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Disturbing the natural order – the case of neonicotinoid insecticides and farmland birds
One of my favourite nature writers is Mark Cocker who has the ability to capture a scene or an idea in a few hundred words. Despite his immense knowledge he never loses his sense of awe and with clever … Continue reading
Next time you see Nelson’s Column, think of Dartmoor
Dartmoor is the largest and wildest area of open country in the south of England but despite the wildness, the human imprint is never far away. For many years, the moor has been exploited by industry which has shaped the … Continue reading
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Tagged birds, china clay, dartmoor, devon, flowers, granite, nelson's column, richard mabey, stephen spielberg, warhorse
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She laments, sir,….. her husband goes this morning a-birding
The book stall consisted of at least six large tables covered with all kinds and all sizes of books. Judging from the number of people milling around the stall, there was quality here although the prices (50p for paperbacks and … Continue reading
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Tagged Alastair Fitter, birds, book stall, burton bradstock, church fete, Cirl Bunting, climate change, conservation, flowers, nature books, Richard Fitter
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On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me, eight waxwings trilling ……
I’ve had bird books for many years: pocket-sized books with pictures and descriptions of the common British birds. Not that I am a bird enthusiast. I just want to be able to identify the birds around me. If I am … Continue reading
