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…
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The Ankerwycke Yew: A Guide to Visiting Britain’s Oldest Living History
There is a profound, humbling sensation that comes from standing in the presence of a living being that has watched…
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The Enduring Allure of Lilacs: A Journey Through Scent, History, and the Garden
There are certain scents that act as keys, unlocking doors to rooms in our memory we’d long forgotten. For me,…
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The Dragonfly – The Lean, Mean, Flight Machine
The dragonfly is one of the oldest of the insect species, they are some of the first winged insects to…
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A Guide to Wildlife in Makasutu Forest, Gambia (Birds & Baboons)
The Gambia is a paradise for bird watchers, with around 540 bird species officially logged. While it may not have…
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Botswana – The Elephants of Chobe National Park
I adore elephants. I love the way they walk, the swish of their tales and the way they splash themselves…
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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…
