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Wildlife Matters is a community of wildlife and nature lovers linked through our podcast Our projects and campaigns help wildlife and nature to thrive We have nearly thirty years experience working for leading charities www.wildlife-matters.org
Not all wildlife hibernates in winter; in fact, most species don’t. Engaging your senses with winter wildlife means actively noticing the natural world.
For more engagement with wildlife in 2026, listen to the Wildlife Matters #podcast #wildlife #natureisamazing
For more engagement with wildlife in 2026, listen to the Wildlife Matters #podcast #wildlife #natureisamazing
December 29, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Not all wildlife hibernates in winter; in fact, most species don’t. Engaging your senses with winter wildlife means actively noticing the natural world.
For more engagement with wildlife in 2026, listen to the Wildlife Matters #podcast #wildlife #natureisamazing
For more engagement with wildlife in 2026, listen to the Wildlife Matters #podcast #wildlife #natureisamazing
Take a moment to look around you and engage your senses when you are out in nature.
If you want to engage more with wildlife and nature in 2026, follow Wildlife Matters on all good social media platforms #wildlife #wildlifematters #natureisamazing
If you want to engage more with wildlife and nature in 2026, follow Wildlife Matters on all good social media platforms #wildlife #wildlifematters #natureisamazing
December 28, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Take a moment to look around you and engage your senses when you are out in nature.
If you want to engage more with wildlife and nature in 2026, follow Wildlife Matters on all good social media platforms #wildlife #wildlifematters #natureisamazing
If you want to engage more with wildlife and nature in 2026, follow Wildlife Matters on all good social media platforms #wildlife #wildlifematters #natureisamazing
Did Santa forget to bring you that super comfy hoodie you've been dreaming of? Look no further! Introducing the cosy Cosmo Fox
Available online through our website (link in our bio). Remember, every purchase helps support our vital work in wildlife conservation. Thank you for making a difference!
Available online through our website (link in our bio). Remember, every purchase helps support our vital work in wildlife conservation. Thank you for making a difference!
December 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Did Santa forget to bring you that super comfy hoodie you've been dreaming of? Look no further! Introducing the cosy Cosmo Fox
Available online through our website (link in our bio). Remember, every purchase helps support our vital work in wildlife conservation. Thank you for making a difference!
Available online through our website (link in our bio). Remember, every purchase helps support our vital work in wildlife conservation. Thank you for making a difference!
Join us for some traditional storytelling on Boxing Day evening on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast
We share the story of the Goat and the Strawberries, told to a live audience around a roaring fire deep in the dark woods this month.
We’re on all good podcast platforms. #wildlife #storytelling
We share the story of the Goat and the Strawberries, told to a live audience around a roaring fire deep in the dark woods this month.
We’re on all good podcast platforms. #wildlife #storytelling
December 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Join us for some traditional storytelling on Boxing Day evening on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast
We share the story of the Goat and the Strawberries, told to a live audience around a roaring fire deep in the dark woods this month.
We’re on all good podcast platforms. #wildlife #storytelling
We share the story of the Goat and the Strawberries, told to a live audience around a roaring fire deep in the dark woods this month.
We’re on all good podcast platforms. #wildlife #storytelling
There is nothing festive about hunting. There is no place for cruel and archaic so-called traditions that cause pain and suffering to sentient wild animals. Wildlife Matters believes it's time to ban hunting with dogs for good. #wildlife #wildlifematters #podcast #endhunting #boxingday
December 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
There is nothing festive about hunting. There is no place for cruel and archaic so-called traditions that cause pain and suffering to sentient wild animals. Wildlife Matters believes it's time to ban hunting with dogs for good. #wildlife #wildlifematters #podcast #endhunting #boxingday
We are celebrating five years of the @wildlifematters #podcast by sharing our top 10 most-listened-to episodes.
Our most popular episode is Part One of our British Corvids series, with Part Two ranking at number 10
Have a wonderful Christmas and Thank you for your support #wildlife #podcast
Our most popular episode is Part One of our British Corvids series, with Part Two ranking at number 10
Have a wonderful Christmas and Thank you for your support #wildlife #podcast
December 24, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A Christmas Reflection: Watching is a passive activity, while truly seeing requires active engagement, attention to detail, and interpretation of meaning.
The fox represents this true seeing through intentional acts that lead to deeper insights #wildlife #wildlifematters #fox #christmas #wellbeing
The fox represents this true seeing through intentional acts that lead to deeper insights #wildlife #wildlifematters #fox #christmas #wellbeing
December 24, 2025 at 7:32 AM
A Christmas Reflection: Watching is a passive activity, while truly seeing requires active engagement, attention to detail, and interpretation of meaning.
The fox represents this true seeing through intentional acts that lead to deeper insights #wildlife #wildlifematters #fox #christmas #wellbeing
The fox represents this true seeing through intentional acts that lead to deeper insights #wildlife #wildlifematters #fox #christmas #wellbeing
We are celebrating five years of the Wildlife Matters podcast by counting down our Top 10 most listened-to episodes.
Today, we reach Number 2, originally a bonus episode, where I shared my passion for folklore with “The Story of Mabon and Why do the leaves turn red in Autumn
#wildlife
Today, we reach Number 2, originally a bonus episode, where I shared my passion for folklore with “The Story of Mabon and Why do the leaves turn red in Autumn
#wildlife
December 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We are celebrating five years of the Wildlife Matters podcast by counting down our Top 10 most listened-to episodes.
Today, we reach Number 2, originally a bonus episode, where I shared my passion for folklore with “The Story of Mabon and Why do the leaves turn red in Autumn
#wildlife
Today, we reach Number 2, originally a bonus episode, where I shared my passion for folklore with “The Story of Mabon and Why do the leaves turn red in Autumn
#wildlife
As we move toward the returning light, we see a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
The gradual increase in daylight encourages us to appreciate both the light and dark in our lives, each playing a vital role in our journey.
Find out more on this weeks #wildlifematters #podcast #wildlife
The gradual increase in daylight encourages us to appreciate both the light and dark in our lives, each playing a vital role in our journey.
Find out more on this weeks #wildlifematters #podcast #wildlife
December 22, 2025 at 7:35 AM
As we move toward the returning light, we see a symbol of hope and new beginnings.
The gradual increase in daylight encourages us to appreciate both the light and dark in our lives, each playing a vital role in our journey.
Find out more on this weeks #wildlifematters #podcast #wildlife
The gradual increase in daylight encourages us to appreciate both the light and dark in our lives, each playing a vital role in our journey.
Find out more on this weeks #wildlifematters #podcast #wildlife
To celebrate five years of the Wildlife Matters podcast, we're sharing our Top 10 most listened-to episodes.
Coming in at Number 3 is a our interview with the amazing Lucy Steele, founder Wild Things Rescue
please consider making a donation Link below
wildthingsrescue.uk/support-us/?...
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Coming in at Number 3 is a our interview with the amazing Lucy Steele, founder Wild Things Rescue
please consider making a donation Link below
wildthingsrescue.uk/support-us/?...
🦔🦊🦡🐇🦉
December 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
To celebrate five years of the Wildlife Matters podcast, we're sharing our Top 10 most listened-to episodes.
Coming in at Number 3 is a our interview with the amazing Lucy Steele, founder Wild Things Rescue
please consider making a donation Link below
wildthingsrescue.uk/support-us/?...
🦔🦊🦡🐇🦉
Coming in at Number 3 is a our interview with the amazing Lucy Steele, founder Wild Things Rescue
please consider making a donation Link below
wildthingsrescue.uk/support-us/?...
🦔🦊🦡🐇🦉
The #WinterSolstice invites us to embrace mindfulness and appreciate the subtle changes in our surroundings.
Nature guides us to cherish stillness during winter's serene embrace. Join us on this week's @wildlifematters.bsky.social #podcast #wildlife #solstice
Nature guides us to cherish stillness during winter's serene embrace. Join us on this week's @wildlifematters.bsky.social #podcast #wildlife #solstice
December 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
The #WinterSolstice invites us to embrace mindfulness and appreciate the subtle changes in our surroundings.
Nature guides us to cherish stillness during winter's serene embrace. Join us on this week's @wildlifematters.bsky.social #podcast #wildlife #solstice
Nature guides us to cherish stillness during winter's serene embrace. Join us on this week's @wildlifematters.bsky.social #podcast #wildlife #solstice
The fire crackles as wassail cider flows, inviting you to gather around the campfire for our winter solstice tales.
Join us as we share this captivating tale with a live audience on this weeks Wildlife Matters #podcast Listen on all major podcast platforms
#wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling
Join us as we share this captivating tale with a live audience on this weeks Wildlife Matters #podcast Listen on all major podcast platforms
#wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling
December 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The fire crackles as wassail cider flows, inviting you to gather around the campfire for our winter solstice tales.
Join us as we share this captivating tale with a live audience on this weeks Wildlife Matters #podcast Listen on all major podcast platforms
#wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling
Join us as we share this captivating tale with a live audience on this weeks Wildlife Matters #podcast Listen on all major podcast platforms
#wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling
This week on the Wildlife Matters podcast, we are excited to share two folklore stories with you.
These tales were told to a live audience around a campfire deep in the dark forest just a few nights ago.
You can find us on all major podcast platforms.
#wildlife #podcast #wintersolstice
These tales were told to a live audience around a campfire deep in the dark forest just a few nights ago.
You can find us on all major podcast platforms.
#wildlife #podcast #wintersolstice
December 19, 2025 at 7:31 AM
This week on the Wildlife Matters podcast, we are excited to share two folklore stories with you.
These tales were told to a live audience around a campfire deep in the dark forest just a few nights ago.
You can find us on all major podcast platforms.
#wildlife #podcast #wintersolstice
These tales were told to a live audience around a campfire deep in the dark forest just a few nights ago.
You can find us on all major podcast platforms.
#wildlife #podcast #wintersolstice
Join us on this week’s Wildlife Matters #podcast as we celebrate the Winter Solstice and its deep connections with nature.
Join is for two stories told live in the heart of the dark wood #wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling #wildlifematters
Join is for two stories told live in the heart of the dark wood #wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling #wildlifematters
December 17, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Join us on this week’s Wildlife Matters #podcast as we celebrate the Winter Solstice and its deep connections with nature.
Join is for two stories told live in the heart of the dark wood #wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling #wildlifematters
Join is for two stories told live in the heart of the dark wood #wildlife #wintersolstice #storytelling #wildlifematters
we're reflecting on our early article, "How wildlife adapts to winter In Britain, only three species hibernate: Bats, dormice, and hedgehogs. However, hedgehogs don't hibernate the entire winter
Read the full article on our website, link in our Bio #wildlife #hedgehogs #winterwildlife
Read the full article on our website, link in our Bio #wildlife #hedgehogs #winterwildlife
December 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
we're reflecting on our early article, "How wildlife adapts to winter In Britain, only three species hibernate: Bats, dormice, and hedgehogs. However, hedgehogs don't hibernate the entire winter
Read the full article on our website, link in our Bio #wildlife #hedgehogs #winterwildlife
Read the full article on our website, link in our Bio #wildlife #hedgehogs #winterwildlife
The ripple effect of a mast year significantly influences the ecosystem, as small mammals and birds thrive on the available food
To dive deeper into mast years and understand their causes, tune in to this week's Wildlife Matters podcast, available on all major podcast platforms #wildlife #mastyear
To dive deeper into mast years and understand their causes, tune in to this week's Wildlife Matters podcast, available on all major podcast platforms #wildlife #mastyear
December 15, 2025 at 7:55 AM
It's now five years since we launched Wildlife Matters, and we are excited to share our Top 10 most-listened-to podcasts.
At Number 4 is the second podcast we made, a perennial favourite Are Foxes Dangerous?
Find us on all good podcast platforms #wildlife #podcast #foxes
At Number 4 is the second podcast we made, a perennial favourite Are Foxes Dangerous?
Find us on all good podcast platforms #wildlife #podcast #foxes
December 14, 2025 at 7:25 PM
The Hedgehog is perhaps the most iconic species of hedgerow wildlife.
In Britain, we have sadly witnessed a staggering 70% decline in hedgehog populations. This alarming trend puts them at risk of extinction in our countryside.
Listen to this week's Wildlife Matters podcast #wildlife #hedgehog
In Britain, we have sadly witnessed a staggering 70% decline in hedgehog populations. This alarming trend puts them at risk of extinction in our countryside.
Listen to this week's Wildlife Matters podcast #wildlife #hedgehog
December 14, 2025 at 7:57 AM
This week's Wildlife Matters podcast highlights hedgerows and the wild species that rely on them
Nesting Serotine and Greater Horseshoe bats can be found further up the hedge, while grassy hedge bottoms provide vital nesting material and insect larvae for chicks
#wildlife #bats #hedgerows #podcast
Nesting Serotine and Greater Horseshoe bats can be found further up the hedge, while grassy hedge bottoms provide vital nesting material and insect larvae for chicks
#wildlife #bats #hedgerows #podcast
December 12, 2025 at 7:04 PM
This week's Wildlife Matters podcast highlights hedgerows and the wild species that rely on them
Nesting Serotine and Greater Horseshoe bats can be found further up the hedge, while grassy hedge bottoms provide vital nesting material and insect larvae for chicks
#wildlife #bats #hedgerows #podcast
Nesting Serotine and Greater Horseshoe bats can be found further up the hedge, while grassy hedge bottoms provide vital nesting material and insect larvae for chicks
#wildlife #bats #hedgerows #podcast
In this week's Wildlife Matters podcast, we delve into mast years and the intriguing strategy of predator satiation.
In average years, animals like squirrels and birds, such as Jays, can consume much of the crop.
Tune in to learn more about mast years #wildlife #mastyear #podcast #nature
In average years, animals like squirrels and birds, such as Jays, can consume much of the crop.
Tune in to learn more about mast years #wildlife #mastyear #podcast #nature
December 12, 2025 at 8:17 AM
As you enjoy your walks this autumn, you may have seen an impressive array of seeds blanketing the ground.
Join us on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast as we delve into the concept of a Mast year and explore the reasons behind this phenomenon #wildlife
Join us on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast as we delve into the concept of a Mast year and explore the reasons behind this phenomenon #wildlife
December 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
As you enjoy your walks this autumn, you may have seen an impressive array of seeds blanketing the ground.
Join us on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast as we delve into the concept of a Mast year and explore the reasons behind this phenomenon #wildlife
Join us on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast as we delve into the concept of a Mast year and explore the reasons behind this phenomenon #wildlife
We're celebrating five years of Wildlife Matters this December.
Looking back, one of our first articles was "How wildlife survives winter inBritain Want to find out more ?
#wildlife #blog #wildlifematters #newts #amphibians #reptiles
You can read the full article on our website—link in bio!
Looking back, one of our first articles was "How wildlife survives winter inBritain Want to find out more ?
#wildlife #blog #wildlifematters #newts #amphibians #reptiles
You can read the full article on our website—link in bio!
December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
We're celebrating five years of Wildlife Matters this December.
Looking back, one of our first articles was "How wildlife survives winter inBritain Want to find out more ?
#wildlife #blog #wildlifematters #newts #amphibians #reptiles
You can read the full article on our website—link in bio!
Looking back, one of our first articles was "How wildlife survives winter inBritain Want to find out more ?
#wildlife #blog #wildlifematters #newts #amphibians #reptiles
You can read the full article on our website—link in bio!
Operation Major, is a pioneering initiative to address the alarming misuse of dogs in wildlife crime. In partnership with NGOs and with the backing of Police this campaign aims to raise awareness of issues impacting both wildlife and dogs
Full story in this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast #wildlife
Full story in this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast #wildlife
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Operation Major, is a pioneering initiative to address the alarming misuse of dogs in wildlife crime. In partnership with NGOs and with the backing of Police this campaign aims to raise awareness of issues impacting both wildlife and dogs
Full story in this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast #wildlife
Full story in this week’s Wildlife Matters podcast #wildlife
We’re thrilled to share our Top 10 most popular episodes of the Wildlife Matters podcast, counting down in reverse order. Coming in at Number 7 is our enchanting summer solstice walk through the mystical Avalon Marshes in Somerset.
You can find the Wildlife Matters podcast on all major platforms
You can find the Wildlife Matters podcast on all major platforms
December 7, 2025 at 7:42 PM
We’re thrilled to share our Top 10 most popular episodes of the Wildlife Matters podcast, counting down in reverse order. Coming in at Number 7 is our enchanting summer solstice walk through the mystical Avalon Marshes in Somerset.
You can find the Wildlife Matters podcast on all major platforms
You can find the Wildlife Matters podcast on all major platforms
Hedgerows are essential for wildlife and nature, but they also benefit farmers greatly.
They act as a windbreak and help increase crop yields by shielding crops from cold, strong winds.
Learn more about the benefits of hedgerows on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast. #wildlife
They act as a windbreak and help increase crop yields by shielding crops from cold, strong winds.
Learn more about the benefits of hedgerows on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast. #wildlife
December 7, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Hedgerows are essential for wildlife and nature, but they also benefit farmers greatly.
They act as a windbreak and help increase crop yields by shielding crops from cold, strong winds.
Learn more about the benefits of hedgerows on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast. #wildlife
They act as a windbreak and help increase crop yields by shielding crops from cold, strong winds.
Learn more about the benefits of hedgerows on this week's Wildlife Matters podcast. #wildlife