Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

<h1>White-clawed crayfish were once common in Britain’s waterways. But thanks to a restaurant craze in the 1970’s, that brought the American signal crayfish to our shores, our only native freshwater crayfish is under threat from this invasive species. </h1><div> <p><br>White-clawed crayfish are eco system engineers keeping rivers and streams clean and they also have amazing limb re growing superpowers. But they’re being outcompeted for food and habitat by the American signal crayfish and succumbing to a killer plague being spread by them. But, with a little help from Ranger Nick Allen and the team at Wallington estate in Northumberland, habitats are being created where white-clawed crayfish can thrive. </p><p>Join Rosie and follow the story and the lives of the plucky little characters fighting for survival in England’s Northeast.</p><p><strong>Production:</strong> <br><strong>Host: Rosie Holdsworth</strong> <br><strong>Producers: Michelle Douglass and Katy Kelly</strong> <br><strong>Sound Editor: Jesus Gomez</strong> <br><strong>Contributor: Nick Allen </strong> </p><p><strong>Discover more:</strong> <br>Find out more about Wallington and their work with the white-clawed crayfish:<br> <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/north-east/wallington/saving-the-native-white-clawed-crayfish">Saving the native white-clawed crayfish | National Trust</a>  </p><p>Follow us @ wildtales Instagram account<br> <br> <em>If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or a story idea, you can contact us at [email protected]</em></p></div>

<div> <strong>Ever hunted for fossils on a beach and felt like you might actually find something? <br></strong><br>Rosie heads to the Isle of Wight to the scene of the most complete dinosaur discovery in the UK in a hundred years. </div><br><div> <p>She’s joined by Dr Jeremy Lockwood, part of the original dig team and now casually known as a “namer of dinosaurs,” as they retrace how this once‑buried giant came back into the light. </p><p><strong>Production:</strong> <br><strong>Host: </strong>Rosie Holdsworth <br><strong>Producer:</strong> Claire Hickinbotham <br><strong>Sound Recordist: </strong>Nikki Ruck <br><strong>Sound Designer:</strong> Jesus Gomez </p></div><br><div> <strong>With thanks to Dr Jeremy Lockwood </strong> </div><br><div>Rosie and Jeremy went for the dinosaur walk at <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/compton-bay-and-downs">Compton Bay and Downs | Isle of Wight | National Trust</a>  <br>They parked at <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/isle-of-wight/compton-bay-and-downs/compton-car-park---more-information#rt-compton-bay-hanover-point-car-park">Compton car parking information | National Trust</a>  <br>You can see Comptonatus Chasei at the Dinosaur Isle Museum on the Isle of Wight. <br><a href="https://www.dinosaurisle.com/">Welcome to Dinosaur Isle - Dinosaur Isle Museum</a> </div><br><br><div> <em>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]</em> </div>

<div> <p>As winter turns to spring , toads, frogs and newts across Britain begin their annual journey, making their way back to the ponds where they breed.</p><p>For many, that journey means crossing busy roads and not all of them make it to the other side.</p><p>In this episode of Wild Tales, we spend the night with the Charlcombe Lane Toad Patrol, discovering the dedication and determination it takes to give these remarkable animals a fighting chance.</p><p> <br> [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.   Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  <a href="https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/">https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/</a>  </p><p>Production: <br> Narrator: Rosie Holdsworth <br> Producer and sound designer: Nikki Ruck </p><p>photo courtesy :  Charlcombe Toad Rescue Group <br> <br>With thanks to Mike Collins, Sheila Gundry, Lance, Lucy and Angela from the Charlcombe Lane Toad Group<br> <br> Discover more:<br> <a href="https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads/how-to-become-a-toad-patroller/">https://www.froglife.org/what-we-do/toads-on-roads/how-to-become-a-toad-patroller/</a><br> <br> </p></div>

<h1>The Bewick’s or ‘Tundra’ swan has eluded ranger Ajay Tegala for years. </h1><div> <p>It's hardly surprising: the swan’s epic migration is under pressure, and their numbers are dwindling. Can Ajay find them at their winter retreat of WWT Welney?  </p><p>Ajay speaks to fellow swan lover, artist and zoologist Dafila Scott and site manager Lizzie Bruce to aid his search for these hardworking swans.  </p><p><em>[Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more.   Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor.  </em><a href="https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/"><em><a href="https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/">https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/</a></em></a><em> </em> </p><p>Production:  Host and Co-producer: Ajay Tegala<br>Producer: Marnie Woodmeade<br>Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez<br>Music: Swan Song by Charlotte Eve<br> <br>With thanks to: Dafila Scott, Lizzie Bruce and the staff and volunteers at WWT Welney  </p><p><strong>Discover more:</strong> </p><p>Visit WWT Welney: <a href="https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney">https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney</a>  </p><p>Visit Wicken Fen: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve</a>  </p><p>Learn more about wetland swans: <a href="https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetland-wildlife/meet-the-family/swans-found-in-uk-wetlands?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=18207447529&amp;gbraid=0AAAAAD7Ao94aM23GwNL_OLcBkUGld4O4M&amp;gclid=CjwKCAiAnoXNBhAZEiwAnItcGxQkzAa0-9xOo1djSkY6Mc-HS7ioQOJnWkbya4TMwSY4Pu60djomoxoCi5YQAvD_BwE">https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetland-wildlife/meet-the-family/swans-found-in-uk-wetlands</a></p></div>

<h1><strong>This week we’re sharing another of our podcasts we think you’ll enjoy. Nature Fix takes you on adventures with people whose lives have been shaped by the outdoors.</strong></h1><div> <p>In this episode, wrap up warm and turn your eyes to the skies for a stargazing tour from the middle of Manchester. </p><p>Nature Fix Host Claire Hickinbotham joins astronomer and adventure enthusiast Nazanin Jahanshahi, to discover how there’s lots to see in the night sky wherever you live. </p><p>On this awe-inspiring city celestial voyage, you'll be wowed by a rare planetary parade, learn how to start navigating the stars, and hear top tips for hunting the northern lights. </p><p><strong>Production </strong><br>Producer: Michelle Douglass<br>Sound Designer: Nikki Ruck<br>Contributor: Nazanin Jahanshahi </p><p><strong>Get your Nature Fix<br></strong>Follow Nature Fix on your favourite podcast app: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHZub3RuYlUzMC03TXNNNGw3dURISjZrSzZoUXxBQ3Jtc0treXhUUlcwb2RqM2o2STFWbDdHakUyWkxKTzBncjFQTno2TDR3dGRaNzZoZ09YV1dsT3JQR01yZmhrSGVBNjItbFFES25uOWZoTDQ2TFc3MTZpUVhTcVg4ZHJzaU94QWgwdWVuUHUtSWplbGp6TjBXMA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fpodfollow.com%2Fnature-fix&amp;v=36lUPnL8cPo">https://podfollow.com/nature-fix</a> <br><strong> </strong><br>Discover the best National Trust spots for stargazing: <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/top-spots-for-stargazing">https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/outdoor-activities/top-spots-for-stargazing<br></a><br> Learn about night sky locations and activities: <br> <a href="https://gostargazing.co.uk/">https://gostargazing.co.uk/</a> <em> </em></p></div>