The Plodcast 17. Wander a Gloucestershire wood at night in search of nightingales
Jun 4, 2019
Countryfile Magazine editor Fergus Collins and wildlife-writer James Fair take a nighttime nature ramble in a Gloucestershire woodland to hear nightingales. They discuss unique wildlife experiences in the UK, including spotting Minky Whales and observing shearwaters on Skomer Island. The podcast also touches on darkness, traffic, and Jaffa Cakes, as well as conservation efforts for nightingales.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the World of Nightingales and Wildlife Watching in the UK
02:28 • 15min
Exploring Minky Whales off the Yorkshire Coast and the Gibbous Moon
17:12 • 2min
Nighttime Shearwater Watching on Skomer and the Threat of Blackback Gulls
18:56 • 5min
A Nighttime Walk and Conversations about Darkness, Traffic, and Jaffa Cakes
24:17 • 2min
Into the Night Woods: Seeking Nightingales and Encountering Underwater Giants
25:55 • 7min
Discussion on Nightingales, Breeding Seasons, and Conservation Efforts
32:34 • 3min