Think you know what wildlife lives near you? Think again. Chances are, there’s a lot more out there then you realise! In fact, most wildlife is pretty elusive and will go undetected in front of your eyes and ears. In the UK, we have a whole host of interesting mammals that we only bump into … Continue reading How to use a camera trap to discover local wildlife
Last year we put a camera trap up in our garden in South London. It's a pretty typical garden and we haven't done anything special to attract wildlife - other than a couple of bird feeders. We wanted to see what was around us and get a bit more of an insight into the lives … Continue reading Camera trapping in London
In August last year, I read an article online which had me desperate to go to the Arctic Circle to go swimming with orcas. What followed was a period of intense research looking into how, when, and where to go. Something which actually proved quite difficult. Having been and done it I can say it … Continue reading Swimming with orcas
The sun did its best, casting a ricochet of light from somewhere far over the horizon to dimly illuminate the surrounding north Nordic fjords. We walked in this pale ‘civil twilight’ through the small industrial town of Skjervoy, having arrived by ferry from Tromso the day before. The one or two shops we passed were … Continue reading Snorkelling with orcas in Norway
