Yorkshire is one of the wildest places in England, which is why it is one of the best counties to watch wildlife. In late spring, I based myself in Scarborough so that I could visit some of Yorkshire’s finest reserves….
Slow TV: Boat trip along the Bridgewater Canal
A slow TV journey along the Bridgewater Canal in Manchester, from Stretford Marina to Castlefield and then back again.
I went to Another Place on Crosby Beach
For a weekend away we went to Crosby Beach to see Another Place. We came on the train and we’d been out for our friend’s leaving do the night before so we were feeling a bit rough. It was totally worth…
Marsh harriers at Yorkshire’s Blacktoft Sands
I spent a long weekend trying to avoid the election madness in Yorkshire. I voted, then had a job interview and then drove across the country so I was a bit stressed! I’d also stayed late at work the day…
Birding in Cheshire’s Burton Mere and Parkgate
On bank holiday weekend I decided to visit the Dee Estuary for the very first time. I’ve wanted to go for a long while and I was so pleased that I did. Nature is the place to collect your thoughts…
Birding at RSPB Leighton Moss in Lancashire
I love Leighton Moss! I’ve wanted to go ever since I saw it on Springwatch and on the May Day bank holiday I seized the chance. It is a one and a half hour drive from Manchester and it was…
I give Blakeney Point the seal of approval
A couple of years ago I went crabbing at Cromer on my birthday on the beach, I was amazed at the large fish that were attracted to the bacon in the net. Not as surprised as I was when a seal turned up. At that point,…
I visited RSPB Minsmere after BBC Springwatch
Ever since I saw RSPB Minsmere on Springwatch I couldn’t wait to go so my partner took me for my birthday. We stayed in Lowestoft the night before and drove to get there shortly after the 9am opening time, there…