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International Dawn Chorus Day
There are few sounds more hopeful than the dawn chorus. Long before the lanes fill with cars, before church bells,
- Jeannette Martin
- 04 May 2026
Star Snot: The Curious Case
Every so often, walkers, gardeners, and wildlife enthusiasts stumble across something strange: a translucent, jelly-like blob shimmering on grass, soil,
- Jeannette Martin
- 23 February 2026
The Loss of a Legend:
Whitewebbs Oak Felled in Enfield In early April 2025, one of London’s most ancient and ecologically significant trees — the
- Jeannette Martin
- 23 February 2026
A Glimpse Into Rural Life:
We recently came across a fascinating newspaper clipping referencing Cheshire Village Memories, a book compiled from diaries, logbooks, and personal
- Jeannette Martin
- 23 February 2026
RSPB Bird Watch Count 2026
This year’s RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch once again reminded me just how lively and varied a small patch of garden
- Anne Brooks
- 29 January 2026