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Ep 33. Ajay Tegala - Horsell Common, Surrey

Season 3, Ep. 9

This week Matt heads to Horsell Common with author, presenter and Ranger Ajay Tegala. Neither of them have been to Horsell Common before so they enjoy an explore of the area and Ajay sees a bird he hasn’t seen in years.


There’s also Birding Questions and Matt share more about his Winterwatch experience.


Thank you to this week’s sponsors Green Feathers and Eco Bird Food

 

Hosted by Matt Spracklen

Produced by Sarah Spracklen

Music by David Joseph

For Wren Productions Ltd.

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