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Old roads shine in the glowing evening light
The wildflowers of spring are slowly giving way to those that belong to the summer days. Without realising the wheel of the year has turned once more and new species are taking their place in our landscapes. A short walk along hedgerow-lined country lanes and into the fields is enough to reveal summers new sentinels.
Read moreManaged 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.
Read moreBeing 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.
Read moreWhen 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.
Read moreSometimes it can all get a bit much, with constant demands and the ongoing buzz of technology. Sometimes we need to take a step back, disconnect from the pressures and re-connect with something that’s been there for us for as long as we can remember. These are my tips for reconnecting with the natural world around us.
Read moreI’ve not had as much luck spotting otters back here as I did when we were in Scotland. So what better way to improve my chances of being more otter aware, and help the local mammal group, than by volunteering to help out in their otter surveys.
Read moreSpending time back at my childhood home I’ve reconnected with some wildlife that I though had disappeared.
Read moreA bird synonymous with english farmland, but its also pretty well known for the part it plays in english folklore
Read morePart Two of my tips on How To Watch Wildlife
Read moreMy local patch and one of my all time favourite nature reserves. There is always something to see at Blashford Lakes.
Read moreWildlife watching doesn’t have to be all camo hear and hides. If you learnt to really look you’d be surprised at the amount of nature on your doorstep…
Read moreFind out how my story; In Fallow’s Footsteps got in in the Wildlife Blogger of The Year Awards 2018
Read moreOur summer season is coming to an end, and what a season it’s been. The cold and encroaching evenings have given us chance to reflect on some of our favourite wildlife encounters on our travels so far.
Read moreHow do you decide what your favourite animal is? Here is my opinion on officially the toughest question ever…
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