Standing up for Nature
Henry and I were in Yorkshire yesterday, but as he drove me home (what a clever Hen Harrier he is) we passed Lilford in the Nene Valley and I realised that today was an anniversary. Little Owls were successfully introduced into the UK at Lilford Hall by the 4th Baron Lilford in 1889; on St…
Is that a very large Hen Harrier or a very small Richard Porter? It’s both! Henry knew that he’d get a nice cup of tea chez Porter (and he also got some nice chocolate cake too). I know, it’s not exactly a mate for life, but it’s good to have cake now and again to…
Flying up and down in north Norfolk can be a bit scary. Too many bad things have happened in that part of the world. But today Henry seems to have found somewhere safe to settle for a while. I don’t think he will find a mate here – but I found a delicious bacon sandwich…
Henry is visiting the area where a record number of poisoned birds of prey were found, leading to the conviction of a former gamekeeper. Henry may not have a girlfriend but he does have balls! #HaveYouSeenHenry? You remember, do you, the events which led to the conviction of the Stody Estate’s former gamekeeper Alan Lambert…
Findlay Wilde has been taking Henry looking for ringtails – read how they both got on here. Thanks Findlay! Sounds like you had a great time. So, you’ve seen Henry. #HaveYouSeenHenry? Vote for Hen Harrier as our national bird.
Kidderminster Harriers’ problems, languishing in mid table obscurity in the Conference Premier League are easy to diagnose. It’s not the squad, it’s not the tactics, it’s the mascot! Today is the Harriers’ last home game of the season, against top-of-the-table Barnet. Kidderminster will be playing for pride, and to send the home fans away with…
I give quite a few talks during the course of a year. I think I’ve given about 25 in the last year – so that’s about one a fortnight. I like talking to people for a variety of reasons: I like people, I get a kick out of talking to more-or-less like-minded people, I like…
Using GiveAsYouLive as you go about your normal business can raise money for your favourite charity. I’ve raised £50 so far – for Butterfly Conservation – and all I do is book train tickets and hotels online (which I have to do anyway) and make a few (very few) extra clicks to make sure that…
Dersingham Bog eh? You be careful! Have you read Fighting for Birds pp196-202? #HaveYouSeenHenry?
Henry – you be careful in those parts! I hope you know what you are doing. #HaveYouSeenHenry?