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A small, grey blur fluttered against the waterproof cover of the bikes propped against the back wall. There was a flash of orange tail. I dived out of my seat in the dining room and ran to the utility room window as the bird took off from the ground and shot towards the fence. Perched … Continue reading How to create a city wildlife garden →

I was woken at 5am by the most peculiar sound. The sun had just started to rise and the light in the tent was grey and weak. It was still cold, and I could see my breath hovering above me as I lay wrapped, cocoon-like, in a thick sleeping bag. Only my wooly-hatted head poked … Continue reading Why wild camp →

I’ve quickly learnt that a lot of wildlife watching can be fairly disappointing. Don’t get me wrong, every time I’ve been out I’ve seen something. Sitting in a hide or squatting by a river, standing on a footpath futilely squinting into the distance, there’s always some creature that turns up to make your patience worthwhile. … Continue reading All about otters →

The tour guide threw a fish out the back of the boat and it landed in the water with a thwack, bobbing about limply. Up on the rock, the eagle eyed the fish: judging the distance, the proximity of the boat, the tastiness of the snack. Spreading its great wings it took off, and soared … Continue reading How to see eagles →

I have seen a goldcrest. Hurrah! Ever since I saw this tiny bird on last year’s Springwatch I have been determined to see one. The UK’s smallest bird (I previously, incorrectly, thought this was the wren) goldcrests are a delightful and tricky bird to see. One had turned up in my mum’s garden, obediently arriving … Continue reading How to see a goldcrest →