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Of myth and legend
A bird of folklore and stories of old, tales of sorrow, silver and gold. A nuisance for many, a crook and a pest but like all of the...
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Jan 9, 20241 min read
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all my members and subscribers, hoping you have a peaceful day with family and friends. Thank you for taking the time...
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Dec 25, 20231 min read
The Mighty Oak
Your majestic form, this land you adorn, since generations gone, oh ancient one. The things you’ve seen, the tales you could tell,...
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Dec 19, 20231 min read
Ode to a Swallow
Your arrival in Spring, what joy you bring. A long, arduous flight, I gasp at your sight. A 6000 miles journey, 200 miles a day, resting...
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Dec 12, 20231 min read
A Fox’s Plea
Oh why do you hunt me and cause me great harm, I’m known for my cunning, I delight and charm. I roam the countryside, towns, sometimes...
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Dec 2, 20231 min read
Amongst Giants
Where the ravens roam, my second home. A peaceful place, my calming space. Mountains tower toward the sky, each with their summits...
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Nov 29, 20231 min read
Nature's Medicine
Yesterday’s walk was special for a number of reasons, the perfect crisp, clear and sunny conditions, the company of my great friend and...
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Nov 26, 20233 min read
Nature's Gift
I thought I would break with tradition and give you a little taste of poetry, it is my first attempt at writing a poem and I have...
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Nov 5, 20231 min read
Changing seasons
It’s been a busy few weeks for me, a wonderful family break on the Isle of Skye and starting a new job so I have sadly neglected my blog...
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Sep 23, 20232 min read
Beauty in the Air
How can it be mid-August already? We don’t seem to have had much of a summer, particularly with all the damp weather we experienced in...
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Aug 14, 20233 min read
A canalside stroll inbetween the showers
It’s been challenging to say the least to get out recently without getting a good soaking but Monday afternoon provided a brief break...
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Jul 19, 20233 min read
A Tale of Two Trees
It only seems like yesterday that I was talking about how behind the blossoming of the Horse Chestnut trees were this Spring when...
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Jul 8, 20232 min read
Meet your local SSSI
“A what”? I hear some of you say! An SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and we are lucky to have such a place on our...
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Jul 2, 20233 min read
A Roman Holiday
I’ve gone a bit off-piste for this week’s blog as I am away from my local area on a family break in beautiful Northumberland, it is also...
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Jun 21, 20232 min read
An Array of Colour
It doesn’t seem like two minutes since I was talking about things to look out for and enjoy throughout Spring and now here we are well...
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Jun 11, 20232 min read
The Guardian of the Forest
I am a little later than planned with my latest blog, things were rather hectic celebrating my Birthday last weekend followed by a Bank...
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Jun 2, 20233 min read
The May Tree
Nothing epitomises our ancient hedgerows more than the Hawthorn tree. These native trees provide sanctuary and homes for many small birds...
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May 22, 20232 min read
Golden Moments
April and May are the peak months to see both Gorse (Common Gorse) and Broom at their best with their vibrant flowers glowing and...
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May 13, 20232 min read
A tranquil place
This is the beautiful Loadpit Beck, which runs from Eldwick and through Shipley Glen, emptying into the River Aire. A load or lode is a...
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May 6, 20231 min read
Step back in time
Let me take you back to the Spring of 2020. You may remember this for a couple of reasons, the first being that we were a few weeks into...
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Apr 30, 20231 min read
