The Bird Fair – some pictures with me in them

The world’s most-loved Hen Harrier gets all the glamour gigs but I enjoyed the Bird Fair too – I’ll give you some thoughts tomorrow. But here are some images with just a few words. I see that Simon Lester has his own version of the Q&A at the Bird Fair out on the GWCT website….

How’s your day so far?

My day so far (before 0830): sent thank you emails to 30+ people who have written to their MP about driven grouse shooting went out to Stanwick Lakes and saw the Turnstone that has been there for a few days had breakfast, two slices of toast and marmite, in the garden saw a Holly Blue…

Writing competition – your judging panel

If you are of any age and submit a 400-1200 word article in one of the four categories below (and in addition, if you are under 18 years of age and submit an article on any aspect of wildlife) then you may win a signed copy of my latest book Remarkable Birds – out in…

Standing up for Nature writing competition

If you would like to win a signed copy of my new book, Remarkable Birds, then write 400-1200 words on one of the four subjects below and maybe you will. We, myself and two other judges, will be looking for good writing about nature and its place in our lives.  In any of these categories…

Remarkable Birds

My next book – available at The Bird Fair and afterwards in all good bookshops in UK (eg Foyles, Waterstones, WHSmith) from 1 September and USA from 13 September. Published by Thames and Hudson. Five signed copies available to be won – see later today for details of a writing competition.