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Apr-2013
A long time coming, but at last it feels like spring has arrived. From my observations, and conversations with nature reserve wardens in both Gloucesteshire and London, it is clear that most spring flowers are showing about a month later than last year. The delay is not a surprise, given the long cold winter we […]
Apr-2013
On Thursday I led a family photography course at WWT Slimbridge, the children and their parents enjoying fabulous views of nesting cranes, godwits and water rail. But they also bravely endured arctic temperatures and snowfall – so cold was it that in the end we were forced into the tropical house in search of some […]
Apr-2013
A whole new world of wild discovery has opened up. In my search for the best camera for children & schools to use, I’ve been testing the Olympus Tough TG630 camera. Attracted by its drop-proof characteristics, not only is it tough, it is also waterproof and offers much potential for pond exploration. Easy to use, […]