Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
I couldn’t believe my luck when I got this trip in Chengdu, China. I’d heard so much about it and had wanted to go when it first came on to our schedule. Fortunately I was not…
The Beauty of Ferns
A fern is a class of plants that reproduce via spores, not flowers nor seeds. The stem is underground rhizome in most fern varieties. Some of the more primitive ferns have an above-ground stem with…
The Crocus: An Early Celebration Of Spring
As the cold winter embraces its last days and the whispers of spring begin to fill the air, a delicate bloom emerges from the earth, bringing joy and color to the somber landscape. It’s the…
The Growing Of The Great Tits
Great Tits, known scientifically as Parus major, are small, charismatic songbirds that captivate bird lovers and researchers alike. With their vibrant colors and melodious calls, these birds have earned a special place in the hearts…
Deer spotting in Epping Forest
It was a chilly but incredibly sunny winter’s day – the perfect weather to get out into the local woodlands. I had joined a ‘deer walk’, organised by the City of London Corporation, who are…
Exploring the Delightful World of Pied Wagtails in the UK
On a nice day like this it is a joy to sit outside and watch the Pied Wagtails gather and saunter along the rooftop tiles, with their distinctive black and white colour and the almost…
Time with the red squirrels of Eden Valley, Cumbria
When I lived in the Eden valley, Cumbria it was always a joy to see the red squirrels in abundance. Gorgeous animals they are and I have been lucky to see them so often. I…
A Lavender Field Escape – A Good Summer Vibe
It was the end of summer and I found myself gazing at a lavender farm in the South East of England. The sight of this huge lavender field in Surrey came as a bit of…
The Wolf: A Brief Encounter, Vancouver Island
A regular daybreak walk turned into a full on wildlife encounter. Then later it turned into a lesson in conservation management. The day before the encounter I’d been chatting to someone and I was told…
Encountering Grizzly Bears in Knight Inlet: A Wildlife Lover’s Ultimate Adventure
I was ready to immerse myself in the wild beauty of Knight Inlet, Vancouver, Canada. Where an encounter with grizzly bears became an unforgettable adventure for a wildlife enthusiast such as me. Nestled in the…
The Dainty Damselfly
In late spring and early summer I look forward to visiting the lakes and ponds in my local forest. If I am lucky – and have timed it just right – in amongst the iris leaves…
Sunshine and Sunflowers , The Colour and Wonder
The sight of sunflowers catching rainbow sunbeams through their petals is wonderfully uplifting. They seem to radiate light and colour throughout the summer months. The name is derived from the shape of the flowering ‘head,’…
