Waterlands
By Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
Immerse yourself in the sounds of the riverbank, crashing tides, wild marshes filled with birds and the underwater sounds of the humble pond as we bring to life our incredible wetlands - and reveal their power to shape our future for the better. Join zoologist and wildlife presenter Megan McCubbin as she explores the wonders of our watery worlds and how wetlands have fed, inspired and transported us from countryside to city, source to sea.
Our wetlands bring us together across species and continents. They’re the source of life as we know it. Yet wetlands only cover about 6% of our planet, and they’re disappearing fast, despite the fact that people and 40% of all wildlife are reliant on them.
This is a podcast all about the wonderful, sometimes surprising and often underappreciated watery places around us, and how they can help us with some of the biggest issues facing life on this planet.
You’ll never look at a marsh or pond the same way again.
Finalist - Best Climate Podcast, British Podcast Awards 2023
Our wetlands bring us together across species and continents. They’re the source of life as we know it. Yet wetlands only cover about 6% of our planet, and they’re disappearing fast, despite the fact that people and 40% of all wildlife are reliant on them.
This is a podcast all about the wonderful, sometimes surprising and often underappreciated watery places around us, and how they can help us with some of the biggest issues facing life on this planet.
You’ll never look at a marsh or pond the same way again.
Finalist - Best Climate Podcast, British Podcast Awards 2023
Latest episode
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Eels and Estuaries
Where does a river become sea? And where do eels live? -
Rivers and Birds
Amid all the wonderful wildlife that is attracted to rivers, birds are some of the most spectacular. -
Weeds, Reeds and Healthy Streams
Have you ever wondered whether you could look at the plants and animals in a river and tell how healthy it is? -
River Rambling
There is little more grounding than walking along a river. Scientists have shown that spending time near bodies of water, particularly while exercising, can boost your overall health and mood. -
Rivers and People: A dance across time and space
We are all drawn to the beauty and power of rivers, but have you ever wondered how they have changed us? Or how we have changed them? -
Bouncing Bogs: At the source of a river
Have you ever stood beside a river and imagined where it all begins? -
Introducing Series 3....Rivers
Join host Megan McCubbin to learn about how rivers and life have always been intertwined, providing vital homes for a host of our favourite species and shaping our way of life to this day. -
What Lurks Beneath...A Halloween Special
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Puddles of wonder
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Watching (and waiting) for Watervoles
