I caught a crab!
Giving it the David Attenboroughs.

I’m a writer and photographer based in Hebden Bridge in the West Yorkshire Pennines.

My interests include the natural world, the British countryside, science in general, and Charles Darwin in particular. I combined these interests in my first book, On the Moor: Science, History and Nature on a Country Walk. It’s about digging deeper into the things I encounter on my local patch. It’s good: you should definitely check it out—by which, I mean buy it.

I’m currently working on a book about looking at the world through Darwin’s eyes.

Recent posts

Jane Austen Charles Darwin reviews Jane Austen A short piece to mark the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth.
Richard Carter No cause for alarm Don’t worry: I haven’t been taken seriously ill; I’ve just updated my profile photo.
16-Sep-2025 notebook entry Dream advice Writing advice from an oneiric avatar.
Gordale Scar, Yorkshire, Feb. 1983 #2 by David Hockney. Hockney on Mars Two David Hockney exhibitions provide a lesson in paying close attention.
Shag Adapting to a new camera How a new camera enforced a new approach, and brought unexpected delight.
Golden plover Wheezy calls An encounter with some delightful birds.

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