An Extraordinary Sun Rise
On a cold, misty morning, I had the unbelievable privilege of witnessing the most amazing and extraordinary sunrise. Before my very eyes the sun exploded through the mist and through a line of upright lime trees – “To be in the right place at the right time!” is an understatement. Views: 362
The Importance of BEEing a BEE
Importance of beeing a BEE Bees are flying insects closely related to wasps and ants, known for their role in pollination and, in the case of the best-known bee species, the western honey bee, for producing honey and beeswax Bees are a monophyletic lineage Bees are a monophyletic lineage within the superfamily Apoidea and are presently considered a...
Spotted Flycatcher Appeal
One of our most treasured songbirds, the Spotted Flycatcher, is disappearing. Once considered a common garden nesting species, the Spotted Flycatcher is now a bird that many people are willing to travel a long way to see. ‘Spotted Flycatcher’ Breeding Bird Survey data show a decline in the breeding population of 39% between 1995 and 2016, part of a staggering longer...