Category: Nature
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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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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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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,…
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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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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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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…