In need of some respite from dissertation work and keen to spend as much time as possible outside in the glorious weather, yesterday was dedicated, wholly, to surveying Lepidoptera. Daylight hours spent chasing butterflies as I attempted to survey a few new sites for this year's Big Butterfly Count and night, moth trapping in the … Continue reading Seeking Lepidoptera
The Nightlife of Rothesay Terrace
Armed with a new moth trap kindly supplied by NHBS, I really do feel like a kid in a candy store at the moment. Every third morning - trapping is undertaken days apart so not to impact upon the moth lifecycle - filled with a sense of jubilant anticipation, paramount to that felt at Christmas, … Continue reading The Nightlife of Rothesay Terrace
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
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
Six months of New Nature
It has been nothing short of a pleasure to work on New Nature magazine over the past six months: to read and publish the work of our marvellous young contributors and labour alongside the various, incredibly diligent, individuals that currently reside on our editorial team. Each of whom, through thick and thin, have given their time … Continue reading Six months of New Nature
The good news keeps on coming
After a pretty tedious day of rain, menial work and more rain, I was delighted to receive two loads of good news this evening. The first coming from my University who kindly informed me that I received 71% for my final taught Masters module. This grade taking me to within striking distance of an overall distinction should my … Continue reading The good news keeps on coming
