Summer is traditionally a quiet time for birdwatching, as most birds have finished breeding and many are busy moulting. Sometimes it feels as if all the birds have simply disappeared, and for some migrants that’s true, as some species are already getting ready to leave our shores for the winter. Fortunately, summer is also the … More Nature Quest: Butterfly summer
I’ve written a couple of previous blogs about my tiny urban garden and the things I’ve done to try and make it more attractive to wildlife. It was the inspiration for the recent Garden Bioblitz event that took place across the UK, and it has brought me enormous pleasure in terms of bringing a little … More Wildlife gardening ups and downs
Just a quick post this time with a few photos from last weekend. I really wanted to get out in the sunshine and try and spot some insects and butterflies, so decided to head down to the Mendips for the afternoon. I ended up exploring Ubley Warren and Velvet Bottom reserves, owned by the Somerset … More Portbury Wharf and exploring the Mendips
