• Eastern delight
    The oriental turtle dove that turned up in a garden in Chipping Norton back in February is still being seen. This is a very rare bird in the UK and February seems a pretty odd time for one to turn up...
  • Turkish delight or terminal condition?
    London’s Mayor, Boris Johnson was clearly impressed by Istanbul’s Ataturk International airport. But, please, can we all try and avoid him being delayed! It gave him time to think, and try to breathe...
  • Every Child Outdoors?
    If you have the memory of an elephant, you might recall that last summer I had an enjoyable day at Rainham with a local school and their local MP, John Cruddas. This was part of our festival of field...
  • Every Little Bit Helps
    Our breeding waders, especially lapwing, redshank, curlew and snipe, are in catastrophic decline. RSPB Insh Marshes has put in place a regular programme for cutting back rank, overgrown vegetation...
  • Inspiring every generation
    Conservation Manager, Stuart Benn, on inspiring people to do more for nature... Inspiring Every Generation Wasn’t the Wimbledon men’s final just the business? Ewan McGregor really nailed it with...