My Blog Posts: Nature Writing

Language for the natural world

How do we write about nature in an authentic and respectful way?

The Swastika Stone, Ilkley Moor

Exploring the only ancient swastika rock art in Britain

Old nature books: the series

Why I'm analysing nature writing past and present.

Old nature books: The Nature Book (1913), on frogs

Analysis of a charming section on amphibians

Old nature books: The Observer's Book of Wild Animals (1958), intro and Moles

Join me in looking at the opening to Wild Animals

Visiting Teifi Marshes Nature Reserve in Cardigan, Wales

I had incredible views of water buffalo and kingfishers at Teifi Marshes.

THE BADGER STONE, ILKLEY MOOR

Exploring ancient rock art on Rombalds Moor, Ilkley, Yorkshire

SILVER HOWE, GRASMERE

Walk to the summit of Silver Howe, Grasmere with me.

ALCOCK TARN

Join me for a walk to Alcock Tarn, above Grasmere