Messages from the Wild

Messages from the Wild

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

Recent Episodes

The Bee-fly
March 20, 2026

The Bee-fly

The bee-flies are out and about in the UK doing their crazy, cool hovering displays and they're great mimickers of bumble bees. But, don't be fooled, wait until you hear about what they do with their babies... If you head out...
The Red Squirrel
Oct. 30, 2025

The Red Squirrel

Red squirrels are our native species and have lived in the UK for around 10,000 years. They are facing a population decline, primarily due to competition from the invasive grey squirrel. With thanks to David Mills who really ...
The Buff Tailed Bumblebee
June 16, 2025

The Buff Tailed Bumblebee

Bumblebees are at their peak right now and this Buff Tailed is fairly easy to spot. Keep a look out. This one comes from the collection I made for The Lost Gardens of Heligan , called Voices from the Lost Gardens . Jimmy Doch...
The Leatherback Turtle
June 10, 2025

The Leatherback Turtle

It’s World Ocean Week , an important yearly event for the future of all marine life. Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide. This series, Voices from the Ocean, was ...
The Silky Shark
June 10, 2025

The Silky Shark

It’s World Ocean Week , an important yearly event for the future of all marine life. Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide. This series, Voices from the Ocean, was ...
The White Spotted Wedgefish
June 10, 2025

The White Spotted Wedgefish

It’s World Ocean Week , an important yearly event for the future of all marine life. Ocean animals need our attention. They need to be heard. Please spread their messages far and wide. This series, Voices from the Ocean, was ...