Regatta Day
I love the Westray Regatta. I don’t understand which boats are which. I don’t know the rules. I don’t know where they …
The Overconsumption Chronicles – Volume 2
Today, chronicling the difficulty of repairing things. I’m attempting to consume less, yet I’m finding the rest of society isn’t organised to …
The Hall of Einar Sunday Recommendation #25
The Living Mountain by Jenny Sturgeon
Atlantic Wave
I love walking the west coast of Westray. On a beautiful day there’s no place like it. I’ve been enjoying getting to …
The Hall of Einar Sunday Review #16
Fungi – card game by Brent Povis and Collins British Mushrooms & Toadstools photographic guide
KillJays
Jays are incredible birds. Members of the crow family, they have beautiful pink plumage, a crest, striking blue and black wings, a …
The Caterpillar Service – Day Six
Here’s the scene next to a busy public footpath: It may appear tranquil but deep within the brambles is a Long-Tailed Bushtit’s …
The Hall of Einar – Sunday Review #6
Sunday Review: Our Bright Night by Kirsty Merryn and Cryptic real and imaginary wildlife by Immy Smith.
There once was an ugly duck. A very ugly duck.
You know the story. There’s an ugly duckling which turns into a swan. I don’t need to go all Hans Christian Andersen on …
Observação de aves
I don’t speak Portuguese, but I guess what this sign means as I drive past. It’s a blue bird and that must …
Ruddy Turnstones at Brixham breakwater #3
I’ve been enjoying filming the Ruddy Turnstones in Brixham. I hope these tiny films have given you some insight into their lives. …
The dunes of Maspalomas
My son has a specific photograph in mind and he wants to get it. He’s a very driven young man. The location’s …
Pipit
We can see Tenerife in the distance. The peak, Teide, is 3718 meters high. No wonder it’s visible above the clouds. Peeping nearby …
Kangaroo Island – Remarkable Rocks
It’s taken 500 million years of wind and rain and pounding waves to sculpt these exceptional forms: The position of the rocks, …
Kangaroo Island – New Zealand Fur Seals
“Kangaroo Island. Too good to spoil.” That’s what the Australian Government’s Natural Resources website says. “Keep Kangaroo Island free from introduced pests. …
Kangaroo Island – Kangaroos and Koalas
“Kangaroo Island. Too good to spoil.” That’s what the Australian Government’s Natural Resources website says. Kangaroo Island is home to 4,000 people. …
2019 highlights of a wilder Orkney life
The turning of the year is always a great time for reflection. Celebrating the darkest day with the thought that longer days, …
Limpets and gypsum pseudomorphs
A fine day means the chance to walk the Westray coast: The blues are spectacular and the rocks are fascinating In the …
The Stonechat family of Trendlebere Down #2
Last April I was determined to spend some quality time with my local Stonechats and get some photographs while I was with …
Do we need to pay for oaks to grow?
I’m walking down a city centre street in Rome. It’s November and it’s 20 degrees Celsius. It’s forecast to be blue skies …
United Monopolies – How much are we paying water companies for our wildlife drought?
Can you remember the last time you spent a day without drinking water? Without cleaning your teeth? Without washing your dishes? Without …
Westray Coast 50 – Day Five
My adventures on the fifth of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
Westray Coast 50 – Day Four and a Half
My adventures on the four-and-a-half-th of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
Westray Coast 50 – Day Four
My adventures on the fourth of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
Westray Coast 50 – Day Three
My adventures on the third of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
Westray Coast 50 – Day Two
My adventures on the second of five days walking the entire coast of Westray.
Marmaduke Tunstall and the curious case of the Sacred Ibis
I occasionally have to go to London on business. In a small side street in Marylebone called Welbeck Street is the Holiday …
Praying for a Mantis
We are walking in Abruzzo in Italy at a height of 1,500 metres above sea level. It’s invigorating: Amongst the grass are …
Jay – forty years ago in my nature notebooks
Jays always seem like exotic birds to me. They’re pink! They have a crest! They have blue and black feathers! They look …
Good Gannets above!
Have you ever wondered how Gannets manage to dive into the water at such incredible speeds and yet seem to survive without …