I am, by my own admission, quite fond of the Lake District: affection born of pleasant memories forged during my time in the area as an undergraduate. Memories build on exhilarating wildlife encounters - with ospreys at Bassenthwaite, with rutting red deer at Martindale and, most indelibly of all, with England's last remaining golden eagle at … Continue reading The Lake District granted UNESCO World Heritage Status
Buy a bag, help our bees
Scottish artist Bee Struthers, based in Chapelton, Aberdeenshire, has formed a partnership with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to raise money for the charity. Bees are in decline across the UK and in an effort to help raise awareness and funds for the charity, Bee Struthers has created a range of cotton tote bags that are … Continue reading Buy a bag, help our bees
Stand up for the Białowieża Forest
Poland's Białowieża Forest is, without a doubt, one of the last true wilderness areas in all of Europe: a relic of centuries past where iconic wildlife lost from elsewhere on the continent - Eurasian Bison, lynx, wolves and boar - roam across a landscape largely unaltered by man. It is a rather sublime place, in truth, … Continue reading Stand up for the Białowieża Forest
North of England Curlew Festival: Some Thoughts
This Saturday past, myself, Sacha and Matt had the pleasure to attend the first and hopefully, annual, North of England Curlew Festival. Taking place at Bolton Castle, the event comprised a series of intriguing talks - regarding everything from Curlew conservation to fundraising and research - as well as activities designed to bring guests closer to … Continue reading North of England Curlew Festival: Some Thoughts
Rewilding my urban garden
Like any self-respecting nature lover, the idea of wildlife gardening has always appealed to me. By nature, I want to do my bit to provide wildlife with a home and in doing so, conserve the various critters with whom I share my local area. A noble idea that many, thankfully, commit to, though one that … Continue reading Rewilding my urban garden
Ticking along nicely…
I have been rather quiet on the blog of late, at least when compared to my usual, rather vocal self. This is due, at least in part, to poor internet reception at my current place of residence - the Farne Islands - but also due to an increasing workload. With my MSc Wildlife Management course … Continue reading Ticking along nicely…
