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”
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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”
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”
Nature Writing Retreat
A couple of weeks ago, I headed off to a secluded spot in the New Forest, concealed behind a gate, a long gravel track and huge amounts of healthy trees. Organised by the dynamic duo of Emily Hunt and Andrew Millham, with support from the incredible Cameron Bespolka Trust and an all-star panel of esteemedContinue reading “Nature Writing Retreat”
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”
Global Birdfair Returns!
Last week, we travelled to Rutland, the smallest historic county in England, to visit Global Birdfair, the brilliant festival celebrating and raising money for birds, nature and conservation efforts across the globe. It has been held at Lyndon Top, on the south shore of Rutland Water since 2022. The large annual event brings together birders,Continue reading “Global Birdfair Returns!”
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”
Planks and Perseverance
Boardwalks are a common feature of many popular sites for strolls and walks, whether alone with the dog or alongside a large family group. So its only natural that many people will take these feats of engineering for granted, despite them helping to keep their feet dry when walking in a boggy area! However, thereContinue reading “Planks and Perseverance”
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”
The Bovey Birder 