Dog Walks On The Beach – The Good and The Dangerous
My dog, Malc, absolutely loves being in the outdoors, and one of his favourite places to get out to is the beach. A time for running free, the sea to splash and run in plus…
The Amazing Journey of a Blind Horse
As all animal lovers and pet owners know, the bond between animal and human can be astonishing. This true story regarding my mother and her horse is complete and utter proof of just how trust…
A Look At Lambing Season at Doe Park, Teesdale
Doe Park Caravan Site, in Teesdale within the Durham Dales, is more than just a beautiful place to stay. It is also a fully working farm. I had the pleasure of staying at Doe Park…
Maximus and His Adventures, A Dog’s Tale
Dogs are a man’s best friend, and I’d say a family’s best friend too. Max was 6 months old when he came to us and he didn’t come with that name when we adopted him,…
The Work and Passion Of a Dog Trainer & Behaviourist
Over the last few years I have owned or looked after a whole range of dog breeds. From my beloved twin Basset Hounds to the clever lad I have now, Malc, the Border Collie. I…
An Obsession With Otters
I’m not sure exactly when my obsession with otters began but it was emphasised by my time working at a local wildlife organisation, I know that much for sure! Otters are one of those species…
Whinberry Picking – ‘A Cautionary Tale’
At the end of July, I decided to go whinberry picking. I had fortunately booked the hottest week of the year off work (more luck than judgement) and needed to get outdoors for some fresh…
The Wonder of Bees and 6 Ways To Help Them
Our tiny furry friends, the bees, have been in significant decline in recent years due to a number of reasons, including climate change, habitat loss, monoculture (where only a single crop is grown, losing biodiversity),…
The Wonder of Wild Flowers
Last year wild flowers captured my heart. For many years, their presence in the world had largely gone unnoticed by me but once they began to catch my attention they caught it more and more….
Snowdrops – A Sign of Spring On The Way
January is here, cold nights and some cold and miserable days are upon us. However I have been noticing along my wanders that already, the unmistakable white and green of the Snowdrops are already growing…
The Many Glories of Barley
It is the end of May and the rapeseed yellow is disappearing from the farming landscape, but the hedgerows and fields, or where I live roundabouts, are full of campion, poppies, daisies, buttercups, hawthorn, cow…
Pukaha Mount Bruce: National Wildlife Centre, New Zealand
Being the huge fan of our feathery friends that I am, one of my favourite places to visit is Pukaha Mount Bruce, National Wildlife Centre, a wildlife sanctuary situated in the Tararua District, North Island,…