Best Wildtake Podcasts (2026)

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Ed interviews Anya for Claremorris Community Radio 7:14

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7+ y ago7:14

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Late June 2018: It's two years since Anya's first tree climb for a hawk. She's back in the harness again this summer, and Ed interviews her in a report for the local community radio station, Claremorris Community Radio: www.ccr946.ie.By Ed Coulson

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#9 Time to climb 45:36

9+ y ago45:36

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At midsummer, the moment finally arrived for Anya to climb the tree. What happened next surprised us. And what happened after that. And after that too. It's taken a month to get this episode edited and finished, but here it is.By Ed Coulson

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#8 I pray thee, gentle mortal, sing again 21:51

9+ y ago21:51

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This midsummer night's episode finds us taking a deep breath and gathering our thoughts. We are only a day or two from attempting the wild take. In the forest, we and the sparrowhawks get closer than ever.By Ed Coulson

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#7 Learning the ropes 23:50

9+ y ago23:50

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In this episode we venture out with workmate and arborist Denis, who shows Anya how to climb spruce trees. A new hobby! We also take Denis to look at the nest itself to ask him, Is it doable?By Ed Coulson

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#6 No falsifying dream 33:50

9+ y ago33:50

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In this episode we discuss a question from a listener, and you get to hear us swear in excitement about another significant discovery.By Ed Coulson

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#5 Sparrowhawk nest! 17:42

9+ y ago17:42

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A turning point in the journey, the intense beauty of which is a bit overwhelming.By Ed Coulson

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#4 Back-garden Adventures 36:36

9+ y ago36:36

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In this episode, we spend a dark and lonely night on the island in the hope of meeting a hawk. But even back gardens can be scary, strange places. We face the fear, and find mysteries high and low.Book mentioned: 'Tracks and Signs of the Birds of Britain and Europe' (2nd ed.) by Roy Brown, John Ferguson, Michael Lawrence and David Lees, 2003, Chris…

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#3 Indiana Bones 28:35

10y ago28:35

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We're deep in the woods this episode, where the search for nest sites gathers pace. What do you find when you sit and wait; what happens when you track and follow?By Ed Coulson

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#2 Licence granted! 26:56

10y ago26:56

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Yes, we got the licence - but what do we really think we're getting ourselves in for? Also in this episode: highs and lows in the search for nest sites, tips from an old hand, and how falconry can help you in the boardroom.By Ed Coulson