A sky full of Storm Swallows

‘Okay, I think we go now’ exclaims Jógvan as our late evening coffee is finished and a glance through the… Read more A sky full of Storm Swallows

The seal cave

One of a few pieces I wrote during my time on Bardsey earlier this month, focussed on some explorations of… Read more The seal cave

Early Autumn on Ynys Enlli

A very belated update on my rather neglected blog! This summer seems to have flown by, and it’s hard to… Read more Early Autumn on Ynys Enlli

From an isolated islet to social isolation

Some reflections on our first two weeks since returning from the Azores: the excitement of emerging spring wildlife, the importance of having a garden, and online wildlife watching communities.

How not to do it: returning from the Azores amidst a pandemic

As the breeding season of the Madeiran Storm-petrels came to an end and the last handful of chicks neared fledging,… Read more How not to do it: returning from the Azores amidst a pandemic

‘The weather is boss’

March 18th 2020 I write this update from the comfort of a bed (an actual bed!!!), in a house with… Read more ‘The weather is boss’

Drawing to a end – final days on Praia

It’s been a couple of weeks since my last update here (apologies!) and time really has flown by. We’re now… Read more Drawing to a end – final days on Praia

Islet Diaries: week 5

Darkness has fallen over the islet. The stuttering cries of Little Shearwaters punctuate the air over the volcanic cliffs, where… Read more Islet Diaries: week 5

Islet Diaries: week four

The most noteworthy news to report since my last blog post is that we’re still here!(perhaps one of our biggest… Read more Islet Diaries: week four

Week three on the islet

February 6th, 2020 It’s dusk. A blackbird begins singing its liquid melody from the nearby tamarisk trees. The sound is… Read more Week three on the islet