Christmas and the Natural World
It’s that time of year when much of our instinct is to light a fire, decorate our houses with the festive colours of green and red and hibernate with loved ones. But for...
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Author: Rosie Bowman
The Gannet; myths and truths about this impressive diver.
Earlier this year I took a trip to North Berwick to escape the noisy hub of Edinburgh, and discovered the amazing Bass Rock, the remains of an ancient volcano now home to over...
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A summer spent with the Osprey.
When I first made the move up to Scotland to get involved in the conservation sector, I was naïve to the way in which the Osprey would fill me with interest, caring and...
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An offshore refuge for the Red squirrel- could the Isle of Man be next?
The plight of the red squirrel is a commonly known example of the negative knock-on effects of the introduction of alien species to native fauna, since the establishment of an out-competing grey squirrel...
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What’s had twitchers flocking to Derbyshire this week?
I’ve always been overwhelmed by the dedication and passion demonstrated by birders across the UK, often travelling the breadth and length of this isle to get a glimpse of a rare sighting, to...
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The flawless crowd-pleaser; the Mandarin duck.
There are many beautiful natural encounters that reward patience in the Peak District, such as starling murmurations over the moors and breeding peregrine falcons nesting on the cliff tops. But one bird I’ve...
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