The Dunnock: Why The ‘Boring’ Hedge Sparrow Has The Most Scandalous Life In The Garden
If you glance quickly at the shrubbery in your garden, you might miss him. He’s a small, streaky brown bird,…
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RHS Garden Wisley And The Water Lilies
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden at Wisley in Surrey is a beautiful place to visit at any time of year….
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Unveiling The Wonders of the Nuthatch
The nuthatch is a fascinating bird species found in the United Kingdom. It is known for its unique characteristics and…
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The Bald Blue Tit
I was taking photos at the bird feeder when I noticed one of the recent young Blue Tits showing up…
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Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea): The Ultimate UK Guide
A Flash of Lemon: My Encounter with the Riverside Dancer There are moments on a walk when the landscape offers…
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From Turkish Tulip to Dutch Icon
As I’m born and raised in the Netherlands, so it is no surprise there had to come a post about…
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
I couldn’t believe my luck when I got this trip in Chengdu, China. I’d heard so much about it and…
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The Beauty of Ferns
A fern is a class of plants that reproduce via spores, not flowers nor seeds. The stem is underground rhizome…
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The Crocus: More Than Just a Sign of Spring
There is a specific moment in the year that always catches my breath. It’s that grey, transitional time when winter…
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The Growing Of The Great Tits
Great Tits, known scientifically as Parus major, are small, charismatic songbirds that captivate bird lovers and researchers alike. With their…
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Deer spotting in Epping Forest
It was a chilly but incredibly sunny winter’s day – the perfect weather to get out into the local woodlands….
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Exploring the Delightful World of Pied Wagtails in the UK
On a nice day like this it is a joy to sit outside and watch the Pied Wagtails gather and…
