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Radio 4,07 May 2026,24 mins

Wildlife Artists on Massingham Heath

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Martha Kearney is in Norfolk to walk the heathland that is being returned to its ancient grassland habitat by Olly Birkbeck. The Society of Wildlife Artists is holding a year-long residency documenting the recovery of the land and the flora and fauna. Martha meets sculptor Harriet Mead, field painter of birds Darren Woodhead and painter Kim Atkinson to see how they observe and reflect the natural world. The Society of Wildlife Artists: https://swla.co.uk/ Producer: Beth O'Dea

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