
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 130 | Founded | a year ago |
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Just days before his successful triple bypass surgery at Papworth Hospital, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin stand at the overflowing lake at High Ash Farm, where a sodden winter has triggered one of nature’s most spectacular annual... more
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In the soft pre-dawn light of mid-March at High Ash Farm, Chris Skinner sits patiently in the Fox's Grove hide hoping for a glimpse of the elusive willow tit, one of the farm's dwindling specialities, while blue tits, coal tits and long-... more
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In the bustling heart of Norwich city centre beneath the clock tower of City Hall and the ledges of St Peter Mancroft, Chris Skinner answers listener Jocelyn Baxter’s question about five different-coloured pigeons in her garden. Surround... more
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On a gloriously mild first day of March at High Ash Farm, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are stopped in their tracks before they even leave the yard by the season’s first brimstone butterfly — a dazzling male sulphur-yellow vision emer... more
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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
Just brilliant!
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.
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.
This is a joy. Stumbled upon it by accident and now it’s the listening highlight of my week.
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Nature, wildlife, and countryside living anchors the show, with weekly strolls around a Norfolk farm and on-location segments that blend practical farming insights with field observations. Episodes weave biodiversity, bird life, and seasonal changes into accessible, storytelling-style conversations, often interlacing listener questions and real-world farming anecdotes. A standout aspect is the emphasis on biodiversity-friendly farming and a gentle, educational approach that makes complex natural history approachable for general audiences. The hosts' warm banter and Rat the dog's appearances add a personable, inviting tone that can appeal to listeners seeking calm, informative nature content, family-friendly learning, and inspiration for out... more
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