Seeking Wild Sights

Oct 17

Oct 17 The Lower Test in Totton

Managed by the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, the Lower Test marshes are a natural gem in an urban setting. In this mix of reed beds, salt marsh and flood plain wildlife goes about its business alongside humans. So, next time you’re in Totton i’d pop in for a visit.

Oct 7

Oct 7 The Return of Robin Red-Breast

Jeni Bell

Nature, Wildlife

The garden is never quiet, it’s on a council estate so there’s always something going on, but sometimes it lacks certain voices. Luckily my favourite robin red breast has returned to sing his song proudly from the fence posts.

Sep 23

Sep 23 Langford Lakes - A Soundscape

Jeni Bell

Nature, Wildlife

We tend to look at natures with our eyes to marvel at the sights and spectacles, but what about all the things we are missing? Are our other senses the key to unlocking natures secrets.

Aug 20

Aug 20 The Wild Women of Birdfair

Jeni Bell

Wildlife, Nature, Culture

My first Birdfair was a blast but I find myself reflecting on it for reasons I didn’t necessarily think I would.

Jul 11

Jul 11 Salisbury's Swift Safari

Jeni Bell

Wildlife, Nature, Travel

Summer wouldn’t be summer without swifts. I was lucky enough to head out with Salisbury and Wilton Swift Group’s Daniel Kronenberg to find out more about Salisbury’s swift population, and what’s being done to help them.

Jun 26

Jun 26 Common Lizard Encounters

Jeni Bell

Nature, Wildlife, Travel

A trip to the New Forest offers plenty of opportunities for spotting wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled amongst the heather and you might just spot one of the UK’s most common (yet incredibly beautiful) lizards.

Jun 5

Jun 5 A Field in Martin Village

Jeni Bell

Nature

Being ill in a van isn’t always fun but when the views as good as this one, it makes things a little bit easier. I got to know my wild neighbours whilst looking out over a field in Martin Village.

May 23

May 23 A Summer Challenge

Jeni Bell

Wildlife, Nature, Summer ID Challenge

When I’m out exploring I like to know the names of the things I find, so I get frustrated when I’m stumped by them. So I set myself a challenge to put a name to my unknown nature.

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