Archives: Captivate Podcasts

This week on Wildlife Matters, we explore animal tracks in a local snowy woodland, highlighting how tracking wildlife reveals connections among species, their habitats, and the environment. We focus on…

In this week’s episode of the Wildlife Matters podcast, we explore how to care for garden birds during the winter months. As winter sets in, providing food and shelter is…

This week’s episode of the Wildlife Matters podcast explores the fascinating phenomenon of starling murmurations, which are a captivating spectacle as thousands of these birds gracefully navigate the evening skies…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast celebrates the Winter Solstice and its intrinsic connection to nature. As we reflect on this celestial event, which marks the shortest day and the longest…

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast. In this episode, we explore Hedgerows and why they are vital for England’s future, boosting biodiversity, combating climate change, and enhancing…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast, we dive deep into the fascinating world of winter wildlife care in our gardens. Discover essential practices that not only nourish your garden’s ecosystem…

This week, we embark on an engaging exploration of urban wildlife, with a focus on the ancient woodlands of Sydenham Hill Wood, a remarkable remnant of London’s rich woodland heritage.…

This week’s episode of Wildlife Matters takes you on an Epic adventure to Discover the Dolphins and Porpoises that call the UK homeAfter a comprehensive fifteen-month journey across three nations,…

The benefits of spending time in nature are manifold, particularly about our physical well-being, a topic we explore in depth in today’s episode. As August arrives, many of us may…

This episode of Wildlife Matters presents a critical examination of the dynamic interplay between climate change and wildlife health, set against the backdrop of the unprecedented weather records in the…

This week, we are thrilled to unveil the inaugural episode of our new series, “Wildest Places,” in which we shall delve into the fascinating realm of urban wildlife thriving within…

The Return of the Golden Eagles serves as the focal point of this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, as we journey to the enchanting landscapes of southwest Scotland in search of…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast presents a profound exploration of the intricate interrelations between wildlife, nature, and the rich tapestry of folklore surrounding the summer solstice. We shall embark on…

This week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast centres around the poignant issue of badger culling as we explore the alarming 2024 cull figures released by the Badger Trust and Wild Justice, which…

The Wildlife Matters Podcast tackles the urgent challenge of climate change and its detrimental effects on wildlife conservation, especially in light of the unprecedented warm spring of 2025, now recorded…

Welcome to Series Six of the Wildlife Matters podcast! In this new series, we have many new adventures. Please like and subscribe to join us on an exciting journey as…

In this week’s episode of the Wildlife Matters podcast, we explore the fascinating world of foxes during spring, focusing on a vibrant den in our local area. Our journey highlights…

On this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast we look at the intriguing lives of badgers during the springtime as we delve into their ecological behaviours and familial dynamics during this vibrant…

This week, the Wildlife Matters Podcast delves into the exhilarating arrival of spring as we celebrate the Spring Equinox. We want to inspire our listeners to venture outdoors and immerse…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast focuses on Signals of Spring: A Tale of the Hazel Tree and Woodpeckers Drumming. While the hazel tree, scientifically known as Corylus avellana, proliferates throughout…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, we explore the captivating and often unexpected methods by which wildlife seeks mates in a somewhat tongue-in-cheek way as love is in the Air…

The Wildlife Matters podcast takes listeners on a captivating journey into the world of British corvids, focusing on three fascinating species: the Chough, the Magpie, and the Jay. Hosted by…

Join Nigel Palmer on this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast as he explores the captivating world of British corvids, a family of birds renowned for their intelligence and adaptability. The episode…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast delves into the folklore of nature and wildlife. So join us around the campfire at the heart of the Dark wood. Nigel Palmer, the host…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast dives into the concerning issue of avian botulism affecting water birds along the Grand Union Canal in West London, where several swans and other species…

Host Nigel Palmer takes listeners on an emotional journey through the Men’s Nature Reserve in West Sussex, an ancient woodland that has been preserved for over a millennium. As the…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast examines one of the most iconic woodland bird species in Britain: the stunning woodpecker. Host Nigel Palmer joined Chris Packham and over 150 organisations in…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast delves into the pressing issues of rising wildlife crime and animal cruelty in the UK, highlighted by alarming incidents involving the shooting of protected species…

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. I’m your host, Nigel Palmer. In today’s Bonus episode, we will look back over our first 50, yes, 5-0 episodes, that…

Last week Wildlife Matters joined hundreds of other advocates outside Parliament in London to call for an en immediate end to the Badger culls in England. Speakers included Chris Packham,…

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. I’m your host – Nigel Palmer, and we have another exciting show for you today. It’s been a busy time at…

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. I’m your host, Nigel Palmer. In today’s action-packed episode, we embark on an exclusive adventure to discover some of the rarest…

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast. In this week’s episode, we are embarking on an exhilarating mission that will take us all around the UK as we…

Hello, and welcome to the Wildlife Matters podcast. In this episode, we will talk to Matt Somerville of Bekindhives, who introduces us to natural beekeeping. Many of you may be…

On this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast we are delighted to bring you our Introduction to British Bats. My fascination with bats began in childhood when I watched them gracefully fly…

Restore Nature Now London March and A Bronze Age Solstice day walk to Stonehenge. Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. We are fast approaching midsummer’s day—or solstice…

We are talking to Natalia Doran on this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. Natalia founded Urban Squirrels, a London-based specialist grey squirrel rescue and is also an advocate for wildlife, being…

Join Wildlife Matters as we spend a night with the Pine Martens Hello, and a big warm welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters. I’m your host, Nigel Palmer, and we…

On this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast, we have a feature-length chat with Alana, the co-founder of the Wildlife Care Badge. Wildlife Care Badge was set up by a collective of…

The Bloody Ivory Trade We have had a very wet winter here in the UK, but now the signs of spring are all around. With its many shades of green…

Hello and welcome to this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. I’m your host, Nigel Palmer. It’s Springtime here in the UK, and nature is bursting back into life. There are so…

This week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast concludes Season Three with a feature on international wildlife. Wildlife Matters Investigates returns to expose the Trophy Hunting trade, Trophy Hunting – in An Illusion…

Hello, and welcome to the Wildlife Matters podcast. On today’s action-packed show, we are talking to Deborah from the Hedgepigs. A dedicated hedgehog rescue based in the East Midlands, we…

On today’s action-packed Wildlife Matters Podcast, we are talking to Maiya from the Nottingham Amphibian and Reptile group, finding out about our native amphibians and reptiles and why toad patrols…

Today, on the Wildlife Matters Podcast, join me for a walk through a wild meadow on the edge of woodland as we look at some of the plants that thrive…

WHY is the question on this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast? Why are the British government still killing Badgers when the science and available evidence show that the issue of BovineTB…

On today’s Wildlife Matters podcast, we will be talking about hoglets young hedgehogs and in Wildlife Matters Investigates we look at Lion cub petting and why it is wrong.  This…

Hello and welcome to the Wildlife Matters Christmas Special  We have passed the Winter Solstice, and the Yule log keeps the house warm, and Santa is on his way… What…

Welcome to the Wildlife Matters Podcast. Today is our 1st-anniversary edition. Just a year ago, we launched with a passion for wildlife and a burning desire to highlight the good,…

Welcome to today’s episode of the Wildlife Matters Podcast. In this episode, we will discuss our stance on hunting with dogs in England and Wales and explain why we support…

So what do Hedgehogs eat? We all love our spiky mammalian cousins, but do they eat slugs and snails or fish catfood – Join us as we find out the…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, join me for an autumn walk on the edge of the South Downs as we find some of the winter visitors that arrive at…

In this week’s #WildlifeMatters #Podcast, we chat with Val Green MBE, the founder of One Voice for Animals UK and discover the fascinating life of the Winter Moth One Voice…

Welcome to Season 3 of the Wildlife Matters Podcast. We are delighted to announce our new partnership to raise awareness of animal welfare in the UK with the fabulous folk…

This week on the Wildlife Matters podcast, we are trying something new. To celebrate the Autumn Equinox and our love of storytelling, we are bringing you two intriguing stories. One…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, we delve into the world of Fox Hunting and share our reasons for opposing it with such fervent passion. This personal story is a…

This week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast delves into the urgent issue of Stag hunting, which continues in the West Country of England, and how stag hunters have been evading the law.…

This week’s #WildlifeMatters #Podcast discusses the false claims and dishonesty surrounding Trail Hunting, a practice initiated in 2004 to continue hunting despite the Hunting Act. Join us for #WildlifeMatters #Investigates…

This week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast takes us to the upland moors on The Inglorious 12th, the start of the Grouse Shooting season. Our feature story, ‘Blood on the Moors,’ delves…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Matters Podcast, join us as we search for Britain’s wild summer visitors, from Puffins and Orcas to Hawk moths and Cuckoos. We’ll discuss their unique…

Embark on a unique journey this week on the Wildlife Matters #podcast, as we take you on a summer wildflower walk, unveiling the mysteries of fascinating wildflowers. In this week’s…

Fascinating Foxy Facts is part of a new series that delves into the iconic native wildlife in Britain, highlighting the urgent need for wildlife conservation. The red fox, one of…

Why are badgers being vaccinated for Bovine Tuberculosis instead of cattle? Find out the reasons behind badger vaccination in this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast. Join us in Wildlife Matters Investigates…

Wildlife Matters Podcast explores the key issues that impact wildlife and nature. In the UK, one of those is the government-backed killing of native Badgers. If you have looked into…

Welcome to the start of an exciting series where Wildlife Matters delves into the lives of some of the UK’s most beloved wildlife. In All About Badgers, Wildlife Matters will…

Gamekeepers on Grouse moors utilise a sinister array of lethal devices to snare native predators of the beloved farmed grouse, destined to be shot for human pleasure and game meat.…

The need for fur clothing is no longer necessary. We have the technology to create ethical and humane materials for clothing that can cater to all conditions on our planet,…

This week Wildlife Matters exposes the illegal wildlife trade and the wild animals being killed for their body parts. Every year, 35,000 – 50,000 are slaughtered for their precious tusks,…

The Pilot Badger Culls raise one unavoidable question – Can we trust those in power to make decisions for the greater good?  Wildlife Matters explains the truth about the Pilot…

The British government has culled over 175,000 badgers in ten years and still bovine TB is a massive problem for Cattle, Farmers, and of course, what’s left of our native…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, join us for a winter walk to discover what plants you can find right now and in Wildlife Matters Investigates, we expose the cruel…

In this week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast, we will be telling the story of the Badger in The Winter’s Tale and in Wildlife Matters Investigates as the Hunting Act turns 18,…

This week’s Wildlife Matters Podcast Is a really personal story for me because it’s the story of an adventure I had with the young sparrow hawk family. I watched them…

The Wildlife Matters podcast delves into the alarming environmental devastation occurring on grouse moors across the UK, highlighting the detrimental impact of intensive land management practices aimed at maximizing red…

This week’s Wildlife Matters podcast delves into the controversial practice of trail hunting, exposing it as a deceptive cover for illegal fox hunting. Host Nigel Palmer discusses the smoke and…

Join us for a festive exploration of the deep connections between nature and Christmas, as we delve into the traditional story of the holly and the ivy. This episode reveals…

The Wildlife Matters podcast explores the profound effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the fur trade, highlighting how it has significantly impacted animal welfare and industry practices. Nigel Palmer discusses…

Grey squirrels are facing a significant backlash in the UK, with conservation organizations actively culling them in an effort to protect native red squirrels. This podcast delves into the controversial…

Foxes are not dangerous to humans or pets, as there are no known cases of disease transmission from foxes in Britain, making the fear surrounding them largely unfounded. This inaugural…