Newsletter No. 15: Semi-immersed

Book review: ‘Our Place’ by Mark Cocker

Can we save Britain’s wildlife before it’s too late?

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My bat-shit crazy hypothesis about rooks

A ridiculous observation concerning rooks, which can't possibly be right.

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23 June 2019

A topaz treasure, and suppressed claustrophobic memories.

21 June 2019

This year, the summer solstice coincided with the annual visit from the chimney sweep. I seem to have acquired a stinking cold from somewhere, so kept out of his way. In the afternoon, I glanced out the study window and saw a young rabbit hopping about on the freshly mown lawn. Make the most of…

19 June 2019

An avian stealth fighter and a vile insect.

18 June 2019

A hillfort and an exciting botanical first!