Challenging Habitat Blog

Dawn Chorus

I’ve travelled to Germany to see family for the first time in a year. Being an amber country in the UK’s covid-19 perception, I went into quarantine at my parents’ for 14 days. Today quarantine is over and… Read More

Outdoor Daily III

Last day of January and heavy rain. I’m walking my dog. What is there to enjoy? First, I’m moving, breathing, my senses function. Second, there is beauty in detail: texture, colour, form. Just look!

Outdoor Daily III

Sometimes, even I have to admit that it is a little bit unpleasant outdoors. Like today. I walked out with heavy rain and wind on my back and returned walking into it. A couple of miles and even… Read More

Outdoor Daily II

For me, ‘necessary travel’ was to the coast today. To experience the expanse of the sea and walk with a friend.

Outdoor Daily II

There are good things my dog T’isker and I share beyond the love of being outside for a long walk. Curiosity is one of them. Curiosity – being alert, interested, participating, learning, growing – being alive!

Outdoor Daily II

The Cornish hedges NW of Kit Hill are not trimmed yet and bare branches catch the rays of the sun, already low in the sky at 3 pm. Almost like hoarfrost.