Storks in Sussex
Following footpaths for glimpses of some of the wildlife at Knepp Wildland, Sussex.
Hot mammal summer
Earlier in the year we witnessed the impossible shape of a mother weasel transporting a kit along the Sandstone Trail through Nettleford Wood. A fleet, furry sausage with a right angle, it was such an unusual sight it took a while to understand what we were seeing. I don'
Pedantic puffin reviews: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
What can a picture book beloved across generations teach us about entomology?
Introducing the Pedantic Puffin
Meet the Pedantic Puffin, here to enhance nature connection in pre-school books.
Listen... Do you smell something?
A splash of rain stimulates the sounds and smells of Caldy Nature Park.
Butterfly days
The end of July means two things in these parts. Firstly, the school holidays are a coming-in and secondly, it's time to count butterflies! My eldest's time at nursery is coming to an end, which is a huge milestone. He's had the most
Ash and embers
I awoke to the smell of smoke. My immediate reaction was to check on the boys, who were both sleeping soundly, uncovered and sweaty at the edges. The smoke was an outside odour, seeping through open windows to flip my worry switch for the day. I tried to address my
Fair weather
In the village where I grew up we had a summer fair every year. In fact, I recently learned it's been a tradition since the 14th Century, making it one of the oldest in the country, though sweating through your shirt in a marquee is a more recent
Past glories
Delving into the past can be a bit painful, but exploring mindfully can reveal amazing insights.
Searching for the real d'eel
May Day celebrations with a fishy twist in Ely, Cambridgeshire
Getting the jay blues
I've become obsessed with finding the right shade of blue for the Eurasian jay.
Scrying and surveying
I'm doing some research for a book project so I've pulled together a little online survey. If you have 2 minutes, I'd love to get your response. Create your own user feedback survey