By large, birders are a nice bunch and bad behaviour and poor etiquette among devotees is, thankfully, rather scarce - though this does not mean it does not occur. Many of those boasting a penchant for the hobby will have witnessed such behaviour, the practice of tape luring birds during the breeding season for example, … Continue reading Birders Behaving Badly
Count the wildlife that’s counting on you
Half a million people are expected to watch and count their garden birds for the 2018 RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch in January. The world’s largest garden wildlife survey, now in its 39th year, is set to take place on 27, 28 and 29th of January 2018. With the public asked to spend just one hour watching and recording … Continue reading Count the wildlife that’s counting on you
Farewell university, once again
Well, that's that then. Today, after four months of fieldwork, data analysis, frustration, sublime locations and sensational wildlife, I submitted my MSc thesis. The title: a comparison of monitoring techniques used to assess Atlantic Puffin breeding density. Truth be told, I am rather glad to see the back of the lengthy document. Not because I disliked writing … Continue reading Farewell university, once again
Adventures in the sea air
This past week has been one of a distinctly salty theme, with each one of my sporadic outings over the past few days connected, in some way, to the coast. All things included -spectacular wildlife, tantalising rarities and some intriguing, conservation-themed visits - it has been a jolly good one, providing a welcome reprieve from … Continue reading Adventures in the sea air
Wild respite
In dire need of a break from thesis writing, yesterday I set off for Druridge Bay in search of a little wild respite. The proceeding three hours, mercifully, filled with no end of fantastic wildlife - just what the doctor ordered to cure my current mood. Starting off at Cresswell Pond and the highlight here … Continue reading Wild respite
30DaysWild: a recent roundup
Though I started off well, my #30DaysWild posts seem to have faded over the past few weeks. This due to some wild commitments elsewhere - blog post to follow shortly - and not due to laziness or disinterest. Despite this, and in keeping with the theme of the month, I have persisted in my efforts … Continue reading 30DaysWild: a recent roundup
