Jon Tyler is an experienced forager and bush-craft practitioner with a natural passion and enthusiasm for wildlife, wild food and outdoor living. His interest in wild-food began at an early age munching blackberries and sorrel leaves from the hedge at the bottom of the garden. In a career spanning over 20 years he has worked on community, education and conservation projects in a variety of urban and rural locations. Now as a freelance practitioner of outdoor activities and hedge-craft, Jon's company Wild for Woods offers an array of wildlife awareness, mushroom identification and wild-food courses across East Anglia.   

In our final episode of this series we meet Jon for a twilight walk at Thornham Walks. Jon shares his passion for the outdoors with tales of wild nature encounters, reveals the noisy world of bats, and uncovers a variety of subtle changes as we transition from day to night. Jon provides tips and advise on how to plan your own night walk and during our twilight adventure we spot 'the silent assassin' of a barn owl, get close to territorial tawny owls, and hear the distant barks of muntjac. Far above us we search the night sky for stars, spot magical flashes of passing satellites, understand the monthly full moon, and watch in wonder as the International Space Station silently glides across the heavens.  

Thornham Walks is located in the heart of Suffolk and offers over 12 miles of walking trails though beautiful parkland and ancient woodlands. The walks take in an historic walled garden, a nuttery and pinetum, bird hide and water meadows, and a restored folly and pet's cemetery. There is a new visitor centre, fun children's play area, parking, tearoom and restaurant. Please visit their website for information on visiting including opening times and car parking fees.   

The Suffolk Walking Festival is one of the country's largest and longest running walking events. The festival takes place every May with over 100 walks and countryside events across the county.

Thank you to David Stainer and Scott Dolling of the Suffolk duo Silbury Hill for the use of their music in these podcasts.