Wildlife & Nature The primrose: herald of spring March 06, 2014 In March, the sweet yellow heads of primroses start to appear in the hedgerows. As one of the first …
Wildlife & Nature Wildlife of the Caledonian forest February 26, 2014 A close look at five of the best-loved species of Scotland's ancient pine forest, with images by wildlife photographer Mike …
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The Scots pine: keeper of the forest February 12, 2014 Continuing my series on British trees, we're heading up into the Highlands to stand beneath a beautiful Scots pine...
Wildlife & Nature Snowdrops in January January 10, 2014 As the dark days of winter start to lengthen, we're all eager for signs of spring. What better than …
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The holly bears the crown November 26, 2013 Glowing with colour when the year is at its darkest, holly was once thought to symbolise immortality
Wildlife & Nature Cherry galls on oak leaves November 18, 2013 Look at this beautiful little orb on an oak leaf! Intriguing but certainly not innocent, it's caused by a …
Wildlife & Nature The Dark Green Fritillary November 05, 2013 This lovely butterfly was seen dancing around the wild flowers on the island of Lismore in August.
Wildlife & Nature A festival of fungi November 02, 2013 Encouraged by the damp autumn, these weird and wonderful fungi are having a ball in the woodlands at the moment! …
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The enchantment of the rowan September 09, 2013 The mountain ash is one of our best-loved native trees: beautiful in every season, with more than a hint …
Wildlife & Nature Piddocks – anything but boring August 21, 2013 Have you ever found a pebble on the sea shore with a perfect hole drilled in it? Do …
Wildlife & Nature The marsh fritillary June 26, 2013 The ancient woodlands of Taynish in Argyll are one of the last British strongholds of this pretty little butterfly.
Wildlife & Nature The bridge of the fairy foxgloves June 08, 2013 This old bridge is the home of a very special little flower...
Wildlife & Nature Lady’s smock June 02, 2013 In the spring sunshine, look out for this delicate wayside plant which is 'painting the meadows with delight'!
Wildlife & Nature Windflowers – tears of Aphrodite May 17, 2013 According to a Greek legend, wood anemones - or windflowers - sprang up where the tears of Aphrodite fell. …
Wildlife & Nature Thrift: coastal jewels April 19, 2013 This radiant little coastal dweller starts flowering in April, and continues right through the summer.
British trees , Wildlife & Nature The majesty of the beech April 16, 2013 Beeches evoke the true beauty of the British landscape, with their majestic shape and vivid autumn colours.
