In this episode Rat, the 'terrible terrier', gets Chris Skinner up in the early hours of New Year's Day for an encounter with a fox.

Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin talk about the history of elms at High Ash Farm and their decline due to Dutch elm disease. They also visit a new elm tree that Chris received as a birthday present.

Chris answers a range of questions from listeners about robin behaviours and skylarks, as well as the growth of mistletoe and uncover the mystery of the stunned wren.

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We are excited to announce the arrival of our first piece of merchandise for Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast.

We have 100 limited edition tote bags featuring our original podcast artwork

They’re available to look at and order at SOUNDYARD.org/chris

The price is £20 plus £3.50 postage. And that’s because after the cost of the tote bag your money is donated directly towards the sustainability and production of this podcast.

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