African Adventure
The sound was amazing, resonating across the African plains, calling in the rest of the clan. It was a sight to see. At the end, the clan was 21 in number. A strong force to be reckoned with, but the lions were not about to lose their kill. It all began with a damp afternoon. We […]
A window on one’s soul
We have that innate ability to show nature in its rawest form. We can tell a story through pictures, showing the good, bad and the ugly sides of our world. Events in nature are linked to man’s own actions; perhaps we can show this and should. What is natural history Photography? An art form, a […]
Orchids
May sees the beginning of the orchid season, here in the UK. The family Orchidaceae “The Orchid family” is one of the biggest, most diverse, families of flowering plants in the world, with over 27,000 species. It is also one of the oldest. Orchids in one form or another have been on Earth for 76 […]
The May
Dancing around Maypoles, are for us at least sadly over. Perhaps on reflection that should read ‘gladly over’. Mayday for many of us now comes down to a bank holiday. It was however a very important day in the calendar of our recent ancestors. Festivals such as the Obby Oss in Padstow remain, reminding us […]
Elephants in Crisis
Giving talks, about a diverse range of subjects: Kenya Masai Mara, British wildlife and British Flora allows us to share our passion for all things wild. We are lucky we do something we love. We get to spend time in the countryside-watching animals seeing the seasons change. Plants appear flower and disappear. Our pictures tell […]
Trees in Spring
Trees, we all take them for granted. During our winter, many tree species are just a collection of twigs and branches. Summer comes and the trees undergo a transformation. Ask most people and they won’t know which species of tree they are looking at. Did you know for instance that we have over 30 species […]
Bluebells
Each month of the year has its own special look and feel, but April is one of those months that’s hard to beat. And for us it’s all down to one flower. Each year we eagerly await the beginning of April. Why? Bluebells, early in April you start looking for the long green leaves that […]
The lost art of stopping and staring
Taking a walk the other day, I stopped to watch a female blackbird digging for worms. I was struck by her ingenuity at getting a meal for herself, perhaps preparing for a future brood. It made me think. Sometimes we fail to look at the common flora and fauna we see every day, like the […]
3 March 2016 World wildlife Day, “The future of wildlife is in our hands”
A day to celebrate all wildlife, from a small ant to large elephant they are all part of our wonderful eco system. A message from the United Nations, “On this World Wildlife Day, I call on all citizens, businesses and governments to play their part in protecting the world’s wild animals and plants. The […]
Become a scientific assistant
To help preserve our wildlife we need to know what we are preserving. Without data all conservation, is just a stab in the dark. How can you help collect this valuable data about our wildlife and countryside? Well you could go to university, study hard, pass the exams. Get a job, apply for a research […]
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