Episode 40: Orchid Squad

Chris Skinner listens in as the corvid take to their nests for their final chatter of the day, an evening chorus . The following day, Matthew Gudgin joins Chris and they go in search of the Common Spotted Orchid and the striking Pyramidal Orchid.Chris explains how the geology and soil types at High Ash Farm dictate what grows where when it comes to wildflowers.Chris and Matthew stand amazed at the edge of a pond as red swarms of cyclops swirl in the water. Back at the farm truck, the pair enjoy reading emails from listeners tuned in as far as Michigan, USA! They're also intrigued and slightly jealous of the photos sent in too. Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode.Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast was produced by SOUNDYARD - a non-profit company on a mission to turn up the volume on under-heard voices. Join the SOUNDYARD newsletter

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