Autumn has definitely arrived at High Ash Farm. Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin begin the podcast at Foxes Grove and they get up close and personal to some of the fungi making an appearance on the woodland floor.

Chris explains the many uses and existence of fungi within our diet, lifestyle and health care.

The pair revisit an enormous ash tree that's being slowly devoured by different fungi in succession of one another, starting with honey fungus.

They avoid the seasonal showers and take listener questions in the farm truck. This week they covering questions on cormorant poo, foaming ash trees and chaffinch feet.

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Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are distracted early on in their journey around High Ash Farm. They spot Norfolk's largest black bird, busy preening it's feathers in a nearby tree.

They keep a safe distance as they admire the work of a hornet queen who has built an enormous nest all by herself! Chris describes the fascinating but difficult life cycle of Britain's largest wasp.

Chris then marks the official start of autumn by showing Matthew a yellow plant that celebrates the sun known as the Autumn Hawkbit.

Back in the truck the pair answer the sack load of letters and emails sent in. They include the identification of a strange growth on a wild rose, bird boxes, bees and Jimi Hendrix.

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Chris Skinner is giddy to show Matthew Gudgin a new species that's causing quite a buzz at High Ash Farm.

The pair then survey the hallmark left behind from a special visitor who wandered through the farm last night.

Chris explains how ivy is a plant for all seasons. Sometimes an undesirable plant for some but Chris describes how valuable it is for butterflies and birds all the year round.

Listener questions cover goldfinches, territory marking of birds, moth identification and photos from afar.

Rat the terrible terrier is up to his usual mischief throughout the episode!

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Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin are heading to the stage at Sheringham Little Theatre. They'll be looking at unseen footage and photos of High Ash Farm and there will be a chance to ask questions.

For more information and to book tickets you head to SheringhamLittleTheatre.com

Alternatively you can call the box office number 01263 822347.

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