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Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcasts

High Ash Farm
High Ash Farm
Biodiversity
Norfolk
Wildlife Conservation
Swallows
Butterflies
Conservation
Bluebells
Fungi
Badgers
Wildflowers
Woodcock
Sparrows
Nature Conservation
Rooks
Hedgerows
Spoken Stories
Agriculture
Ducks
Ash Dieback

Nature, Wildlife and Countryside Living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm

Chris Skinner, a Norfolk farmer, takes a unique approach to farming, prioritizing biodiversity and wildlife conservation in every practice.

Tune in every Sunday morning as Chris, alongside broadcaster Matthew Gudgin, explores topics on nature, wildlife, and rural life.

Join them for strolls through High Ash Farm and b... more

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On a breezy but still mild late-October morning at High Ash Farm, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin walk into Cantley Hill Plantation and finally give proper attention to a plant Chris has overlooked for years despite its lifelong li... more

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On a warm, unseasonably sunny mid-October morning at High Ash Farm, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are stopped in the pickup by a spectacular feeding display beside the farmyard. A charm of around 250 goldfinches — the “clown face... more

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On a misty mid-October morning at High Ash Farm, with the clay pond in the woodland completely dry and deer tracks printed in the mud, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin turn their attention to ivy — the last great pollen and nectar f... more

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On a bright early-October morning at High Ash Farm, autumn has arrived in earnest at Fox’s Grove. Horse-chestnut leaves are already brown and falling as the corky abscission layer seals each leaf from its stalk, while field maples a... more

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Laura Cuffin
Photographer invited to document Death Watch Beetle holes and related phenomena
Photographer, on-site guest
Episode: Episode 2.92 - Death Watch Frass and Nightshade Berries

Hosts

Chris Skinner
Farmer and host focusing on biodiversity and wildlife at High Ash Farm in Norfolk; provides on-site field reporting and nature knowledge.
Matthew Gudgin
Broadcaster and co-host; provides context, questions, and broader media experience to the countryside discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 187 ratings
  • Informative and charming

    Chris is endlessly informative with a carefully planned walks on High Ash Farm which seems a heavenly spot. Matthew is a quiet foil to him promoting with clever questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nature therapy
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Sundays don’t come soon enough

    Great podcast, I now listen to Chris & Matthew’s podcasts every week and play old ones against whilst driving for work rather than kid to the radio

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cakeboyslim38
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Bliss

    Just brilliant!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AJBee_
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Such a gentle and informative podcast. Chris and Mathew make it feel as if you are actually there, experiencing the activity of the wildlife and trudging through the farm. I’ve caught up on all the episodes and now I listed every week and have learned so much about the seasons as I actually experience them along with Chris, Mathew and Rat.

    Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    overdrawn in error
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Fantastic!

    I started listening back in May, on the recommendation of my Mother. What a wonderful show it is. It gives me so much joy, and helps me learn about my local environment too. I moved back to the countryside in 2023, and this pod helps me understand the flowers, trees and even insects that I see.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kahla_Victorious
    United Kingdoma year ago

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A reliable weekly dose of nature stories and biodiversity education, great for mental health and relaxation.
The show is a calming, educational escape with strong wildlife insights.
Listeners praise the gentle, informative tone and hands-on farm perspective.

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#159
United States/Science/Nature
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#4
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
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#26
United Kingdom/Science
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#87
Canada/Science/Nature
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#44
Australia/Science/Nature
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#63
France/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 2.93 - Hedera Helix and Vespa Nests
Q: The listener asks whether jet aircraft contribute to declines in insects and birds.
Skinner recounts recording unusual air turbulence after a Boeing passed near Norwich Airport and suggests birds in the flight path could be harmed. He emphasizes that aircraft are not the sole cause of wildlife decline.
Episode 2.94 - Band of Gold and Hedge-Gap Wires
Q: And how has it got here, just on the wind?
Skinner is unsure how the thorn apple arrived. Its seeds may have been in the soil and exposed when rabbits excavated their burrow; the seeds can remain viable for well over a century.
Episode 2.94 - Band of Gold and Hedge-Gap Wires
Q: So I'm wondering if you know of any other wild flower seeds that can be scattered on grass and grow. Would it work with yellow rattle?
Skinner says yellow rattle can establish and self-seed in suitable grassland, and recommends oxeye daisy and sainfoin among other species that can be broadcast into established grass.
Episode 2.74 - Firethorn Butterflies and Heatwave Heartbreak
Q: Suzanne asks about two different species of ladybird and whether their mating was observed, seeking context on ladybird diversity in the UK.
The host confirms there are about 40 species of ladybird in the UK, with two-spot and seven-spot being the most common, and explains color variations and patterns among species.
Episode 2.74 - Firethorn Butterflies and Heatwave Heartbreak
Q: Kerry asked what wildlife cam to buy to monitor garden visitors, especially potential predators like stoats or rabbits.
Chris recommends Browning Cameras as a reliable, user-friendly option that offers good quality footage for the price and is suitable for ongoing use on the farm.

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This nature-focused show follows a Norfolk farmer and a broadcaster as they stroll through a working farm and nearby countryside, sharing on-site observations of wildlife, wildflowers, and seasonal changes. Episodes blend practical farming techniques with natural history, biodiversity conservation, and listener Q&As, often highlighting public engagement through donations or community questions. The dynamic between the hosts—one deeply rooted in farming and land stewardship, the other providing broad media experience—often centers on gentle, informative storytelling that makes wildlife and habitat accessible to a broad audience. Notable strengths include hands-on field reporting, clear explanations of ecological processes, and a consistent e... more

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