On Saturday, 31st October, I took part in Wader Conservation World Watch (WCWW), an event organised by a UK based charity, WaderQuest. The event has been held annually since 2014…
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Buckenham Marshes – After the Rain
As we plod soggily away from the drainage mill which stands derelict but defiantly sentinel, the shroud of dark grey looming overhead is swept away, whipped over the flat expanse…
Hakuna Matata – No Worries!
Hakuna Matata – No Worries! A Swahili phrase which sums up the laid back nature of people, their lifestyle and attitude on Zanzibar, the last port of call on our…
Bermuda – August 2020
Hello from Bermuda – August 2020. Half way through August, our extremely hot and humid days continue, and we are in desperate need of rain. Even through our island is…
Kenneth Tumusiime
Kenneth Tumusiime is a real conservation hero. His work with local communities in the Murchison Falls area of Uganda is producing fantastic results. His efforts have galvanised local people to…
Identification Guide to the ‘Brown’ Butterflies
Welcome to my Identification Guide to the ‘Brown’ Butterflies. Most of these species are emerging in numbers now and will be seen flitting over meadows, along hedgerows and sunny woodland…
Skipper Butterfly Identification
Let’s talk skipper butterfly identification. It’s the time of year when butterfly activity is at its peak. Grassland butterflies will be on the wing throughout July and August and frequently…
Wildlife Watching 19th – 30th June 2020
Welcome to Wildlife Watching 19th – 30th June 2020, the last of the 30 Days Wild blogs summarising the creatures seen and heard during the last 10 days of June….
Bermuda Shorts – June 2020
Welcome to Bermuda Shorts – June 2020. This month Jessica tells us about the beautiful white-tailed tropic birds that are now nesting on the island and takes us into the…
Wildlife Watching 4th – 18th June 2020
Welcome to Wildlife Watching 4th – 18th June 2020. Good to be able to drop ‘Lockdown’ from the title don’t you think? We are tumbling into summer after a turbulent…