In the corner of the garden lies a pond. At first glance, it appears modest and slightly shaded from the overhanging tree next door. But a cluster of tall, stout-stemmed plants clings to the far edge. Your eyes are immediately drawn to, not their unflattering bulbous joints, but to their dazzling pink flowerheads, resplendent andContinue reading “Invasive Species”
Monthly Archives: August 2026
Parc Natural Sa Dragonera
Named for it’s shape akin to that of a certain mythical creature, Dragonera lies off the south-west coast of Mallorca, a stones throw from the picturesque coastal Balearic town of Sant Elm. It’s roots run deep into it’s rugged, uninhabited cliffs, and it’s relationship with people has proven rather complicated over the years. But it’sContinue reading “Parc Natural Sa Dragonera”
A Nature Walk and a Natter
A nature walk with young children is guaranteed to feel really special. Those were my thoughts, anyway, after our walk around Bovey Heathfield. A few days ago, I was lucky enough to be asked to help lead a nature walk for young families, organised by Better Places and the Devon Wildlife Trust. It was myContinue reading “A Nature Walk and a Natter”
Mountain Management in Mallorca
The Black (or Cinereous) Vulture is Europe’s largest raptor, and an iconic species in Mallorca. It thrives in the northwest mountain range, the Serra de Tramuntana, and has recently been showing signs of expansion in its breeding range, putting the exclamation point on an awe-inspiring conservation success story that brought the birds back from the brinkContinue reading “Mountain Management in Mallorca”
