Episode 65: Duke and Horace

Chris Skinner introduces Matthew Gudgin to his favourite bird at High Ash Farm. It's a game bird with a strong connections in history and a recipe in Mrs Beeton's cookery book. The pair pause for a moment at an oak tree that fell victim to Storm Bert and observe the honey fungus growing under the bark. Chris and Matthew get caught in the latest stormy weather and repair to the farm truck to answer listener questions and photographs. Click here to download the MP3 file of this episode...

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Nature, wildlife and countryside living with Chris Skinner from High Ash Farm.Chris is a Norfolk farmer doing things differently; all of his practices are informed by his dedication to biodiversity and wildlife.Join Chris and broadcaster Matthew Gudgin every Sunday morning as they talk nature, wildlife and countryside living.Enjoy walks around High Ash Farm and further afield as the pair spot wildlife and answer your questions.New episode released every Sunday at 0700 GMTTo support and donate to the podcast: donorbox.org/countrysidepodcastFor updates, join the newsletter: soundyard.org/chris