The Birdy Bug Pod

著者: Matthew and Steve
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  • Just a father and son who are passionate about wildlife, photography and the environment. Grab a coffee and join us as we chat about doing our bit for the planet, interesting news stories and the incredible work being done around the world that gives us hope. Oh, and we'll probably have a good natter about our photographic escapades from time to time too.
    The Birdy Bug Pod 2022
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Just a father and son who are passionate about wildlife, photography and the environment. Grab a coffee and join us as we chat about doing our bit for the planet, interesting news stories and the incredible work being done around the world that gives us hope. Oh, and we'll probably have a good natter about our photographic escapades from time to time too.
The Birdy Bug Pod 2022
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  • The UK's lost rainforests
    2024/10/29

    Whilst we all know about the tropical rainforests of the world, we often forget the temperate rainforests we have right here in the UK.

    Found in the misty valleys and coastal areas of western Scotland, Wales, and south west England, these rainforests are rare ecosystems that support a wealth of biodiversity, from vibrant mosses and lichens to endangered species like red squirrels and pine martens.

    Settle in and join us as we explore why these rainforests are so ecologically significant, their historic decline, the threats they face, and the encouraging conservation efforts to protect them.

    Have you ever been to one of our temperate rainforests? We'd love to know, comment or ping us a message over on Instagram @thebirdybugpod.

    Timestamps

    00:00:00 Catch up

    00:01:56 Introduction to UK's rainforests

    00:23:32 Decline of our rainforests and threats

    00:31:14 Rainforest restoration and positive news

    00:45:59 Wrap up

    Get in touch

    Don't forget to follow The Birdy Bug Pod over on Instagram. And please do feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi!

    Follow us @thebirdybugpod

    Links

    Temperate Rainforest in the UK - Woodland Trust

    Temperate rainforest - Plantlife

    Interactive Map Reveals Britain's Rare And Hidden Rainforests (countryliving.com)

    Temperate rainforest | The Wildlife Trusts

    Discover Wales’ Extraordinary Rainforest Lichens - Plantlife

    Lost Rainforests of Britain

    England’s largest temperate rainforest a National Nature Reserve - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

    Lost rainforest could be revived across 20% of Great Britain | Environment | The Guardian

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    48 分
  • Don't shoot the messenger
    2024/10/16

    Pigeons! They're everywhere, but often overlooked and definitely unfairly labelled. Known to some as "rats with wings," pigeons have gained a reputation as pesky, unintelligent city dwellers—but that's far from the full story.

    In this episode, we’re giving pigeons the love and respect they deserve. We bust the biggest myths surrounding these birds, explore their fascinating history, and reveal just how intelligent and resourceful they really are. From acing complex intelligence tests to performing life-saving acts of heroism during the world wars, pigeons have a lot more going for them than you might think.

    We've got a pigeon quiz, answers to pressing questions like, "Why do they bob their heads when they walk?" and much more! We hope his episode will have you looking at pigeons in a whole new light.

    Timestamps

    00:00:00 Catch up and introduction

    00:04:31 Get to know the pigeon

    00:18:32 Pigeons throughout history

    00:28:55 Intelligence & navigation

    00:38:53 Impact on culture & science

    00:42:31 General pigeon appreciation

    00:45:55 Pigeon threats

    00:49:10 Wrap up

    Get in touch

    Don't forget to follow The Birdy Bug Pod over on Instagram. And please do feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi!

    Follow us @thebirdybugpod

    Links

    Secret World of Pigeons Timeline (cbc.ca)

    Whose coos are whose? The five types of pigeon you’ll see in Britain - Country Life

    BBC Radio 4 - Radio 4 in Four - The pigeon: Britain’s most misunderstood bird?

    Pigeons Are Secretly Brilliant Birds That Understand Space and Time, Study Finds | Mental Floss

    How homing pigeons find their way home - BirdWatching (birdwatchingdaily.com)

    What's Up With That: Birds Bob Their Heads When They Walk | WIRED

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    51 分
  • Saving a fen-tastic spider
    2024/09/10

    One of the UK's rarest spiders is coming back from the brink of extinction thanks to a brilliant conservation effort.

    Large, scarce, and undeniably striking, the fen raft spider is one of only three British spider species on the Red List and vulnerable to extinction.

    But there is good news! A dedicated collaboration of organisations has been working hard to restore our valuable fen habitats and the raft spiders that rely so heavily on them, and the results are promising.

    So, grab a coffee, sit back, and join us as we explore the incredible world of the fen raft spider. We uncover fascinating facts about their water-based lifestyle, from running across the surface to diving beneath it, and take a closer look at the conservation success story that’s giving these spiders a fighting chance for survival.

    Get in touch!

    Don't forget to follow The Birdy Bug Pod over on Instagram. And please do feel free to contact us with any questions, feedback, comments, or just to say hi!

    Follow us @thebirdybugpod

    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 Intro & catchup

    00:07:02 All about raft spiders

    00:23:38 Habitat decline & the importance of fens

    00:31:47 Conservation & good news

    00:45:48 Wrap up

    Links:

    https://www.dolomedes.org.uk/biology/life_history

    https://www.buglife.org.uk/bugs/bug-directory/fen-raft-spider/

    https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/blog/suffolk-wildlife-trust/10-facts-about-fen-raft-spiders#:~:text=Fen raft

    https://www.britishwildlife.com/article/article-volume-32-number-2-page-98-109/

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320700000306

    https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetlands/fens/

    Raft spiders (britishspiders.org.uk)

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    48 分

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