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Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

National Trust
National Trust
Conservation
Climate Change
Mental Health
Nature
Biodiversity
Terrapins
Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers
Southwell Workhouse
History
Sandilands
Community Engagement
Northumberland
Wildlife
Citizen Science
Workhouses
Invasive Species
Wetland Restoration
Grey Seals
Bird Conservation

Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world.

You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull.

Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats a... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes210Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

With silent flight and ghostly heart-shaped faces, barn owls are among Britain's most captivating birds. Join Ranger Ajay Tegala, as self-confessed barn-owl obsessive Jake Brass takes us into his wonderful world of barn owls. With expert insight from... more

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 eve... more

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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... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

Jake Brass
British nature and wildlife photographer
Episode: Obsessed with Barn Owls
Kate Jellyman
Conservation officer at The Barn Owl Trust
The Barn Owl Trust
Episode: Obsessed with Barn Owls
Steve Blacksmith
Naturalist whose interests at Hardcastle Crags include breeding birds
National Trust
Episode: The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants
Anthony Arak
Zoologist with a particular interest in insects and ants
National Trust
Episode: The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants
Alice James
Area ranger at Hardcastle Crags
National Trust
Episode: The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants
Zoe Hill
National Trust Tree Nursery Officer
National Trust
Episode: Wild Voices | Trees for Tomorrow
Dr. Jo Wimpenny
Zoologist, writer and Corvid enthusiast
University of Cambridge
Episode: Clever Corvids
Emily Askew
Wildlife conservationist, ecologist, influencer
Emily in Nature, National Trust network
Episode: BONUS: Wild Voices | Can Social Media Save Birds?
Ben Rumsby
19-year-old birder, naturalist and wildlife advocate
Independent, National UK birding community
Episode: BONUS: Wild Voices | Can Social Media Save Birds?

Hosts

Rosie Holdsworth
National Trust ranger and nature podcast presenter
Ajay Tegala
National Trust ranger, nature communicator and naturalist

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 643 ratings
  • Wonderful!!

    I enjoy listening to h the is podcast occasionally and it never ceases to amaze me with facts that-at first-I don’t believe. I DEFINITELY recommend this podcast if you want to learn about wildlife.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smiley person :)
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • In decline?

    I live on a river and they come every march to live under the docks. They dont make so much noise as yours but this year we had a huge increase in swifts or swallows as we call them the sky was black eith them at ceartain homes and all the cars were covered in scat and eill be until late september

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janiannni
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great revamp!

    Very much enjoying the new version of the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Verbina
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Stepping into the past.

    I’m loving this new addition to the podcast, very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smec1975
    Ireland2 years ago
  • ‘Brown Babies’ is a must-listen

    Wow! This episode had me in tears: moving, uplifting, human. A reminder of how far we’ve come as a society. The case studies are so warm and engaging, you feel like you know them closely by the end. David perfectly creates space for them to tell their stories, too. Feels like a fresh and modern way to tell a lesser-known historical story. Keep it up National Trust 🙏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United Kingdom2 years ago

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The stories and landscapes feel immersive, with some listeners describing a strong sense of place.
Listeners praise the wildlife coverage as informative, surprising and easy to enjoy.
Some listeners find the music beds and sound effects overproduced or distracting.
Listeners value the presenters' knowledgeable, engaging delivery and guests' firsthand insights.

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Apple Podcasts
#48
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#11
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#70
United Kingdom/Science
Apple Podcasts
#88
Canada/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#37
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#63
Italy/Science/Nature

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Obsessed with Barn Owls
Q: What affects barn owl numbers and breeding success?
Barn owls depend on small mammals, so drought can reduce prey when birds are preparing to breed. Wet weather can hinder hunting, while habitat loss, rodenticides, water troughs and roads also pose threats.
Obsessed with Barn Owls
Q: What makes barn owls such silent hunters?
Their primary flight feathers have comb-like edges and a fine, fluffy surface that dissipate air, allowing them to fly quietly and hear their prey.
Wild Voices | Trees for Tomorrow
Q: Do you have any other tips for people at home and how they can help their trees have the best chance for the future?
Hill recommends mulching, watering little and often, and using water bags to let water trickle into the soil rather than run off.
Wild Voices | Trees for Tomorrow
Q: What is being a Tree Nursery Officer really like?
Hill says the work is closely tied to the environment and involves propagating, growing and supplying trees, which she finds an incredible job.
The Metropolis in the Woods | Northern Hairy Wood Ants
Q: Ants are quite voracious predators in terms of some of the other invertebrate species in the woodland, but what eats them, Steve?
Steve identifies the green woodpecker as a bird that eats the ants, describing how he has seen them burrowing into nests. He also explains that some birds use ants in a behavior called anting, which may help remove pests from their feathers.

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What is Wild Tales about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala lead immersive field stories about wildlife, habitats and conservation, combining on-location exploration with interviews and clear scientific context. Episodes range from animal behavior and local species to habitat restoration, citizen science and the ways people live alongside wildlife. Guests include conservation practitioners, researchers, naturalists, volunteers and people with firsthand experience of the places and animals featured. The distinctive approach makes ecological ideas tangible through specific landscapes, field observations and human stories, while often offering practical ways to notice or support nature closer to home. A good fit for curious listeners who enjoy accessible natural... more

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1. Jake Brass
2. Kate Jellyman
3. Steve Blacksmith
4. Anthony Arak
5. Alice James
6. Zoe Hill
7. Dr. Jo Wimpenny
8. Emily Askew

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