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     Messages from the Wild on iTunes Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl Feedback to: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com

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The House Spider

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 Alex Morss Ecologist and Author www.alexmorss.co.uk   @morss_alex    Messages from the Wild on iTunes Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl Feedback to: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com

The Dandelion

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/    Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl Feedback to: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com

The Green Cellar Slug

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   Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl Feedback to: annabel@messagesfromthewild.com

The Ashy Mining Bee

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  Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Many thanks to Anna for her wonderful illustrations www.fiverr.com/annabazyl     

#024 The Highland Midge

With many thanks to Peter Rock, Urban Gull Expert, Research Associate, University of Bristol   Coming up next...The Highland Midge   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

#023 The Lesser Black Backed Gull

With thanks to Mark Pajak, Spider Expert, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries    Twitter: @markyspider   Coming up next...The Lesser Black Backed Gull   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl    

#022 The Purse Web Spider

With many thanks to David Dewsbury, Wildlife Enthusiast and Researcher, Forest of Dean   Coming up next...The Purse Web Spider   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl    

#021 The Great Crested Newt

With many thanks to Dr Amoret Whitaker, Senior Lecturer (University of Winchester) Scientific Associate (Natural History Museum, London)   coming up next...The Great Crested Newt   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl    

#020 The Blow Fly

With many thanks to David Brown, Bat Specialist, Avon Bat Group   Coming up next...The Blow Fly   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl  

#019 The Greater Horseshoe Bat

With thanks to Ray Barnett, Head of Collections and Archives, Bristol Museum and Art Galleries ray.barnett@bristol.gov.uk | www.bristolmuseums.org.uk   Coming up next...The Greater Horseshoe Bat   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

#018 The Earwig

With many thanks to Dr George McGavin, Zoologist, Broadcaster, Author    Coming up next...The Earwig   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

#017 The Dung Beetle

With many thanks to Gill Brown, Dormouse Specialist Surveyor, Bristol Naturalists’ Society   Coming up next...The Dung Beetle   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

#016 The Hazel Dormouse

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   Coming up next...The Hazel Dormouse   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl

#015 The Holly Blue Butterfly

With many thanks to Rosamund Young, Farmer and Author www.thesecretlifeofcows.co.uk    Coming up next...The Holly Blue Butterfly   Subscribe to Messages from the Wild on iTunes Feedback to annabel@annabelross.com  Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl  

#014 The Cow

A series of brief interviews with animals, offering them a chance to give us a perspective on their environment.

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