National Robin Day
Today, 21 December, is National Robin Day 2025. Launched in 2016 by the charity SongBird Survival, the aim of National Robin Day is to raise
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Category: Nature
Berries Abound
Early years forest schools with my son taught me a few basics about various fruit and fauna which we encountered while exploring outside. On a
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Garden Life
During the spring, my son and I planted a selection of wild flower mixes in pots at the bottom of the garden. The resulting summer
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Skomer Puffins
Having spent a thoroughly enjoyable day with my son on Skomer Island last year, I returned earlier this month with my dad. Timing was crucial.
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Nature Crisis
Nature crisis: Humans ‘threaten 1m species with extinction’ (May 2019) Our insects are in trouble (November 2019) Nature crisis: ‘Insect apocalypse’ more complicated than thought
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Tiggywinkles
Beginnings Tucked off a country road just outside the village of Haddenham, Buckinghamshire, is Tiggywinkles Wildlife Hospital. Founded in 1978 by Sue and Les Stocker,
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Deer
Considered symbols of compassion and gentleness, deer are woven through myth and legend. Artemis, the Greek goddess of hunting and wild animals, considered them sacred.
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Medieval Witches
Think of the medieval times in England, and witches are probably one of the groups which come to mind. As far as the general population
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Red Kites
Red kites are an increasingly common sight across southern England, Wales, and Scotland. Driving through the Chilterns the other day, I spotted groups of them
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Nature Audit
The end of a busy period of home improvements, leading up to another busy period of work, and the blog slowed while life accelerated. I’m
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