For my latest piece of nature writing, I took out my trusted Pocket Mountains Lake District walking guide and opted for a hike up Dodd where I spot a sparrowhawk on the move.… [Read more]
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The Red Deer: A Beautifully Camouflaged Beast
Red deer feature in the latest piece of my nature writing, the large mammals spotted during a walk from Pooley Bridge to Patterdale in the Lake District National Park.… [Read more]
Sharp Edge: A Naturally Occurring Knife-Edge
A thrilling ascent of Sharp Edge and Foule Crag, Blencathra, during early autumn, is the highlight of this piece of my nature writing.… [Read more]
A Broom Moth Caterpillar
A dark banded morph of a broom moth caterpillar features in this piece of my nature writing, which is based on a hike from Buttermere to Bleaberry Tarn in the Western Lake District.… [Read more]
The Common Blue Damselfly
A common blue damselfly stars in this piece of my nature writing, which is based on a wander from Wythburn to Harrop Tarn, close to Thirlmere in the Lake District.… [Read more]