camping – The Bovey Birder

Back at the Cottage

I’ve just got back from another amazing weekend at Cameron’s Cottage in the New Forest, on a Wild New Forest wildlife camp. These camps happen twice yearly, both in Spring and Autumn, and I’ve been lucky enough to go on five over the last few years. The importance for a young naturalist to be amongContinue reading “Back at the Cottage”

The Wild New Forest Camp

The Autumn Wild New Forest Wildlife Camp took place from the 25th October to the 27th, 2024, and it was an absolutely brilliant experience. Easily as good as the Spring camp, the activities took a completely new perspective as the season changed, with many of them remaining the same, like the Bio-Blitz, but looking forContinue reading “The Wild New Forest Camp”

Wild New Forest Camp: Friday

Last weekend I embarked on a brilliant trip to the New Forest on the Wild New Forest Wildlife Camp, sponsored by the Cameron Bespolka Trust. It was truly incredible, spread from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon, and featured bird-ringing, visits to the coast and nocturnal walks. It is usually held at Cameron’s Cottage, another residentialContinue reading “Wild New Forest Camp: Friday”