Episode 2.27 - Admiral’s Dance and Teasel Maze

In this vibrant episode of the Countryside Podcasts, Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin revel in High Ash Farm’s sultry July heat, where nature pirouettes in a stunning display. The red admiral’s dance unfolds as this migrant aristocrat flutters over an oak tree’s amber sap, its orange-and-black wings a vivid spectacle, while common centaury’s pink blooms nod to ancient healing myths. A butterfly bonanza—peacocks, meadow browns, small whites, speckled woods, and a ragged-winged comma—graces wildflowers like corn marigold and feverfew, their courtship a summer ballet. A fierce aerial clash sees kestrels drive off a buzzard over a rabbit feast, showcasing nature’s raw balance. Listener tales of swift absences, box tree moths, and a rare marbled white enrich this journey, culminating in Chris’s whimsical new teasel maze, awaiting Matthew’s ribbon-cutting flourish under a softening sky.

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