Nature notes

Inspired by nature and my connection to landscapes. Scroll through my collection of nature notes which were gathered through the changing seasons and many years spent exploring the New Forest

Ingenious seeds, inquisitive minds

As the summer ends, many plants are preparing for the next[…]

Fabulous feathers

Feathers are unique to birds. Strong, yet light and flexible, a[…]

Drawing from nature – an invitation

Drawing from nature teaches us to be still, to be observant[…]

Get to know the lonely bee

There are over 250 species of bee in Britain, of which[…]

Are you a garden minibeast detective?

Invertebrates or ‘minibeasts’ are fascinating to look for and watch. Whether[…]

Winter colours wander

There’s no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing. So[…]

Fungi through a lens

There are many wonderful subjects to photograph in the New Forest[…]

Friend or Foe? – Identifying berries

Now towards late summer, our hedgerows are full of colourful fruits[…]

Meet the ancients

The New Forest is not new as its name suggests and[…]

Nest Weavers

Birds build a nest to lay their eggs in and to[…]