S19E35 - 334. Talking curlews and wild musical inspiration with singer-songwriter Merlyn Driver

Head to the Severn Estuary to meets curlews and other wild waterbirds in the company of singer-songwriter Merlyn Driver. Merlyn's music draws on nature and folk traditions and he talks to Plodcast host Annabel Ross about why he needs this magical connection.
Later in the Plodcast, Annabel and Merlyn meet with writer and conservationist Mary Colwell, who has done so much work to save the curlew in the UK.
Plus, listen on for the Plodcast team who meet for the first time in 2026 to read your messages and play your recordings of nature.
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