This content contains affiliate links to Bookshop.org. When you buy through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. National Tree Week starts on the 26th of November, so what better time to pay homage to our two native oaks? English and sessile oaks are our largest native broad-leaved trees, reaching heights of between 20 …
This content contains affiliate links to Bookshop.org. When you buy through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. I have always found bird migration fascinating. The thought of these creatures, sometimes just small scraps of feather, covering such huge distances year after year is just staggering. So, when I found out about this book …
This content contains affiliate links to Bookshop.org. When you buy through these links, I may earn an affiliate commission. Horror films might portray graveyards as spooky places full of ghosts and ghouls but many of us actually find them peaceful spots to while away an hour or two. They are often good places to look …
It’s nearly Bonfire Night again, an exciting time for some people but one that can cause problems for our pets and wildlife. Not only can fireworks cause enormous stress to domestic and wild animals, but bonfires can pose a risk to the creatures living in our gardens. So, what are the best ways to help …
For the last five years I have lived in either the Highlands of Scotland or Shetland, stunning places with lots of wildlife. One species that both places are largely missing, though, is actually one of my favourites, the Eurasian magpie. So, whenever I headed south to visit family, it was always a real treat to …