Author: James Common
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I heard a Tawny Owl last night. A nocturnal foray to my local store interrupted by an eerie, frightfully abrupt, yet oddly soothing shriek from…
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I have not ventured outside much recently: due to Masters work, plotting for New Nature and various other, more tedious tasks. All of which, combined,…
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For quite some time now, environmentalists have lambasted the perceived lack of interest that young people possess for the nature: branding us lazy, disinterested, and…
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I posted last week with regards to just how fabulous 2016 has been for me, both as a keen naturalist and aspiring nature writer. It…
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The haunting call of the Curlew is one of the most iconic, and enjoyable, sounds in nature. Especially in Britain: where rippling trill of our largest…
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It has become somewhat of a tradition on this blog to, near the turn of the year, dwell momentarily on the high-points of the months past.…
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Writing, tweeting and generally posting anything into the public domain is a sure fire way to stress yourself out, though it is thoroughly rewarding. 2016 has been…
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I spend the majority of my free time outdoors: birding, writing, taking pictures, recording, watching and, occasionally, ambling absent any particular aim. For me, the…
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The last few days have been hectic; passing in a blur of feathers, arduous bus journeys and exciting new experiences. With countless miles traveled for…
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There is no way around it, our small island is positively bursting with deer. So many in fact, that the issue of overpopulation and its subsequent…
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Okay, I confess, I have been a little vocal with my excitement over attending the Living North Awards this week, and over my shortlisting in…
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Anyone who follows me on social media may have noticed the incessant waffling about a new “project” of mine. Well, said project is now coming…
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Last week I posted with regards to aspiring conservationists, offering some advice towards those seeking a career in the environmental sector. Part one proved somewhat…
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There is something notable happening in conservation. For years, conservationists have bemoaned the perceived lack of interest that younger people take in the natural world.…