Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

Beneath the trees at Hardcastle Crags, millions of tiny workers are busy building a city of their own. Follow Rosie Holdsworth down to the forest floor, as she meets the northern hairy wood ants and discovers busy motorways, high-rise homes, and even an onsite food production line. Production Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Nikki Ruck Sound Recordist : Jesus Gomez Sound Design : Nikki Ruck Contributors : Anthony Arak Steve Blacksmith Alice James photo credit : ©National Trust Images/Robert Morris If you would like to visit Hardcastle Crags you can find out more here www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/yorkshire/hardcastle-crags Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube channel 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] Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt

Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in conversation with Zoe Hill, the National Trust’s first-ever Tree Nursery Officer. Zoe offers a fascinating insight into what it takes to grow climate-resilient trees for future generations, from caring for 50,000 young saplings to helping them thrive in an increasingly challenging climate. She also shares practical tips for growing and caring for trees in your own garden. Together, Zoe and Ajay look ahead to the British landscape of 50 years’ time, exploring how the trees we plant today could shape the future of our countryside, and the vital role they can play in tackling climate change. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/BrAcTeGQKJw Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Zoe Hill Image copyright: ©National Trust Images/ Trevor Ray Hart Discover more: If you’d like to visit Holnicote, you can find out more here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/somerset/countryside-woodland/explore-holnicote-estate Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Bats are some of Britain’s most mysterious mammals. From caves and woodlands to parks and abandoned buildings, they’ve adapted to an astonishing range of habitats, and as night falls, you might spot them emerging from their roosts. National Trust ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins bat conservationist Steve Roe on a series of surveys across the Peak District, tracking these elusive creatures through winter and spring. Part of the National Bat Monitoring Programme, the surveys are helping to build a vital picture of how bat populations are faring across the UK. Often feared and misunderstood, bats are far more fascinating than their reputation suggests. Join us on a journey into their hidden world to discover the remarkable lives of Britain’s bats, and why monitoring and protecting them matters. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZT4mlDD6j8U Production Host: Rosie Holdsworth Producer: Jack Glover, Michelle Douglass, Jesus Gomez, Pippa Tilbury-Harris Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributor: Steve Roe, Allan Roe, Jess Eades, Helen Ball Cover image copyright: Steve Roe Discover More: Want to know more about bats? Why not listen to BatChat, a podcast dedicated to these amazing creatures and hosted by Steve Roe, our main collaborator in this episode. If you’d like to learn more about The National Bat Monitoring Programme and the bat surveys, you can sign up here. To find your nearest bat group search this page. Follow Steve’s Instagram account @steveroebatman Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Corvids, such as Crows, Rooks and Jackdaws are known for their high intelligence, problem solving abilities and complex social behaviour. But they’re also often associated with folklore, scary stories and horror movies. Join us as we delve into the lives of the Clever Corvids, uncover the reasons behind their menacing image and find out that there’s more to these super brainy birds than a reputation for being frightening. Production Hosts: Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tagala Producer: Katy Kelly Sound design: Jesus Gomez Contributors: Professor Nicky Clayton and Dr. Jo Wimpenny Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]

Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in another Wild Voices conversation with conservationist and content creator Emily Askew, and naturalist and wildlife advocate Ben Rumsby. Recorded live at the Global Bird Fair in Rutland, Emily and Ben explore how social media is reshaping the world of birding and inspiring a new generation to connect with nature. From balancing the demands of the algorithm with authentic storytelling to building welcoming online communities, they discuss the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities of sharing the natural world online. Watch a video of this podcast on the National Trust’s YouTube: https://youtu.be/1XeTSNw6dgs Production Host: Ajay Tegala Producer: Pippa Tilbury-Harris & Ajay Tegala Sound: Jesus Gomez Contributors: Emily Askew and Ben Rumsby Discover More You can follow Emily on Instagram here: @emilyinnature_ And Ben here: @brnature1 Follow us on Instagram @wildtalesnt If you'd like to get in touch with feedback, or have a story connected with the National Trust, you can contact us at [email protected]