Gen Z and birding are, according to certain outdated stereotypes, not a common mix. Birding is traditionally a hobby for older people. A common misconception is that a lot of time and money is needed to fund such a hobby. But this could not be further from the truth, and there are many young GenContinue reading “The Forgotten Generation?”
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Bird Beach
I can’t think of a better way to spend a Monday evening than on a beach, crouching metres away from a sizeable mixed flock of just about every wader species you would expect to find on a sandy shore, and then some. An evening walk through Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve had ended up with anContinue reading “Bird Beach”
Osprey Exhilaration!
Last week, I was lucky enough to head out with the Birds of Poole Harbour Young Birders Group, on a trip in search of birds of prey. The main target species? It was, of course, the Osprey. Poole Harbour is at the forefront of Osprey reintroduction to the south of England, and here at Carey’sContinue reading “Osprey Exhilaration!”
The Barn Owl Trust
The Dartmoor Youth Rangers is a scheme run by the National Park that aims to engage young people, and get them actively involved in conservation activity. I have been lucky enough to be part of the group for over a year now, and we have worked on various tasks and projects across the moor, fromContinue reading “The Barn Owl Trust”
A Sunny Sunday at Birdfair
On Sunday, about two weeks ago, we returned to Global Birdfair, following an action-packed Saturday. We were in the heart of England’s smallest county, Rutland, on the south shore of the aptly named Rutland Water. The Global Birdfair is a celebration of all things nature, from birds to bugs and everything in between, but itContinue reading “A Sunny Sunday at Birdfair”
Phantoms at Dusk: In search of Nightjars
On Saturday night, we went straight from a swimming gala to Brimpt Woods, managed by Forestry England. Brimpts Wood is very close to Dartmeet, where the two branches of the River Dart meet. The West branch flows alongside the Woods, increasing the diversity of species in the area. I would be doing a nightjar surveyContinue reading “Phantoms at Dusk: In search of Nightjars”
Flight of the Barn Doors
Mallorca so far had been incredible, with so many birds, insects and plants already having been seen just from our villa! On top of the birding, it had been great to have time off from the stress of daily life back home, and I was really getting into the swing of just being relaxed. ButContinue reading “Flight of the Barn Doors”
2024 Review
As 2024 comes to a close, so ends another year and another rollercoaster birding ride. This year has been one where I have really expanded my birding range, from the wilds of the Scottish Highlands to the raucous Spring setting of Keyhaven and Pennington Marshes. Its clearly been one to remember, with a wealth ofContinue reading “2024 Review”
Return to Arne
It had been four years since I had visited Arne. Back then, I was a bird-crazy 8-year old, who got a buzz whenever he looked through a pair of binoculars. I’d certainly changed a lot since then, in many respects. Many special times in my life had been and gone, and I’d grown alongside them,Continue reading “Return to Arne”
Feathered Forecasters: Is There an Avian Answer to Natural Disasters?
Natural disasters are a fairly regular thing nowadays, happening all over the globe, from landslides to flooding to hurricanes. These events often claim many lives, and they’re only going to become commonplace now the world is in the grip of climate change. Weather forecasting can sometimes be unreliable as to when these disasters will happen,Continue reading “Feathered Forecasters: Is There an Avian Answer to Natural Disasters?”
The Bovey Birder 