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4. Worry
Episode 4 of 5
Sharing his journey back to good health, the writer worries over the late arrival of migrant birds to signal spring. From 2005.
Richard Mabey reads from his groundbreaking book on the impact of nature on mental health.
Falling in love and discovering the wonders of the East Anglian landscape have all been part of the journey back to health.
But it is now April, and the migrant birds signalling the start of spring are worryingly late.
Written and read by Richard Mabey.
Abridged by Julian Wilkinson
Producer: Elizabeth Allard
First broadcast on ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 in March 2005.
Last on
Fri 16 May 2025
03:30
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio 4 Extra
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