Messages from the Wild

The Oak Tree

An alternative to the traditional Christmas tree but perhaps more quintessentially British, The Oak. 
This Oak lives at the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall and comes from the collection I made for them last year: Voices from the Lost Gardens.
With many thanks to the wonderful Dame Judi Dench, who really could not have been a more perfect Oak.
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 
 

The Berkshire Pig

A perfect winter warmer, this one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan, called Voices from the Lost Gardens.
Jimmy Docherty really makes me laugh and he knows his stuff too - farmer, entomologist, television presenter and I would add comedian. 
Visit Jimmy’s Farm and support the Rare Breeds Survival Trust.
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 

The Short Snouted Seahorse

This interview comes from a collection called Voices from the Ocean.
It is such an important series as we really know so little about the ocean. It comes to us with thanks to Gallifrey Foundation and Mission Blue, finding experts from all over the world to give us their time and energy so that we can be entertained whilst being educated.
“With knowing, comes caring, and with caring there’s hope, that we can find an enduring place for ourselves within the natural systems that support us. But first, we have to know.” Dr Sylvia Earle
And with many thanks to Marine Biologist, Lucy Woodall of Nekton 
How to respect and protect seahorses
Seahorses help protect seagrasses, seaweeds and coral reefs. They are important predators for bottom-dwelling organisms. But, they are often caught just to be sold as souvenir pets. Don’t buy seahorses. Don’t pollute the ocean with plastics and chemicals. Demand protection for seahorse habitats.
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

Seasonal Message from The Hedgehog

This is not a good time of year for hedgehogs in Britain so please take a couple of minutes to listen to this public service announcement from one. And please pass it on as far and wide as possible. Thank you. 
With many thanks to Yvonne Cox, Founder of Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire www.hedgehogrescue.info
Producer, Presenter annabel@messagesfromthewild.com

The Tardigrade

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
www.georgemcgavin.com
@georgecmcgavin
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Peppered Moth Caterpillar

With many thanks to Matt Brierley, wildlife filmmaker
www.sharksindeepwater.com
@mattbrierley
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The House Spider

This is for Max, a Spider Ambassador, which we should all be really. Maybe once you've heard this fascinating House Spider, you may want to become one, it certainly changed my view of them. 
with many thanks to Peter Smithers, Honorary Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society
Entomologist, University of Plymouth
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Dandelion

Plants have a message too and as it's Spring, I thought it would be a good time to give the dandelion a voice.
A favourite of the Ashy Mining Bee.
with many thanks to Alex Morss
Ecologist and Author
www.alexmorss.co.uk   @morss_alex 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Green Cellar Slug

Some slugs are useful.
And funny.
 
with many thanks to Dr Ben Rowson
Senior Curator: Invertebrate Biodiversity (Terrestrial Mollusca), National Museum Cardiff
https://museum.wales/cardiff/ 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Ashy Mining Bee

Messages from the Wild podcast has been hibernating (for good reason) but as spring has arrived in Europe now is the time to hear from the Ashy Mining Bee who will be out and about pollinating and building her nest in the ground in relative peace and quiet.
with many thanks to Rhian Rowson
Natural History Curator, Bristol Museum, Galleries and Archives
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 
 

The Highland Midge

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author 
 
That ends the First Season of Messages from the Wild.
Please send any requests for animals you'd particularly like to hear from for the next season....coming soon.
And please send feedback.
Thank you for listening.
Happy Christmas.
Annabel 
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com 
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Many thanks to Ganna for her wonderful illustrations www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
  
 

The Lesser Black Backed Gull

With many thanks to Peter Rock,
Urban Gull Expert, Research Associate, University of Bristol
 
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Purse Web Spider

With thanks to Mark Pajak,
Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries   
Twitter: @markyspider
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 
 

The Great Crested Newt

With many thanks to David Dewsbury,
Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 
 

The Blow Fly

With many thanks to Dr Amoret Whitaker,
Senior Lecturer (University of Winchester)
Scientific Associate (Natural History Museum, London)
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 
 

The Greater Horseshoe Bat

With many thanks to David Brown,
Bat Specialist, Avon Bat Group
 
Producer, Presenter: annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 

The Earwig

With thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Dung Beetle

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Hazel Dormouse

With many thanks to Gill Brown,
Dormouse Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Holly Blue Butterfly

With many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Cow

With many thanks to Rosamund Young,
Farmer and Author
www.thesecretlifeofcows.co.uk 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 

The Koala

With many thanks to Andrew Knight,
Professor of Animal Welfare and Ethics, University of Winchester
www.andrewknight.info 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Cellar Spider

With many thanks to Mark Pajak,
Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries   
Twitter:@markyspider
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Barn Owl

With many thanks to Ian McGuire,
Wildlife Educator and Owl Specialist
www.wildowl.co.uk 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Otter

With many thanks to Gill Brown,
Otter Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Ladybird

With many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Peregrine Falcon

With many thanks to Ed Drewitt,
Naturalist, Broadcaster, Wildlife Detective
www.eddrewitt.co.uk 
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Stag Beetle

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin,
Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

The Hedgehog

With many thanks to Yvonne Cox,
Hedgehog Rescue, South Gloucestershire
www.hedgehogrescue.info
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl
 

The Click Beetle

With many thanks to Ray Barnett,
Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries
ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk
 
Producer, Presenter annabel@annabelross.com 
Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl