# 74: Thatching, Bittern, White-tailed eagle and Snails

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Podcast: [CountrySlide](https://stenobird.com/podcast/countryslide-7096821)
Published: 2026-04-17T15:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://countryslide.co.uk/74-thatching-bittern-white-tailed-eagle-and-snails/
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Callum and Richard N discuss recent developments with government plans for funding rare species and weigh up the benefits vs potential better choices. Meanwhile Richard P is focussing on fixing his leg! CountrySlide is a podcast that looks at farming, conservation and life in the British countryside.You can contact us by email on: contact@countryslide.co.uk Links - Reedbeds and Thatching with Andy Dodson - Subscribe on Patreon for extra content (you can cancel at any time) - If you enjoy what we do, consider a one-off tip on Ko-fi - Sign up to our Newsletter - The Rural Register - CountrySlide website - Negus' book tour dates can be found here - Land Use Framework The Hosts Richard Negus website Callum McInerney-Riley website Richard Prideaux website Edited and Produced by Amy Green for Rural and Outdoor.

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