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My trip north to northern fields, moors, forests, and the streets of Glasgow for COP26’s Green Zone, is mainly in pictorial form. There’s much to glean from between the lines, beyond the pic, and if you click the links. (refreshed May 2026) Updale An old friend puts me up for the night in Swaledale. We … Continue reading Updale, COP, field, and moor
Last year two individuals, both interested in ‘preserving wildlife’ and ‘birds, science & environment’ respectively, tweeted their own view of the same Scottish sky. Field intel Two people, who may not share the same values, may have common purpose over working for the environment. This was evident with those I met on my field intel … Continue reading Neutral sky, common ground
The countryside should not be a peaceful place. It should be humming with activity. While it’s hard to sometimes avoid humans, the real racket should be insects. From revered butterflies and bees to reviled wasps and ticks – insects have be hitting the news as much as windscreens 50 years ago. Klaxon classic Rachel Carson’s … Continue reading On insects