{"podcast":{"title":"Wild Tales | Nature Podcast","slug":"wild-tales-nature-podcast-324655","podcast_index_feed_id":324655,"rss_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4957126.rss","website_url":"https://audioboom.com/channels/4957126","image_url":"https://audioboom.com/i/42562871.png","author":"National Trust","episode_count":199,"summary":"Delve into intriguing stories from our weird, wonderful and utterly wild world. You'll experience nature in a whole new way, from untangling the strange world of spider sex and digging up the greatest fossil finds, to meeting mysterious ocean giants and finding out why there’s no such thing as a seagull. Join rangers Rosie Holdsworth and Ajay Tegala on adventures in the UK’s diverse habitats and uncover fascinating tales that connect us with wildlife. New Wild Tales are released twice a month. Follow us on your favourite podcast app and never miss an episode. Get in touch with feedback and your favourite topics on instagram www.instagram.com/wildtalesnt or by emailing podcasts@nationaltrust.org.uk Discover more from National Trust podcasts This podcast is made by the National Trust, Europe’s biggest conservation charity. Looking after history, nature and beauty for everyone to enjoy. Listen to Back When history podcast, taking you inside stories of our past: podfollow.com/back-when Discover Ranger Rae and the Wildlifers, perfect for kids aged 5-8: podfollow.com/national-trust-kids-podcast Follow National Trust podcasts on Youtube: www.youtube.com/@nationaltrustcharity/podcasts","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T14:18:35.392553+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-tales-nature-podcast-324655"},"episode":{"title":"Finding the Tundra Swan","slug":"finding-the-tundra-swan","published_at":"2026-03-18T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-tales-nature-podcast-324655/finding-the-tundra-swan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-tales-nature-podcast-324655","url":"https://audioboom.com/posts/8875004","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8875004.mp3?modified=1773768057&sid=4957126&source=rss","summary":"The Bewick’s or ‘Tundra’ swan has eluded ranger Ajay Tegala for years. It's hardly surprising: the swan’s epic migration is under pressure, and their numbers are dwindling. Can Ajay find them at their winter retreat of WWT Welney? Ajay speaks to fellow swan lover, artist and zoologist Dafila Scott and site manager Lizzie Bruce to aid his search for these hardworking swans. [Ad] Wild Tales is sponsored by Cotswold Outdoor, your outside retailer and epic guides to adventure. Quick breathers, calming walks or heart-pounding hikes. We feel better when we get out more. Find quality kit and 50 years of outdoor wisdom. Plus, supporters save 15% in-store and online. Feel in your element, in the elements, at Cotswold Outdoor. https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/ Production: Host and Co-producer: Ajay Tegala Producer: Marnie Woodmeade Sound Designer: Jesus Gomez Music: Swan Song by Charlotte Eve With thanks to: Dafila Scott, Lizzie Bruce and the staff and volunteers at WWT Welney Discover more: Visit WWT Welney: https://www.wwt.org.uk/wetland-centres/welney Visit Wicken Fen: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cambridgeshire/wicken-fen-national-nature-reserve Learn more about wetland swans: https://www.wwt.org.uk/discover-wetlands/wetland-wildlife/meet-the-family/swans-found-in-uk-wetlands","meta_description":"The Bewick’s or ‘Tundra’ swan has eluded ranger Ajay Tegala for years. It's hardly surprising: the swan’s epic migration is under pressure, and their numb…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1403,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/wild-tales-nature-podcast-324655/episodes/finding-the-tundra-swan/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/wild-tales-nature-podcast-324655/finding-the-tundra-swan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}