Close Your Eyes and See More
How involving all the senses offers more immersive experiences in nature
Thoughtful in Nature
Encouraging you to explore the natural world immersively, discovering British wildlife throughout the seasons and learning how to get the most out of slow adventures.
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Where the Hummingbirds Sing
Adventures in Wales with crows wearing lipstick and moths pretending to be birds
Jewels in the Grass
I find excuses to watch butterflies on every trip away, so a visit to my home town in Hertfordshire would be no different!
Birdfair 2026
A whirlwind wildlife weekend, including a book talk from yours truly!
Impromptu Puffins
A little red boat in Northumberland takes you to an island gem without a single tourist
Pushing the Boat Out
How a little adventurous push can have big rewards
Bountiful Broadleaf Birds
I'm used to Scottish conifers, so visiting Welsh oak woodlands was like entering a whole new world
Repairing My Reading
How scrolling damages our reading ability and what I'm doing to tackle it
Two Different Dips
An immersive day of chilly plunges from a peaceful lake to river rapids
A Hike in the Clouds
When I arrived in Wales I spent the day gazing at walls - for butterflies of course