A Summer Challenge

When I’m out exploring I like to know the names of the things I find, so I get frustrated when I’m stumped by them. So I set myself a challenge to put a name to my unknown nature.

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My 5 favourite ways to Reconnect with Nature

Sometimes it can all get a bit much, with constant demands and the ongoing buzz of technology. Sometimes we need to take a step back, disconnect from the pressures and re-connect with something that’s been there for us for as long as we can remember. These are my tips for reconnecting with the natural world around us.

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Otter Survey Training

I’ve not had as much luck spotting otters back here as I did when we were in Scotland. So what better way to improve my chances of being more otter aware, and help the local mammal group, than by volunteering to help out in their otter surveys.

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A Clamour of Rooks

A bird synonymous with english farmland, but its also pretty well known for the part it plays in english folklore

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Beautiful Blashford

My local patch and one of my all time favourite nature reserves. There is always something to see at Blashford Lakes.

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Watching For Wildlife

Wildlife watching doesn’t have to be all camo hear and hides. If you learnt to really look you’d be surprised at the amount of nature on your doorstep…

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