Fox Fathers
There are many examples of good fathers across the animal kingdom. Seahorses, for example, who fertilise and incubate the eggs, then give birth to their
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April
"April is a reminder that life is a beautiful, ever-renewing cycle." ~ E.E. Cummings
From Me To You
The increase in using electronic methods to connect with others meant I was able to attend a virtual Macmillan Coffee Morning in September. It was
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Otters
The closing lines of ‘Tarka The Otter’, by Henry Williamson, remain as fresh in my mind today as they were around forty years ago when
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Swans
A short post today, about the relationship between swans and The Crown. In the twelfth century The Crown claimed ownership of all mute swans. The
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Cats
Cats have been part of my family for many years. Firstly, as members of the menagerie which surrounded us when we were children. Then in
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Hummingbird Hawk-Moth
My first sighting of a Hummingbird Hawk-Moth was in north-west France, over thirty years ago. These exquisite day flying moths are summer visitors to the
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Bug Hunt
The arrival of rain this week coincided with a bug hunt I’d booked at a nature reserve. The deluge was great for gastropods, but not
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In Search Of The Supermoon
Every August sees the height of the annual Perseid meteor shower. This year, the peak of the display coincided with not just a full Moon, but
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Colouring Outside The Lines
Having attended various craft events with our son, I have been struck by contrasting attitudes of adults present. Comments which stand out follow similar themes:
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Behind The Lens
Watching wildlife behaviour has always been a source of fascination. And using a telephoto lens is often as much about observation, identification, and research as
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