Bats
Earlier this month, I had the chance to try something different at the nature reserve. An opportunity to join a guided walk, in search of
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Category: Nature
Mindful Walk
Walking anywhere with a child brings to life myriad opportunities to wonder at the world around us. I walked alone the other morning, but determined
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Cheetahs
Today’s topic is chosen by my son who asked me to write about cheetahs. About The name cheetah comes from a Hindi word ‘chita’, which
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The Dunnock
About The dunnock takes its name from the English word dun, meaning greyish brown. ‘Ock’ is from Latin, meaning one who sings with another. Dunnocks
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Mabon
As autumn draws near, the air feels fresher, morning light is softer, evenings close in earlier, and nature prepares to rest. This year, we celebrate
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Carrion Crows
The carrion crows around where I live seem to have had a successful year. Two young now fledged, who remain close to their parents. Regular
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Solitary Bee Week
This year, July 3 – 9 is Solitary Bee Week. The fifth year that the campaign has run, 2023 is the first year that Buglife have
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The Heron
I spot it before it sees me. The statuesque bird stares intently into the freshwater at the edge of the lake. Long legs mean the
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Awakening
Warmer weather heralds an awakening at the nature reserve. Dragonfly nymphs emerge to hatch. Tadpoles gather in the shaded shallow water at the edge of
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Garden Flowers
The warmth of spring wakes the wild garden flowers (some might call them weeds), so important to insect life, and with many other benefits too.
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