For those of you who saw the special appeal for Oscar in last week’s Mindful Monday, you’ll be pleased to hear that he has since been reserved and will hopefully be going to his new home soon! A big thank you to everyone who gave it a read and a share. Now onto this week’s … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Ecology
Wordless Wednesday #14. Firecrest (New Forest, UK)
Mindful Monday #2. Make Yourself Heard!
There are many issues in the big wide world of conservation, that without your support, would not get a hint of recognition. So how can you speak up for nature and make yourself heard? Join a campaign! The more people that share and show their support for environmental issues, the more likely it is for … Continue reading
Lost Time is Never Found Again
Time is our most precious commodity; there is never quite enough of it as there are a vast amount of tasks to complete in order to become successful. Despite this, as a species we have thrived, to the detriment of other species and to some extent, the destruction of our planet. Could this be due … Continue reading
Mindful Monday #1. Give a helping hand
Our gardens are becoming increasingly important for a variety of species due to the growing pressure of development on the countryside and open spaces. However, there are many ways in which you can give a helping hand and in this post we shall be looking at how you can do your bit for birds! Set … Continue reading
What’s HOWL tweeting about?
Did you know HOWL was active on twitter? Finally starting to get to grips and understand the power of social media! Find fun facts, conservation news, ways to help nature and lots more! Continue reading
Wordless Wednesday #5. Slow Worm Anguis fragilis (Howl’s Garden!)
Close, But Not Close Enough?
Hands with nails, eyes that mirror our own, rich social and emotional lives. These are just a few of the attributes that strike a chord with us when we take a closer look at our closest living relatives, the Great Apes. Despite sharing 95% of their genes with humans, gorillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans are more … Continue reading
Conservation Dogs – Mother Nature’s Best Friend?
Dogs possess a unique blend of intelligence, resilience and sensitivity, which combined with their willingness to work with people who are committed to working with them has earned them the well-respected title of man’s best friend. As environmental awareness is increasing along with the recognition that we are experiencing an alarming loss of biodiversity, how … Continue reading
A step into the world of birding – Part 2
Quite some time ago now I posted about my experience of woodcock dazzling as part of my bird ringing training. Now as the weather has been pretty temperamental these past few weeks (or months rather) I have been doing a few more of these surveys as the heavy rain and wind actually creates the most … Continue reading