Wild Daffodils: Spotting the Real Herald of Spring
If you ask a child to draw spring, they will almost certainly reach for the bright yellow crayon. They will…
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An Arctic Encounter With A Polar Bear
I’m cocooned in my cabin, the closed porthole blocking out the bright 2am sunshine of 24 hour Arctic daylight. The…
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The Majestic Elephants of East Africa
I am probably best known for photographing elephants. I have photographed them in Zambia and Zimbabwe, Botswana, Tanzania, and South…
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The Basset Hounds – My Faithful Scoundrels
They were my faithful Monty and Jasmine, the twin Basset Hounds. Stubborn, smelly, forever hungry and lazy. But, my best…
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Ladybirds, Ladybugs: The Full Monty
I have spent many hours over the summer months crouched among flowers in my little garden in England; filming and…
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The Gentle Giants of East London – Hollyhocks
At this time of year the cracks and gaps that make Hackney, East London, feel beautifully wild are host to…
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The Enduring Symbolism of the Poppy: From Flanders Fields to Your Garden
Few flowers can stir the soul quite like the poppy. With its paper-thin petals and vibrant, cheerful blooms, a field…
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Magical Bluebell Woods: The Scent of the British Spring
There is no sight in the British countryside quite like a bluebell wood in full bloom. It is a sensory…
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The Wonder Of Weeds!
Weeds are a common enemy to many gardeners, and despite brutal attempts to eradicate them, somehow they manage to survive….
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Beautiful Britain – Sheep In The Scenes
Near Llyn Gwynant, North Wales The landscapes of Britain and especially in northern England are full of scenes including livestock,…
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Animals Living The High Life in Altitude
When climbing to high altitudes you cannot help but notice the landscape turn from greenery to barren rock/ice. As the…
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Dangerous Beasts in Britain? Not Exactly
As I share my walks and travels on these pages or on social media I am often asked from people…
