Animals & Nature

I have successfully trained my dog to pose in photos and am always being asked on social media how I get him to do it. Yes I know him being a border collie and clever…

My dog, Malc, absolutely loves being in the outdoors, and one of his favourite places to get out to is the beach. A time for running free, the sea to splash and run in plus…

As all animal lovers and pet owners know, the bond between animal and human can be astonishing. This true story regarding my mother and her horse is complete and utter proof of just how trust…

Doe Park Caravan Site, in Teesdale within the Durham Dales, is more than just a beautiful place to stay. It is also a fully working farm. I had the pleasure of staying at Doe Park…

Over the last few years I have owned or looked after a whole range of dog breeds. From my beloved twin Basset Hounds to the clever lad I have now, Malc, the Border Collie. I…

I’m not sure exactly when my obsession with otters began but it was emphasised by my time working at a local wildlife organisation, I know that much for sure! Otters are one of those species…

At the end of July, I decided to go whinberry picking. I had fortunately booked the hottest week of the year off work (more luck than judgement) and needed to get outdoors for some fresh…

Our tiny furry friends, the bees, have been in significant decline in recent years due to a number of reasons, including climate change, habitat loss, monoculture (where only a single crop is grown, losing biodiversity),…

Spring is almost here, and nature is slowly awakening from its winter slumber. One of the first signs of the impending season is the emergence of delicate white flowers known as snowdrops. These small, bell-shaped…

It is the end of May and the rapeseed yellow is disappearing from the farming landscape, but the hedgerows and fields, or where I live roundabouts, are full of campion, poppies, daisies, buttercups, hawthorn, cow…