Shows
Messages from the WildThe Red SquirrelRed squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years. They are facing a population decline, primarily due to competition from the invasive grey squirrel.
With thanks to David Mills who really does make a charming red squirrel. Some of the experts in Messages from the Wild suit their animal down to the ground and David is one of them. If we could imagine what a red squirrel might sound like, this, to me is it.
Visit The British Wildlife Centre and support their conservation and breeding programmes for our...
2025-10-3005 min
Messages from the WildThe Buff Tailed BumblebeeBumblebees are at their peak right now and this Buff Tailed is fairly easy to spot. Keep a look out. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, called Voices from the Lost Gardens.
Jimmy Docherty really makes me laugh and he knows his stuff too - farmer, entomologist, television presenter and I would add comedian.
Visit Jimmy’s Farm and support the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2025-06-1605 min
Messages from the WildThe Leatherback TurtleIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to marine conservation biologist, author, science communicator, ocean advocate Christine Figgener, for embodying The Leatherback Turtle so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe Silky SharkIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to Iris Ziegler, for embodying The Silky Shark so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe White Spotted WedgefishIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to Marine Biologist, Melissa Cristina Marquez, for embodying The White Spotted Wedgefish so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe Staghorn CoralIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to Marine Biologist, Casuarina McKinney-Lambert, for embodying The Staghorn Coral so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe Sperm WhaleIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to the Founder and President of OceanCare, Sigrid Lueber, for embodying The Sperm Whale so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe PhytoplanktonIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to Marine Biologist, Lewis Stagnetto, for embodying The Phytoplankton so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe Goliath GrouperIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to marine biologist, oceanographer, explorer, author, Dr Sylvia Earle for embodying The Goliath Grouper so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe CopepodIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to Marine Biologist, Howard Dryden, for embodying The Copepod so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe CoelacanthIt’s World Ocean Week, an important yearly event for the future of all marine life.
Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide.
This series, Voices from the Ocean, was commissioned by Gallifrey Foundation in collaboration with Mission Blue, with special thanks to Antoinette Vermilye for her unending support.
And many thanks to Marine Scientist, Sheena Talma for embodying this Coelacanth so beautifully.
presenter/producer: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2025-06-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe BitternThe Bittern is part of a series commissioned by Future Places Centre at Lancaster University in collaboration with Leighton Moss RSPB.
With many thanks to Jarrod Sneyd, RSPB Leighton Moss, for embodying this Bittern.
"For me, they just bring joy, particularly when the atmospherics are right. You can be in Leighton Moss, or nearby in Silverdale, for example, where there's been five or six booming male Bitterns, and the sound echoes and reverberates. If you were to try and write it down and capture it, it's constant, it's impossible to do. And so you've got...
2025-05-1306 min
Messages from the WildThe European EelThe European Eel is part of a series commissioned by Future Places Centre at Lancaster University in collaboration with Leighton Moss RSPB.
With many thanks to Kath Smith, RSPB Leighton Moss, for embodying this European Eel.
"Eels are just fantastic. They've been around for hundreds of years but, we still don't really know much about them. It's only in the last few years we've realised that they spawn and die, and that's only through observation. And the fact that they have that incredible migration journey to the Sargasso Sea and back, they're just fantastic. And...
2025-05-1305 min
Messages from the WildThe Reed WarblerThe Reed Warbler is part of a series commissioned by Future Places Centre at Lancaster University in collaboration with Leighton Moss RSPB.
With many thanks to Beth Fox, RSPB Leighton Moss, for embodying this Reed Warbler.
"For these little birds, the reed bed can be a challenging place to raise chicks, there are quite a lot of predators. But they're dedicated parents. I think it's lovely that the male and the female raise their chicks together. It's such a joint effort. And obviously I admire the treacherous journey that they make. I think we all...
2025-05-1305 min
Messages from the WildThe Caddis FlyThe Caddis Fly is part of a series commissioned by Future Places Centre at Lancaster University in collaboration with Leighton Moss RSPB.
With many thanks to Kath Smith, RSPB Leighton Moss for embodying this Caddis Fly.
"I've spent years river dipping and pond dipping, and you come across these creatures that still get me so excited, and because they're so amazing, I want to pass that on to other people as well, especially when you're pond dipping with kids. And you want to get them to say it's not just a little mini beast all...
2025-05-1304 min
Messages from the WildThe Marsh HarrierThe Marsh Harrier is part of a series commissioned by Future Places Centre at Lancaster University in collaboration with Leighton Moss RSPB.
With many thanks to Joseph Klein, RSPB Leighton Moss, for embodying this Marsh Harrier.
"I really enjoy just watching them over the nature reserve. I think Marsh Harriers have a kind of slow pace to them. They fly super slowly and just drop down into the reed bed and look so chilled and in control. And unless you come to a reserve or a place where there are Marsh Harriers, you probably don't r...
2025-05-1305 min
Messages from the WildThe MoleAlways smaller than we think but incredibly strong and so vital to the health of our soils. These little creatures need a lot more respect than we give them. It's their lawn, not ours.
With many thanks to Sam Corfield, author, horticulturist and wildlife expert @the_hairy_horticulturist
This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
www.messagesfromthewild.com
2025-02-1405 min
Messages from the WildThe Cinnabar MothThis Cinnabar Moth is part of an installation, Voices from the Meadow, commissioned by Wakehurst (wild sister of Kew Gardens) for their Meadowland exhibition last year.
It has a slightly different feel to the usual recordings with Alice Boyd, composer and sound designer, providing the beautiful music and field sounds.
These interviews with meadow animals were heard coming out of the giant Gramophone designed by sculptor, Donnacha Cahill.
Many thanks to Eva Owen for making it happen and Steve Robinson for embodying the cinnabar moth.
"Daydream of a summer meadow and I...
2025-01-2806 min
Messages from the WildThe Scissor BeeThis Scissor Bee is part of an installation, Voices from the Meadow, commissioned by Wakehurst (wild sister of Kew Gardens) for their Meadowland exhibition last year.
It has a slightly different feel to the usual recordings with Alice Boyd, composer and sound designer, providing the beautiful music and field sounds.
These interviews with meadow animals were heard coming out of the giant Gramophone designed by sculptor, Donnacha Cahill.
Many thanks to Eva Owen for making it happen and Janine Griffiths-Lee for embodying the scissor bee.
"Hay meadows are tightly-woven landscapes interlaced w...
2025-01-2806 min
Messages from the WildThe Meadow GrasshopperThis Grasshopper is part of an installation, Voices from the Meadow, commissioned by Wakehurst (wild sister of Kew Gardens) for their Meadowland exhibition last year.
It has a slightly different feel to the usual recordings with Alice Boyd, composer and sound designer, providing the beautiful music and field sounds.
These interviews with meadow animals were heard coming out of the giant Gramophone designed by sculptor, Donnacha Cahill.
Many thanks to Eva Owen for making it happen and Francis Annette for embodying the grasshopper.
"Traditionally managed hay meadows are now exceptionally rare (i...
2025-01-2805 min
Messages from the WildThe DipperThis Dipper is part of a series commissioned by
University of Derby’s Nature Connectedness Research Group for The River Derwent.
With many thanks to Mark Cocker, author and naturalist.
"I think it’s a fantastic quiet bit of politics because the central challenge of our entire species and our civilisation is to understand our dependence on the rest of life and this project allows those organisms, as close as possible, to speak for themselves about the issues that affect not only them but more centrally humans themselves and I think that’s the bea...
2024-11-0507 min
Messages from the WildThe MayflyThis Mayfly is part of a series commissioned by
University of Derby’s Nature Connectedness Research Group for The River Derwent.
With many thanks to Charles Foster, author and academic.
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2024-11-0506 min
Messages from the WildThe Water VoleThis Water Vole is part of a series commissioned by
University of Derby’s Nature Connectedness Research Group for The River Derwent.
With many thanks to Christine Gregory, writer, photographer and painter.
The Water Vole: The Story of One of Britain's Most Endangered Mammals
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2024-11-0506 min
Messages from the WildThe Fairy ShrimpThis episode is especially made to accompany the work of the painter and print maker, Frances Gynn, for her exhibition on Fairy Shrimps as part of her Public Erasures series. It's powerful stuff so please go along if you can.
Public Erasures at the Royal West of England Academy (RWA) Bristol.
Featuring the Fairy Shrimp (Chirocephalus diaphanous)
Endangered translucent crustacean
Living in temporary ponds
Main source of food to many organisms
Important indicator of a healthy eco-system
With many thanks to Frances for in...
2024-11-0505 min
Messages from the WildThe EarthwormEarthworms are arguably our most vital animal. They're quite funny too. (This one has been added to the podcast for a second time to be used in Derby City as part of their Wildlife Festival.)
With many thanks to Nicky Scott, aka Dr Compost,
Food Waste Educator, Community Compost Expert
Dr Compost | Growing Devon Schools
"I may have trained as an agronomist but I learned something new about earthworms today - listen in!" John Meadley
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.co...
2024-09-0805 min
Messages from the WildThe Wood AntOur largest ant species explains how vital ants are to our survival, despite his seemingly lazy life, he manages to make the effort.
With many thanks to Professor Adam Hart, Entomologist & Professor of Science Communication, University of Gloucestershire Adam Hart
And thank you to Gregory Ovenden for his ant recordings in this episode: http://www.thesoundfarmer.com
This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
www.messagesfromthewild.com
2024-09-0805 min
Messages from the WildThe MaggotVital to our existence and yet maggots have never been a very popular creature but, Dr Erica McAlister makes this particular maggot seem almost adorable.
With many thanks to Dr Erica McAlister, Entomologist, Senior Curator at the Natural History Museum, Author, Presenter @ericamcalister
This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
www.messagesfromthewild.com
2024-09-0804 min
Messages from the WildThe WoodlouseCurious creatures woodlice, well I think so. I'm so happy I finally got to talk to one, I'd always wondered if they actually did eat their own poo.
This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
With many thanks to Lucy Lapwing, Wildlife Presenter and Campaigner @lucy_lapwing
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
www.messagesfromthewild.com
2024-07-2405 min
Messages from the WildThe BadgerAfter listening to this badger I think you'll realise that they don't deserve the bad press they seem to get. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
With many thanks to Steve Backshall, Naturalist, Presenter, Author, Campaigner www.stevebackshall.com
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
www.messagesfromthewild.com
2024-07-2405 min
Messages from the WildThe Broad Bodied Chaser DragonflyDragonflies are out and about in all their glory across Britain now so keep your eyes peeled for them. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, called Voices from the Lost Gardens.
With many thanks to Steve Jones, Author and Dragonfly expert @aparthenop on Instagram.
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2024-06-0205 min
Get Lost In An Eye-Opening Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.The Children's Classics Collection by Stewart Ross - adaptor, Saviour Pirotta - adaptor, Lisa Regan - adaptor, Sally Morgan - adaptor, Jo Franklin - adaptor, Samantha Noonan - adaptor, Annabel Savery - adaptorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/11123to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Children's Classics Collection
Author: Stewart Ross - adaptor, Saviour Pirotta - adaptor, Lisa Regan - adaptor, Sally Morgan - adaptor, Jo Franklin - adaptor, Samantha Noonan - adaptor, Annabel Savery - adaptor
Narrator: Daphne Kouma
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 2 mins
Release date: 05-29-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
Publisher's Summary:
Abridged and retold in modern English by respected children's authors, this collection of sixteen classic stories makes them accessible to listeners as young as six, while retaining all the charm, atmosphere...
2024-05-2911h 02
Messages from the WildThe BluebellBluebells are at their peak across Britain now and they love to be admired but they really suffer as a whole if any of them are trampled on. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, called Voices from the Lost Gardens.
With many thanks to Nicola Bradley, Head Gardener at the Lost Gardens as she really brings these beautiful flowers to life. She's the perfect Bluebell.
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2024-05-0105 min
Don’t Miss A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Thrilling.Starry Hollow Witches: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery Box Set, Books 1-3 by Annabel ChasePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/699517to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Starry Hollow Witches: A Paranormal Cozy Mystery Box Set, Books 1-3
Series: Part of Starry Hollow Witches
Author: Annabel Chase
Narrator: Emily Lawrence
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 18 hours 36 minutes
Release date: December 26, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Cozy Mystery
Publisher's Summary:
Welcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. Magic & Murder, Book 1 Ember, Marley, and their Yorkie are transported to Starry Hollow, a paranormal town where witches rule and magic is as normal as pizza. When a member of t...
2023-12-266h 36
Messages from the WildThe Oak TreeAn alternative to the traditional Christmas tree but perhaps more quintessentially British, The Oak.
This Oak lives at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and comes from the collection I made for them last year: Voices from the Lost Gardens.
With many thanks to the wonderful Dame Judi Dench, who really could not have been a more perfect Oak.
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2023-12-2205 min
Messages from the WildThe Berkshire PigA perfect winter warmer, this one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, called Voices from the Lost Gardens.
Jimmy Docherty really makes me laugh and he knows his stuff too - farmer, entomologist, television presenter and I would add comedian.
Visit Jimmy’s Farm and support the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2023-11-2205 min
Messages from the WildThe Short Snouted SeahorseThis interview comes from a collection called Voices from the Ocean.
It is such an important series as we really know so little about the ocean. It comes to us with thanks to Gallifrey Foundation and Mission Blue, finding experts from all over the world to give us their time and energy so that we can be entertained whilst being educated.
“With knowing, comes caring, and with caring there’s hope, that we can find an enduring place for ourselves within the natural systems that support us. But first, we have to know.” Dr Sylvia Earle
2023-11-1505 min
Messages from the WildSeasonal Message from The HedgehogThis is not a good time of year for hedgehogs in Britain so please take a couple of minutes to listen to this public service announcement from one. And please pass it on as far and wide as possible. Thank you.
With many thanks to Yvonne Cox, Founder of Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire www.hedgehogrescue.info
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com
2023-10-2702 min
How do you feel today?43) Annabel RossAnnabel is an audio producer who started Messages from the Wild to help create a better relationship with wildlife through interviews with animals. Listen in as Annabel tells me about:
- the Do Lectures
- talking to animals
- belonging to communities
- learning to do a headstand
- being sent to boarding school
- wanting to be more animal
- the consequences of small gestures
- meditating daily
- taking time to watch animals
2023-10-0533 min
The Plodcast201. Finding music in nature with composer Erland CooperPlodcast host Annabel Ross is on a musical mission, discovering how nature and wild sounds can influence a modern composer – inthis case, acclaimed musician Erland Cooper. Hailing from the Orkneys, Erland combines field recordings and environmental messages with electronica and classical motifs and we’ll be hearing some of his music later: Solan Goose and then Movement 5 from his new album Folded Landscapes.But first let’s go with Annabel to meet Erland to have a nature ramble at a studio just outside of bath –a studio belonging to that legendary music maker Peter Gabriel...
2023-07-0458 min
Messages from the WildThe TardigradeWith many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
www.georgemcgavin.com
@georgecmcgavin
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2022-11-1604 min
Messages from the WildThe Peppered Moth CaterpillarWith many thanks to Matt Brierley, wildlife filmmaker
www.sharksindeepwater.com
@mattbrierley
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2022-11-1605 min
The Plodcast168. Enjoy music inspired by the countryside at the Folk by the Oak Festival: Part 1Enjoy the delights of the Folk by Our festival In part one of two brilliant episodes, Annabel Ross visits the Folk by the Oak festival in Hertfordshire to meet musicians and hear music steeping in landscape, wildlife and countryside lore. In this podcast, you’ll hear Magpie by The Unthanks, Trouser Worrier by We are the monsters and The Same Land by Salthouse. But first Annabel talks to Caroline and Adam Slough who founded Folk by the Oak…We'd like to say a huge thank you to the organisers and the musicians for their time...
2022-10-1847 min
The Plodcast155. One man's plan to revolutionise fish and vegetable farming in BritainCould hydroponics be the future of farming? Ex-chef Antonio Paladino welcomes Annabel Ross onto Bioaqua Farm, his smallholding in the Somerset Levels, where he farms trout and vegetables within a mutually supportive system that has very few costs, produces no pollution and creates delicious nutritious food. Is this a blueprint for more sustainable farming or an unattainable dream? Listen on for a fascinating adventure into food.Plus, the Annabel joins the Plodcast team to reveals some secrets from the day at Bioaqua Farm and the team discuss the big issue of: what's the best...
2022-07-121h 02
The PlodcastSound Escape 71: the soothing sounds of a canoe paddling up a riverYou're in a canoe, paddling slowly upstream against a gentle current. The sounds of the oars dipping and sweeping is mesmeric – while birds sing from the tangles of scrub, willow and reeds that flank the waterway. Recorded by Annabel Ross, presented by Hannah Tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-07-0109 min
Living Inside-Out TodayS1,EP15: Women, Children, Diversity and EmpowermentGuest Annabel Quintero shares her personal transformation story as a result of surviving one of the deadliest terrorist attacks on U.S. soil. We also explore many subjects including the state of education in America and the rights parents have as a result of the Every Student Succeeds Act; nonprofits providing needed support to Moms who choose to further their education; steps to remain grounded and focused during the midst of trauma; and more.
2022-06-3000 min
The Plodcast150. Canoeing with beavers at dawn on the River Avon near BathBeavers are being spotted more frequently in the wild in Britain. In this adventure, Annabel Ross joins beaver expert Bevis Watts at dawn on the River Avon near Bath in north-east Somerset to paddle a canoe in search of a small population of beavers that have mysteriously appeared on the river. Enjoy fabulous birdsong and curious encounters.Bevis is also CEO of Triodos Bank UK and has written a book River Journey about his adventures with beavers on the river.Image from Getty.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-05-3158 min
The Plodcast144. Creating natural flood defences in Dartmoor with the Environment AgencyHow natural flood defences can prevent flooding and increase biodiversity. Annabel Ross takes a walk with the Chair of the Environment Agency Emma Howard Boyd and Tom Dauben who is the Environment Agency’s lead for the natural flood management scheme.The Dartmoor Headwaters Natural Flood Management project aims to reduce flood risk to communities on and around Dartmoor using natural solutions. It is a partnership between the Environment Agency and Dartmoor National Park Authority, working in collaboration with many community, landowner groups and other partners.Annabel also explores the subject of river pollution in En...
2022-04-121h 00
The Plodcast141. Rewilding could transform the countryside for wildlife and people, says Rebecca WrigleyHead for a wander around RSPB Otmoor in Oxfordshire in late winter with Rebecca Wrigley from Rewilding Britain argues the case for huge change across the countryside to provide space for nature and opportunities for local people. Annabel Ross is your host.Later the Plodcast team discuss how to rewild a city plus the power of the urban peregrine.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-03-2251 min
Darker Than Wax FMDarker Than Wax FM #309 w/ Annabel Ross • 19th March 2022• DTW FM #309 •
Hosted by:
Marco Weibel
@marcoweibel
+
Special Guest
@annabel-ross
Tracklist:
Marco Weibel Set:
DTW Intro
Sudan Archives - Home Maker
Space Ghost - Private Paradise
Sergio Coppotelli - Funky Blues
Sundown - Spaced Outta Place (Part 2)
MdCL - Musashi 2474
Hidden Spheres - Euan 92
Rico, Kai Alce, Kafele Bandele - Take A Chance (Mr. Fingers Ambient Acid Mix)
Huey Mnemonic - Groove Thang (P.J. Swerve Mix)
Fleet.dreams - Can’t Stop The Moment
Nikki Nair - Trackiing
Floating Points - Vocoder
K Wata - Bone Tags
Annabel Ross guest mix
Moomin - Don’t Fly When It’s Foggy
DJ M...
2022-03-212h 00
The Plodcast134. Enjoy a walk with the boss of the Countryfile TV show: Jane LomasTake a wander in wooded coombe near Bristol with the Jane Lomas, series producer of the Countryfile TV show. The Sunday evening programme is one of the most important voices on countryside matters in the UK and Jane, talking to our own Annabel Ross, reveals some valuable insight into the ethos of the show and how it is put together. Photo by Oliver EdwardsDon't forget you can catch up on any recent episodes of Countryfile on iPlayer.We'd also like to thank Radio Lento for their help with the recording of muntjac deer in...
2022-02-0153 min
The Plodcast131. Plodcast plans for 2022 – and festive games – in the Christmas partyEnjoy part two of our plodcast Christmas party where we make plans for wildlife adventures in 2022, play a Christmas bird spotting game and remind ourselves of Fergus's worst countryside jokes of 2021. With guests Kevin Parr and Annabel Ross and regular team members Hannah Tribe, Jack Bateman and Fergus CollinsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-2847 min
The Plodcast129. PLODCAST SPECIAL: talking Lost Words and Spell Songs with the great Robert MacfarlaneRobert Macfarlane is one of the foremost British nature writers. His recent collaboration with Jackie Morris, The Lost Words, was a celebration of nature words and has since inspired two albums of music: The Lost Spells. In this podcast, Annabel Ross meets Robert at Anglesey Abbey in Cambridgeshire to explore a living celebration of the books and songs and talk about the power of nature to inspire us all. Photo by Jon CartwrightHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-12-1451 min
The Plodcast124. Strange tales of family and folklore from the wilds of Dartmoor with author Tom CoxTake a wander through the wild tors and misty valleys of Dartmoor in the company of Tom Cox. Tom has gathered dozens of stories of folklore and the supernatural and he shares some of them with our own Annabel Ross in a hugely entertaining walks across the moors. Find out more about Tom's writing here And please do send your thoughts about the podcast to editor@countryfile.comHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-11-091h 01
SHE Changes ClimateANNABEL ROSS - If women‘s voices were equally represented at COP26 what difference would it make?In this shortened version of the original recording, each day leading up to COP26 in Glasgow, we will hear the response from these women to the question: If women's voices were equally represented at COP26 what difference would it make?
Annabel Ross, Founder, Messages from the Wild
Offering wildlife the chance to give us a perspective on their environment.
https://nutricologist.podbean.com
www.SHEchangesclimate.org
2021-10-2700 min
The Plodcast120. Tales of nature and protest in the North Wessex Downs with writer Nicola ChesterRoam Gallows Down on the Witshire, Hampshire, Berkshire border and hear tales of ancient and modern history – as well as the battles to defend the precious natural wonders of the area from new roads, American air bases and nuclear missiles. Author and activist Nicola Chester introduces Annabel Ross to the wonders of the North Wessex Downs. Nicola's brilliant new book On Gallows Down is available now.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-10-1258 min
SHE Changes ClimateRESPECTING WILDLIFE - Annabel RossAnnabel Ross, Founder, Messages from the Wild
Offering wildlife the chance to give us a perspective on their environment.
https://nutricologist.podbean.com
www.SHEchangesclimate.org
2021-09-2104 min
Area 3000Spinning Around Ep 39: Annabel Ross - 13 September 2021CW: S*xual harm
At 7PM, Highly chats with the esteemed Brooklyn-based music journalist responsible for bringing s*xual harm in the dance scene to light, Annabel Ross. Get your notes up as they discuss life as a freelance journo, the impact of her recent work with @mixmag and @resident_advisor, and her new music residency with @refugeworldwide. After that is a bumping house and techno mix with all the tracks she's been digging recently since her move to the big smoke 🌃 ~ available exclusively on soundcloud.com/area3000.
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2021-09-1456 min
The Plodcast114. Exploring the lost town of Old Sarum in Wiltshire with writer Christopher SomervilleLegendary walker and writer Christopher Somerville joins our own Annabel Ross to explore the ruins of Old Sarum near Salisbury in Wiltshire and tells the curious tale of the dark forces at work that led to the medieval town being abandoned. A charming summer adventure in the countryside with a backdrop of skylarks and corn buntings. Find out more in Christopher's book Ships of Heaven: the private life of Britain's cathedralsHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2021-08-3156 min
The Plodcast97. A quest for curlews in Somerset's meadows – and a magical talk with singer David GrayIn the first of the new season: Spring Across Britain we meet with RSPB expert Damon Bridge and author and curlew champion Mary Colwell. Listen on as they explore spring wildlife in the fabulous RSPB reserve of Swell Wood and West Sedgemoor – in the hope of hearing the enigmatic curlew on the eve of World Curlew Day. Later, we meet singer-songwriter and nature champion David Gray. David talks about his own curlew experiences and how wild places have influenced his new album Skellig – of which you can hear the title track in this podcast. Annabel Ross is your host. H...
2021-04-201h 03
Peak EnduranceAnnabel Hepworth; Helen Stanger award and Ultra Performance of the year award recipient.Welcome to the podcast! Episode 97 is an interview with Annabel Hepworth, an amazing ultra runner. She has recently been awarded the with the Helen Stanger Award For the greatest single best ultra running achievement by a female under the age of 60 and the Ultra Performance of the Year Award Nominated by and voted on by the AURA members for your Across the Years 10 day performance 2019/2020. She won these two awards for the same event when she broke the Australian women’s record back in January 2020 running 1192.156km in the 10 day Across The Years in the USA. She was not only th...
2021-03-161h 13
The Plodcast93. A riverside wander in search of Britain's most mysterious fish – the eelAnnabel Ross wades through floodwater in the Severn Valley near Tewksbury to meet Andrew Kerr of the Sustainable Eel Group and talk about the astonishing serpent-like eel and its still unexplained life story. We meet a traditional Severn Elver fisherman, hear a glorious eel poem by Hugh Dunkerley and cap it all off with folk singer Kitty Macfarlane's delightful song Glass Eel. Listen on for a perfect podcast.Image by students of Plymouth University as part of the the Eel Suitcase project, which raises awareness of the plight of the European eel. Hosted...
2021-03-0955 min
Your Individual WeddingWhat About Weddings? with Annabel & Tamryn from Love My Dress2020 has been a devastating year for the wedding industry and the couples we so passionately work with. Couples have had to face the disappointment and stress of postponing their wedding plans (sometimes more than once) and suppliers have seen income plummet with very little support from the government. In short we have all been feeling ignored and undervalued. In fact we've even been called unviable and told to 'Get a better job". Step in the team behind #whataboutweddings; an incredible campaign that has created purpose, a voice for couples and their suppliers and a lobby fo...
2020-10-3042 min
The Plodcast73. Meet the amazing Birdgirl – Mya-Rose Craig – for a birding adventure in SomersetMya-Rose Craig – aka Birdgirl – is rapidly become one of Britain's leading environmental campaigners and an eloquent and persuasive voice for nature and for young people. Having just finished school, she talks about her hopes for our wildlife while taking Countryfile Magazine's Annabel Ross on a birdwatching tour of her home in the Chew Valley in North Somerset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-10-0649 min
The Plodcast70. Exploring the amazing life of a Hampshire chalk stream with Dr George McGavinWade up the Candover Brook in Hampshire in the company of insect expert George McGavin and Zam Baring of the Wessex River Trust. Meet the hidden life of this beautiful waterway from mayflies and leeches to damselflies and bullheads. It's a truly delightful and entertaining adventure in one of Britain's most precious wild habitats. Annabel Ross is your host. Find out more about the Wessex Rivers Trust Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-08-1848 min
The Plodcast64. Cuckoos on Dartmoor – and why it's possible to farm with wildlife and make moneyIn this episode we head to Dartmoor to wander through landscapes where local farmers have worked tirelessly to bring wildlife back to their fields and hills. Listen on for cuckoos, encounters with rare butterflies and some truly uplifting conversation with Tim Martin of Farm Wilder. A former producer at the BBC’s natural history unit, Tim set up Farm Wilder to help farmers work more sustainably with the land and, as you’ll hear, his work is really paying off. Our own Annabel Ross met him for a walk in the dramatic Devon wilds. For more information, visit Farm Wilder
2020-07-0758 min
Messages from the WildThe House SpiderThis is for Max, a Spider Ambassador, which we should all be really. Maybe once you've heard this fascinating House Spider, you may want to become one, it certainly changed my view of them.
with many thanks to Peter Smithers, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society
Entomologist, University of Plymouth
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2020-06-1909 min
The Plodcast61. Take a hedgerow safari with TV naturalist Dr George McGavinJoin TV naturalist Dr George McGavin as he explore the incredible life along a hedgerow near his home in Berkshire. Known for his regular slots on the One Show and many other BBC nature programmes, George is fascinated by insects and shares his discoveries – and some brilliant stories – with our own Annabel Ross in this delightful spring adventure. Find out more about hedgerow wildlife at our website countryfile.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-06-1645 min
The Real Estate JAMEpisode 16: Customer Relationship Management Tool & Automation with guest Don RossJoin JD, Annabel, and Melissa (The Real Estate Jam) with Donald Ross (Beast Mode) as he talks about customer relationship management (CRM) tools and automation. When he was in the marines, taught himself how to build a MS Access database, which translated into his development of a CRM tool when he got into real estate. Donald explains the benefits of the Beast Mode CRM platform and its target market of users. They get into communication with clients, the effects of Coronavirus with his business, and the connections he’s made in the space. By the end...
2020-05-2537 min
Messages from the WildThe DandelionPlants have a message too and as it's Spring, I thought it would be a good time to give the dandelion a voice.
A favourite of the Ashy Mining Bee.
with many thanks to Alex Morss
Ecologist and Author
www.alexmorss.co.uk @morss_alex
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2020-04-3005 min
Messages from the WildThe Green Cellar SlugSome slugs are useful.
And funny.
with many thanks to Dr Ben Rowson
Senior Curator: Invertebrate Biodiversity (Terrestrial Mollusca), National Museum Cardiff
https://museum.wales/cardiff/
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2020-04-2205 min
Messages from the WildThe Ashy Mining BeeMessages from the Wild podcast has been hibernating (for good reason) but as spring has arrived in Europe now is the time to hear from the Ashy Mining Bee who will be out and about pollinating and building her nest in the ground in relative peace and quiet.
with many thanks to Rhian Rowson
Natural History Curator, Bristol Museum, Galleries and Archives
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2020-04-1504 min
The Plodcast45. A delightful adventure searching for rare truffles deep in the woodsAn utterly delightful adventure with truffle hunter Tom Lywood and his dog Tobacco as they track down truffles in a woodland in south-west England. Learn about the ancient art of hunting these rare and much-prized treasures and why they are so special. And be envious of host Annabel Ross as she gets to taste one of nature's greatest treasures. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-02-2540 min
The Plodcast41. Escape to south Devon in the company of broadcaster Jonathan DimblebyWriter, broadcaster and farmer Jonathan Dimbleby discusses his grand vision for the countryside, his love of horses and hunting and his life on TV and radio, while walking with our own Annabel Ross in the south Devon countryside. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2020-01-2850 min
The Plodcast35. Wander the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall with Tim SmitExplore the wonderful Lost Gardens of Heligan with its finder and restorer Tim Smit (who also established the Eden Project). Prepare yourself for some entertaining surprises as Tim discovers some of the more unusual produce of the magical vegetable garden. Tim is talking to Annabel Ross. You can find out more about the Lost Gardens by visiting the website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2019-11-0538 min
The Give Zero Clucks PodcastDrink & Celebrate Rural WomenSam & Bev chat with Katelyn Duban host of The Rural Woman Podcast! They discuss how Katelyn got into AG, why she made the decision to farm full time, how providing food to the world has impacted her personally, and of course her incredibly inspiring podcast. They dive a bit deep into why your farm’s stories and experiences should be shared, and Katelyn tells them a hilarious farm story of her own! Be sure and listen to the latest episode of The Rural Woman Podcast because this episode has a 2nd half over there! Katelyn interviews Sam & Bev and it...
2019-08-3041 min
Messages from the WildThe Highland MidgeWith many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
That ends the First Season of Messages from the Wild.
Please send any requests for animals you'd particularly like to hear from for the next season....coming soon.
And please send feedback.
Thank you for listening.
Happy Christmas.
Annabel
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com
Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes
Many thanks to Ganna for her wonderful illustrations www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-2407 min
Messages from the WildThe Lesser Black Backed GullWith many thanks to Peter Rock,
Urban Gull Expert, Research Associate, University of Bristol
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-2306 min
Messages from the WildThe Purse Web SpiderWith thanks to Mark Pajak,
Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
Twitter: @markyspider
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-2205 min
Messages from the WildThe Great Crested NewtWith many thanks to David Dewsbury,
Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-2106 min
Messages from the WildThe Blow FlyWith many thanks to Dr Amoret Whitaker,
Senior Lecturer (University of Winchester)
Scientific Associate (Natural History Museum, London)
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-2004 min
Messages from the WildThe Greater Horseshoe BatWith many thanks to David Brown,
Bat Specialist, Avon Bat Group
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1905 min
Messages from the WildThe EarwigWith thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1807 min
Messages from the WildThe Dung BeetleWith many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1705 min
Messages from the WildThe Hazel DormouseWith many thanks to Gill Brown,
Dormouse Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1605 min
Messages from the WildThe Holly Blue ButterflyWith many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1507 min
Messages from the WildThe CowWith many thanks to Rosamund Young,
Farmer and Author
www.thesecretlifeofcows.co.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1406 min
Messages from the WildThe KoalaWith many thanks to Andrew Knight,
Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, University of Winchester
www.andrewknight.info
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1305 min
Messages from the WildThe Cellar SpiderWith many thanks to Mark Pajak,
Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
Twitter:@markyspider
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1206 min
Messages from the WildThe Barn OwlWith many thanks to Ian McGuire,
Wildlife Educator and Owl Specialist
www.wildowl.co.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1107 min
Messages from the WildThe OtterWith many thanks to Gill Brown,
Otter Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-1005 min
Messages from the WildThe LadybirdWith many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0907 min
Messages from the WildThe Peregrine FalconWith many thanks to Ed Drewitt,
Naturalist, Broadcaster, Wildlife Detective
www.eddrewitt.co.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0806 min
Messages from the WildThe Stag BeetleWith many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0706 min
Messages from the WildThe HedgehogWith many thanks to Yvonne Cox,
Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire
www.hedgehogrescue.info
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0606 min
Messages from the WildThe Click BeetleWith many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0506 min
Messages from the WildThe AdderWith many thanks to David Dewsbury,
Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0407 min
Messages from the WildThe BuzzardWith many thanks to Ian McGuire,
Wildlife Educator and Owl Specialist
www.wildowl.co.uk
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0305 min
Messages from the WildThe FleaWith many thanks to Dr Amoret Whitaker,
Senior Lecturer (University of Winchester)
Scientific Associate (Natural History Museum, London)
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
2018-12-0206 min
Messages from the WildThe Earthworm #1The Earthworm leads the way in a series of interviews with small animals about their life and the environment they live in.
One short interview with a different animal will be published each day for the next 24 days.
Please let me know what you think of them and if there are any animals you would particularly like to hear from in the future. Thank you. annabel@annabelross.com
With many thanks to Nicky Scott, aka Dr Compost,
Food Waste Educator, Community Compost Expert
Dr Compost | Growing Devon Schools | Proper Jo...
2018-12-0106 min
Futility ClosetThe Sky and the Sea Swiss physicist Auguste Piccard opened two new worlds in the 20th century. He was the first person to fly 10 miles above the earth and the first to travel 2 miles beneath the sea, using inventions that opened the doors to these new frontiers. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll follow Piccard on his historic journeys into the sky and the sea. We'll also admire some beekeeping serendipity and puzzle over a sudden need for locksmiths. Intro: Herbert Hoover's doctor invented a game to keep him in shape.
2018-06-2530 min