Dominic Woodfield is the Managing Director of Bioscan, a long established and well-respected consultancy specialising in applied ecology. He is not a wildcat specialist, but has significant experience of working with rare and protected species and is currently instructed by Wildcat Haven to advise on regulatory and ecological matters, including on the methodology for their…
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Tim Melling – Curlew Sandpiper
Tim writes: this was the first time I had managed a decent shot of a Curlew Sandpiper. I took it at Adwick washlands near Barnsley early morning in September. The sun was shining without a breath of wind and this Curlew Sandpiper was close. The water surface was rippleless creating perfect mirrored reflections. I managed…
Saturday cartoon by Ralph Underhill
Back in the garden
Our live Christmas tree is back in the garden again. One wonders what it will see over the next 11 months or so. The male Blackcap is currently a frequent daily visitor to fat balls. Will he still be around, will he turn up, for Big Garden Birdwatch on 29-31 January?
87 Beavers memorial calendar
Thank you to the friend who sent me this calendar – it’s very attractive and proceeds go to support the Scottish Beaver Group.