Waterlands from The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust is back for a second series with a new host, Megan McCubbin, a zoologist, conservationist and Springwatch presenter.
The podcast is all about the wonderful, surprising and underappreciated watery habitats that surround us, telling the stories of the people and places that have been shaped by them.
Speaking on the series, Megan says: “The UK is home to spectacular habitats, but our wetland ecosystems have to be some of the most spellbinding!
“The calm of the water combined with unique biodiversity is enough to draw in anyone’s curiosity. For this reason, I am so excited to be the new host of Waterlands!
“I can’t wait to chat all about the importance of these environments (their ability to reduce flooding, mitigate climate change and how they benefit human health and wellbeing). I hope the series will enthuse listeners and encourage them to go outside and start exploring!”
Sarah Fowler, Chief Executive of WWT added: “We’re so happy to have Megan on board for series two of Waterlands and are looking forward to hearing amazing stories of some of our smallest wetlands.
“Ponds are often thought of as humble backyard habitats, but they support a dizzying array of species. Whether it’s a bucket on an urban balcony or a mighty farm pond filled with amphibians and insects, these mini wetlands can offer huge benefits to wildlife as well as our own wellbeing.”
The first episode of the second series of Wetlands is available now on most podcast platforms.
