Stone Age Comet
Comet C/2022 E3 orbits the Sun every 50,000 years. It last passed Earth during the Stone Age, the time of Neanderthals. And now it’s passing
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Category: Passions
Behind The Lens
Watching wildlife behaviour has always been a source of fascination. And using a telephoto lens is often as much about observation, identification, and research as
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Insect Week 2022
Insect Week 2022 reaches its conclusion this weekend. The annual event, organised by the Royal Entomological Society, encourages people to discover the incredible world of insects.
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Celebrating Dandelions
The word dandelion comes from the French ‘dent de lion’, meaning lion’s tooth. Some call them weeds as they are able to multiply and grow
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What Three Things
Visiting Lower Moor We visited Lower Moor Nature Reserve last week with some of our son’s friends. It was a beautiful day. Perfect for outdoor
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Singing For England
It’s a momentous day. For the first time in 55 years, the England men’s football team are playing in the final of a major competition.
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A Snake, A Crow, and An Eclipse
It’s been a busy week of new experiences. Each one offering a chance to learn together. As the post title suggests, the three which stand
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30 Days Wild 2021
30 Days Wild 2021 Happy 1st June! Today marks the beginning of the annual 30 Days Wild challenge. Created by the Wildlife Trusts, participants undertake
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Favourite Places
A Magical Place I’ve written before about one of my favourite local places, TWIGS Community Gardens. During lockdown, TWIGS has continued to provide essential support
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Counting Stars
Council to Protect Rural England The Council to Protect Rural England (CPRE) was established on 7 December 1926. The Council comprised a number of organisations
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