Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month. Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode. Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt (https://www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt) or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when (https://podfollow.com/back-when) Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast (https://podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast) Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts (http://www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts)
What this show covers
conservationclimate changeBritish wildlifesocial mediaBritish countrysidetreesgardeningBatsWildlife monitoringPeak Districtbird intelligencewildlifefolklorecorvidsanimal behaviour
What listeners will find here
How today’s saplings could shape Britain’s landscape 50 years from now
Climate-resilient trees are at the heart of this conversation between ranger Ajay Tegala and Tree Nursery Officer Zoe Hill. The episode explores how 50,000 young saplings are cared for, why future planting matters for climate change, and what gardeners can do to help trees thrive at home.
Into Britain’s hidden bat world, from Peak District surveys to conservation
Britain’s bats are the focus here, as ranger Rosie Holdsworth joins bat conservationist Steve Roe on surveys across the Peak District. The episode follows winter and spring monitoring work and explores why tracking these elusive mammals matters for their protection across the UK.
Why crows seem eerie—and why corvids are far cleverer than their reputation
Corvids are the focus here, from crows and rooks to jackdaws, with attention on their intelligence, problem-solving and social lives. The episode also explores how folklore and horror helped give these birds a menacing image—and what that reputation misses.
How birding creators are using social media to bring more people into nature
Social media and birding take center stage as Ajay Tegala talks with Emily Askew and Ben Rumsby at the Global Bird Fair. They explore how online platforms can inspire new nature lovers while also raising questions about authenticity, community, and responsibility.
On Lundy, a rare cabbage supports an entire world
This episode heads to Lundy, the small island off North Devon often called Britain’s own Galápagos. It follows the remarkable Lundy cabbage and the tiny beetle that depends on it, exploring how one little-known plant became a major conservation story.
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