The first of six episodes in a series of groundbreaking ‘grousecasts’ by Littlestar Media has just gone live. The series follows the life and dramatic death of the Peak District’s most iconic bird – the Red Grouse and is produced by Peak Experience in partnership with the National Trust.

This unique project is a collaboration with Manchester musician Jaydev, who created the special ‘grouse theme’.

The podcast, featuring the distinctive call of the male red grouse can be found at www.peak-experience.org.uk/tourism/podcasts/ or www.nationaltrust.org.uk/redgrouse

photo by Helen Armstrong, National Trust