The Beauty of Ferns: An Expert Field Guide to the Forest Floor
There is a quiet, primeval magic that settles over an ancient woodland just as winter loses its grip. As an…
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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…
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Time with the red squirrels of Eden Valley, Cumbria
When I lived in the Eden valley, Cumbria it was always a joy to see the red squirrels in abundance….
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Visiting Mayfield Lavender Farm: A Guide to Surrey’s Purple Landscape
When you think of the outer London “commuter belt” counties, your mind typically jumps to bustling suburban towns, manicured golf…
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The Wolf: A Brief Encounter, Vancouver Island
A regular daybreak walk turned into a full on wildlife encounter. Then later it turned into a lesson in conservation…
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Encountering Grizzly Bears in Knight Inlet: A Wildlife Lover’s Ultimate Adventure
I was ready to immerse myself in the wild beauty of Knight Inlet, Vancouver, Canada. Where an encounter with grizzly…
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The Dainty Damselfly
In late spring and early summer I look forward to visiting the lakes and ponds in my local forest. If…
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The Wonder of Sunflowers: A Guide to Mindfulness, Science, and Growth
There are few moments on a summer walk that can ground you in the present quite like coming across a…
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The Bank Vole at The Bottom of The Garden
The garden is often visited by many a creature. Living in the countryside it is visited even more so by…
