October is full of colour as the leaves change to wonderful reds and golds which, if the strong winds stay away, will stay with us for at least another month. In a few years the… October 2020

Many birds will be returning to our coasts this month from their summer homes abroad to spend the winter in Britain. In Norfolk Cley Marshes is a favourite place for ducks, geese and wading birds… September 2020

Although we are now in midsummer we still get stormy days which give us some lovely skies. The big skies we have in Norfolk are one of the many bonuses those of us who live… August 2020

Baby hedgehogs are out and about now, but some don’t get much of a chance. They are very vulnerable at this young stage and some don’t even get to seeing much of the outside world.… July 2020

Geese are roosting in the barley near us. Coming in the moonlight, casting flying shadows across the bedroom curtains and calling; such a wild sound. They seem to prefer to feed on the young shoots… June 2020

In these days of self-isolation contact with the natural world may be limited for some people. Some are not lucky enough to live in the countryside or even have gardens but there are still things… May 2020

Fruit trees are in blossom this month, giving us stunning sights and reminding us that spring is truly here. Also providing pollen and nectar for pollinating insects, especially bees but it seems that some, particularly… April 2020

Back in Norfolk the trees are very different from those in the Ecuadorean cloud forests where I took you during the winter. The British trees are still quite bare at this time of year which… February 2020

The Ecuadorean cloud forests are home to many insects, some of which are still to be identified. All over the world those insects which are brightly coloured have evolved, by natural selection, to be like… December 2019