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The Weather Window

August 30, 2020

A tumultuous grey green sea crashes onto the sand rolling with white foaming crests that create bubbles that are blown up the beach. The sky overhead is pale grey. Along the beach a hidden forest is revealed by the low tide. Draped in brown and green seaweed are the preserved remains of ancient trees. Thousands … More The Weather Window

A tribute to Popz

August 20, 2020

In 2005, fresh out of University, I went to the Isle of Mull to work with Sea Life Surveys. One of the UK’s first whale watching companies, Sea Life Surveys had been set up by Richard Fairbairns in 1982. At the same time, with advice from whale biologists, he set up the Mull Cetacean Project. … More A tribute to Popz

Wild Barley Rewind: Care of Magical Creatures

August 1, 2020

The world is full of magical creatures, from tiny beetles, bees and butterflies to magnificent whales and soaring birds. I grew up enamoured with whales and dolphins, and was introduced to the wonder of birds when I went to University and met Lee. As the years have passed I have been entranced by all our … More Wild Barley Rewind: Care of Magical Creatures