Waterlands

Documentary series on wetlands, their wildlife and role in addressing climate AI summary

Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust Science · EN · 21 episodes · latest 2024-11-14

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Immerse yourself in the sounds of the riverbank, crashing tides, wild marshes filled with birds and the underwater sounds of the humble pond as we bring to life our incredible wetlands - and reveal their power to shape our future for the better. Join zoologist and wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin as she explores the wonders of our watery worlds and how wetlands have fed, inspired and transported us from countryside to city, source to sea. Our wetlands bring us together across species and continents. They’re the source of life as we know it. Yet wetlands only cover about 6% of our planet, and they’re disappearing fast, despite the fact that people and 40% of all wildlife are reliant on them. This is a podcast all about the wonderful, sometimes surprising and often underappreciated watery places around us, and how they can help us with some of the biggest issues facing life on this planet. You’ll never look at a marsh or pond the same way again. Finalist - Best Climate Podcast, British Podcast Awards 2023

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Eels and Estuaries

2024-11-14 · 26 min · Season 3, episode 6

Where does a river become sea? And where do eels live? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us to the Severn estuary – one of the most dynamic estuarine systems in the world and also one of the most…
Rivers and Birds

2024-10-31 · 24 min · Season 3, episode 5

Amid all the wonderful wildlife that is attracted to rivers, birds are some of the most spectacular. In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin hears stories of birding and freedom, kingfishers and kittiwakes. David…
Weeds, Reeds and Healthy Streams

2024-10-17 · 27 min · Season 3, episode 4

Have you ever wondered whether you could look at the plants and animals in a river and tell how healthy it is? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin invites us on a journey to a sparkling clear chalk stream,…
River Rambling

2024-10-03 · 26 min · Season 3, episode 3

There is little more grounding than walking along a river. Scientists have shown that spending time near bodies of water, particularly while exercising, can boost your overall health and mood. In this episode of…
Rivers and People: A dance across time and space

2024-09-19 · 23 min · Season 3, episode 2

We are all drawn to the beauty and power of rivers, but have you ever wondered how they have changed us? Or how we have changed them? In this episode, Megan McCubbin takes us to Devon, to meet the river poet Alice…
Bouncing Bogs: At the source of a river

2024-09-05 · 29 min · Season 3, episode 1

Have you ever stood beside a river and imagined where it all begins? In this episode of Waterlands, Megan McCubbin takes us to the Flow Country in Scotland, home to the world’s largest expanse of blanket bog, where…
Introducing Series 3....Rivers

2024-09-03 · 2 min

Waterlands is back for a third series. Hosted by Megan McCubbin, zoologist, conservationist and Springwatch presenter, join her as she takes you on a journey exploring the UK’s vibrant rivers. The series will unveil the…
What Lurks Beneath...A Halloween Special

2023-10-26 · 32 min · Season 2, episode 6

Have you ever peered into the blackness of a pond at night and wondered what lurks beneath? Come with us and find out in this special, spooky, episode! From creatures with unimaginably strange bodies that could be…
Puddles of wonder

2023-10-12 · 29 min · Season 2, episode 5

When is a pond not a pond? Well, when it’s a puddle! When you think of a puddle, children jumping around in their wellies may be one of the first things that come to mind. But there are some types of pond which really…
Watching (and waiting) for Watervoles

2023-09-28 · 33 min · Season 2, episode 4

They’re one of our most precious but sadly most threatened species in the UK. So, how can ponds help sustain this wonderful species and why do we need to help them thrive? We’ve donned our binoculars for this episode as…

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Owner: Gareth Evans
Oldest episode in feed: 08/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 22 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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