Author: James Common
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The last few weeks have been manic; jam-packed with university assignments and other, more menial, tasks. All of which, combined, have greatly impacted upon my…
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The last few days have seen an infuriating surge in the rhetoric of those calling for the control of Britain’s gulls; as campaigners clamour for the lethal…
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The year start on a characteristically chipper note; my annual 1st of January foray with Sacha kicking off the year list with a decent 84…
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Yesterday found me bound for North Yorkshire, for the second time in less than a week. The intended target of this particular jaunt; the rather…
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I have been rather quiet on this blog recently, at least by my usual vocal standards. I can assure you that this is because I…
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A busy week in the birding stakes with numerous trips around dear old Northumberland – as I attempt to stay true to my county year…
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My views on unpaid, long-term conservation internships undulate substantially. On one hand, and from firsthand experience, I know the benefits such placements bring; in terms…
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This week has been a jolly good one; one jam-packed with exquisite encounters, cold fingers, early mornings and, of course, some brilliant birds. Each day…
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Sometimes it is nice to just sit still; to abandon the urge to chase nature and allow wildlife to come to you. To wait; a…
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The jaded sun shone, the air felt warm, spring-like even, and a Robin uttered its charactaristic, spritely song from the rusted pinnacle of a nearby fence.…
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For clarities sake, let us get this out of the way first: I, personally, am a fan of both the Planet Earth series and presenter Martin…
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Today witnessed the launch of New Nature Magazine, the new e-magazine written, edited and produced entirely by young people. And what a launch it was. When I…
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A few months ago, toying with the idea of starting up an online magazine written and produced entirely by young people, I had hoped a…
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I have always been a birder, of sorts. Though one who, traditionally, prefers to watch birds on my local patch: formerly at Stobswood, now, Blyth. Content,…