Few nature writers today offer a writing style that is quite as approachable as Stephen Moss. His writing lifts you into his direct experience and thought space in a manner that avoids preaching and pretentious language, often a danger in this area, instead offering storytelling that is accessible, humorous and a joy to read. WildContinueContinue reading “Book Review: ‘Wild Kingdom’ by Stephen Moss”
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A busy month
With a fortnight’s worth of guest posts now over it certainly seems a while since I wrote something on the blog myself. I want to thank all of the contributors who wrote for the marine series, and I hope that you have enjoyed reading their posts as much as I have. It is easy toContinueContinue reading “A busy month”
Thinkingcountry’s ‘Marine Wildlife Fortnight’
Like many people who grew up and regularly holidayed on the British coast I have spent hundreds of days walking beaches, collecting shells, rockpooling and swimming in British waters. A few years ago I worked for Essex Wildlife Trust on a coastal reserve, and thanks to the enthusiasm of the Trust’s Living Seas Coordinator, Sarah Allison,ContinueContinue reading “Thinkingcountry’s ‘Marine Wildlife Fortnight’”
Inspirational Quotes for Conservationists
There are hundreds of conscientious conservationists (there’s a tonguetwister for you) out there; all of whom have their own inspiring stories, but it can at times seem a lonely, never ending pursuit. With such significant problems to solve, we can all become dejected and defeatist at times. Here’s a few inspiring quotes to get conservationistsContinueContinue reading “Inspirational Quotes for Conservationists”
Google Earth Engine: Evidence of Our Impact on the World
This evening, whilst having dinner with some friends, the remarkable technological historical source that is Google Earth was mentioned. It is an amazing record of our times and charts the impact that human beings have had on this planet over a relatively short time span (roughly 30 years). The record is made up of overContinueContinue reading “Google Earth Engine: Evidence of Our Impact on the World”
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