Episode 5 - Midsummer

<p>In this episode we talk about the Equinox - the start of summer in the northern hemisphere and winter in the southern hemisphere.</p> <p>Rachel DeSumma joins us again from Australia as we compare the differences between what's going on in the UK and down under. There are also bird and squirrel impressions to be heard!</p> <p>Of course there is our usual 'Mindful Moment' - a short guided mindfulness meditation - to help you be more present in the moment and think about your connection to the rest of nature.</p> <p>There's also lots more fascinating facts and nature chat!</p> <p><strong>Get in touch with us:</strong></p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/naturalincusion/">(5) Natural Inclusion | Facebook</a></p> <p>Email: andy@natural-inclusion.org</p> <p>Voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/seasonalsensations">Seasonal Sensations Podcast • A podcast on Anchor</a></p> <p><strong>Bird songs and calls, all from </strong><a href="https://www.xeno-canto.org/"><strong>https://www.xeno-canto.org/</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Short clip of birdsong in between sections</strong> - Dawn chorus birdsong - 234889__nebulousflynn__dawn-chorus-birdsong-london-uk <a href="https://freesound.org/">https://freesound.org/</a></p> <p><strong>Information from Rachel about some of the things she mentioned in the podcast:</strong></p> <p>Here are some resources about the stone formations tracking the winter and summer solstice at Wurdi Youang</p> <p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-15098959" target="_blank">https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-15098959</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/aboriginal-astronomy-provides-clues-to-ancient-life/7925024" target="_blank">https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-12/aboriginal-astronomy-provides-clues-to-ancient-life/7925024</a></p> <p>Here's a more technical research paper <a href="http://www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Hamacher-2012-Wurdi-Youang.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.aboriginalastronomy.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020