Into The Wild

This week covers some amusing comments from a UK politician on housing and wildlife, sparking a lively debate on nature versus development. Listeners learn about a landmark court ruling that deemed the Rosebank oil field approval unlawful, marking a significant victory for climate activists. The hosts also share delightful moments from their nature escapades, including encounters with charming wildlife. Overall, there's a mix of humor and critical discussions on the ever-evolving relationship between politics and environmental conservation.

Welcome to Into The Wild's new mini series, Journey Back to Namibia. Across 4 episodes, Ryan & Nadia will explore the impacts of the climate crisis in rural Namibia & share words, experiences & stories from those most affected. We start at the beginning. Fires, floods, storms & hurricanes. Severe weather patterns & events, brought on or exacerbated by the climate crisis often make headline news, but there is one that is missed. It's subtle but intense. It impacts people hugely, but slower. Droughts. In episode 1, as the title suggests, Ryan & Nadia guide you through Namibia & give context to this incredible country to help set the scene for the journey. Guest appearances: Maxi Louis (Director of NACSO - Namibian Association for Community Based Natural Resource Management Support Organisations)  Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird  This episode has been funded by the UK International Development from the UK Government, however, the views expressed do not necessarily reflect the UK Government’s official policies.  

Ergh, he's back & we WISH we meant Voldemort. This week's dose of Nature News, Ryan & Nadia unpack what Trumps first 48 hours in office has looked like & how we truly feel about it. Nadia also shares Labour's plan (or rather, no plan) on driven grouse shooting in the UK BUT it's not all bad news, the Marine Conservation Society announce the return of the deposit return scheme in England for 2026. Guest Appearance: Caroline Lucas  Show notes: Find all links to news/petitions here: Wild Justice's Gov Petition & Deposit Return Scheme  Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nerds, it's time for your weekly Nature News catch up & here's what to expect from week 2! This week we have a focus on the UK government & it's performance on pledges & commitments for a better, greener & ultimately "safer" future, but how are they doing? Then beavers were in the news with some rumours that Labour might scrap the Tories plans to "green light" the release of this habitat creators back in our rivers........could that be true? Show notes: Read more on the OEP's Report & Beavers Support us: If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support us with running costs, you can make a one off donation or sign up for a monthly tip on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod Chat with us: We're on Instagram & BlueSky or you can chuck us an email at intothewildpod@mail.com. To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Dive into the latest wildlife news as the hosts tackle the severe wildfires raging in Los Angeles, linking them to climate change. They bring some lightness to the gloom with humor about disaster scenarios. The conversation shifts to the curious case of lynx illegally released in Scotland, sparking discussions about rewilding and ethical wildlife conservation. The complexities of land ownership in the UK and its effects on conservation efforts are also explored, making for a thought-provoking listen.

Join Megan McCubbin, a wildlife expert and quiz participant, and Sophie Pavelle, a passionate advocate from For What It's Earth, for a festive celebration filled with nature-themed quizzes. They dive into quirky holiday traditions among animals, like gift-giving rituals and unique mating calls. There’s plenty of humorous banter, competitive spirit, and anecdotes as they explore the wonders of the natural world. Expect laughs and insights while they showcase their love for science and all things wild during this merry gathering!

Nerds, the vault is back! Our next live show that we recorded at Global Birdfair back in summer 2024 is now ready for your ears. Featuring Mya Bambrick, Nick Acheson & Elle Kaye, Ryan & Nadia return to the stage with the travel vault of Nature Room 101 to what things our guests & audience put forward to be locked away for good! If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Nature books come in all kinds of different stories & sometimes, it's the ones of direct experience & unique life storytelling that get you hooked the most. This was certainly the case for us when we read Chloe Dalton's debut book, Raising Hare. For this bonus episode, Ryan was invited to interview Chloe at a wonderful independent bookshop, Word on the Street in Ashtead, Surrey, where he asked more about what life was like during the COVID pandemic for Chloe raising a hare whilst everyone else was raising banana bread. To grab a copy of this wonderful new page turner, click here! If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird   

It's about this time of yeah in the UK that many gather just like the starlings however our purpose is to admire the starling murmurations & hopefully not get eaten......unlike potentially one of the starlings. BUT let's focus more on the individual bird & not just on this incredible yet brief nature event. To help us do that I was invited to Hatchards Piccadilly to interview author, birder & presenter Stephen Moss about his new book in his biography series, The Starling. To grab a copy of this wonderful new page turner, click here! If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird 

Light the fire (or put the YouTube fire TV on), grab a bowl of soup, put your slippers on & take a generic photo of you holding an orange oak leaf for the gram because IT'S AUTUMN! This episode, Ryan & Nadia jump into the pile of leaves of autumn to explore why leaves turn brown, ask "do insects hibernate?" & learn a bit about the world of bats! Guest appearances by Ash Whiffin & Mel Parker. RES Links: - Insects & Rhino Poaching - Large Blue Butterfly Research - Grasshopper Event 6th November - Sustainable Agriculture 8th November  This year Into The Wild is proudly supported by the Royal Entomological Society. A fabulous society dedicated to insect science. To read more about joining the RES's Associate Membership, click here If you'd like to say "cheers" to the Into The Wild team & help support the show, then you can do so on www.ko-fi.com/intothewildpod To follow the hosts of the show, Ryan & Nadia, follow them at @mrryanjdalton & @buteblackbird