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028 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 3

42 min · 6. feb. 2026
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Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by self-taught naturalist Arthur Henry Patterson is a remarkable exploration of the seasonal beauty and natural history of the Norfolk Broads. The book is divided into two captivating sections the first chronicles life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second continues Pattersons previous work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his approachable style and infectious enthusiasm, Patterson forged connections with a diverse community of naturalists, including the esteemed Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, to whom this book is dedicated. Their enduring friendship and shared passion for the Breydon area enriched both their lives. Pattersons prolific writing includes numerous books, reports, and articles, and under the pseudonym John Knowlittle, he became a beloved contributor to Norfolk’s Eastern Daily Press. Today, the Broads remain a vibrant natural habitat, and Pattersons keen observations of its flora and fauna continue to resonate with readers over a century later. - Summary by TND

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episode 030 - East Coast Notes Chapter 3 - Some Mammalian Notes artwork

030 - East Coast Notes Chapter 3 - Some Mammalian Notes

Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by self-taught naturalist Arthur Henry Patterson is a remarkable exploration of the seasonal beauty and natural history of the Norfolk Broads. The book is divided into two captivating sections the first chronicles life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second continues Pattersons previous work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his approachable style and infectious enthusiasm, Patterson forged connections with a diverse community of naturalists, including the esteemed Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, to whom this book is dedicated. Their enduring friendship and shared passion for the Breydon area enriched both their lives. Pattersons prolific writing includes numerous books, reports, and articles, and under the pseudonym John Knowlittle, he became a beloved contributor to Norfolk’s Eastern Daily Press. Today, the Broads remain a vibrant natural habitat, and Pattersons keen observations of its flora and fauna continue to resonate with readers over a century later. - Summary by TND

8. feb. 202633 min
episode 030 - East Coast Notes Chapter 3 - Some Mammalian Notes artwork

030 - East Coast Notes Chapter 3 - Some Mammalian Notes

Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by Arthur Henry Patterson stands as a testament to the seasonal beauty and rich natural history of the Norfolk Broads. This defining work is divided into two sections the first vividly captures the life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second builds upon Patterson’s earlier work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his warmth, enthusiasm, and deep understanding of the region’s natural world, Patterson fostered connections with numerous fellow naturalists, including the avid ornithologist Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, to whom this book is dedicated. Their enduring friendship blossomed through a shared passion for the Breydon area. A prolific writer, Patterson, who often wrote under the pseudonym John Knowlittle, contributed significantly to various nature societies and was a beloved columnist for Norfolk’s Eastern Daily Press. Today, even as the Broads have transformed into a bustling tourist destination, the essence of nature remains vibrant, echoing Pattersons observations and studies of flora and fauna that continue to resonate over a century later. - Summary by TND

8. feb. 202633 min
episode 029 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 4 artwork

029 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 4

Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by Arthur Henry Patterson stands as a testament to the seasonal beauty and rich natural history of the Norfolk Broads. This defining work is divided into two sections the first vividly captures the life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second builds upon Patterson’s earlier work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his warmth, enthusiasm, and deep understanding of the region’s natural world, Patterson fostered connections with numerous fellow naturalists, including the avid ornithologist Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, to whom this book is dedicated. Their enduring friendship blossomed through a shared passion for the Breydon area. A prolific writer, Patterson, who often wrote under the pseudonym John Knowlittle, contributed significantly to various nature societies and was a beloved columnist for Norfolk’s Eastern Daily Press. Today, even as the Broads have transformed into a bustling tourist destination, the essence of nature remains vibrant, echoing Pattersons observations and studies of flora and fauna that continue to resonate over a century later. - Summary by TND

7. feb. 202636 min
episode 029 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 4 artwork

029 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 4

Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by self-taught naturalist Arthur Henry Patterson is a remarkable exploration of the seasonal beauty and natural history of the Norfolk Broads. The book is divided into two captivating sections the first chronicles life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second continues Pattersons previous work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his approachable style and infectious enthusiasm, Patterson forged connections with a diverse community of naturalists, including the esteemed Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, to whom this book is dedicated. Their enduring friendship and shared passion for the Breydon area enriched both their lives. Pattersons prolific writing includes numerous books, reports, and articles, and under the pseudonym John Knowlittle, he became a beloved contributor to Norfolk’s Eastern Daily Press. Today, the Broads remain a vibrant natural habitat, and Pattersons keen observations of its flora and fauna continue to resonate with readers over a century later. - Summary by TND

7. feb. 202636 min
episode 028 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 3 artwork

028 - East Coast Notes Chapter 2 - Some Fish Notes - Part 3

Published in 1907, Wild Life on a Norfolk Estuary by self-taught naturalist Arthur Henry Patterson is a remarkable exploration of the seasonal beauty and natural history of the Norfolk Broads. The book is divided into two captivating sections the first chronicles life around Breydon Water and the Broads through the changing seasons, while the second continues Pattersons previous work, Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. Known for his approachable style and infectious enthusiasm, Patterson forged connections with a diverse community of naturalists, including the esteemed Mary Du Caurroy Russell, Duchess of Bedford, to whom this book is dedicated. Their enduring friendship and shared passion for the Breydon area enriched both their lives. Pattersons prolific writing includes numerous books, reports, and articles, and under the pseudonym John Knowlittle, he became a beloved contributor to Norfolk’s Eastern Daily Press. Today, the Broads remain a vibrant natural habitat, and Pattersons keen observations of its flora and fauna continue to resonate with readers over a century later. - Summary by TND

6. feb. 202642 min