Wild Tales | Nature Podcast

A Whole World on a Cabbage

A two-hour ferry ride from the North Devon coast lies a tiny island often described as Britain's very own Galápagos.   It's home to all sorts of wildlife, including a pl

The London Parakeet Mystery

Brightly coloured ring-necked parakeets might now be a familiar sight in the London sky, but that wasn't always the case.     Join Ranger Rosie Holdsworth and Johnathan M

Wild Voices | Nature and Belonging

Join National Trust ranger Ajay Tegala in a Wild Voices conversation with veterinary surgeon, conservationist and founder of the Ealing Wildlife Group, Dr Sean McCormack.

The Great Cuckoo Con

Every spring, the unmistakable call of the cuckoo echoes across Wicken Fen Nature Reserve in Cambridgeshire. But behind that familiar sound lies one of nature's most extr

Racing for Reefs | From Formula 1 to Coral Conservation

Coral reefs are among the most diverse and valuable ecosystems on Earth, yet climate change, pollution and overfishing are driving their rapid decline. In response, Form

Finding Cinnamon | A Capybara Gone Rogue

What do you do when a capybara escapes into the Shropshire countryside?   In this episode, ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins Will Dorrell, co-founder of Hoo Zoo in Telford, t

Wembley Stadium | Football's Perfect Pitch

As the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup gets underway, we're heading to Wembley Stadium, the home of the England national team, to explore the crucial role the pitch plays in th

European Brown Bears | Where are you?

Deep in the forests of Transylvania, one of Europe’s largest populations of brown bears still roams freely, often surprisingly close to busy towns and cities. Join Nation

Operation Nutcracker | The Return of the Red Squirrel

Red Squirrels were once a common sight in woodlands around the Uk but now, they’re one of our rarest Mammals.  In this episode of Wild Tales, we head to Plas Newydd on

Crayfish Gladiator Battle

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, ou

The Dinosaur in the Cliff

Ever hunted for fossils on a beach and felt like you might actually find something?  Rosie heads to the Isle of Wight to the scene of the most complete dinosaur discover

Toad Patrol | The Perilous Path

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. For many, that journey

Finding the Tundra Swan

The Bewick’s or ‘Tundra’ swan has eluded ranger Ajay Tegala for years.  It's hardly surprising: the swan’s epic migration is under pressure, and their numbers are dwindli

You Might Like: Nature Fix | Stargazing in the City

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. In thi

The Island of Secret Seals

Orford Ness is well practiced at keeping secrets; in the 1940s it was classified military research, but now it is a brand new colony of grey seals.  Countryside Manager

Pine Martens’ Return

Pine martens were once common in Britain but now, they're one of our rarest carnivores.  These slinky, tree-dwelling predators had virtually disappeared in England and W

Arctic Terns | Globetrotting Dive-bombers

The Farne Islands in the North Sea, off the coast of Northumberland, have a very special species of seabird during the summer that fiercely protects its young with its di

The Man, The Book and The Mountains

 Just outside Belfast, lie the Mourne Mountains - a land of granite peaks and wide skies, but also a place of witches, fawns and lions.  Protected as an Area of Outstandi

The Climbers of Eryri | A Story of Ice and Flowers

The rock faces of Cwm Idwal are cold, dark and uninhabitable; unless what you love is to dangle off the frozen cliffs. Ice climbing takes you into a winter playground, bu

A Robin is not just for Christmas

As the festive season unfolds, one familiar face keeps appearing – the little robin. But behind its cheerful presence, is there more to this charming bird’s story?  Nati