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Messages from the Wild

A series of brief interviews with animals, offering them a chance to give us a perspective on their environment.
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Episodes

The Oak Tree

An 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...

Dec 22, 20235 minEp. 35

The Berkshire Pig

A 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...

Nov 22, 20235 minEp. 34

The Short Snouted Seahorse

This 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 fir...

Nov 15, 20235 minEp. 33

Seasonal Message from The Hedgehog

This 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

Oct 27, 20232 minEp. 32

The Tardigrade

With 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

Nov 16, 20225 minEp. 31

The Peppered Moth Caterpillar

With many thanks to Matt Brierley, wildlife filmmaker www.sharksindeepwater.com @mattbrierley Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Nov 16, 20226 minEp. 30

The House Spider

This 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...

Jun 19, 20209 minEp. 29

The Dandelion

Plants 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...

Apr 30, 20206 minEp. 28

The Green Cellar Slug

Some 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

Apr 22, 20206 minEp. 27

The Ashy Mining Bee

Messages 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...

Apr 15, 20205 minEp. 26

The Highland Midge

With 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...

Dec 24, 20188 minEp. 25

The Lesser Black Backed Gull

With 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

Dec 23, 20187 minEp. 24

The Purse Web Spider

With 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

Dec 22, 20185 minEp. 23

The Great Crested Newt

With many thanks to David Dewsbury, Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 21, 20187 minEp. 22

The Blow Fly

With 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

Dec 20, 20184 minEp. 21

The Greater Horseshoe Bat

With many thanks to David Brown, Bat Specialist, Avon Bat Group Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 19, 20185 minEp. 20

The Earwig

With 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

Dec 18, 20187 minEp. 19

The Dung Beetle

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 17, 20186 minEp. 18

The Hazel Dormouse

With many thanks to Gill Brown, Dormouse Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 16, 20185 minEp. 17

The Holly Blue Butterfly

With 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

Dec 15, 20187 minEp. 16

The Cow

With many thanks to Rosamund Young, Farmer and Author www.thesecretlifeofcows.co.uk Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 14, 20186 minEp. 15

The Koala

With 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

Dec 13, 20186 minEp. 14

The Cellar Spider

With 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

Dec 12, 20186 minEp. 13

The Barn Owl

With 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

Dec 11, 20187 minEp. 12

The Otter

With many thanks to Gill Brown, Otter Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 10, 20186 minEp. 11

The Ladybird

With 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

Dec 09, 20187 minEp. 10

The Peregrine Falcon

With 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

Dec 08, 20186 minEp. 9

The Stag Beetle

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 07, 20186 minEp. 8

The Hedgehog

With many thanks to Yvonne Cox, Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire www.hedgehogrescue.info Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Dec 06, 20186 minEp. 7

The Click Beetle

With 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

Dec 05, 20186 minEp. 6
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