2017 has still not been published.A new National Nature Reserve's been created on the South Devon coast at Budleigh Salterton. The Lower Otter Estuary is home to Dartford warblers, silver-studded blue butterflies, populations of sea trout, Atlantic salmon and eels.Presenter = Anna Hill Producer = Rebecca Rooney

Red maple stand near a wetland, spring peepers start at 20:42 Intro: Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod (License)

Covering everything from the scientific theory of rewilding (diversity, disturbance and distribution!) to the art of tree planting on his very own nature reserve, the inspirational communicator that is Chris D'Agorne will leave you both enthused and resourced to enhance biodiversity in your own green space.Our GuestChris is an entrepreneur and a founder of a number of websites including How to Rewild, Life to Land and Buy Native. If you're interested in rewilding and regenerative farming, these are all fantastic and ever evolving sources of guidance and support. Previously, Chris has held a number of roles including Communications Lead for Ecosulis (Ecology Consultancy focusing on Rewilding). Chris is also rewilding 3.5 acres in Somerset; taking an ecologically barren former horse paddock into his very own nature reserve.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisdagorne/Your HostsTom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Chloe Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chloe-constable-24155821b/Grange Project Contact & Social MediaEmail: hello@grangeproject.co.ukInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/grange.project/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/grangeprojectYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrangeProjectLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/Listen out for:[00:00:00] Tom and Chloe briefly share updates from the Grange Project - rain, mud and fence removal, before introducing their guest for today's episode - Chris D'Agorne.[00:06:32] We meet Chris and he shares his passion for rewilding, the childhood dream of a nature reserve and some of the construction required to establish it.[00:12:00] We learn about Chris' interpretation of the science behind rewilding - diversity, disturbance and distribution. [00:23:12] Chris highlights the importance of the philosophy of rewilding; connection with community, financial viability and consideration of neighbours.[00:28:45] We hear about the story of Chris' nature reserve, how he found the field, the state it was in initially and the interventions that have taken place to date.[00:33:30] Chloe questions Chris about the approach he's taken to tree planting at the nature reserve and the importance of prioritising a naturalistic feel.[00:42:25] We discuss Chris' fantastic website resource - buynative.co.uk.[00:45:00] The conversation concludes with hopes for the future and the importance of stories.[00:48:18] Tom and Chloe reflect on the interview and what resonated for them both.Keen for more: Gerry the RangerInstagram:

Saint Louis Story Stitchers Artists Collective presents Peace in the Prairie, an original presentation exploring the concepts of peace and violence, juxtaposing urban life as experienced by African American people living in the city of St. Louis, Missouri and the state's endangered prairie lands. Is the path towards peace through Missouri's native prairies? At Shaw Nature Reserve, the StitchCast gathers at a picnic table to talk about their first day at the Nature Reserve in this Special Edition: Podcasts in the Park X, of StitchCast Studio. Pick the City UP Art Interlude Prairie Therapy Saint Louis Story Stitchers, 2020 Recorded live at Shaw Nature Reserve, Missouri Botanical Gardens,  September 23, 2023. Story Stitchers is supported by The Lewis Prize for Music's 2021 Accelerator Award. The mission of The Lewis Prize is to partner with leaders who create positive change by investing in young people through music.  Support for Saint Louis Story Stitchers is provided by Prop S and City of St. Louis Youth at Risk Crime Prevention grant, and by Kranzberg Arts Foundation. Additional support is provided by individuals like you. Special thanks to our listeners who have lifted StitchCast Studio to Feedspot's #9 in the St. Louis region! https://blog.feedspot.com/st_louis_podcasts/

It is the soundscape of a saltmarsh nature reserve - the daytime flora and fauna, birds, insects and landscape winding down before night time, a watershed between one part of a 24 hour cycle and another. It hopefully communicates that peaceful wave, interupted by a small moped going past on a track. I left this in as a reminder of how human noise invades the sonic world. Recorded by Mary Hooper. Part of the Music for Sleep project - for more information and to hear more sounds from the collection, visit https://citiesandmemory.com/music-for-sleep/

Welcome to Episode 107 of the Devon Dice Podcast, where things are heating up in the world of board games! First up in the news section, the hosts delve into the latest hot topic of debate - the use of [Generative] AI art in board games. This thought-provoking discussion raises questions about the quality and soul of AI-generated art, the legality of training sets, and the impact on traditional artists and illustrators. Lucky Duck Games adds excitement to the mix with the announcement of a one-off reprint of Food Chain Magnate, complete with a visual upgrade. Crowdfunding takes center stage with an array of projects: Live Now: Everdell Cozy Critters, Plushies & Blankets from Starling Games Creature Caravan from Red Raven Games Battle Card, a PnP RnR micro solitaire war game, from Postmark Games Final Girl: Series 3 from Van Ryder Games Kavango, where you build a thriving Nature Reserve, from Mazaza Games Canopy: Evergreen from Weird City Games Bone Wars from The Game Brewer Theme Park Mania from Meeple Master, where you build a theme park together Vagrantsong Encore and Off the Rails expansions Coming Soon: Undergrove by Elizabeth Hargrave from AEG Takenoko Oyako, a giant Takenoko reprint, from Matagot In the Played Games segment: Joel explores the Great Western Trail: New Zealand expansion. Nick continues to enjoy Forest Shuffle on BGA. Sam embarks on a Clank adventure and experiences HEAT on BGA. And, in the "Non-Gaming Things We're Currently Into" section: Joel and Sam are captivated by "Starfield." Nick is enthralled by "Star Trek: Discovery" (mycelial networks again, yay!) Get ready for the next episode, where the hosts will provide an Essen Spiel Preview, giving you a sneak peek into the exciting world of board games coming your way! Tune in to Devon Dice Podcast Episode 107 for a lively discussion on AI art, crowdfunding gems, and gaming adventures that will leave you eagerly awaiting your next tabletop experience!

Welcome to Meeple2Meeple Episode 52 where PJ and Gareth chat to Matt and Zara from Mazaza Games, the creators of Kavango which launches on Tuesday 19th September 2023 at 4pm GMT Kavango is a game of building and protecting your Nature Reserve by drafting cards and completing research.  Matt and Zara share their backgrounds, their lives in Botswana, the design process behind Zavango, conservation in South Africa and the Kickstarter launch.  A huge thank you to Matt and Zara for sharing their conservation and boardgame story Kavango on Kickstarter Kavango on BoardGameGeek ---- Meeple2Meeple - your regular boardgame fix via a podcast in only 30 minutes!  IG: @Meeple2Meeple Meeple2Meeple on Podbean Linktree: Meeple2Meeple #boardgames #boardgamepodcast #meeple2meeple #kavango #boardgamedesign #boardgamedesigner #botswanaconservation #conservation #boardgameinterview --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/meeple2meeple/message

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Search for Keel-billed Motmot at Blue Creek & Bladen Nature Reserves, Belize. Theme: La Boqueria (Sting version) by Loius Nichols. Courtesy of Epidemic Sound ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/uWeGdACji6/⁠⁠

In this weeks episode Niall and Ricky are bringing us the dawn chorus from BirdWatch Ireland's East Coast Nature Reserve (ECNR) in Newcastle, Co. Wicklow. Due to its diversity of habitats, the ECNR supports a wide range of species, from wrens, blackbirds, and robins to more locally confined species such as the sedge warbler, and so the soundscape in this episode is rich and textured. As the sun rises, Blackbirds and Song Thrushes are first off the mark, with the smaller species joining the chorus as darkness fades. Niall and Ricky explain why size matters in this scenario, as well as why the dawn chorus exists as a phenomenon at all, how birds can self-harmonise and much more. While Niall and Ricky chat, we hear the constant backdrop of the dawn chorus behind them, building as the episode progresses, perfectly accompanying their commentary. There are also moments of stillness punctuated throughout the episode, with Niall and Ricky simply sitting back and letting the birds do the talking.Bird of the Week, this week is the Grasshopper Warbler, a bird you're more likely to hear than see, making it a fitting choice for a Dawn Chorus episode.  In Your Nature features Ricky Whelan, biodiversity officer with Offaly County Council in conversation with  Niall Hatch of BirdWatch Ireland  and is edited by Ann-Marie Kelly. The series is supported by Laois, Offaly and Westmeath County Councils and the Heritage Council.

This week's guest is one of the coolest people that I have had the opportunity to meet. I am pleased to welcome Bart Fokkens to the show. In this episode we chat about music, Splashy Fen, and of course birds. Bart is a fantastic storyteller who will draw you in with his warm personality!In this episode Bart talks about a trip that he did for Namibia last year. After hearing about this amazing birding destination, I am sure you will want to plan a trip the country. If you are looking for the best accommodation that caters for the unique demands of birders, head on over to the Namibia page on our Accommodation directory on our website. You will be spoilt with choice with fantastic destinations such as Sandfontein Lodge & Nature Reserve, OraBo River Lodge, Aloegrove Safari Lodge, Daan Viljoen Lodge, and Shametu River Lodge on the edge of the Okavango River in the Caprivi Strip. Wherever you decide to head in Namibia, we have you covered! Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:Westerman's https://valemount.co.za/westermans/Namibia Accommodation Directory https://www.thebirdinglife.com/namibia

Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors

Recent breeding success at a nature reserve in South Africa has given conservationists hope for the survival of Africa's only resident penguin species, whose population has dropped by nearly 65% since 1989. Researchers are having success boosting breeding colonies near abundant food sources with the help of simple interventions like building nest boxes that mimic their guano burrows which keep the birds cool and safe in a world whose climate is becoming hotter and less predictable. Listen to the popular article from Ryan Truscott here: Breeding success raises hopes for future of endangered African penguin Please invite your friends to subscribe to the Mongabay Newscast wherever they get podcasts from, or download our free app in the Apple App Store or in the Google Store to gain instant access to our latest episodes and past ones. If you enjoy this series, please visit www.patreon.com/mongabay to pledge a dollar or more to keep the show growing, Mongabay is a nonprofit media outlet and all support helps! See all our latest news from nature's frontline at Mongabay's homepage: news.mongabay.com or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram by searching for Mongabay. Image caption: African penguin. Image by Alberto Ziveri via Flickr (BY-SA 2.0) Please send feedback to submissions@mongabay.com, and thank you for listening.

We talk to Kat Mayer about the The Langholm Initiative and Tarras Valley Nature Reserve, what wildlife is there, how the community buyout happened, what projects are taking place to improve the site and the plans for the future

Mark Stephen and Rachel Stewart present Scotland Outdoors

In this episode Gerry share some thoughts on his recent private guided safari the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and also touches on the history of the reserve and the white lions the area is known for.